Evening star., 1897-04-17

New York Lyceum Theater Stock Company
at the Columbia on Monday, April 26. can
not fail to attract those who believe in
wholesome amusement for rational people.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett and George
Fleming its authors, have taken incidents
in the life OF the Georgian Prince of Wales
as the basis Of their joint efforts, which
met with instant favor when presented
lately at the Lyceum Theater, New York.
The full strength of the Lyceum Company
is utilized in this presentation, and Mr..
Frohman has spared no expense in its
scenic establishment and costumine, Mary
Mannering will be seen for the first time in
this city, and as the leading lady of this
powerful organization is said to realize all
tergoers Will also see Mr.. James K Hack
EFT, Charles Walcot, Felix Morris and other
IaVor1tes; while later in the week The
Mtaynower. MAY by the author of Rosemary"
VIII De presented telling an idyllic and
poetic love story of the Puritan times, vet
making no pretentions to historical accu-
Iacy.
Fifth Metropolitan Concert--The fifth
concert of this series takes place Wednes-
day afternoon, April p, at Ais, at the
Columbia Theater The high standard of
these concerts has been maintained
.hroughout the season, and this one-the
iast OF the course this seasons no excep-
tion Mr.. David Bispham, the vocalist of
this concert Is as well known abroad as in
TINS, his native. country, he having sung
IN an the principal provincial choral and
al OISdHlZdtlOnS while IN London.
and frequently with Richter, Siegfried,
wagner and Mottl Mr.. Bispham is of a
Philadelphia Quaker family. Graduating at
Haverford College in the class of 1876, he
went 10 Italy to study seriously for the pro-
fesslon to which he felt drawn Vannuccini,
IN Florence; the elder Lamperti, in Milan,
and Shakespeare. in London, were his mas
ters, and after few concerts of minor i'm
Sims Reeves, Mr.. Bispham was engaged
a1ter success In amateur operate perform
ances In London, to create in English the
part OF Duo de Longueville," in "The
English Opera. The effect upon the audi
ence at his debut was magical. From that
time to the present Mr.. Bisphams work
mas always of whatever sort it has been
highest Intellectual level. Mr.. Chas Grego-
rowitsch, the brilliant violinist, who will be
heard with Mr.. Bispham, is a Russian
Born In St Petersburg on the 25th Of Oc-
tober, 1857, OF a family with eminent musi-
cal gifts. Gregorowitsch has already filled
a great part of Europe with his fame as
virtuoso and has played, among other
places, at st. Petersburg with Sophie Men
ter, and under Rubenstein's conducting re-
peatedly before the czar; he gave concerts
in Paris Madrid, Lisbon (where his extra
ordinary performance gained for him the
Order of Christi, Dresden Berlin. &c.
Wherever he appeared he took by storm
the public and the press by the magic of his
playing and his sympathetic personality
In this country he has been equally sue
cessful, creating a deep impression wher-
ever heard.
Miss Nethersole's Camille.-Miss Meth
ersole's presentation of Camille at the
Lafayette Square Opera House last night
was greeted by large audience, drawn
by the fame Of this popular young actress
in this well-known role. 1t may be said
that iE all probability not one of those
who saw Miss Nethersole last night was
disappointed with her mastery interpre-
ton of Dumas familiar character. The
contrast between Miss Nethersole's por-
trayal of the characters of Camille and
Carmen is sharply drawn and shows her
Keen appreciation Of the motives which
ersole vas well supported, Mr.. Nathaniel
Hartwig as Armand being successful
enough to secure three enthusiastic curtain
calls, to which. however, he did not re-
spond. Mr.. Robert Pateman made a great
deal out of the part Of the elder Duval.
and was appreciated. Miss Leighton's
Madame Prudence was also good, while the
remainder OF the cast was in keeping with
noon Carmen" was given, while tonight
ct the farewell performance one act from
each of the plays comprising Miss Meth
;n ersoies repertoire will be given. These
VIII be the first act of Carmen" the
secoEd act of "Frou-Frou," the second act
mille''
Operetta Of Cinderela.-A few friends of
PROFESSOR Sheldon were treated to fine
ThTsdaI OF the fairy story Of Cinderella
ing and speaking of the actors were all
and much more than was claimed for them.
and reflect great credit the professor.
slnee ne scene Gf11e ,,p opened o. charming view.
seme n1ty little fairies singing and dane
ing to Rosini's music, we'll executed by
an efi1cient orchestra, under the leadership
Tba 81 Professor gofe. . William H. santelInan.
Hunt, and her delivery of the address to
the FAIRIES pleased all present. The en-
trance of the Prince. Miss Daisy Waring,
was graceful, and her enunciation perfect.
In this scene Cinderella little Edna Dan
forth, appeared In the magic fountain, a
beautiful picture. The kitchen scene shows
Cinderella in the chimney corner. while
the sisters, Misses Lille Hughes and PAN
sic Wilson, are at the mirror in the act
OF arranging their toilet. In this scene
PEDRO. Willie Newton, was immense The
difficult role of the old Baron Pomoplino
was was sustained by Chester Smith. The Dan
dini of Viva Naviluese, and Alidoro of
Grace kesinodel were all that could be
desired. Alice Smith, Adeline Culp, Min
ME and Lottie Brakhagen, Lilien Acorn,
Marguerite Butler, Edward. Agnes and
Elsie Jordan, Eva Casey, Mamie Armitage.
Maud Fowler. Ethel Sawman, Charles Ste
venson, Albert Coryell. Joseph Ireland and
doubt the Columbia Theater will be well
filled at the special matinee next Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. Hopkins Juvenile Opera-In accord
ance with his design to establish in Wash
ington, as he has already in New York,
Boston and Philadelphia, a yearly educa-
ticnal exposition of native musical talent
In children. Mr.. Jerome Hopkins will give
a children's musical and opera at the Co.
lumbia Theater Easter Tuesday afternoon
at O'Clock. The musical will consist Of
a piano recital by Mr.. Hopkins, while the
opera will be presented by children, care
fully trained In their parts. The title of
the opera is "Taffy and Old Munch" and
the children. including Pauline Crupper,
Ida Linkhow. Lille Taft, Nellie Frost,
Camille Pfizer and Helen O'Bryon, have
shown every evidence of putting on most
successful presentation. The principal
parts will be taken by Mr.. Julius Tennyson,
baritone. who will play Old Munich, and
Marie Howe, soprano, who will be the
nurse. The long list of patrons of the
affair includes the Postmaster General,
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Maj Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, Senator Allison, Mr.. George c. Cor
ham, Senator Burrows. Senator Cullom.
Senator Earle Senator Faulkner, Mr.. Josef
Kaspar, Senator Mcmillan, Senator Morrill,,
Senator Murphy, Senator Proctor Senator