Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-14

bility of human judgment is such that re-
suits approac hing perfection are to be ex-
pected only once in a great while. When the
curtain finally descended on a climax like
a Christmas pantomme the audience filed
out little doubtful, but willing to forgive
much because it vas Miss Adams stellar
debut. Attempts to revise and readjust it
almost entirely rewritten, with the bright
ness of the third act as the dominating
spirit, 1t will scarcely be suitable for Miss
Adams unique and admirable talents.
COLUMBIA THEATER. - With the
memories of a splendidly trained chorus,
most efficient cast comprising many
favorites in light opera work and a capa-
BILE orchestra, induced by the last visit OF
the Cestle Square Opera Company to this
city in the spring, an exceptionally large
audience, when the hot weather is con-
sidered, and indeed it would be considered
large enough for winter night, was at
tracted to the Columbia Theater last night
by the return visit of this popular organi-
cation. 1t may be said in the beginning
that not a single trace or memory of the
good work afforded by the Castle Square
Company here in the spring was violated
last night. and that the general verdict was
one of the very general approval OF the
excellent entertainment afforded for sum-
mer prices. The Columbia Theater pre-
sented most attractive appearance. The
decorative scheme has been carried out
during the time the tneatcr was cioSeu
for the summer to its final stage, and the
interior of the pretty playhouse now pre-
seEts thoroughly artistic and pleasant
effect. The lobby has been changed, the
manner of entrance placed at d more con-
vcnient door, and altogether changes made
for general comfort and convenience. The
color scheme is at once pleasing and har-
mcnious. The opera selected for the lnltlai
performance of the present season was
Millockers ever-tul,eful and pleasing opera
comique. THE Beggar Student and its
production gave many evidences OF the
most careful work in preparation both as
regards principals and chorus. The Or
chestra, too, augmented and well trained
should not be forgotten for it's share In
the general excellence Joseph Sheehan.
as the Beggar Student, scored another
triumph with his beautiful tenor and In
all of his solos and duets received the most
enthusiastic kind of applause. Mr. Sheehan
has improved much in his dramatic ability
and he acted the part as we'll as he sang 1t.
He received special tribute for his spen-
did solo in the last act Mr.. Melville Stew
art, his secretary and friend, showed
that he possessed a baritone of no ordinary
quality, and the two voices blended in their
opening duet in manner pleasing in the
extreme. Mr.. Stewart is also a good actor.
He did his best work probably in the duet
with Bronislara in the second act aEd
merited the storm of applause that it in
Guced. The comedy work in the opera was
supplied by William Wolff. as the military
governor of Cracow, and Arthur Wooley.
as the jailer. The work of Mr.. Wolff was
probably the best that he has done here,
and while not indulging in horSeplay to the
slightest degree, he always managed to
draw a laugh. He also sang his numbers
well ard possesses the advantage of a good
voice in addition to his comedy abilities
Mr.. Nooley affected a splendid make-Up
and managed to be the center attraction
whenever he made his appearance, although
he had but small part w. Josephs and
NJ. Able as good conduct prisoners; arthur
ac Ga w off
and w. c. Brockeyer filled out the male
portion of the cast acccptably. Miss Grace
Golden. as Laura. sang her numbers in an
artistic manner and gained an especial
tribute for her solo in the second act Her
voice was rather overshadowed in her duet
with Mr.. Sheehan. Miss Gertrude Quinlan
gave evidences of vast Improvement over
her work here last season ard filed the part
of BrCnislara most acceptaby. While her
voice cannot be said to rank as high as
some others in the company. ii was heard
to advantage in the duet she had with Mr.
Stewart. Miss Grace Rutledge, tall ard
stately, met every requirement in the part
of the Countess Palmetica as regards act
irg. appearance and voice. All three ladies
were made the recipients of handsome floral
tributes. The chorus was as well trained
as any one could wish, and, barring one or
two slight breaks, due to first-night
knoWiedse of the music, sang splendidly
Inc performance was a smooth one and in
every respect up tc the standard set bv the
Company here in the spring.
NATIONAL THEATER.-A man at The
New National Theater last night. during
the sixth round of the veriscope exhibition
of the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight became
SO excited and forgot entirely that lie
was not viewing the real thing that he
offered to bet seven to five that Corbett
would win. Whether it was that the other
spectators were also under the same i'm
preston or were too interested to notice
they did not attempt to avail then, selves of
n c;,,o
The theater was crowded from ri. to dome
ana 1t was a noticeable fact that a ma
]ority of those occupying the down stairs
seats We're women. who seemed 10 be as
much attracted. if not more So at the
male members of the audience From the
time the first picture was thrown On the
canvas until the last act was shown--that
OF Corbett struggling vainly with his sec.
onds in order to get at the slippery Aus
tralian-the attention of the audience vas
undivided. while the occupants of the gal
lery noted each move of their favorites
with higly characteristic remarks which
showed undisguised enthusiasm and which
led one to believe that the result of the
contest was even then doubtful. in their
minds at least.
"Corbett is at the bat now" sang out an
adherent of the pompadour ex-champion
when he seemed to he having things his
own way. When he failed to land blow,
this fact was recorded by a Fitzsim-
mons hacker with "Corbett's at the hat
and struck out" ION Fitzsimmons' Jaw"
responded another believer in the big Cali
fornlan's prowess. and each time the ref
cree came between the men and the au-
dence he was told to get out of the way
in the most emphatic terms.
All of the salient features of the fight
are faithfully reprcduced-Corbett is seen
doing a little dance before the first round,
the failure of FtZsimnons to shake hands
with Corbett, lanhy Bob Wiping the blood
from his face after the sixth round and
most exciting Of all, Corbett. like the dying
gladiator, prone on the ring floor, striving
to overcome his terrible agony. and rise to
his feet. he clutches his side. with the
awful pain depicted on his features. The
evident intention Of Gentleman jim to
pose before the camera is plainly shown
throughout the entire exhibition, which in
many ways Is an interesting one.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-A sensa tional
melodrama-decidcdly sensational though
rot too exaggerated-was witnessed by a
very large audience, considering the tenn
perature, last evening at the Academy of
Music. The audience was more numerous
in the upper gallery, while Sec ond honors
fell to the dress circle. as might be ex-
pected from the nature of the presentation.
The applause throughout was extremely
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