Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-05
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Grand Opera House.-After months of ne
Opera House takes pleasure in announcing
the first exhibition in America of Europe's
reigning success. the animatographe. 1t
has been running at the Alhambra in Lon
don since February % to immense audi
ences, and from present Indications 1t will
continue there for long time to come.
The animatographe was invented by Mr. r.
w. Paul of London, and 1t is the only ap-
paratus OF instantaneous photography that
has stood the test of the London music
halls. 1t reproduces life and motion with
such fidelity that the beholder is well nigh
awe stricken. The program that will be
given next week by Mr.. Paurs American
representative will include a street scene
near the house of parliament with passing
oEnibuses and carriages; the finish of the
great Derby race of 1885, showing the VIC
tory of the Prince of Waless horse Per-
simn.on and crowds commencing to sweep
over the course; a scene on the steamship
Victoria from Dover to Calais, showing
Mons. Jacobi Mdlle Yvette Guilbert and
Incidents; the arrival of the Paris express
at Calais and passengers disembarking; a
scene on Blackfriars bridge. London, with
passing traffic and pedestrians: the land
ing of the Trinity Hall crew at Henley after
race. and an English soldiers courtship.
This will be one Of the most interesting ex-
hibtions ever witnessed in America, and
of at once, as the Washington engagement
will be a short one In addition to the ami
photographic, the regular performance of
the Emma r. Steiner Gaiety Opera Com
pany Will be given. Miss Steiner has ar
ranged to produce her own operetta, THE
Little Hussar,' with strong cast her reg
ular chorus and an augmented orchestra,
making two grand performances at the
Grand OItra House at regular prces-l5,
%. 40 and 10 cents. special Labor day
matinee will be given Monday. in addition
to the regular matinees Wednesday and
Saturday
Robert Downing's New Play-Much inter
est is attached to the play I'm Search Of
first time at the New National Theater
Monday, September IA. The character
which Mr.. Downing assumes In this play
surpasses in grandeur dramatic conception
and beauty everything with which his
name has heretofore been associated. But
equally strong is the part which will be
taken by Eugene Blair. SO that the public
will have an opportunity to see two popu-
lar stars in intensely dramatic scenes. Miss
Alice Holbrook will execute the famous
Greek dance, "Tarsa," for the first time
seen in this country. This dance is so full
of grace that, in the opinion of Manager
James W. Morrissey, all society will be
dancing it before long. A grand chorus
composed of fifty young ladies dressed in
Greek costume will also appear in the play
In word. there is promised the granlest
and most artistic production seen in Wash
ington for many a day. I'm Search of
Happiness portrays the fierce struggle be-
tween honor and love. The play abounds
in dramatic situations which afford Mr.
Downing a wide scope for the exercise of
his versatility as an exponent of what may
he defined "the legitimate drama The
action in the first act takes place in Nell
tl1s. the once wealthy and luxurious city on
the coast of Asia Minor. A band Of Gauls
race of fierce harberians. under their
chief. Harvor. plundered the temple of Ar
hor " hn
who We're celebrating the annual rites. The
Gauis demand the payment of 100 pounds
of gold as ransom. TO this the Greeks
consent. but require time 20 collect the
amount. Their appeal Is denied, because
an urgent request summons back the
troops of Eervor to their native land. The
Gauls. however, pledge themselves to hold
fer year each captive wife a hostage and
inviolate. If not ransomed within the year
the women to become the properly of
the tribe. The following acts take place
in Gaul on the bank of the Rhone afford
ing rare picture for attractive and real
istic scenery. The allotted time has almost
expired and the captives are bewailing
their fate. silva only. the fairest of all,
homes the ransom will not come. Married
by parental authority. she has given to her
husband merely a passive obedience. On the
other hand her admiration for the Gallo
chief who had protected her while cap
tive rapidly developed into passionate love.
Hervor returns this love and determines at
the expiration of the year to rake Silva his
wife No actual pledge passes between
Them because honor enjoins silence upon
Hervor until the time for ransom had
passed Almost at the last moment Con-
STAINS. the husband, appears and profers
all his wealth for ransom. The Inexpect-
ell appearance of Constans renders silva
desperate In frenzy of passion she
seeks Hervor in the night, and with Wo-
mans power Of fascination she wrests
from him declaration of his love. Fiercer
than ever in the soul of the Gaul RACES the
hptW
sacred grove of the DruiIs the distracted
chief hastens for counsel. Solemnly, stern.
u. 1t is given. He must follow the Path of
honor must sublue the conIueriu- sin or
else sacrifice mis- conquered self. The solu-
ton of this tenlarI.able play IS as startling
as 1t is unexpected. Enough, however, has
been told to show the visor OF the CHAR
acter portrayed while the dramatic situa-
items and the beautiful pastoral scenes the
play contains give promise of most real
istic and telling production.
The Bijou Family Theater.-'The Hand
of Fate a successful melodrama, but new
to Washington playgoers, is selected by
Manager Whiteseil to follow Mr.. Sully at
the B:jou. This occasion will mark the re-
turn OF Fife Darling, talented Washing
ten girl. to the local stage, after an alb
sencc OF two years Miss Darling, as she
IL still known dramatically, although now
Mrs. NIiron Lettingwell. will appear in the
Hand of Fate supported by her hus-
band and an excellent company. The play
Is said to possess an interesting story, and
deals with the fortunes and misfortunes Of
a young Tennessee girl. who passes through
many trials and thrilling experiences. Mr..
Lefingwell. the author of the play, per-
sonally superintends this production, and
appears in the role of Dick Grafton, a
character study of morphine and brandy
soaked me er do weel." The company in
cludes many experienced actors. The
mounting of the drama will be carefully at
tended to, and smoth and enjoyable per-
fcrmance may be anticipated. THE Hand
of Fate" depends more for its success In
the human nature and dramatic surprises
of it's plot than on plenitude of me-
chanical effects and strained situations, al
though 1t Includes an ambuscade a biz
zard, mammoth snow plough and metal
locomotive and a dynamite explosion. Effie
Darlings sweet voice will be heard in Sow
eral new ballads, and the entertainment will
be of high standard.
Keraan's Lyceum Theater.-John w.
Isham's famous "octoroons' will begin a
weeks engagement ct the Lyceum Theater
commencing with an extra Labor day
ma tlnee Monday. The great success of this
high-class organization is acknowledged by
every audience before which 1t plays, and
Its merits even precede 1t, making it recog-
nized as one of the most successful tour
ing the large cities. Among the excellent
artists engaged is Madam Flower, now so
we'll known as the Bronze Melba, :" title
denoting the favorable impression her rare
and. with his rich baritone voice, Fred. ].
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