Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

THE EVENING STA
the light. The chair back shows through
his form, and finally he is vanished KEEL
lars temperance is equally weird.
The theosophic theory of the projection
of astral bodies through the air is illus
trated in way that approaches the super
natural.
THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.-The
usual run of romantic melodramas, as pre-
sented on the stage of today, deal almost
the sweetheart of the hero. Thrilling
experiences. deeds of daring and cruelty
most exaggerated and unnatural abound
galore. All this may be applied to Morri-
sons production of THE Privateer," as
seen for the first time in this city last even
ing at the Grand Opera House There Is
sensational escape from a burning mill. an
attempted cold-blooded murder in the open
sea. almost an execution on board ship, in
terrupted by the arrival of the hero just in
the nick of time from a supposed watery
grave. and the fatal shooting of the villain
as he is attempting to make his escape over
the roofs Of houses. The villain holds sway
from the rise Of the curtain until 1t begins
to descend at the conclusion CT the final
act, when the hero rises to the top of the
ladder amid tumultuous applause THE
Privateer,'' in order of merit, however. is
above the ordinary. 1t is graced with a
v-ell-defined plot and Is well acted. The
play deals with the ambition of the son of
poor miller to acquire wealth and social
position. no matter what means must be
resorted TO to reach that end He chooses
to pose as the long-iost son of the wealthy
captain of the privateer Fire Fly but in
order to do so must put out of the way the
real son of the captain and also the boat
swain of the Fire Fly" the latter. in adj
dition to the villain, being the only living
person aware of the true identity of the
long-lost son. The play revolves around
the nefarious efforts Of the villain to ac-
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as the villain George Vessels as the hero
and Edwin Meyer as first assistant hero
SO to speak: Miss Caroline Cook as the
much abused and misguided sweetheart of
the villain and Miss Agnes Rose Lane as
the sweetheart of the first assistant hero
hear the brunt of the work. Others in the
cast are Charles Mestayer, Louis Gilbert
Alex Graus. w. G. Beckwith, John c. Hart
Walter Metcaf. William Gray, Charles
Dennis, Loyola O'Connor, Alice Knowlton
and Annie Warning. The attendance last
house. and the audience was as apprecia-
tive and enthusiastic as could well be i'm
agined.
BIJOU-By far the best entertainment
yet presented at the Bijou under the con-
tinuous performance plan is given TINS
week. At both the matinee and evening
performances there were large attendances,
and the management look for an unpae-
cedented business. The Bijou stock COM
pauy presented for the first time that
laughable farce. Little Tatters,' and the
audience was kept convIlsed during its
rendition. Then followed the olio, with
Fred Darling in character songs, and the
Whalleys, strong pair of lady musicians,
who had no trouble installing themselves
favortes Peters and Walters did a very
funny comedy sketch. and Charlie Banks.
who is a very clever comedian. gave one
of his odd specialt-es. Byron G. Harlan,
the tenor. illustrated several well-known
compositiors by the stereopticon and
pleased every one. A large number Of the
L. and P. Order of Elks were present and
gave him a rousing welcome. Gibbons and
songs. md the Grahams were good in a
shcrt sketch. Then came little Gertie
Cochran. the baby mental wonder, whose
memory Of events proved marvellous. She
successfully answered questions propound5
ed by the audience and never made a
blunder. Burtine's Dog Circus made one
of the hts of the snow. The dogs are
clevery trained and do every thing but
talk. The omatograph, with number
of new pictures, closet the show.
THE LYCEUM-Without exception the
best vaudeville entertainment yet presented
at KernaE's this season opened week 5
engagement there last night. 1t is known
as Hydc's Comedians, and the title is suf-
ficieEt evidence of its excellence. For years
this band Of roya! entertainers has easily
led the amusement world. This year it is
better in ali respects than ever before, and
there is not weak number on the pro-
.
and comparison would be invidous. The
Street Arabs ScXtet, group of boys with
Well-trained. sweet voices, opened the show
and made sweet music. Charles K. Sweet
as TIE piano tramp was highly entertain
ing His specially combines musical talent
with originality and Was greatly enjoyed.
Williams and walker. the 1.-TWO Real
Coons, who made suct. hit in New York
last season, made great hit. and their
rendition of the song they wrote. "Oh, l
Don't Know. You Amt So Warm. was
excellent The Randalles proved exception
ally fire darcers and introduced gymnas
tic feature that well received. Nc
Intyre and Heath. the black-face kings.
had a new act. The, Georgia Minstrels,"
and for half an hour convulsed the au-
dience. Miss Helene Mora. who stands
pre-emineat as a descriptive vocalist, has
bouquet Of ew soHgs, which she sang in
her own excellent style. Her rich contrato
voice has mellowed considerably since she
was here last and she was more pleasing
than ever. Il frst-rate comedietta, entitled
"A Game of Wits by the Five Castillians
proved an excellent closing for a most ex--
celient show.