Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
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ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Hoyt's "A Con-
tented Woman" was presented at the Acad-
envy Of Music last evening in a manner
that wound not have insured the success Of
the play had 1t been the initial perform
ance. judicious use of the blue pencil
would be highly beneficial. The specialties
smack too much Of the variety stage. Not
wfthstanding it's blemishes, the perform
ance was for the most part greeted with
evidences of hearty approval. Belle Arch
er, in the part formerly taken by Caroline
Miskel-Hoyt, did not suffer in any way by
comparison with her beautiful predecessor
Her manner, natural and charming, won its
way at once to the hearts of her hearers.
The play, as is generally known, is satire
on the woman suffragist, and If at times
1t touches on burleSque it is always anus
ing and often witty. 1t is, however, long
way from Hoyt's first success, "A Bunch
of Keys" and the company evidently per-
ceived it, for the fun dragged Bonnie
Lottie exhibited remarkable agility in dane
ing and was enthusiastically received. Miss
Vivian Townsend, a Washington gill;, had
minor role which was pleasingly por-
trayed.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.-The usual
large audience was on hand at the Grand
Opera House last night to witness the first
presentation in this city of the roaring
farce comedy, "McFadden's Row of Flats
AS the program says. the plot deals with
the campaigns of Tim. McFadden and
office Of alderman. Careful sounding of the
voters of the ward has convinced the rivals
that they shall poll tie unless Terrace
McSwatt, poet of McFadden's Row OF
Flats, can be induced to vote, McSwatt's
ballot being the only uncertain one in the
ward. To secure this vote the candidates
resort to all sorts of schemes and this fur
nishes the fun Of the play. Richard Dunn
as "McFadden" scored the hit of the even
ing, his acting being at all times funny and
OF kind to please the audience. Charles A
Loder, the rival German, was Handicapped
with a poor part, but displayed uncommon
cleverness when seen in specialties. Estelle
Wellington as Ellen Murphy danced and
sang in a pleasing manner. while George
Leslie as McSwatt ably seconded her eff
forts In the dancing line. Clever little An
ME Dunn was seen in taking costumes and
what little she had to do was done we'll.
The Speck brothers as the twins, Alex and
George, are clever little fellows. but for
some unknown reason their extremely hu-
morous and exciting boxing bout was cut
from the last act.
BIJOU THEATER.-The bill presented at
the Bijou this week is in every way salts
factory. 1t contains n number Of excellent
specialties, as we'll a first-class drama,
entitled THE Black Flag" with Harry J.
stone and Clara Russell in the title roles.
AT both performances yesterday there were
crowded houses, and the business for the
week promises to go ahead of all others.
The Whalleys, those musical geniuses, had
iio lIOuUic Ill SATISFYING all Win their re-
tined speciality. and Cuponti, assisted by
Mile. Marie, proved an excellent juggler.
Dick Hume assayed the role of a monolo-
gist and did fairly well, while Russell and
russell, assisted by their trained dogs, Sam
and Jim, We're very funny. Willard and
Herbert, in a refined comedy sketch, were
acceptable, and Miss May Hoey was
promptly installed favorite by the lovers
with that highly realistic and exciting
drama. THE Black Flag" The company
presenting this play carries its own special
scenery and the scene which showed the
old Portland prison by moonlight was quite
realistic. 1t takes three thrilling acts to
tell the story, but the audience does not tire
ana anxiously awaits the denouement
Whlch makes all happy. AS the village
vagabond, the hero of the play, Harry j.
stone was just what the audience wanted
and Miss Clara Russell as Ned, the poor
orphan boy, gave pretty piece Of charac-
ter acting.
KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-Irwin
Brothers Big Burlesque Company, in con-
junction with their specially COMPANY
opened for weeks run at Kernan's last
nlSnt TO excellent business. These caterers
TO the amusement-loving public never had A
better show than the one this year, and
the unstinted applause which greeted each
new act was well deserved. A clever come
ny sketch by Sidney and Lee opened the
performance, and Woods and Irving two
excellent vocalists. followed in a repertoire
OF new songs. La Mondue on the SLACK
wire was entertaining and Kilroy and Raw
son Illustrated in an acceptable manner
Parodies on several popular songs of the
Gay. The Harvey sisters made themselves
IaVorites with their clever songs and
dances and the De Varos contributed a
-nlghly sensational act on the triple hort
Zontal bars. Dick Leggett came after the
lntermlssion and his original ideas We're an,
teF9afning and iaughahle. After the spe-
claltics came the burlesque which is hap
ply cen; tructed. manager of a thea trfc-
al troupe Is about to go on the road with
an all star combination, and gives the first
rehearsal, which, of course. furnishes the