Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-The sec
ond benefit for the families of the firemen
who recently lost their lives in The Louis
lana avenue fire took place last evening at
the Lafayette Square Opera House before
a good-sized audience, and Will net con-
siderable sum for the worthy object for
which 1t was given. Before the entertain
ment began Mr.. John A. Joyce, the projec-
tor of the benefit, made a few remarks aid
recited several Of his best-known poems.
The song which was rendered later In the
evening by Mr.. Joseph Flynn, assisted by
a chorus of one hundred young ladies am
gentlemen, entitled Free Cuba, was r.
ceived with favor, and Its authors, NJ
Joyce and Prof Emile Mort, were rendered
a curtain call. Mr.. w. H. Conley sang
couple of dialect songs, being followed by
the rendition of THE Bells. The cast
which interpreted the drama fully
competent TO do II justice, and ii went with
unusual smoothness. Goodwin Patten made
an excellent Matthias, and was rewarded by
three curtain calls. The remainder of the
cast was made up as follows: Mr.. NJ +.
Halloran, Father Walter; Mr.. W. H. Bar
row, the gamekeeper; Mr.. d. c. Haywood,
Christian Mr.. C. S. Brandenbury, the doc
tor; Mr.. Sheridan Ferree, the mesmerist;
Mr.. F. Stratton, Tony; Mr.. j. c. Hayden,
Miss katherine Halloran, the wife of Ma
thias, and Miss Margaret Ryan, the ser
want, SoZeL
Aliens Grand Opera House.-The second
week Of the summer season opened at AL
lens Grand Opera House last night to
very good house. The bill presented en-
braced some old favorites, those who made
hits last week, and some entirely new
faces, together with the old farce, Turn
Him 0gs presented by cast ax comprising s1t
Marburg, Fannie Hoyt, Mrs. Clarendon
Smith, Edwin Baker and Hal Clarendon.
The program was rather long, but, not
understanding its length, the audience en-
joyed the show and the majority stayed
until the curtain fell upon the comedy.
Among those who stayed over from last
week were X-Ray Bixley. in his funny mu-
steal tramp turn. and George Graham, in
his unique monologue. Edward Tolson,
late of Primrose and Vests minstrels, did
buck and wing dancing turn which was
appreciated, and Mr.. Terry and Miss Ell
mer put a turn consisting of soft shoe
dancing and lightning sword drill. Sid
ney Grant and Miss Norton suited the au-
dience with refined sketch, and Elva-
rette showed that she has some claims to
being a rival TO Loie Fuller in dances in
which lights are employed. The hit of the
evening, however, was probably made 10y
Herbert Cawthorn, the eccentric Irish COM
edian. who won the favor of the audience
at his first appearance. Dilkes and Wade
pleased in their sketch, and the Ridge
Family and Elite Trio finished out the pro-
gram.
Burnt Cork Club.-The Burnt Cork Club
gave benefit performance last evening a.
Odd Fellows Hall northwest for the Cantor.
Potomac Field Band, which was largely at
tended, Notwithstanding the hot weather
The performance consisted of the original
first part, the Burnt Cork Club in social
session, and number Of specialties, which
were highly entertaining. Steve Clements
banjo soloist, and Dimple Shackelford,
danseuse were received heartily, as were
Howard and Leigh, in their unique silence
and ease act, and the Del Ray Brothers,
in a fine exhibition of lofty and ground
tumbling. The Burnt Cork Club Quartet,
consisting of Messrs. Ross Wise, Ross
Gessford, Charles Shackelford and Byron
Bond, assisted by Harry Shackelford,
scored a decided hit. A novelty in the Iirst
part was the introduction of living pic
lures. The performance Will be repeated in
its entirety tomorrow evening for the ben
eft of the. fund for the relief of the fam
ilies of the unfortunate firemen who lost
their lives In the recent fatal fire on Loui-
siana avenue. The show will take place at
Odd Fellows Hall. 18th street northwest. =
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-That Man.
ager kernans summer season is a success
was testified last night when the second
week of the venture opened to a crowded
house. A number of new features were pre-
scented, and a bevy of new and pretty faces
added. The bUrlesques were quite good and
we'll acted. One was based upon the WELL
known opera 'Erminie' and the other was
a laughable travesty on ''Trilby." During
the performance number Of specialties
were introduced, all of which were great fly
enjoyed. The program is long and varied,
every one. There is a new supply of living
pictures. The regular after-performance
in the summer garden will continue
throughout the week.