Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30


viable record by reason of the perfection of
their performance In every detail. They
have had the all too rare good sense to sur
round themselves with thoroughly COM
composing which appears William j. Le-
Moyne. Other admirable selections for the
cast were Edmund d. Lyons, Bruce McRae,
David Terrence, Richard Brinton, Edward
See, Edwin James. Miss Ellie Wilton and
Miss Georgia Busby. "a Coat of Many
Colors' is said to be comedy of the highest
and best class, emihently humorous. yet
not lacking in the pathetic brilliant in
dialogue and Astounding in excellently con-
cefved situations. Herman Walboys (Mr.
kelcey, young but confirmed bachelor,
who is notified by wire to expect one E. A.
Cunning, who is coming to New York from
San Francisco on business for legal firm
In the latter city, telegraphs an Invitation
to dine at his apartments. The guest, who
arrives during the absence Of the host,
proves. to Herman's horror, to be charm
ing young woman lawyer, and this fact in
auSurates the complications that make the
piece interesting. The young lady, by
name Esther, has come east to find a GER
tain Mrs. Majendie and reunite her to the
man whom she should have married years
before. 1t falls to Herman's lot to dis
cover this Mrs. Majendie in the lady whom
his own rather rakish father is about to
wed, and to learn also that she Is really
Esther's mother, though the girl does not
suspect this. of course Herman involves
himself in an inf1nity of difficulties in try
Ing to keep Esther in ignorance while
seeming to aid her i'll her search and to do
the work himself which she expects to do
Esther. in her ignorance, doubts his sin
certify, but discovers the truth just after
Herman has succeeded in inducing Mrs.
Majendie to return west. OF course. Esther
Miss Shanon) has in the meantime radi-
cally changed his views on matrimony and
his tactful consideration for her does not
go unrewarded. This is the main story of
the comedy but round 1t are woven side
issues that help to make the whole one of
the most interesting and amusing things
lately put upon the stage. "a Coat of
Many Colors' will be presented here with
the same admirable cast and all the elab-
crate special scenery used during the late
successful run OF the comedy at Wallack's
Thsater, New York. AS Wednesday matt
nee will be the fiftieth performance, special
souvenirs will be presented.
NATIONAL THEATER-"The Serenade"
Will be presented by the Bostonians at
the National Theater Monday night. This
splendid organization, the principal men,
ties here, will no doubt receive it's usual
warm welcome in this latest success, for
not only have the genial Barnabee the
dashing Macdonald. the charming Jessie
Bartlett Davis and the deep-voiced Cowles
been credited with individual triumphs but
dainty Alice Nielsen, the new soprano, has
created the 81 eatest enthusiasm. The
ganization numbers several new members,
toned. the most prominent of which are
William E. Philip. Eleanor Giusti, Charles
r. Hawley. Grafton Baker, Helena Fred.
ericks and Jennie Hawley. Among the
droll representations, George rockingham,
Harry Brown. Josephine Bartlett, w. H.
Fitzgerald are names prominently men
toned. The score of 1.-THE Serenade," which
Is by Victor Herbert, has been praised in
New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Over
fifteen numbers are said to be particularly
good. and they are distributed happily to
the principal artists of this company. The
story by Mr.. Smith is laid in Spain in the
eighteenth century, and recounts the tribu-
lations Of a jealous old duke who endeavors
to place his fiancee beyond the reach of
an ardent admirer-a baritone Of the royal
opera. The duke has never seen his rival,
but has learned the serenade, which is sup
posed to have won her affections. Its itera-
ton in his presence and mistaken identity
furnish the funmaking Mr.. Smith, always
facile and graceful In his lyrics it is said
consistent, humorous story, full of genu-
Inc wit, without horse play, with incidents
and complications that are laughable with
out being strained and with characterize
lions exceptionally life-like. The distribu-
ton of music includes topical numbers. en-
titled Woman, Lovely Woman" from Mr.
Barnabee; splendid contralto solo for Mrs.
Davis; THE Serenade," for Mr.. Macdonald;
character ballads for Mr.. Cowles, dashing
bolero and dainty waltz for soprano, a
romanza for tenor, with numerous en-
sembles and concerted passages. 1.-THE
Serenade" will hold the boards the entire
when. by special request, Robin Hood"
will be sung.
COLUMBIA THEATER-Monday even
ing, at the Columbia Theater, the world
famous actor-musician. Auguste Van Biene
will begin one weeks engagement pre-
sentins for the first time here Frank Har-
yey's new comedy-drama, "A Musicians
MI mill ho
every scene new. original music and novel
stage effects. Mr.. Van Biene's company is
we are assured, most competent one, be-
ing selected In New York for the artists
American tour by Messrs. Klaw and Err
LANCER. "A Musicians Romance" is said
to have an abundance of humorous situa-
lions and laughable dialogue, together with
delicate passages of genuine pathos In
musical way 1t may be safely stated that
Van Biene is to the cello what Paderewski
10 to the piano, or Sarasate Is to the violin.
During the week at the Columbia Theater
Van Biene will be heard in the following
popular musical repertoire: "Suite" Qm
VALDEZ. Pepper; 'Nocturne," Chopin; "Hun-
garian Rhapsody" Pepper; "Phantaisie on
Gounod's Faust" Auguste Van Biene; ''Kol
Hennr H sans ns0dy Max
Wagner: REVERE in D Minor" Auguste
Van Biene; "Czardas." Fischer: ''Simple
Aveu." Thome; Ben Bolt" Alice, Where
Art Thou?' Home, Sweet Home" "Su-
vance River" Lament" Ave Maria
ACADEMY OF MUSIC-The play,
Human Hearts," coming to the Academy
of Music for week commencing November
1. is now in It's third year of unquestioned
success and retains the original company of
popular actors that have added to their
wide regulations since the first production
of the play at Miners Theater In New
York, in 1895. The play is from the pen Of
Hal Reid, and Is said to be beautiful idyl
Of the Arkansas hills. It never falls to
make a deep impression on the feelings OF
one whose heart is true to nature, and its
lessons are of the good. honest kind that
lives to benefit. The play tells "a simple
STORY of simple life in the hills of Arkansas.
and the old old tale Of life. with its human
sorrows, its darkness and its brightness.
The contrasts of ease, of childhood and OF
scheming. all are placed before us SO plain
ly that when the story Is finished we feel
as II we had a deep health-giving draught
Of invigorating air. The part Of Tom
Logan the central character of the piece,
Ii taken by Hal Reid. the author. The
piece abounds in many beautiful pictures,
and the stage equipment Is elaborate and a
pleasing feature OF the performance. The
usual matinees will be given.
KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-The
patrons Of Kernan's Lyceum will welcome
with pleasure the announcement that Steve
Brodie, the old-time favorite, and champion