Evening star., 1897-01-26

Clifton, SO well known to all theater-goers.
Jacques and Pierre. her two sons. are well
1mpersonated by Mr.. e E. McFadden and
Mr.. Sydney Wilmer. AAhandsome countess
was Miss Charlotte lambert. and a piece
OF strong work, done swith spirit and in
good voice, was Mr.. Walter Vincents De
tily her song. Neil Warner was good as
the Count. "The Two Orphans" In the
hands Of as good people, as are in this cast
should take on new youth and popularity,
ana once more move to- tears by its pathos
the thousands who have and who have not
seen and heard it. -.
Harry Furniss.-Mr.i Harry Furniss, art
ist cartoonist of Pufnch, sparkling talker,
good fellow and Enghshman, Is now a
debutante in the amusement society of the
capltal, having had mis- coming-Out party
at the Columbia yesterday afternoon in
pleasant picture talk on the British parlia-
ment and Its pecuiiarfties, human and other
wise. That Mr.. Furniss made most favor
able impression on the audience present need
scarcely be said, for Mr.. Furniss is most
magnetic Fellow, and he talks people into
happy frame of mind, 10 matter what
his subject, and it may not be denied that
the subject of the British parliament is
scarcely one TO interest American audiences
in general. What Americans have we who
would nave the courage to make tour CT
Great Britain with an illumnate ted lecture
or the Congress Of the United States? Mr..
FGrniss pictures, all in pen and ink. with
some in colors, done by himself, are really
WORKS OF art, and those in caricatnre are
almost classic. His limitations of members
In talk and movement are amusing, ard
his special series of Mr.. Gladstone give
Americans an idea of the grand old man
10 De had otherwise only by wears OF ac-
quaintance or observation. Mr.. Furniss
will give this afternoon at 4:15 his Eew
talk America in Hurry" a series of
pictures of America and Americans which
are most entertaining. for Nj. FHrniss sees
only funny things and says only kind ones.
The Cinematographe.-Fhe clnemato-
graphe at Wizards Hall without the
services of Mr.. Whiting Allen yesterday,
that gentleman having been called to New
York by business engagement. NJ. Allen
Will return to this city this evening, how
ever, and will continue to give his enter
tanning and interesting talks in conjunc-
tion with the pictures shown by the cIne-
photographic for the remainder of the week.
The cinematographe still continues to be a
drawing attraction. and its wonderful per-
trayals OF life and action amply warrant
the generous patronage that has been be-
slowed upon 1t during its engagement here.
The Highlands of Scotland.-Dr. A. G.
Rogers lectured on the Highlands of Scot
land at the Church of Our Father list
night before an audience that was both
large and apEreciative, despite the freez-
ing weather that tempted many to say at
home. Mr.. Murray assisted DR.. Rogers in
the production of the lecture by managing
some excellent stereopticon views. DR..
Rogers descriptions were vivid and pleas
ing in the extreme, and the talk was
highly enjoyable from every point of view.
AS a conclusion to the lecture DR.. Rogers
gave selection from Ian McLarens Lock,
Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush
Grand Opera House.-A very large au-
dience gathered at the Grand Opera House
last evening to witness the sensational
naval drama, THE Ensign" The play vas
received with unbounded enthusiasm; in
fact, one continued round of applause pre-
vailed during the evening, the stirring lines
keeping everybody on the alert and quick
t. recognize the pood points. ''Old Glo-y'
was continually on view, and woe betide
the poor villain who endeavored to trample
it under foot, the gallery boys apparently
trying at every opportunity to get at him.
Fists of all sizes were shaken IN the ar
at every traitorous remark, and the yell
of approval that greeted the loyal speech-
es of the hero seemed to come from the
throats Of a vast multitude The company
throughout was well balanced and effective
the men in particular doing conscientious
work. Mr.. Logan Paul is still with the
company, and his makeup of Abraham
Line oln is SO life-like as to be startling. W.
D. Ingram, as the hero, carried everything
before him. the audience recognizing his
work as being far above the average. The
character acting of Charles Chappelle IS
also to be commended. j. H. Pierson had
the part of the villain, and his work was
such as to stamp him as one of the best
| actors playing similar roles. The little mid
shipman and Little Wednesday came in Tor
a
mainder of the cast performed their parts
| ell and contributed in no small way to
| the success of the presentation!
The Bijou Theaters-Manager Whitesell
| opened the week at the Bijou Family Thea
| ter under discouraging circumstances
| First the attraction he had booked, Two
Old Cronies,'' failed to appear. Unwilling
| to disappoint his patrons, he secured only
Farmers Daughter, which has been
| touring through Virginia, and in addition
| engaged Professor Shannon's dog and pony
| circus. The latter got tangled up in a
| railroad wreck on its way here, bur the in
| defatigable manager was not 10 be downed.
| He at once wired to New York city for
| Cyrene, the sensational dancer, who came
| on in time to appear between the acts of
| the play last night, making an emphatic
| hit with her acrobatic and terpsichorean
| specialtes. Still further to strengthen the
| performance, Manager Whitesell has ar
| ranged for X-Ray Bixley to appear in his
| funny tramp speciality, and other good
| features will fill in between acts SO to
| provide plenty of entertainment for all.
| Interest in the play is heightened by the
| fact that beneath the stage names and
| make-ups of several of the characters
| friends profess to discover the personalities
OF several young Washington players. Helen
| Prentiss Donoghue is the only ap-
| pearing in propria persona, and the Others
! form sort of theatrical puzzle which the
| audience was much interested in solving.
An enjoyable feature of the evenings en-
tertainElent was the singing of Wilbert
Melville. In the dual role of Marguerite
ard Mother Stark, Daisy Miller was pleas
ing, and Constance Davenport Lizzie
Stark and Madame Laraunt made good
impression. Little Julia as Nellie was also
good.
Kernan's Lyceum Thea ter.-A very goot
speciality performance was given at Ker
mans last night by Weber & Fields com
pany, and a number of old-tme fayorit e:
took part. Hope Booth of New York fame
appeared in a series Of poses, beautiful ir
their simplicity and absolutely devoid O.
anything suggestive. The curtain went uI
on Forest and King, clever pair of aero
bats, whose specially was enjoyed. 1t re
mained for Lew Hawkins to score the sue
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