The evening times., 1896-10-03

form is new to Washington, the names Of
Sherman and Morrissey, the principal cum
etians OF the cast, are household words
to the patrons OF the variety theaters.
For years t.'eir acrobat trapeze specially
has been laughed at and appladded III ali
the first-class vaudeville tneaters OF the
land, from san Francisco to Boston, in
cIudlhg an engagement or eighteen CunscctI-
i've weeks at Proc ---..ew YORK Theater
1t is. therefore. pleasing to learn that,
Whl!e these clever con,eIlia0s are now in
tIoducing themselves through the medium
or real play, they have mana ged to work
into the story circus scene. which gives
them opportunity for the display OF their
nnrth-provOkiug specialtieS. .'iss RAY Yer
non. too, a well-known s.hbrette. Is a
member OF the Company, and her songs
and dances are always delightful "Old
Dan Tucker is a comedy of rural life.
aud possesses a strong dramatic Interest.
That superb organization. Hyie's Come.
dians. will be Manager kernan's attraction
ut the LyceuIn next week. In years gone
Dy Il vaudeville entertainment consisted uI
an average lot OF variety people. ca pa bic Of
making run and dong considerable dane.
li's ana singing; there was little legiiimats
work. but Manager Hyde, o. II Hyde's Come.
dians. determined to add a little tone to ne
usual run OF specially" shows. ard he h:..
succeeded admirably.
Helene Mora. the great barytone. added
much TO the success OF Mr. HvCc'S detrr
ininaton; she is an artist OF unouesfionatle
ability, who would do credit to the operatic
stage one never tires of hearing her
sweet, melodiOus voice
Her surrounding company includes ,Johnn,
Wild. late OF Edward Harrgan's company.
VINO VIII Introduce for the first time i'm
Washington his comedy sketch. entitled
Sunday IN IA Bowery Barber Shop" Con.
roy and Ritchie. the Celtic wits: the Four
Cohaus. the novelty entertainers: the News
bog Quintet. in new songs and limitations.
lhUrhe ana Carlton. in repartec. wit and
huinoT; Harris and Walters. the refineI
sketch artists. and Billy Carter, 4 Ii to L
shot. There will bc indtinecs Tuesday
Thursday and SATURDAY.
Fashion DEGREES that the modern II cio-
drama shall contain a proportion Of thrill
ing episodes, numerous stirring china xes n
number OF fOrcible situations, many start
ling sensations and a very strou. story.
terSely and powerfully told; IL shall also
possess plot sufficiently intricate to ex-
cite the attention Of its auditors: there
must be bit of rathOs, that will touch that
Welspring of human emution-the heart
enough comedy to task the risiblities of
those VINO desire to chase away tears with
laughter, and magnificent scenic accessories
Il environ it in its entirety
Nese positive and negative qualities Carl
4. Haswin's production OF the roma ntic
play "A Liens Heart" has to the full.
and company well drilled to the nos
sibihties OF the piece will play upon the
emotions and disabilities of the audience
OF the Grand Opera House next Monday
night and the res. OF the Week. presenting
IN the most picturesque manner the story
OF this virile and enthralling drama.
The company that will present this niece
has. In addition to Mr.. Haswin. the follow
ing actors Frances X. Haswin Edith Fas-
settTilton, Miss Weffyng Robert Patton
Gibbs Joseph Slaytor and Edwin Tilton.
among its members, each of whom is well
and favorably known and who ma = he r.-
lied upon to give this highly SENSATIONAL
melodrama the hest Interpretation that can
be bestowed upon it,