Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07

impulsive and enthusiastic plaudits of an
audience at the moment of triumph than
by the sincere and discriminating praise Of
individuals. who, being moved by the play,
are constrained afterward to give direct
expression to the artist of the pleasure
they have experienced in the theater. Mrs.
Fiske's achievement in Tess of the Dur
bervilles." which will be seen in this city
the coming season, affords case in point
The critics in New York last season were
moved to unwonted enthusiasm by Mrs
Tiske's work, but it was nothing more than
a reflection of public enthusiasm over the
actress, who was deluged with letters of
appreciation that must have pleased her
greatly did the public applause she
received. Among those who wrote Mrs
Fiske were Col. r. ]. Ingersoll, Ella Wheel
er Wilcox and Hamlin Garland. and all ex-
pressed great qualification at her excellent
work.
Miss Mary Helen Howe who has been
spending her vacation in Frederick, Md,
sang both in the Reformed and Catholic
churches in that city, and also participated
In a concert given there. The Frederick
News complimented her singing very high
ly on every occasion, saying among other
things. that she has magnificent, finely
trained soprano voice" Miss Howe left
for New York this morning.
Dorothy Morton, who, 1t Is said, Is en-
gagged to Mr.. P. McAlpine, a Wall street
troker. and will retire from the stage when
she is married. has already had one hus-
band, from whom she was divorced about
year ago. Miss Moron comes from Cleve-
land, and her real name is said to be Nc
Carthy. She first came into prominence
while singing in THE Fencing Master"
and at that time it was said that Lillian
RuSselrs successor had finally arrived
This must have reached Miss Russelrs
ears, but she obstinately refused to vacate
the stage for Miss Morton, and even con-
tinued to sing In new operas. Miss Morton
appeared once or twice afterward in operas
there q
ing Lillian Russell into retirement. and
that subject has, indeed. been entirely
dropped now. She will be remembered here
as having sung in the "Geisha."
Two Washington musicians have been
making a hit at Cape May. Miss Anita
GlnSs mas rs been gaining reputation by her
skllltul harp playing, and Mrs. Hattie NJ.
Smith has been complimented for her eX-
celient singing. OF the latter, one of The
Cape May papers says:
The sensation of the grand concert at the
Stockton Hotel last evening was the sing
ing of Mrs. Hattie NJ. Smith of Washing
ton, ID. c., who fairly electrified the great
audience of over two thousand people with
her magnificent soprano voice: Even the
splendid musical numbers of Norgan's
matches orchestra were secondary to the
thrilling and marvellous vocal efforts of
this gifted and talented lady, who has
never had peer at this or any other re-
sort.
KERNAN'S L.YCEUM THEATER.-Zit-
teila, who is remembered by every patron
OF burlesque, and whose long and brilliant
career places her in the front rank of bur-
lesquers, has organized a show of her own,
Zittella's English Froliques, which will an
pear at kernan's Lyceum Theater tonight.
Her clever work in other organizations
together with her experience and judg-
ment. gives assurance of the superiority
of her own organization. She has made
every effort to perfect the company SPAR
inc
no doubt, compare favorabiy in equipment
and personnel with rival attractions An
artist of versatile talent herself, with a
charming personality. she is surrounded
Dy people of the highest rank, and can
hardly fail to give an entertainment that
VIII be up to the standard. Mile Zittella
will personally direct the organization and
this alone assures its success. She will in
troduce the freshest features in her bril-
liant first part, which is replete with origi-
nal musical compositions and terpschorean
concerts. Picturesque poses, graceful
groupings. mastery marches, sensational
scenes, surprising situations and funny in
cldents enliven the buresque, in which
Mile. Zitteila will sustain one of her hap
pest roles. Supporting her are Ed. Norris
BiJou Comedy Trio, Tilzer and Sidney, Sis
ters Nalmore, Ashton and More, Joe Wal
dron and Teresa La MaE.
GLEN ECHo-ON-THE-PoTo A
splendid vaudeville bill will be provided at
Glen o-on-the-Potomac next week. The
Cinematographe and the Fadettes, who
have become such favorites with Washing
tons amusement-seeking portion of her
population, will remain and will form the
center attractions. Around them will be
clustered a group of bright stars in the
vaudeville world. including stellar attrac-
tons from keith's theaters. the Olympia
and other famous places of like character.
Those engaged so far include Eugene A
Neidert champion trick cyclist the only
rider who has ever ridden up the Capitol
steps; the Bijou Quartet. a standard
ganization; the Rice Brothers, the China
man and the RUDE, in their unique and
daring horizontal bar act; J. T. O'Brien.
baritone, late of the Castle Square
Opera Company. and others. Glen Echo
itself offers a big inducement TO those
desiring a cool place in which to
spend an afternoon and evening" and every
comfort and convenience may be found
there by those who visit the place The
beauty of the place is almost proverbial,
and it is without doubt the most romantic
spot in this city. Everything possible that
could add to it's attractiveness has been
looked after and provided by the present
management. and Glen Echo-on-the-Po-
tomac stands today as one of the unrivaled
resorts of its kind. The cafe is well fitted
up and will furnish all that may be needed
to refresh The inner man. The admission
to the grounds is free. but a very small
sum is charged for admission to the am
phitheater, where the vaudeville entertain
mentS are given.
A NEW MILITARY COMEDY.-There
VIII be fifty people On the stage at the pro-
duction of Washington Davis new military
comedy drama at the Marble Hall Theater
of the Soldiers Home on August &c. Mr.
Besworth. the stage manager, announces
the following cast of characters: Captain
Price of the provost guard, United States
army, afterward brgadier general and pro-
vost marshal, Mr.. Abe Gradwohl Ralph
Raoul. man of policy, Mr.Wm. b. Lynch;
Deuteronomy Gibbs. wholesale office hold
er. congressman and Raours catspaw. Mr..
Seth Cabell Halsey: Hiram. son of Gibbs,
almost OF age, Mr. j. j. Jerome; Ham, col
ored slave to the Gray household, Mr.
George Preinkert: provost marshal, United
states army Mr.. James Hunter: Mrs Gray,
aunt and foster nother of Georg:ana, Miss
Amy Ormund Becky, daughter of Mrs
Gray. brought up by a governess, Miss
Genevieve Griffin; Georgiana Gilbert, the
richest and prettiest heiress of Cross
Roads. Kentucky, Miss May Worick; line
officers. soldiers, deputy sheriffs, ETC., by
the Soldiers Home.
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