Evening star., 1896-09-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Maggie Cline.-Maggie Cline. one Of the
most popular vaudeville condolences, ap-
pears at the Lafayette Square Opera House
next Monday evening in her new play, "On
Broadway" which. from all accounts, has
thus far enjoyed a high measure Of sue
cess. The work pictures New York life
in many interesting phases and character
izaticns, and there will be found in 1t much
that is unctuously humorous. and much
that is satirical. Maggie Cline has been
called the Brunhilda of the Bowery. Ger
tain it is. she knows every phase in life
in that famous thoroughfare, and from the
day she appeared as Mary Ann Kehoe"
down to the time she sang Throw Him
Down. McClosky," she has been accepted
as the very best impersonator of Irish
character. "On Broadway" was written by
Messrs. Clay NJ. Greene and Ben Teal, and
it is said to give Miss Cline ample oppor-
tunity for the display of her talents. OF
course, Miss Cline will introduce in the
play her songs, which have helped to make
her famous. The cast engaged is a repre-
sentative one, and includes the following
well-known people, foremost in the lead
being John G. Sparks, Washington ia
vorite, who will be remembered for his ex-
oellent work in past seasons with the Har-
rigan and Pete Daily comp lnies. Others
in the cast are Mr. Ben T. Ringgold, Geo.
W. Howard. Fred W. Peters. John T.
Harry b. Bradley, Jerry Hart, Miss Bea-
trce Morgan. Isabel Waldron, Alice Thill
Fanny Wilson and Little Helene Thill.
The Black Crook.-The best of spectacu-
lar dramas have ever been received with
hearty approval and reception by theater-
gcers. and the visit CT the gorgeous Tomp-
kins' BLACK Crook at the Grand Opera
House promises to be. in every way, red
letter event In the present theatrical sea-
son. There will be three grand ballets, one
Of which. 1.-The Ballet of Gems" will rival
the sDlendors of the orient. In this ballet
electricity will play an important part,
hundreds of electric lights are used. and
the result will be sumptuous stage pic
ture. The grand march Of the Amazons is
another msrked novelty wherein the genius
Of the stage director is manifest. In this
march the stately fgurantes will be clad
In brilliant armor. and their bewlldering
movements and maneuvers will eclipse all
previous efforts of harmonious and artistic
stage pictures The premiers are Mile Nj
carl and Mile kraskee of the leading the
aters of Paris, ST. Petersburg and Milan.
supported by bevy of beautiful coryphees,
especially selected for their grace and SYM
metry. Among the novelties which are
prominent are the Musical Marionettes and
the renowned Ballet International. A fin
de-siecle innovation will be the unique
"Trilby Ballet" The specialties are main
ly European importations. and embrace the
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imrersorated by Miss Dorothy Lathrop.
said to be the most finely formed lady on
the English-speaking stage. No expense
has been spared to make the BLACK
Crook" the grandest spectacular attraction
now touring the country.
Annie Lewis Benefit-The list of those
who will take part in the benefit to be ten
dered Miss Annie Lewis at the Academy
Friday afternoon is almost completed.
Those who will appear are Joe Hart Fred
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can Girl' company; Edythe Chapman and
Mary Saunders of the summer stock COM
pany; Tim Murphy. who will make tine
Journey from New York; Otis Harlan, from
the BLACK Sheep company in Philadel-
pfia; Andrew Mack. the Irish comedian.
from Philadelphia. and Marie Bates. from
the "Chimmie Fadden" company in Balti-
| more. Besides these several artists from
the Miaco's City Club company will partici-
| pate anG few more will be selected to fill
| in the long bill of attractions. The curtain
will rise promptly at I o'clock. and it IS
| thought that the performance will be over
between 3 and o'clock The local man.
ayers have placed musicians, doorkeepers.
| ushers, stage hands and the like at the dis
posal of these in charge of the benefit and
| every dollar that is taken in at the box
| office will be used to give Miss Lewis the
| much-needed trip to the south. The sale
| of seats. which began yesterday. is pro-
| crossing in a manner that gives some slight
| idea of how much the popular soubrette Is
| appreciated in this city, and there is every
| likelihood of even standing room being al a
| premium when the curtain rises Friday
| afternoon.
| Flynn and Sheridan's Big Sensation
| Flynn and Sheridan's Big Sensation Double
| Show will be the attraction at kernan's
| next week. This organization introduces g
| new idea and presents two distinct and
| separate companies, including twenty white
| and fifteen creole artists. Among the fea
| lures presented is grand opening extrava
| ganza. in which both companies will ap
| Iear. illustrating the theory that vaudeville
| light opera, when properly presented anC
| CORRECTLY blended with high-class specialt,
| acts still remains a powerful factor in the
amusement world. The olio consists of the
Sisters Howe, leaders of fashion; Cunning
| ham and Grant. the original brutal broth
| ers:" Senorita Flora, the queen of the higf
wire: Lancaster and Collins, premier gro
tesque dancers; a grand dancing tourna
ment. led by Miss Sophia ThorEe, the cham
| pion female clog dancer of the world Mis-:
| May Lanning. the charming soubrette; Bill.
Farrell. assisted by Miss Willie Farrell. IL
| their own creation entitled "The Cak'
Walkers Dream" and Smart and Williams
the Afro-American comedians and dancers
| The performance closes with an orgina
burlesque, which will serve to introduc
Mile. Zittella, the acknowledged queen O
burlesque.
Keene and Hanford.-Thomas W. Keen
and Charles B. Hanford opened their season
at the Academy of Music, Cumberland Md.
Monday night in Richard III to large an,
enthusiastic audience. The play was ad
mirably given and frequent applause an,
many curtain calls showed the delight o
the audience. The sword combat in the las
act between Mr.. Keene, as Richard an
Mr.. Hanford, as Richmond, was receive
with great enthusiasm. The company sup
porting the two tragedians is a strong on
and the scenic equipment excellent. Thei
opening performance warrants the predc
ton Of a triumphal tour during the pres
ent season and one Of success, both artist
ically and financially.
North Carolina Democrats Organize
The North Carolina Bryan and Silve
Campaign Club was organized last nigh
by number CT democrats from the oil
north state, who reside in Washington !
constitution and bylaws were adopted an,
officers as follows elected: President
John w. Albertson; first vice president
Maj. w. A. Gulick; second vice president
T. w. Whitehead; secretary, DR.. L. j. Bat
!, tie; treasurer, DR.. A. H. Atkinson; ser
geant-at-arms, r. L. Babbitt; assistant ser
geant-at-arms, z. T. Rogers. The mex
meeting of the club will be held at tn
rooms of the Interstate Democratic Associ
alton On New Y ork avenue Monday night
. September %. The club will meet agai
naYt Monday night the Interstate Ton,