Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-08
AMUsEsIENrs.

Hard and his admirable company, in the
new hit in society comedy, "Lost-Twenty-
four Hours" come to the Grand Opera
House next week. Judging from the YER
dict Of dramatic critics in cities where this
production has been given, there can be no
doubt that Messrs. Tremayne and Fuller
have written capital comedy. The plot,
in which. Of course, Mr.. billiard takes the
prominent part-Dick Swift, a New York
man, who does not belle his name-is made
up of a jumbled mass Of ghosts OF the
past. which this rather rapid young gen.
tleman would like to part with forever.
He begins by deceiving his wife, and this
very soon brings about complication, in
which Swift's ready ability as q prevari-
Gator ia given full scope. Into the mifth Of
the play has been worked tinge of pathos
which has an admirable effect upon the
whole. The broad sayings and doings of
young man Of New York's fast set are
rounded off and toned down every here and
there by burst Of pathetic feeling and
true gentleness.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-The en-
gagement of Mile. Rhea at the Lafayette
Square Theater next week will be made
memorable by the presentation OF two very
strong plays, which differ greatly in their
style, and particularly in the leading roles
The first-"Nell Gwynne'-is brilliant
new romantic comedy, treating Of incidents
occurring during the reign Of Charles IL
''Nell Gwynne" is from the pen Of Paul
Kester. and has everywhere been received
with delight, as well as creating great
amount of comment. The play is in four
acts. 1t is said it teens with brilliant dia-
logues, scintillates with real wit and con-
Gwynne" will be seen Monday. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday nights, also We'd
nesday matinee. while Josephine, Empress
of the French will be the bill Thursday
and Friday nights and Saturday matinee.
Both productions will be carefully staged
and richly costumed, making this engage
ment particularly pleasing to discriminate
ing theater- soers and society people.
New National Theater.-Sol Smith Russell
will be at the NatioLa al Theater next week.
Academy Of Music.-The attraction at the
Academy Of Music next week will be Bon
ME Scotland"
Prince Anariss.-The Bostonians present
ed Prince Ananias'' last night for the
first time in Washington. and the National
Theater was crowded. True, the music OF
Aranias is not Of the highest class, even
for it's style, but the theme is good for fun,
and a lot of fun is turned out. The story
is simple enough, being built as 1T is upon
the efforts of theatrical manager to Sc
cure a company OF players to produce a
pay he has written, and later to present
1t before the king. who hadn't grinned a
grin In thirty years. Along with TINS runs
a thin thread of a love story. which is
nearly lost in the more important theme.
The music was lively and snappy and
many of the numbers received. emphatic
ercores. The book is by Francis Nelson
and the music by Victor Herbert. and the
excellence of the orchestration was finely
brought out under the intelligent direction
of Mr.. Studley.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Miaco's City
Club Spectacular Farce Comedy Company
will be the attraction at the Lyceum next
week. The opening burletta, entitled THE
City Club, in Gay Farce" is rendered bril-
liant by an abundance of dazzling cos
tunes. rare display Of jewelry and gor-
geouS scenery, and Is further enlivcned
with popular vocal ard instrumental music.
The olio which follows, abounds in inter-
est and includes such well known artists as
Tom Nolan, the singer of popular paro-
dies; Harry Bryant and Carrie Fulton, in
an amusing sketch; Fred. Bulla, in clever
acrobatic speciality; the Sisters Bronson in
their tnimitable singing and dancing spe-
cialty; Fields and Motley, mimic imper-
senators and story tellers Of more than Or
binary ability; Miss Fannie Everett, in a
budget of popular songs, and Paulo and
Dika. sensational eccentrics, from the Fol-
lies Bergeres, Paris. Between each act in
lures are introduced. The performance is
brought to a close by a bright brrlesuue,
entitled "A Tempting Town or Wicked New
York" The company carry all the scenery
used in the production, which should in
sure an elaborate presentation.
Washington String Orchestra.-If the mu-
sic lovers of this city realize what really
great artist Rivarde, the violinist, is, the
announcement of his only appearance here
tonight with the Washington String Or
chestra, Mr.. Ernest Lent. director, should
result In an overlooking house at MetZerott
Music Hall. So much has been said and
written about him that it Is needless to re-
call his triunDhs in this country and Eu-
rope He ranks foremost among the best
and forms the connecting link between the
art of Paderew5ki and that of Sarasate.
Anne LachaUme is we'll known as one of
the finest pianists of the concert stage.
turn <ictS nf q
we'll drilled orchestra of seventy-flve per-
formers and an interesting program an
evening of rare enjoyment may be expect
ed. The orchestra Is composed of forty
seven violins, six violas, seven 'cellos, three
double BASES, two flutes, harp, horn and
eight performers on the piano. and the best
talent of Washington is represented.
Italian Opera Season.-Mr. Allen an
ncunces that an arrangement has been
made with Messrs. Abbey, Schoefel and
Grau for season of four performances of
grand opera by the Metropolitan Opera
Company. to take place at Aliens Grand
Orera House beginning Thursday, March
5. The operas TO be given are Romeo ct
Juliette," with Nine. Melba and Messrs.
Jean and Eduard DE Reszke in the cast,
ard two of Verdfs great works, Aida"
and "Falstaff," in which will appear Nine.
Nordica, Mile. Bauermeister, Nine. Man
tell, Sig. Kaschmann, NJ. Plancon, NJ Cas-
telmary, Sig. Vanni. Sig. Russitano, Nine.
Saville, Mile. Lola Beetb, Mile. Kitzu, Nine.
SCGlcnl Sig. CremOn1nl, Sig. Cdmpandfl,
Sig. Arimondi, Sig. Rinaldini and M. Victor
Maurel, in his original character, Sir John
Falstaff. The complete cast scale of
prices and all other information will be
found in the advertisement columns.
Plays by Mr.. Winters Students.-The
students Of the New National Theater
School of Acting, under the direction of
Mr.. Percy Winter, will be seen in a triple
kill as follows: Setting of the Sum- "a
Pair of Lunatics'' end 1.-The Cape MALI at
Wizards February 10, for the benefit Of
st. Paurs P. E. Church. Mr. Winter will
also be assisted by the male quartet Of
St. Pauls.
Eleanora Duse.-Duse, the great italian
actress, will give four performances at the
Lafayette Square Theater, beginning Feb
ruary IT, 1t Is three years since she visited
America. She appeared but in few Cities
and was at once hailed as a genius. A Wash
ington audience has never had an oppor-
tunity of seeing her, and there is the keenest
interest taken in her coming, as she will
open her dramatic season here.
The five plays to be produced here are
Camille" "Magda," La Moglie di Claudio
CThe Wife of Claude), "Locandera" CThe
Hostess), and "Cavalleria Rusticana," the
latter following closely the lines of the we'll
known opera
Miss Cluss' Harp Recital-The harp re-
cital to be given by Miss Anita Cluss at
Metzerott Music Hall next Wednesday
evening will undoubtedly be great success,
as seats are being sold rapidly. This will be
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