Evening star., 1897-02-24


the barracks Of the 22d Regiment at Pepi-
Mere. Here they are entertained by a re-
bellious recruit in the person Of Robert
McGregor Stuart, an aristocratic conscript.
military martinez, by Edw. Wilks, and
crusty old corporal, by Barney McDonough.
These. with numerous commissioned and
non-commissioned officers. privates and ci-
fret time and discuss their grievances in
tuneful song. The godfathers having been
Informed that the baby was left in charge
OF pioneer OF this regiment. they invade
the barracks with distracted Father Bid
art. and, in order to escape censure and
to save q non-commissioned officer from
punishment, they are obliged to don ILL.,
fitting uniforms and finally become un-
willing participants in an unpleasant me-
lee. The third act shows the apartments
of an opera bouffe prima donna, imperson-
ated by Georgia Caine; her maid Julie, by
sue Ts1a Belle Mead s09erette by Matte
Jealous Cuban lover. by Henry Bergman.
together with the members of the opera
noune company, including a troupe Of
Spanish dancers. This act opens with a
which all the characters are supposed to
appear on the following evening. Act
fourth and last Is the playground In front
Of the fountain at the foot of the terrace
In the gardens of the Luxembourg Here
nursemaids, soldiers, gendarmes, children
and typical Parisians of both sexes and
all classes are introduced. Everybody is
happy. with the exception of the three
would-be godfathers and Bidart, whose
Well-laid plans have been thwarted The
original cast, as well as all the scenery.
properties pro !1 and a other paraphernalia used In
the original New York production of this
famous funny play, will be brought to
Washington intact.
The Nordica Concert-Madame Lillian
Nordica. who is considered the first Ora
matte prima donna of the world. will be
neard here at the Lafayette tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. The name of Nordica
In the whole civilized world Is one to con-
1ure with. 1t is not every one who can
grasp the idea that there is an American
woman who stands at the head of her art,
with her fame as wide-spreading as Is the
musical cult of the world. She not alone
Sings In her native tongue, but has mas
tered five others, and is able to give ex
preston IN the most exact:ng form in all
tHe languages she has acquired She can
not only sing in the many tongues. but is
absolutely accepted as the highest expo
nent OF the grand dramatic heroines which
oiar,s onG srSae modern musical masters, espe-
GiaHy wagner, have created. At the last
beyreuth festival Madame Nordica annear
ed before the critics and the musical di.
lestante OF the world and was at once pro
elained the most perfect and ideal imper-
senator of all Wagnerian heroines No.
u.Sa Is not only phenomenal singer
oun ner superb appearance, her histrionic
an,n.y and, above all, her poetic temper
nj
the lyric stage. There are but few rem.in-
ing seats, and the management has decid-
eo 10 make the general admission 81
me Great Diamond Robbery.-"Tbe
Hreat Diamond Robbery" one of the nrom-
i r,en' successes or the past season. and
pa, pay tnrlliing. intense, natural and life
IKE, comes to the Academy of Music neyt
week, with its famous cast and snlenoid
scenic production. The famous tragedienne
Mme. Janauschek. has been induced to
roslpone her annual starring tour in Ger
many, and will appear In her orieina, role
OF Madame Rosenbaum in this nonuIar
play: 1t owes its origin to the fruitful
hinus OF those clever American authors
"A. =. wheeler and f. M. Alfrend Into 1t
they have Incorporated a story strong in
cilmaxes. Through it's varied scenes the
interest of the auditor is held to the verv
last moment of the final curtain, II nic-
lures lie as 1t exists in every section of
society in large cities. The scenery is re-
markabie for the accuracy of its stage nic-
lures presented. among which are a man
sion on 9th avenue, an underground den
IN New York's criminal quarter, and a
fine reproduction of the Hoffman House
cafe All that stage craft could do to make
the production brilliant one has been ac-
complished by Managers A. M. Palmer and
Edwin knowles. whose reputation as sue
cessful producers Is universal The big
company includes such sterling artists as
Mrs. Annie Yeamans, Louise Closer, Fan
ny Cohen, Cora Edsall Jos. E. Whiting.
Geo. c. Boniface. E. A. Locke T. NJ Hun
ter, Gustave F'rankel. James Bevins 7 n
Cossar. E. M. Bartlett.
Miacos Pantomime Company.-Manager
Robt. NJ. Whitesell of the Bijou has Sc
cured the Miaco Spectacular Pantomime
and Specially Company for next week
This is large and well-balanced COM
pany of pantomime and specially artists,
employing in the presentation of the pam
tomime great amount of scenic and me-
chanical effects. The Miaco family have
been prominent pantomimists for a decade,
and the famous Martinetti troupe are per-
haps the most skilled in this line. With a
large and well-balanced corps of assistants,
aided by beautiful women, there should be
no lack of enthusiasm at the popular Biiou
next week. Daily matinees will be given.
The Big Sensation-For his inauguration
week attraction Manager Herman has Sc
lected Flynn and Sheridans Big Sensation
Double Show. This Is undoubtedly one Of
the most extravagant and expensive bur-
lesque organizations in existence. The COM
pany is composed Of twenty white artists
and twenty Afro-American entertainers.
The performance presented by this double
aggregation of talent is decidedly novel
one and abounds in extraordinary features
The Creole contingent is the first to ap-
pear, after which Mile Zittella, the charm
ing burlesque queen and her corps Of white
artists make their entree. Many of the
latest musical numbers are here intro
duced, interspersed by wholesome, witty
dialogue. An exceptional olio follows, In
which will appear Cunningham and Grant,
the famous acrobatic comedians, better
known as the original Brutal Brothers"
The Sisters Howe, vocalists par excellence;
Senorita Flora, the premier high wire ex-
pert; Lancaster and Collins, the marvellous
grotesque; Miss May Lanning, the petite
singer of catchy songs: grand clog tour
nament led by Miss Sophia Thorne, the
champion female clog dancer of the world;
Billie Farrell. assisted by Miss Willie Far
rell, In their original creation entitled the
Cake Walkers Dream; Smart and Will
liams. Afro-American comedians and dane
ers. and a novel terpsichorean evolution by
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