Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-02

| more astonished. It was Just what his
| quarry had been waiting for, and in tele-
| graph time she had him by the collar and
was shaking him with all the enthusiasm
OF terrier over Il newly captured at.
| His hat went Ole way and his cane went
the other, and his teeth played a castenet
| obisato to the solo of good advice that
was rapidly breathed into his vibrating
ears.
First he whimpered. and then he howled
for help, and finally wriggling out of his
| light spring Overcoat he incontinently fled,
] leaving the garment in the hands of the
| victors.
did 1 keep the overcoat?" repeated
Jaguarina. when the inquiry was made CT
her. No, did think of adding it to my
collection of relics. you know, but the fact
| was 1t smelt Of cigarettes and moth balls
left it,
"Oh. no. 1 didn't hit the little fellow. I
was tempted for a minute to try half
hook on him. I know a little about box
ing myself, but on second thoughts didn't
want to be prosecuted for n1anslaughter,
so took 1t out in shaking him and then
let him go. Even the sternest justice
mercy"
And she laughed.
COLUMBIA THEATER.-At the Column
bia next week the Castle Square Opera CO
VIII produce on an elaborate scale III Tro-
Vatore, and 1t can already be classed as a
success artistica.ly and musically, for this
masterful composition of Verdfs comes
easily within the range OF the capabilities
OF the excellent organization which has for
the past four weeks been so ably enter
tanning Washington with the lighter works
The story of III rrovatore'' is too familiar
10 bear repetition, and its numbers are
equally familiar. Miss Grace Golden will
sing the difficult role of Leonora, and she
shouic make as great a success in the role
as she did in "Cavalleria, in which she
surprised her most enthusiastic admirers
Joseph Sheehan, whose capability and ar
t1st1c work are already conceded, should
make splendid Manrico and Melville
Stewart will undoubtedly sing and act the
part of Count Di Luna in a mastery man.
ner Miss Lizzie Macnichol will be wei
coined in the role of AZucena, a part which
she sang in the Metropolitan Grand Opera
Co.'S production of this work when The
Columbia Theater was opened. She scored
heavily in the role at that time, and will
repeat her former success here next week.
Gertrude Rutledge will be cast for the part
of Inez. and William Wolff will be seen as
Fernando. which, though small part,
should only be trusted to an artist. The
chorus has been carefully trained every day
for some time, SO that their work will I'M
doubtedly be feature. The matter of
mountings and general stage affairs has
been carefully looked after, and a really
fine production in it's entirety may be ex-
pected. The engagement will continue
through the week, with matinees on Thurs
day dnstead of Tuesday, and Saturday.
the Columbia. when children will be given
reserved seats free when accompanied by
the parents or guardians.
NATIONAL THEATER-The admiration
for brave men, who dare all for henor and
pure womanhood, is a sentiment old as
Adam. 1t makes little difference in what
country, under what circumstances,
chivalry is shown, so long as it is honest
and the result of pure motives. There is,
he wever, prediction for the picturesque
and the dashing soldier Of fortune, with
his sword ever ready for action, has the
sympathy of the audience. For this rea-
SOD Robert B. Mantell las always been n
strong favorite. He Is the great exponent
of the romantic drama, and the position
that Charles Fechter and Lester Wallack
held in their day Maatell occupies now
With a handsome face, a supple, powerful
physique. and musical, manly voice, he
has an the attributes of the romantic actor
in their very highest possibility. In his
new play, entitled "a Secret Warrant" a
terrible power was Influenced and welded
under the Bourbon dynasty in France by
the lettre de cachet. court fsvorite
could always obtain one of these instru-
ments. which resulted in the Bastile or
death for the unfortunate against whom it
was directed. In this play Louis de Beau
mcnt, captain of the Kings Guards,
scorns the proffered love of the regent
favorite, and is pursued by her with des-
perate hate, but asserts himself with his
sword and soldiers wit, and royalty does
nc carry HIS Ddttie Win the willy and
beautiful woman who has sworn his ruin.
The play is full of strong, dramatic situa-
tons and presented with cast including
charlotte Behrens. Mr. ,Mantell will be-
GIN a weeks engagement at the New Ma
tlCnal Theater next Monday night
LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE.
The first presentation in this city of the
comic opera, Papa Gou Gou.' by the Sea-
brooke Opera Company. will be given at
the Lafayette Square Theater. beginning
Monday evening. The libretto is the work
OF =. Cheever Goodwin and Charles A.
Byrne, and the music is by William Furst
The cast is as follows: Thomas O. Sea
brooke, Edna Thornton. Leonard Walker.
William Norris, George Schaeffer Ole Nor,
man ia Mule, Adele Barker. Jessie
Lard, Marian Harland. Anita Austin, Mfri
Ackman, Emma Janvier Lillian Oliver
Ine first act will represent rear view of
Papa GOu Gou's house and mill; the second
act. the public place; the third act, a re-
ception room. The presenting company is
an excellent one. for neither the humor of
the story nor the brightness and beauty of
the music are ever lost. AS the old cider
merchant, Mr.. Thomas O. Seabrooke has a
part which fits him admirably and With
his unctuous humor and drollery he makes
II stand out clear-cut and well rounded
EDNA thornton as his daughter Denise,
has charming personality added to a
well-trained, rich and flexible voice, and in
several Of the numbers she Is we'll aided
by Leonard Walker, whose voice is strong.
resonant ana well under control. Ida
Mules impersonation of the bogus daush-
ter of the old merchant is a most artistic
one from the standpoint of low comedy.
and her burlesque of tragedy is side-spIjt-
ting. The other characters are in compe-
tent hands, the chorus is bright and well
trained, and the work of the orchestra also
! helps to contribute to the undoubted sue
cess that is made by the production. OF
the music 1t may be said that 1t is en-
titled to permanent place In the musical
world. Occasionally there Is an OffenbacIl-
ian flavor; then, again. there are solos
duets and concerted numbers that have a
rich texture and harmony. Notable among
these are the chorus. with q waltz moves
ment, at the end Of the first act slumber
chorus. the ensemble which closes the sec
ond act. and duet for soprano and tenor
I in the third act.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-The plays Eu-
genie Blair has chosen for her last week AT
the Academy beginning next Monday night.
are deeply interesting and will test the
ability Of the actress. 1.-THE New MaRda.
len and Carmen are two distinctly op-
posite characters. and ones which should
| attract all the lovers of the standard
drama. AS Mercy Merrick Eugene Blair
\ Is perhaps without an equal and all OF
| the great advantages which the role of.
| fers are made the most of by this cIeye,
| woman. The New Msgdalen', win be the
| bill for Monday. Tuesday and Wednes.
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