Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS.


seems to interest theater-goers more than
when reference is made to the coming en-
gagement of A. O. Scammon's company
in H. Grattan Donnelly's brilliant success,
1.-THE American Girl" a comedy-drama of
today, staged with splendor and magnif-
cence. which will be the attraction at the
popular Grand Opera House for week OF
September II. with the usual matinee.
This play is said to be materially different
from anything that Mr. Donnelly has hi.h-
erto written. 1t Is of much deeper and
more pathetic nature than any Of his pre-
vious plays, excepting possibly his Dark
of that style of plays that cannot fail to
please, because the characters are life-like,
among them Jasmine. the heroine; Colonel
Ross Bolter "hustling American theatre
cal manager. and two bright little children.
Prince Roy and Little Lady. Several spe-
cialties, of unique and pleasing caliber,
are introduced by Robert Graham, Belle
man. The cast Is one Of unusual strength.
tertainments announced at the Lafayette
Square Opera House for six nights. COM
mencing September u, are certainly an
absolute novelty, and as they have caused
a profound sensation all over the world, 1t
is not likely that they will fail TO create an
unusual interest in this city. Professor
Samri and Mrs. Kittie Baldwin, the white
Mahatmas, are today the greatest living
osophy and telepathic research; still they
do not claim any supernatural aid IN the
almost miraculous presentations they offer
TO the public. They have spent many years
in the orient investigating the mysteries CT
the East India wonder workers and Thib-
etan Mahatmas, and their entertainment
Is the natural result of this deep investiga-
ton. Mrs. Baldwin introduces q feature
that has never before been given to pub
lie audience, namely, somnomancy, or clair
voyant trance vision, in which results are
obtained that are absolutely bewildering,
and prove beyond q doubt the existence of
telepathy, or mental transmission. An au-
ditor has only to think of a question CT
any kind. Mrs. Baldwin first gives the an
swer to 1t and then reads the question
from the auditors mind. The artists who
usually talented, and have appeared with
them in the most fashionable places Of
amusement in Europe, Africa. Australia;
America. Seats will be placed on sale to-
morrow morning at the box office.
Putnam, Son of the Revolution.-Mr.
Robert Downing will Friday night produce
new play which deals with the life and
heroic achievements of Gen. Israel Put
nam. In the character Of Israel Putnam,
Mr.. Downing appears at first as the typi-
cal Yankee farmer, who. obedient to his
countrys command, leaves his plow In the
The transition from a plain farmer to
the role of patriot Is exquisitely drawn.
affording Mr.. Downing a rare chance for
the exercise of his wonderful talents. Put
nam, Son of the Revolution is a roman
tic drama, with a generous vein of comedy
running through IT, clearly depicting the
pure and patriotic life of Gen. Putnam.
The author, Mrs. Wrenn, has also devoted
considerable attention to the pastoral
scenes, and the early infatuation of Kate
Putnam for Lord Arthur Talbot is drawn
in realistic colors. The play abounds with
dramatic situations. but the characters are
so thoroughly human that the interest is
kept up to the last.
Benefit to Annie Lewis.-The benefit to
Miss Annie Lewis will now take place FRI
day afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Acad-
envy of Music. 1t was hoped that Miss
Lewis would herself be able 10 appear,
will not permit it. She will have the serv-
ices, however, of some Of the best people
in the profession, many of whom will come
from Baltimore and Philadelphia to do a
kindness for 4 little woman who has gain
ed many friends during her professional
career. Among the more prominent volun-
teers are Otis Harlan, Andrew Mack
Marie Bates, Bob Graham and probably
Tim Murphy. Every one has expressed
the warmest sympathy for Miss Lewis,
and all her friends hope that a stay during
the winter in southern California may re-
store her to health and strength and en-
able her to resume her place upon the
stage.
Those in this city who have known Miss
| Lewis all her life and who have watched
| her career are deeply interested in the pro-
posed testimonial, and intend making the
occasion a notable event. The number who
have volunteered Is so great that the pro-
gram will be long and attractive one.
The tickets that will be generally on sale
are fixed at 81, and they will be exchange
able at the box Office either for a reserved
seat In the orchestra or two In the balcony.
1t is expected that enough will be disposed
! of before the day of the benefit to more
than fill the theater.
Miaco's City Club Company.-A show
which will be certain to attract large au.
diences Is Miacos City Club Spectacular
| Farce Comedy Company. which comes tc
| theNLyceum Monday, September q. From
the advance notices, it is one of the strong.
| est burlesque and vaudeville companies or
the road. and should make an instanta
neous hit A very funny skit, entitled
THE City Club at the French Ball. serves
| as curtain raiser. and. the excellence OF
| the performance is enhanced by the fetch
ing costumes land the unique and origina
scenic environment. The olio, which /.
! interspersed with pretty and picturesque
| tableaux, numbers among its bright and at
tractive features x Rays Bixley. the must
| cal tramp, with his bright sayings and &c
| centric doings; Carrie Fulton. the charm
ing little lady whose coon songs nevel
fall to evoke applause; Hilarious Fields ant
Wooley. the funny Dutch comedians
known as THE Dutch Doogans," COM
next. and are followed by Ollie Anterior
Reynolds. the Irish comedy kings. have
new act; Tommy Nolan, the popular vocal
list, will sing some new PAROLES: Nelli
| Waters, whose rough Irish songs an,
comic plantation melodies stamp her tn
best in her line. will close the olio. TIL
performance ends with burlesque en-
titled 1.-The Sporty Dutch-s,' in which tn
whole company appears. The fun makin
is in one scene, but a very lively one a
that. The company is headed by Fanni
Everett, who assumes the leading char
acter. She is not only good looking, bu
is also possessed of fine voice, which sh
will have abundant opportunities to use t
advantage.
Carroll Institute Hall.-The Costume Re
citar' complimentary to Mr.. D. C. Hay
wood at Carroll Institute Hall this evenin
promises to be a great success. The follow
ing well-known cast will participate: M
Goodwin Patten, Mrs. Mary Manly Hay
; wood, Mr.. NJ. F. Halloran, Mr.. w. NJ Bal
row, Mr.. Frank Howe, jr., Miss H. Prer
tiss Donohue, Miss Corinne Hay, Mr.. Cha
E. Rice, Miss Blanche Mattingly, Miss Ma
tie Wade, Misses Katie and Marie How,
Miss Florence Henri King, Miss Haywoo,
Mr.. J. c. Hayden and little Lucille Ergoot
The program will include plays seldom pro
Guced on the local stage, viz: Nance Ole
field" with Mrs. Haywood in the title rol,
Her First Appearance" adapted by W.
Barrow; a strong scene from "Ruy Bias