Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-03

Theater, New York city. and for fifty nights
at the Chestnut Street Theater Philadel-
phia, from where she comes direct here. In
addition to the charm of novelty, this hap
ny musical comedy has story that is very
consistent and humorously told. Its stu
atoms and incidents are of a kind that
arouse the risibles. The dialogue Is of
catchy that 1t remains reminiscent with the
listener. Mr.. Rices production is enhanced
by the elaborate scenic effects and beauti-
full costumes that are always a feature Of
his presentations. and the chorus is the
most attractive he has ever had, which
means great deal, and promises coterie
of unusual beauty. Mr.. Rice's selection of
his cast was very important factor to
the success achieved, and proves that even
though THE plays the thing" the parts
must be properly Interpreted. Louis Mann,
Alexander Clark, Nick Long, Frank Smith
son, Benjamin Howard, Edwin Chapman,
Harold Wizard, Clara Lipman. Josephine
Hall, Cheridah Simpson, Phoebe Coyne.
Anita Wilson. Mile Wilson and Ida Rock
make a brilliant ensemble. There will be
an augmented orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Max Knauer. There will be
two matinees, Wednesday and Saturday.
The sale of seats is now going on at the
box office.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON.-The only criti-
cism in the past years when Joseph Jeffer-
son has played in Washington is that he
On his visit to the New National Theater
rext week he will be seen in three different
characters. The repertory will be as fol-
lows: Monday. Tuesday, "Wednesday, Sat
Van WTnkle;" Thursday and Friday even
ings, double comedy bill, "A Cricket On
the Hearth" and Lend Me Five Shillings"
The public will have an opportunity of see
ing Mr.. Jefferson in three of his best crea-
items, as Caleb Piummer in Cricket on the
HEARTH" and as Gohghtly in Lend Me
Five Shillings." and in both he Is denght-
full. In the character of Rip Van Wrinkle
it is useless to comment. as the public
know The character of Caleb Plummer is
one in which Mr.. Jefferson's artistic meth
cd makes it's most vivid and pleasing ex-
preston.
THE CITY OF NEW YoRK.''-A big
scenic production. full of interest, pathos
and comedy is THE City of New York,
which the management of the Academy OF
Music announce will come to that popular
play house next week. The play is said TO
abound In scenes familiar to every visitor
to the metropolis. and It's situations and
climaxes are claimed to be stirring and ex-
citing to a degree. The comedy element in
1t is said to be strong. and the speciflties
that are usually introduced in plays OF this
kind are unique and novel. The scenic in
vestiture. which plays important part
in The City of New York. is fine, per-
traying many places known to fame and
history. notably the Grant tomb on River
many well-known artists and is headed by
Walter Fessler and Miss Pauline Train.
The engagement here promises to be sue
cessful one. The usual matnees are an
nounced.
HOPKINS SPECIALITY COMPANY.-By
1ar the most expensive organization of the
vaudeville world is Hopkins Trans-Oceanic
Star Specially Company, which will he the
attraction at the Lyceum next week under
me d;recuon OF Robert Fulgora. The past
IeSords OF this well-established company in
TINS city Is a guarantee for an excellent on
tertalnment. The feature offered is the
beautiful, bewitchng Papinta, in her
MYRIAD Dances" Then there will be the
i il,et appearance OF the karne Trio. musical
grotesques, direct from the leading music
mans OF London, and the return of VIII III.
FOX the original comedian pianist known
as "Paddywhiski." after eighteen months
p i,en,,tnn success in London. Humor,
genuine, though delicate, permeates the de-
l1ghtful comedy sketch, "A Bit of True
Life, presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Sloman The eccentric comedy duo Nor
! . ana .14, Reveiie in their laugha5le absurd
lty. "Pickings From Puck;' the novelty
duo, Genaro and Bailey, in negro melodies.
canoes and cake walking; Leona Lewis
known as the Little Gem Americas
daintIest and most fascinating coincidence,
and Henry Kessler in the latest nonuIar
operate gems, will also be in the proeram
VAUGHN CLASS CONCERT-o,e If
IA
Is always eagerly looked forward to and
largely attended, is the annual entertain
meat OF the Vaughn Glass, the seventh of
which VIII take place next Friday evening
az the Calvary Baptist Sunday School
rouse The leading local talent will he
presented In program of unusual excel
renee. and music lovers will no doubt turn
out In large numbers. Those who will take
part are as follows: Mrs. H. c. Browning
soprano: Miss Claudia Moore. contraIte.
MIS-. Wliham Bosg. reader: Miss I. Sidney
. Mesmith. reader; Miss Jessca CowIing
H,ohnist; Mr.. James H. Moses, reader: Dr.
r: a. SWartWout, cornetist. Mr. H.,
" n Hai Howard. pianist: Mr.. Douglass
". Miller tenor; Mr.. James Watson hssso
G CT tne Ma9rlds,Messls. Holmes, Yundt'
REV. DIR. ENNIS LECTURE po,,
howard Wilbur Ennis delighted good:
,ror' i. ont nee. at the National Rifles Ar
Instructive lecture on .The Last nays ai ~
fompell The entertainment was given
uhoer the auspices OF the MARYLAND Divi
sion, Sons of Veterans. The lecture was
handsomely illustrated by stereopticon
views. wnlle the pleasing manner in which
1t was delivered won and merited frenuent
and hearty applause.
MILTON NoBLEs.-A big attraction at
the Bijou Family Theater next weel, will -
Milton and Dolly Mobiles, both of whom
are well known here, especially Mrs No
pies, VINO is very pleasantly rememberedi
when. as girl, she was Dolly Woolwine
Mr. Mobiles is an actor and playwright of
known abil1ty and has many friends in
this city. Both will be heartily welcomed
Besides these two. there will be MANY 9TH
er attractions, and the program will prob
ably be better than has yet been presented
under the present management.