Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-23
AMusEMENrs.


New National Theater.- Digby Bel and
his versatile and accomplished wife, Laura
Joyce Bell, are always we'll received in
Washington. whether they present an old
favorite or a, new production. They
changed their bill last night at the Ma
tional from "a Midnight Bell to "The
Hoos!er Doctor" which, although not new,
has been SO worked over by its author as
TO be comparatively fresh to those who
witnessed its production last night. "The
Hoosier Doctor" is by Augustus Thomas,
and he has succeeded in making one of
the most enjoyable domestic dramas that
in bright and witty lines the most of
which, of course, are given to the principal
factors in the production, Digby Bell end
his wife; the situations are funny and
above all natural, while the pathos ard
the. characteristics of human nature which
run through the piece proclaim the deep
study Mr.. Thomas has made Of that side
OF the life of the world. The characters
are drawn from the great middle class, and
the scenes are laid near Indianapolis Ind
Digby Bell has the part of DIR. Willow the
good-hearted, improvident, charitable
Hoosier doctor. The story shows the doc
tor when he Is middle-aged widower
with three grown-up daughters ard a
mother-in-law He studies medicine takes
mis- degree and weds charming widow,
keeping the latter secret, however. for fear
OF his mother-in-law. He is disciplined az
cording to the white Cap code, but, of
course, the story ends in the right Way.
II READS like q chapter from real life how
ever, and the action and story appeal rot
SO much to the senses as to they do to
the heart. Digby Bell SURPRISED even his
most intimate friends last night by his in
teiMgence and ability, and in both fun and
pathos succeeded in touching a responsive
chord at almost every turn. Laura joyce
Bell as the Mother-in-la was. of course
tne next IN line to Digby Bell AMI received
q shs generous a1 share OF the plaudits accorded
the clever couple. Every character in the
play Is q character sketch inat is ex-
tremeiy true to life and the pictures are
remarkably effective. Frank Munroe as
er, J. o. LIE Brasse as the Keeleyized
drunkard, VIM. P. Sheldon as the parson
Jennie Remark as the widow and Mabel
S Hrna Margaret Owen and Violet
miles as the three daughters all deserve
special mention. Ethel Vance as Little
Rosie, dainty child actress, was also
most acceptable. THE Hoosier Doctor
Will continue the remainder of this week.
Miss Oriska Worden.-A new light ap-
peared on the operate stage last night at
the Lafayette Square Opera House In the
person of Miss Oriska Worden, a stepdaugh-
ter OF Rear Admiral Wcrden's brother who
sang the role of Arsina in THE Gypsy Bar
on Miss Worden will alternate with Alice
Judson, who has been singing the part Miss
Wcrden showed that she possesses a pleas
ing soprano voice of fine quality and range
N-A'e- nos a hiiC StdSe presence. she showed
remarkable confidence and gave a pleas
ing Interpretation Of the part assigned to
her ~
National Song Recitals.-Miss Myrta I,ura
Mason viii give two national song recitals
IN original languages at the Washington
Club, 1I1O 1 street. Monday and Tuesday
afternoons next at 4:15 o'clock. She will
give the national songs of India, China
Hawaii, the Fiji Islands, New Guinea,
AREA russia. Sweden, Turkey. Holland.
n. rsa
music Is strongly marked by original char
acteristics.
Johns Hopkins Banjo Club-The Johns
Hopkins University Banjo and Mandolin
Clubs gave concert at Golden Cross Hall
last night for the benefit of the church
fund of the Pro-Cathedral of ST. Marks
The program was most enjoyable one
and large audience listened to the eleven
numbers composing it; Applause was
given every number and several emphatic
encores were noted. The clubs were as
sisted by Mr.. F. J. Taylor of the class Of
'04. who sang 1T Was Not So to Be" and
by the mandolin club were patrol. 1.-THE
Ghosts march, "El Captain" waltz
Arabian Nights" The banjo club gave
march. BLACK America" waltz. Reign
of Love- dance. Jolly South" and a med
ley. "Popularianae" The two clubs to-
gether gave potpourri of airs from 1.-The
Geisha." Messrs. HARDWOOD and Cluctt
sang "Sambo at the Cake Walk" After
ing was enjoyed by the younger people
present until a late hour
Miss Nye's Benefit Concert-The benefit
concert to be rendered Miss Helen Nye
this evening at Hamline Church. corner 9th
and P streets northwest. will undoubtedly
be one Of the finest entertainments ever
given in that church. Miss Nye will be
assisted by some of the best musical talent
in the city, among them being Mrs. Hattie
Meads Smith, Miss Grace Hamilton Jones,
Mrs. BERTHE Thompson. Mrs. Blanche Ruek-
ert, Miss Irma Callahan, Mr.. H. L. Muir
tan Quartet, the Erm!nie Circle. which has
been under Miss Nye's supervision and
training for several months. Miss Nye
also will sing two numbers.
Grand Opera House.-A change of bill
will take place at the Grand Opera House
tonight in the presentation of THE Spectre
Knight an opera by Alfred Collier. with
a cast including Miss Edith Howe. whose
voice has been complimented by Nine.
Calve, Edith Du Fres. Fred. Frear. Chas.
J. Campbell and Seth Crane.
"Alice in Wonderland."-Thee entertain
ment tonight at National Rifles Armory
mas been arranged by the young ladies of
the Army and Navy Chapter, d. A. R..
composed exclusively of the wives and
DAUGHTERS of army and navy officers. and
will be participated in by some of it's men,
bers. Alice in Wonderland" will delight
all. irrespective of age. and the farce. 1.-The
Mouse Trap" Is one of Mrs Burton Harri-
sons cleverest creations. The object is a
most worthy one-the building of CONT
mental Hall. which is to be a memorial
hall and museum of revolutionary relics.
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