Evening star., 1897-02-23

take refuge in the motto, "Honi soft qui
NAL pense." It is a forlorn alternative,
for, viewed in this aspect the song be-
comes pitiably inane Mr.. Hoey, however,
exerts himself heroically in the background
to prevent the hearers from being too
prompt in accepting the chanson as wholly
:nnocuous, but he Is such registering, ir-
responsible humorist that the audience dis
regards his suggestion, and refuses to be
shocked. Miss Held has vivacity of tenn
permanent, but no powers OF characterize
lineation. With an oval face. regular fea-
lures and less Of the tin-panny quality Of
voice which French singers acquire, she
awakened an interest which varied from
frank curiosity in the orchestra chairs to
positive hysteria in the gallery. She is
wholly physical type: but such Is the
charm OF personal beauty and animal spir-
its that there were few, II any, who could
wholly resist the appeal of this fragile
waisted, slumbrous-eyed cantatrice. Min
ME French played the enfant terrible with
grace and spirit, and VIM. Armstrong
sang baritone solo with excellent effect.
In spite of the fact that this is it's eleventh
year, "A Parlor Match with the Held
accompaniment. Is a strictly "up-to-date"
production, with all that the phrase implies
as to a candid reputation of anything that
smacks of prudery.
Academy of Music.-Steve Brodie, B. ].
c'Be Jabbers'' or Bridge Jumper, Just as
you like), and company presented ION the
Bowery" to a fair. although somewhat top
There is just sufficient plot in ION the
Bowery" to introduce Mr.. Brodie's special
ties, saloon keeping and bridge jumping.
and to illustrate his well-known charitable
cludes bridge sweeper, policemen, Bowery
boys, a bum, a tough, a hayseed, Hebrew
sidewalk merchant, sailor and other hab-
ttues of the much-talked of Bowery and
vicinity. The saloon scene, representing
the interior of Mr.. Brodie's hostelry on the
Bowery, serves to introduce a number of
Bowery characters and some clever special
ties. The representation of the Brooklyn
bridge in the third act is a very meri-
torious production of the scene painters
art, the perspective being well-nigh perfect.
In addition to Mr.. Brodie's clever imita-
tion OF himself. the work Of Gus Yorke as
Isidore Michelowsky, and William Mitchell
as Dismal Delaney, the bum, is worthy of
espeo ial mention.
Grand Opera House.-A refined vaudeville
performance is served to the patrons of the
Grand Opera House this week. The COM
pany is the Greater New Workers, at the
head Of which is the sprightIy soubrette,
Katie Rooney, supported by galaxy of
vaudeville stars who make up show that
Is highly entertaining. The principal feat
ure, of course. is Katie Rooney, and her
songs and dances and limitations were one
of the best-received parts of the show
After her, George Graham, a Washington
boy, and popularity known the 'Sena-
tor and John Bryant, whose close resem-
the hits of the evening. The performance
is opened by an operetta, The Millionaire's s
Reception The full strength of the COM
pany is brought out, and some fine dancing
by Pat, jr.. and Matte Rooney, as well as
some excellent baton manipulation by the
Checkers. enliven things considerably. The
singing throughout Is good Clarence War
rail-. Clarence Wilbur. Katie Rooney, John
Bryant. Whitelaw and Stewart. Adelina
Roattlno, Addie Gilber and Lille Cleaver
making hits with their selections. Among
the different specialties, all of which are
above the average standard of excellence
may be mentioned Murphy and Gilbert, in
an eccentric turn that kept the house in a
good humor. John Bryant and Lille
Cleaver followed in some well-arranged
duets that were well received. Katie
sang a number of the songs that have
made her famous, and gave two or three
dances. as we'll some imita tions that i'm
mediately established her as a favoritc
German were funny, and Miss Adelina
Roattno and Miss Annie Harding pleased
IN an operate duet. AS the opening to
part three burletta entitled THE Dandy
Mascot was given, embracing the full
strength Of the company. Kelly and ST.
Clair. in plantation pastimes, showed their
knowledge Of negro ways. One Of the best
hits In the speciality line is the turn of
Joined the company. but who will travel
with 1t to the end of the season. The pro-
gram closed with a farce, in which a cake
walk. the Triple Trilbys' and the Cripple
Creek Bandits were the chief features.
Bijou Theater-"Hogan's Alley" with the
made the place famous, is at the Bijou
this week. 1t is company number of Gill
more & Leonard's combinat tion, and the
audience was well pleased with the per-
leading roles of Hogan and Brogan, and
kept the audience in roars of laughter.
The Sister LIE Page furnished several
charming specialties. and the Mahr Sisters
shared the honors of the evening with
them. Altogether the company is strong
one, and compares favorably with the or.gi-
nal company. Among others who contrib
ute to the success of the entertainment is
heard to advantage in the rendition OF
several new and popular songs. The spe-
cialty of Bennell and Thompson was huge
ly enjoyed. and their contribution was
musical treat. or course there is nothing
but fun in the performance and the antics
Of the Yellow Kid are laughable.
Boston Symphony Orchestra.-The con-
cert Of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
this evening at the Columbia Theater
promises to be one of the most successful
of the season The Boston Symphony
concerts ere always successful financially,
and when the musical success is spoken of
the comparative work of the concert as
taken into consideration with other con-
season is meant, ;or all the appearances
of the B)ston Symphony Orchestra are
successes. The program prepared for to-
night Is well worth the consideration of
every music-lover of the national capital,
and no doubt will be appreciated by ali
who hear 1t who have any taste for music
at all. In addition to the orchestral num-
bers there will be a solo number by Teresa
Carreno, probably the best female pianist
in the world, who will play Rubinstein's 8
Concerto for Pianoforte No 4, most diff
cult and comprehensive work. The orches-
trail numbers include Beethoven's SYM
phony No. 4. which will be the principal
number on the program; Goldmarks Pre-
lude to Part III of 1.-The Cricket on the
Hearth" and Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody
No. g. The two latter numbers have not
been heard in this city by this organiza-
tfon before and a good deal of interest
Is manifested in the way the orchestra will
present them.
The Biograph.-The American wonder of
the real living picture, which has been
such an interesting attraction at Willard
Hail. under the direction of Mr. Whiting
Allen, goes into another week with every
prospect of continued success. New pic
lures are adding from .ime to tine. and the
three exhibitions a day give everybody an
opportunity to attend. Exhibition at l:3O,
4:3O and pm.