Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-17
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GLEN ECHO ON THE-POTOMAC. -
With the passage Of time the popularity
crease to a marked degree. Although it
rained quite heavily early last evening.
several thousand people made their way to
the beautiful resort, and were more than
rewarded by the entertainment in the am
phitheater, that surpassed in merit those
that have preceded 1t. For this week the
program includes the artistic and accom-
plished Fadettes. the famous orchestra OF
women from Boston; Lynch and Trainor.
the military marvels. in a high-class ex-
hibition of quick and rapid work with the
musket and bayonet; the grotto trio OF
Juvenile singers. Robert Emmet Walsh.
Paul Brady and Horace Laws, who are
whole entertainment in themselves; How
ard and Leigh, the local contortionists, in
an original and entertaining sketch. en-
titled The Tramp and the Frog and tho
cinematograph, with scores of new PIC
lures. The music-loving citizens Of Wash
ington will learn with regret that the Fa-
dettes are to leave Glen Echo September
L No musical organization in recent years
has been more thoroughly enjoyed by the
people. Their excellent music has con-
tributed very largely toward creating the
decided interest which Washington citizens
now manifest in Glen Echo 1t is hoped
the Fadettes will remain throughout the
season.
LAWN PARTY AT BRooKLAND.-Ar-
engagements of quite an elaborate nature
have been completed for the lawn party to
be given under the auspices of st. An
thongs Church at Brookland. commencing
this evening. The grounds where the party
is to be held are the terminus Of the
electric cars. and are therefore easy of ac-
cess. In addition to a number of enter
tanning features, dancing is one of the at
fractions provided. The funds derived
from the lawn party will be expended in
the direction of securing pastoral resi-
dence for Rev. Joseph Cummane The
lawn party will be continued tomorrow,
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ROBERT DowNING.-Ropert Downing
began rehearsals at the Academy of Music
yesterday. Mr.. Downing will be supported
this season by one of the strongest COM
panies in the country, company of people
who can act. Among the prominent names
which will be upon the program are those
of Adelaide Fitz Allen, Harriet Sterling.
Helen T. Potter, jeanette Cleary. Eugene
Moore, Edward A. Hoyt, c. w. Vance,
Clement st. Martin. Alexander Carlton,
George Holt, Samuel Steele. Charles Nc
Murdy, Burke Hennessey, Victor Strass.
Bailey Richardson. Henry Garfield and a
number of less notable actors and actress
es. Mr.. Downing will open his season
August 80 at the Academy.
KERNANS LYCEUM THEATER.-Be-
cause of the excellence of the entertain
ment, Kernan's was packed last night.
whose object for existence Is to produce
mirth and merriment in large installments
through a period of two hours and a half.
That it has already attained it's object was
testified by the hearty applause each num-
Der received. 1t is styled 1.-THE Bon Ton
Burlesque Company" and is composed Of
a score Of pretty and shapely maidens. a
coterie of funny comedians and a number
of clever specialists The company boasts
two burlesques, THE Matrimonial Bureau"
and 1.-The Vassar Girls in Camp" There
is plenty of opportunity in each for clever
work and the company does not lose a
chance to please. With the conclusion Of
the first burlesque. the olio commences
with Miss Pearl Hight. Then came Nestor
and Stevens in ten minutes of rollicking
fun Deman and Hill proved pleasing song
sters and Kennedy and Brice opened a
fusillade Of jokes that the oldest theater
goer never heard before. A. c. Lawrence
gave a finished ventruoquistic speciality.
and then came the concluding burlesque,
which was very clever.