Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
AMUsEMENTS,

drama, 1.-The Royal Box at the Columbia
Theater. Monday evening, will attempt the
most daring character representation and
Interpretation Of human emotions that any
actor has ever attempted. probably, In the
history Of the American stage. In the part
Of Clarence. the actor, he will present a
personality Of unusual strength of char
acter. yet conceited, vainglorious, quick
tempered and self-opiniorated to a degree.
Through all these faults a streak of gen.
crosby runs, which, in many respects, Is
loves a woman. who loves him only in the
artificial atmosphere OF his stage creations.
This produces in him an intense Jealousy,
which develops into a mania against her
equals in life. This strange mixture OF
characteristics, and this inord nate Jealousy
in the actor, Mr.. Coghlan has used as the
groundwork for the dramatic structure he
has reared with wonderful skill. In the
hands of any other artist in America, COM
petent critics say, 1t is doubtful if the char
sacter Of Clarence could be made convincing,
but in Mr.. Coghlan's hands there is no
doubt. it is said, that the actor playing an
actor will present strong fmpersonation
for the verdict Of the critics. The great
situation of the piece occurs in the fourth
act, wherein he Is called upon to interpret
the lighter shades Of comedy. transversing
on the second to man gone mad through
hysterical mania. caused by intense jeal-
ousy and wounded pride that the woman he
loves submits him to slight through favor
Of men of her equal in rank. who are far
above the actor in the social strata Of the
life Of the period. If Mr.. Coghlan succeeds.
as he firmly believes he will, in the inter-
probation Of this character. it will add
greatly to reputation such as has been
enjoyed by few actors in the history of
the stage, either In this country or in
Europe. Mr.. Coghlan was inspired in writ
Ing The Royal Box" by Dumas famous
play. "Kesn. or Disorder in Genius" In
iYnY IN fino NJ no
rot only the advantage of his own years
Of study, but also the benefit of having seen
Rossi play the similar character to Clar-
ence in "Kean." This is i'm itself a great
help to Mr.. Coghlan, for Rossi's impersona-
tion of the actor in "Kean" was one of the
most remarkably faithful character inter-
pretations in modern stage history.
THE SPORTING DUCHESS The at
traction at the New National Theater next
week is that remarkably successful spec
tacular drama, THE Sporting Duchess"
The fact that this will be the farewell en-
gagement in Washington Of the great star
cast, together with the immense scenes
With which the production will De present
ed, should prove sufficiently attractive to
draw succession of crowded houses 1.-The
Sporting Duchess is unquestionabIy the
greatest drawing card of any melodrama
that has been produced in this country in
years. 1t Is now In its third season, and
there seems to be no let-up to the phenom-
email business which has always marked it's
appearance. The great cast this season
II cludes Ffolliott Paget, as the Sporting
Duchess. J. H. Stoddart, Cora Tanner. Ed
mund Collier, Eleanor Moretti and Louis
Massen. There are a score of other minor
Parts which are all in the hands of COM
petent people. Over 100 people appear on
the stage during the progress Of the play.
Ffolliott Paget has made one of the dis
tinct hits of her career in the title role.
AS the rollicking Duchess of Milford she
has found a character admirably suited to
her attractive stage appearance, and OPP
portunity is presented fer the display of a
number of beautiful gowns, of which she
has taken full advantage. Cora Tanner has
been specially engaged for this engagement
to play the part of Lady Desborough. which
she originated in this country. ]. H. Stod-
dart is also the originator of the old horse
trainer. Joe Aylmer. 1t can be seen that
the cast is identical with that which ap-
of Eleanor Moretti, who replaces Miss Otis
The complete original production will be
given. In addition to the Thanksgiving day
ard Saturday matinees a special popular
priced matinee will be given on Wednesday.
BIJOU Observation-Disclosures has no ter
ror for the amusement-seeker who is fond
OF his house. The Bijou has built up a
clientele who appreciate the prices and
Ike the entertainment provided, and the
result is that the house is cozly filled in
spite OF damp weather. Among the fea-
lures were Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Robyns. in
their quaint little comedy sketch, entitled
THE Counsel for Defense a clever con-
ception and most excellently acted Paul
fne Markham and Kathryn Dana in the
clever act, Just Off the Road" have been
heartily received. Fredo and Dale musical
artists. received encore after encore; like
wise the Tanakas, with their latest sensa-
tional speciality: dainty Mable Craig, Lizzie
Curtis and Clara Cole Willard and Herbert
Bingham and Miss Kittie Bingham all re-
cetVed their share of applause
ager KEENAN, will present for his next
weeks attraction Irwin Bros Burlesauers
aid the famous Barrison sisters. These
young ladies do most remarkable act.
When they appeared at Roster and Balls
Music Hail, New Workers. set the pace the
success attending their act being instan-
taneous. They have since appeared in all
OF the large cities, with the same marked
approval accorded them in New York. The
entertainment this season presented by the
Irwin aggregation is supreme in every
sense. The first number on the program
is Sydney and Lee, in refined comedy
sketch. They are followed by Belle Irving
ard Jessie Woods. in duets, medleys. etc;
IaMondue, the wizard Of the slack wire:
Kilroy ard Rawson the Harvey Sisters, in
clever songs and dances; the DeVaros, the
latest European Importation, and Dick Leg
gett, in new comedy creation. A very ex-
cellent burlesque closes the performance
which is full of merit, both in construction
and rendition. 1t is magnificently staged
d
special ballet expressly engaged for this
production, the premiers being the De Mer-
odes, whose beauty and grace distinguish
them. The harrison Sisters will also be
seen in this part of the program.
THE HAsTREITER CoNCERT.-Mme.
Helene Hastreiter is probably of the
greatest contralto singers now before the
public and her appearance here next Tues
day for matinee concert at the Columbia
will bring out all who remember Nine.
Hastreiter's former appearance here in
opera. The company around Nine. Has
treiter is an excellent one and the names
of those announced is a guarante of an
artistic concert. Sig. Giacomo Quintano,
violinist. is a young artist, who has made
an excellent reputation the past two sea-
sons as soloist with many leading organi-
cations. Sig. Edgardo. tenor, is most
capable member of the company, of whom
much commendatory has been said. The
pianist and accompanist is a noted Aus
TRAN artist who, 1t, is said, is unexcelled
as an exponent of the works of Chopin
and List. Seats are now selling at the
theater and Droop's.
DE WOLF HOPPER.-Mr. De Wolf Hop
per, supported by his entire organization
of singers, comedians and attractive
chorus, will present for the second time