Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-23

Washingtons favorites, and her appear
ance here in "Cymbeline" will, no doubt.
prove one of the treats of the season. A
New York critic, speaking of the produc-
ton, says. Miss Mather places nearly all
classes of playgoers in her debt by this re-
wal. The student surely rejoices at this
opportunity to see this infrequently given
play The artist is charmed by the pictorial
display. and he for whom a play Is at
tractive only for its storys sake discovers
that 'Cymbeline' unfolds n dramatic tale
of much Interest, and the precious embel-
liShments which are sign of all the bard
touched" But it Is chiefly as a spectacle
that the present production commends it
self to praise. An admirer calls 1t a pam
Drama of intricate. elaborate and gorgeous
fixtures, any one of which might have
been selected to give distinction to any
ordinary production; also a marvel of stage
craft and mystery to the uninitiated
how all the wealth Of scenery is handled.
There are eighteen separate and elaborate
settings, three of which are shown twice,
making twenty-one in all. These settings
involve winding steps. furniture, hanSlDSs
and several back drops to give perspective,
and other finishingS that must represent
a large fortune. Each of them is the work
of a distinguished scenic artist, and each
of them seems to have Wed with the other
in the realization of supremacy beautiful
pictures. The coast Of Britain Is a fine
perspective. and the circular room in the
palace has tricks in perspective which
lend delightful realism. but 1t is In real1z-
ing the brilliant sunlight of turquo1se-sk1ed
Italy in the TrichiEium and Affirm at Phil
ario's house that the happiest effect is re-
allied. In costuming the lavish sumptu-
business SURPRISES even the splendor or
Irvng's king Arthur"
"Cymbeline'' will be given Monday and
Tuesday evenings and Thursday matinee;
Romeo ard Juliet" Wednesday evening
and Saturday matinee; The honeymoon
Thursday evening; Deborah" Friday even.
ing: Nance Oldfield' and Lady of Lyons
bc{n hn selected
of the engagement on Saturday evening.
BANDA RossA CoNCERT-Friday af-
ternoon October %, at the National Thea
ter, will be given In this city one OF the
concerts of the American tour which the
Messrs. Rosenfield have arranged for the
Banda Rossa," the municipal band OF
San Severe, the foremost and representa-
tive Italian organization of the present
day. They come from place where 1t
seems to an outsider as If music were the
only vocation of the town: In TACT, II Is
not the accomplishment of the few, but the
passion of the many. Even in the play
houses of the smallest Italian towns the
opera is frequently the only kind of enter
tainment offered the people, and 1t is In
such an atmosphere that the Banda Rosa
Tor Red Band) sprang into existence four
teen years ago and fourished until now 1t
occupies it's high standing. Called by King
Humbert for all great festivities in Rome,
carrying off the first prize at the Chris
toforo Colombo festival at Genoa in 1892
from sixtytwo competitors, embracing the
pick of the best bands in southern Europe
and achieving most wonderful success en-
it's tours through Germany the past few
years-its magnificent record caused SO
much comment through Europe that the
Messrs. Resented felt justified in securing
it for an American tour and are confident
1t will make the same favorable impress
sion throughout this country, just as it has
in New York, where it has been giving a
series of concerts the past ten days. The
han tYf mn
leadership of Maestro Eugenio Sorrentino.
brilliant young musician. graduate of the
Conservatory of Naples, and it includes eight
eminent soloists, one in particular, Signor
Coianeri, bombardfno player, who has
created furore wherever he has appeared
In addition, Fraulein Marguerite Won YAH
sci, a talented and handsome soprano vocal
list, possessing the distinction of being
court singer to the King of Saxony, and
Csrlotta Stubenrauch. a thrteen-year-old
violinist of great German reputation, will
be heard.
The program to be rendered differs some
what from the ordinary band concerts. The
best French and German composers figure
prominently together with the name CT the
honored and revered Verdi, as we'll as
those representatives of the younger Italy
of today. Mascagni and Leoncavallo, while
grand old Beethoven is not omitted and
certainly, from an artistic standpoint, the
concerts should attract and interest all
lovers Of music and devotees of the divine
art. They will give the following
program in this city: Overture, William
TELL Rossini; fantasia, "On GaribaldIs
..Mefstofele," ca prologue. romance, and
(b) finale, Boito; entrance hymn, Tam
haeuser." Wagner, Nine. Marguerite Won
Vahsel; "Cavalleria Rusticana,'' (a) pre-
lude. ''Siciliana' and bell chorus, o. inter
mezzo romance, and (c) duet (Santuzza and
Turridu), finale, Mascagni; STARS and
Stripes Forever :, sousa; violin solos. (D
a oor1' (oN
Jude. "Haberna,' Toreador's Song, 90 air
Carmen" (c) intermezzo duet, finale, BIZ
yet, and "Ganzone Populare" Qolk song),
Sorrentino.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-The attraction
at the Academy next week is the Rus
sian melodrama. In the Name of the
Gar written by George c. Jones. The
play deals with the high and low sides of
life in Russia at the present time The plot
of the play Is one of interest, showing love,
intrigue and hatred. AS is usually the case
in plays Of this order, revenge is the potent
factor The plot hinges upon the down.
fall and attempted determination of a
young lieutenant in the Russian SERVICE
but through the timely efforts of a gallant
American, after many exciting episodes and
hairbreadth escapes, the young lieutenant
is delivered safe to his sweetheart, and tie
villains are, of course, appropriately pun
ished.
The play admits of an abundance of
scenic and mechanical effects which, if
carried out, will make an enjoyable per-
Torrance. Among the scenic effects are
the rock-bound coasts of Russia lear
Cronstadt, revolving scene of the interior
and exterior of the fortress of Schlussel-
burg, the fight in the belfry of st. Nicho-
las. the masked ball at st. Petersburg, the
officers of the secret police, etc. The cos
tunes are said to be beautiful and his
torically correct. The comedy element is
especially strong, the principal part being
in the hands of Gus Bruno. Included in
the cast are Lettie Allen, Fred. Montague,
James r. Mccain, Jerry keenan,, Lizzie
Kendall and others.
KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-Al
Reeves and his big burlesqne company will
be the attraction at Kernans Lyceum next
week. 1t is said that the entertainment
presented possesses unusual merits, both as
a vaudeville and a spectacular show. The
costumes and scenery used are all new and
expensive. while the electrical effects are
said to surpass anything yet seen on the
stage In the company are several we'll
known stars, and these are surrounded by
q capable chorus of pretty girls, who sue
coed in presenting an entertainment that
Is artistic and humorous, as wen as in
teresting. The opening skit is entitled
"McFadden's Tribulations." and Is said to
give an excellent opportunity for comedy.
that Is taken advantage of by Perry and
fwO 1onfoI comedians MANY nav