Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

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IRON, and when the glue was eaten away
/ the skin went with it. The rest of the
sample went out of the window, and when
MI harl made his next appearance it was
with burning face and property smile
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-Henry
Miller, In the new romantic comedy,
Heartscase. will be the attraction at
the New National Theater next Monday
night. 1t will be Mr.. Miller's second en-
SaSenent here as a star, a position of dis
tinction which he has honestly won by vir-
tue OF his brilliant histrionic gifts, earnest
work and his many distinctive theatrical
achievements during the past decade. He
is undoubtedly a gifted and ACCOMPLISHED
actor. His wide range of ability and dis
unctive versatility have been frequently
demonstrated in Washington during his
many engagements here as the leading
man of Charles Frohman's Empire Theater
Stock Company, and his conspicuous sue
cesSes i'll The Masqueraders," "Gudgeons,
Sowing the Wind and other familiar pop
ular plays. A gracious personality has aided
MIR. Miller in gaining such commanding
position and Widespread popularity. He is
the type of actor that men, as well as wo-
men, admire. Graceful iE figure and manly
in bealing, virile in manner and method
and with the charm of ease and refinement,
ne has brought exceptional qualities for
the successful and masterful impersonation
of romantic and picturesque roles. The
production Will be entirely new this season
in scenery, costumes and stage furnishings.
The action of the play takes place toward
the end of the eighteenth century, and
lends itself happily to much elegance and
richness in the matter of costumng and
elaborate appointments. Mr.. Millers sup
porting company is a splendid one. and in
ciCGes al unusually large number of players
of individual prominence. Among them are
Arthur Elliott. Leslie Allen. Prince Lloyd
T. a. Hail. Henry Molten. Frank Beamsh
Jas. a. leahy, Hargarot Dale, Maud Hos
ford, Josephine Lovstt and Laura Clement
LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE
1t is st ted mat there has been no brighter
and more graceful number of feminine
choriStrTs assembled upon one stage than
those which adOrn the spectacular example
of mclodic hun-or called ''One Round of
Pleasure. which comes to the Lafayette
Square Opera House next Monday The en-
tertainment fairly scntillates With lowell
ness, and II is displayed in the most arts
tic and attractive form. Tie cast is an
unusual collection of talented principals.
Walter Jones has won new laurels in the
pee. Richard Carrie ras firmly establish
ed himself as one Of the most artistic of
our younger comedians; Charles Kirke has
renewed his hold upon public favor. and
Richard Karl has fulfilled the promise of
his career The Rogers Brothers will not
only WIN admration-they viii command it,
ard they will give examples of ludicrous
comedy that will be as refreshing a
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Is; the tenor of the organization and a man
" actor. In their prima donne-Ida Brooks
and Marie Celeste-klaW & Erlanger have
two exceptionally gifted young women,
while Mau.ie Raymond and Hattie Moore
will sustain their regulations as comedi-
cnncS OF pronounced abilities.
COLUMBIA THEATER-"Miss Francis
Of Yale is announced for weeks en-
ragement. beginning Monday evening, at
the Columbia Theater There are few
comedies now before the public which have
been 80 generously received as Michael
MOrtons ambitious work. When seen here
last year it was accorded the most consid-
crate treatment. Since that time the piece
has been acquired by Mr.. Brenton Thorpe.
Il manager of wide experience, who has
spared expense in engaging the best
people obtainable and giving it thorough
production. The comedy has just conclud
ed a highly successful engagement at the
Manhattan Theater, New York, and Will be
seen here with the same cast. What has
added greatly to the success of Mr.. Nor
tons work is the fact that it is in no man
her suggestive, and that there is no dia-
lOgue or action that could offer the Slight
est offense. The farce draws its fun from
the fact of the Leading lady of Yale
theatrical club being mistaken in down
right earnest for a real woman, and the
consequent complications. The idea, a good
one in itself. IS treated with freedom that
produces much fun. Like on the occasion
of its previous visit, Mr. Etienne Girardot
will be seen in the title role. There are few
comedians now before the public whose
work has met with greater favor. Mr.
Girardot, is well remembered, was the
original creator of "Charley's Aunt" Mr.
owen Westford has had wide experience
with many of the most prominent organi-
cations. while Raymond Capp was brought
to this country by Charles Frohman. Geo
+. Farren, the juvenile man, was for sew
eral seasons featured with Effie Ellslers
company, while Louis Grisel has held i'm
portant positions with Fanny De venport
Miss Langtry and other stars. Among the
ladies' in the company, Miss Lavinia Shan
non, a Washington girl, is perhaps the
best known. Her return to this city is be-
ing looked forward to with considerable
anticipation, and she is sure of a most
cordial reception. Next comes Miss Monte
Dpnico, southern beauty reared in Mem
phis; while Miss Gertrude Homan, who is
sun young actress, is best remembered
by the reputation she made as the original
Little Lord FauntleroI.' Miss Fanny
Young has been identified with many prom
incnt productions, whils idalene Cotton
comes from an old theatrical family. There
are many others of equal merit, and if the
advance sale of seats can be taken as a
criterion, then Standing room should
prevail at every performance.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-Fanny Rice was
born in Lowell. Mass. and was brought up
and educated in Boston. When less than
N'-1~S~-A
public attention by her singing and recIta-
tons in church concerts in Boston. Her
voice and pleasing personality soon at
tracted the attention Of managers of OPP
eras, and she was engaged to sing second
roles with a leading opera company. This
was foundation for her ultimate sue
cess. AT the time when the New York
Casino was the home of comic opera in this
country. the manager of that institution
saw in Miss Rice a remarkably clever COM
edienne and secured her to play the prin-
cipal roles in some Of his most important
productions. Her success in New York
was immediate. and she became a great
metropolitan favorite For nearly three
years Miss Rice remained in New York
appearing during that time in many wide
ly different characters and always with
success. But her greatest hit was proba-
bly, made in ''Nadjy," and she played the
title role In that opera for nearly four
hundred consecutive times. Her first sea-
sons tour star was made in a Jolly
Surprise" 1t was very good vehicle for
Miss Rice to show her versatility and Won
derful powers of mimicry, and proved a
great financial success. "A jolly Surprise
ran for three years with excellent success
Last season Miss Rice produced several
new plays, among them an adaptation of a
great success, entitled AT the French
Ball. which has proven another great sue
cess, and In which she will be seen at the
academy of Music next week.