Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-10

ent, but he lacks tho other two essentials.
Hence his work iss Handicapped. The play
makes severe demands upon the cast, the
costumer and the scene painter that have
been ignored in the presentation at the
Academy, and Mr.. Cazeneuve whose quail
ties deserve q better environment, is left
to work out his own salvation almost with
out help. His DArtagnan Is strong and
carefully drawn. HIS youth lends a charm
to the impersonation that is sought in vain
when an older actor essays the part, and
1t SHOWS that this young man has most
promising future. THE Three GUARDS,
men" has not been seen here for several
seasons, and it Is well worth revival. 1t
preserves much of the charming dash OF
Dumas great novel and gives a well-color-
ed picture of the rip.roaring times OF Louis
XIII, when swashbncklers crossed swords,
made love and drank heavily. 1t draws an
unpleasant portrait of Cardinal Richelieu,
but 1t gives play fer excellent work by
discriminating company. Last night MISS
Mae Fowler shone forth brilliantly from
the commonplace background IN ner r0ie
of Anne Of Austria, Queen OF france: one
has beauty and dramatic feeling, ana wen
deserved her hearty applause MI. John
c. Hickey, as Richelieu. was worthy OIL
better surroundings and lent the star
hearty support. MISS Marie FANS, as Lazy
de Winter, did good work, and Messrs. "A.
B. Gillian, ]. c. Gordon and John 7. Black,
as Athos, Porthos and Aramis, the three
guardsmen. respectively, were wen placed
Mr.. Gordon's Porthos was indeed an excel
lent feature.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Harry Nor
ris usually keeps about a year ahead OF
other managers with his shows. Last year
he had strong combination that many
thought could not be improved, upon: Inns
year he has retained the name OF me
Twentieth Century Maids, and punt ABOUT
it show even better than before. 1t is
bright, spicy and amusing. Every taste
has been studied. and there is an excellent
mixture of burlesque and vaudeville. Inc
performance opened last night Wmn an n,e en-,
tirely new creation, entitled The Girls
Bachelors Club" There was host OF
pretty women. and the costuming was
above the average. During this act several
excellent choruses were sung py members per.
containing a number of frst-class special.
ties, all of which received the approval OF
the audience. Lew Randall In an eccentric
acrobatic dance was clever ana carr All
derson sang himself into popularity with
some excellent new songs. His baritone
voice is rich, well modulated ana OF con-
siderable sweetness. Carter 4 Auber cap
tpred the audience with their singing;
Miss Carter is an oid-time favorite, and
her appearance was the signal 1or Vocier-
GUS applause. The roaring burlesque done
in high colors on Sardou's Sans Gene,
and entitled Sour Jane" was without ex-
ception the best of it's kind ever given at
kernan's. Harry Morris as Napoleon was
ludicrous. The costuming in this act was
UNUSUALLY handsome.
Bijou Theater.-The large audience which
filled the Bijou last night received disap-
pointment. 1t was an agreeable one, now
ever. Instead Of witnessing stirring meio-
drama, acted by ranters, they ENJOYED
play that was not only full of dramatic IN
terest, but interpreted by a company That
is stronger than any ever seen at the BlJou.
The play is one of Jacob Lifts productions,
entitled SHAFT No. - and aside from the
merit 1t possesses as a melodrama, 1t Is en-
RI frin FROM, fha ircD o
life in the mines of Pennsylvania. The
great electric storm is very realistic, and
the explosion in the mine thrilling piece
Of work Individually and collectively the
company Is an excellent one. Frank Losee,
as Jim Rathburn, the hero, threw realism
into the part that was refreshing. He di-
vided the honors of the evening with James
Mahoney, who assumed a dual role 10 the
satisfaction of all. In the early part of
the play he took the character of the vii
lain and gave true and striking delinea-
ton of the man who. utterly devoid of all
human feeling, sought to wreck the life of
his friend. Later in the play he gave an
excellent portrayal of the governor. 1t
would be difficult to make any comparisons
OF the remainder of the company. All were
good, and the comedians kept the audience
cheerful when an especially dark cloud
lowered upon the fortunes of the hero.
Church of Our Father.-The entertain
ment to be given at the Church of Our
Father this evening for the benefit of the
temporary rome IOE unemployed w Ork-
men will doubtless attract number of
people who will not only aid a most es-
Unable charity, but will i'm return for their
contribution to the good cause receive an
excellent evenings entertainment. The pro-
gram includes some of the best musicians
and entertainers the oity can afford, and
there is no doubt but that it will be en-
joyable and successful in every way.
The Farciulli Testimonial.-An the details
have been arranged for the great testi-
nj tn ha civ To-
ciulli at Convention Hall tomorrow even
ing. A final rehearsal will be held this af-
ternoon of the combined bands and the
large chorus, and it is expected that the
result of their efforts will more than real
lie the expectations of those who have had
the concert in their charge. 1t is probable
that one Of the most distinguished au-
diences of the season, Well as one of the
largest in the history of the hall, will be
present tomorrow night, when Professor
Fanciulli takes UP his baton for the first
number, the march, THE Great Republic
dedicated to President Cleveland and to be
rendered by three bands. The concert is
under the patronage of the President and
Mrs. Cleveland, the members Of the cabinet
and the Supreme Court and a number of
the diplomatic corps, as well as a commit
tee of the most disting uished citizens of the
national capital Already the advance sale
Of tickets has assumed immense proper
tons, ard there is no doubt Of the entire
financial success of the affair Souvenir
printed on heavy white fringed satin, in
gold, and these will be presented to the
patrons and patronesses of the concert.
The seats are on sale at Droop's, Ellis
and Sanders & Stayman's music stores
Wilton Lackayes New Play Wilton
Lackaye, assisted by strong dramatic or
ganization, presented DIR: Belgraf' at
Hooley's Theater, Chicago, last night. "Dr.
Belgraff,'' which is by Charles Klein, is an
intense play, in which mesmeric Influences
are the main and not merely an accidental
feature The production was complete in
every detail, and Mr.. Lackaye, as well as
Marie Wainwright and c. W. Couldeck.
made distinctive hits.
The valuable property known as West
Takoma, on the east side of It'll street road,
will be sold by trustees at public auction
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock. A splen-
did opportunity for investment. See adver-
tisement for description and full partic-
ulars.
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