Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

braved tie snow and sleet last night and
went to Aliens Grand Opera House were
rewarded with in some respects the best
performance thus far during Mime. Bern
hardt's engagement. The play was Sar-
dou's La Tosca," with the divine Sara in
the title role This is a part that peculiarly
fits her. and in which she has been seen be-
fore in this city. She brings to its inter-
probation all the wonderful power that she
possesses, and the audience, although not
large, made up in enthusiasm what 1t
lacked in numbers. The conscientiousness
of Nine. Bernhard and her company was
shown in the fact that the performance
was as splendidly done in every respect as
II the players had teen encouraged by
crowded house. There are but few charac-
tiers in the large cast of La Tosca" that
stand In bold relief, and these were all adj
equately sustained. There is no repose in
Bernhardt's La Tosca; 1t is acting from be-
ginning to end. The three scenes that live
in the memory are the torture. the killing
of Scarp!a and the denouement on the bat
tlement, and in each of these the genius OF
the actress was manifest in her sustained
force and her artistic attention to all the
details that round out perfect work. The
enthusiasm Of the audience reached its
highest pitch after the murder of Scarpia,
when the curtain had to be raised half
dozen times. The Scarpa of M. Deval was
an excellent piece of work, and in this part
this gentleman has given the best exhibit
ton of his powers. The Angelotti Of NJ.
Angelo, the Attavanti of NJ. Chameroy, the
Cavaradossi of NJ. Gutenberg, the Queen
OF Nine. Can't and the Princess of Mile.
Boulanger all deserve honorable mention.
Tonight Nine. Bernhard will appear in
"Magda."
"a Quiet Rubber."-Mr. John Hare
changed his curtain raiser at the New Ma
t.onal Theater and appeared in his original
character Of Lord kilclare. in Chas. Cogh-
under the title of "A Quiet Rubber" In
this part Mr. Hare delighted his audience
by his admirable acting, and he was ably
supported by Mr.. Groves. Mr.. Gilbert Hare
and Miss Nellie Thorne.
"A House Of Cards."-A new play will be
presented at the Lafayette Square Opera
House next week. 1t Is comedy written
by Mr.. Sydney Resented, and called "a
House of Cards" The title is derived from
the struggles of fashionable Newport
family to keep up the ceremonies Of the
ultra-aristocratic in that place. The mother
is fond. but foolish, and her society impulses
drag the family into network of debt.
There Is also thread of politics woven in.
me nero OF "A House Of Cards. Is a we'll
bred young man without family prestige or
resources, who Is taken up by member of
the smart set for the double purpose of ex-
plotting him in politics and in his own select
circle. The conflict of ideas in these two
schemes supplies q goodly portion of the
comedy and life of the piece. Mr. Frank
Worthing, until lately leading man in Mr..
Augustin Days stock company, will under
also until recently member of Mr. Days
company. will appear in the role of a
younger sister, full Of wholesome spirit and
prlde, without affectation, and possessed of
candor and sense of humor which Is nom
assertive and delightfully."- natural There
are h1teen characters in the play, among
which are few eccentric types, which keep
up ripping undercurrent to the finish of
the story. The cast also includes Miss Hen
r!etta Crossman, Mr.. Edgar L. Davenport,
Mrs. Thomas L. Barry, Mr.. F. F.. Mackay,
MISS Kate Lester, Mr.: Grant Stewart Miss
Kate Oesterle, Mr.. Frazer Coulter. Miss
Maud Monroe. Mr.. c. F. Craig, Mr.. Camp
bell Gollan. Miss Isabel Haskins Mr.. War
Selma and Mr.. Cecil Magnus
The Howard Athenaeum Star Speciality
Company.-Manager Kernan's next weeks
attraction will be the famous Boston How
ard Athenaeum Star Specially Company
Its makeup includes only artists of merit
and ability, whose regulations as prominent
entertainers extend throughout the entire
world. The roster includes the following
names: Dolan and Lenhaar the American
travesty stars; Myer Cohen, CALIFORNIA;
representative descriptive baritone; Mulvey
and lnman, novelty dancers; John E. Drew
character comedian and dancer; Kenno and
WEIGH, grotesque acrobatic performers; the
Levinos. in their famous entertainment, en-
titled Rival Arts" The bright particular
feature of the performance Will be the APP
pearance of Mile. Madeline Rosa, the ven
triloquist, from the Empire Theater, Lon
don. The entertainment closes with the
great trio of laugh producers. Hughes, Nc
Bride and Walton, in their original farce,
entitled THE Arrival Of McGuinness''
Gen. Fosters Lecture.-Gen John W.
Foster ex-Secretary of State, delivered a
most interesting lecture last evening in the
Eastern Presbyterian Church before a large
audience. Gen. Foster was in China about a
year ago. giving his services to the emperor
in negotiations which followed the war be-
tween that country and Japan, and his lee
ture last evening was replete with charming
"reminiscences of his stay in the far east
He had much to say Of the life and char
acter OF Viceroy Ii Hung Chang, who takes.
a friendly interest in all things American.
Japan. he said. IS certain to take an active
part in International affairs in the future,
and China also learned much in the recent
war that will tend to give her more promi-
nent position.
announces for next week the Leslie Opera
Company in that bright, laughable tunefuI
comic opera, Dorothy" The company is
an exceptionally strong one, with a number
The title role will be played by Juliette
DErvieux, popular concert singer from
Canada, who will next week make her de-
but on the light opera stage Miss DEF
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t.onal strength and purity, and is the for
tunate possessor Of face and figure that
cannot fail to win her many friends Mr.
Charles Bassett, the tenor, is a member of
the organization, and Charley Coote the
Washington favorite, will return to the
field of comic opera and essay the part of
Lurcner, character that should fit him
like glove. Richard Marsden, the we'll
known Boston baritone, and Mr. Airing,
lately member Of the Robin Hood COM
pany, and 'understudy for Mr.. Pruette. are
also members Of the company, occupying
important positions. The production will
be under he personal supervision of Mr.
Leslie, whose work at the Lyric Theater.
London, and in this country is too we'll
known to need comment. Mr.. Ned Ed
wards is stage manager, and Mr. Clarence
Rogers musical director.
The American Flag-An interesting story
regarding the American flag will be told by
Prof. Augustus Bedford this evening at
Odd Fellows Hall, It'll street northwest.
He will also give a description of the old
and curious flags of the revolution and the
whole will be illustrated by magnificent
panorama. The entertainment will begin at
o'clock. and as it is something new and
novel, it is expected that large audience
will be in attendance.
A Skating Carnival for Charity.-Some-
thirg of a novelty in Washington in the
way of charity entertainment will be at
tempted Easter Monday nv tho wa Shiper