Evening star., 1896-08-04
ANU SEMENTS,

New National Theater.-The bill for the
last week of the Washington Stock Com
pany at the National Theater, THE Mag
1strate," attracted larger crowd last
evening than has hitherto greeted the ex-
cellent aggregation which has helped to
make the long summer evenings pass so
pleasantly. The work brought out the
whole strength of the company, and for a
first nights performance it was smooth in
the extreme. THE Magistrate" was
brought out In this city over ten years ago
by John T. Raymond, and has not been
produced here since. At that time it scored
success. and last nights rendition Of the
work was only repetition of the former
production. The brunt Of the work last
evening fell upon Mr.. Percy Brooke as Mr..
Posket the title role. He sustained his
part in an exceedingly intelligent and fun
provoking manner, and was at his best in
all the mahy mirthful situations Of the
farce Next to Mr.. Brooke Mr.. William
Boag as Cis Harrington, the nineteen-year-
Old, who poses as fourteen-year-o de-
serves the greatest amount of credit his
work being fully up to the standard set
by him in recent productions. Mr. Frederic
Bond as Col. Lukyn was only seen in two
snort scenes. but showed his ability even
in that limited opportunity Mrs Agnes
Findlay Mrs. Posket was good and
helped out in the fun-makng in very
substantial manner. Mr.. John Findlay as
Mr. Builany, the other magistrate of the
court; Charles Mackay as Capt. Vale and
A. +. Seaman, in The dual role of the pro-
prietor of the Hotel des Princes and the
chief clerk of the court, together with
MISS Edythe Chapman Us Charlotte, Miss
Corlhne Parker as the young lady music
teacher and Miss Mary Sanders as Pap
nam, were up to the standard set by the
remainder of the company and filled their
parts very acceptably. The play was well
staged and will continue as the bill for the
remainder Of this week.
Gonzaga Lawn Fete.-The last week OF
the GonZaga College lawn fete was begun
last night with an immense crowd in at
tendance ana the receipts for the evening
were probably as large as any amount
Whlch mas BEEN taken in during any single
evening Of the event. The attraction for
the evening was a cake walk by the SUNNY
South Cake-Walking Association, and fif.
teen couples entered to win glory and
dough- The contest was awarded to Peter
Barnes and Miss Julia Carter while hon
orabie mention was given to Warren Arm
field by the judges, Messrs Leeman Nor.
rls. Cassell and Hummer Besides the cake
walk TWO fancy dances were given by Miss
Blanche Riley and Miss Susie Humphries
winch elected hearty applause. The usual
exhlhit1on or fireworks was given during
the evening. Miss Brosnen was awarded
the picture of Father Conway, that young
lady having taken up the biggest collection
Tor the purpose. She turned in SlSl to the
treasury, while Miss FGannery came sec
ond with $1O0.37. A diamond ring which
has been on exhibition at the peanut stand
was won by the holder of ticket No l55o
and the owner of that lucky pasteboard
will receive the jewel on presen alton of
the same. This will be the last week of
the fete, although there is every indica ton
that the big event could be given even
longer and still make a good sum of money