Evening star., 1897-03-13

abound in novel and pleasing specialtics
The performance will conclude with bur.
presented by the full cast of the com
| pany. augmented by a specially trained
chorus of twenty handsome women, to-
gether with magnificent costumes, gor-
gecus scenery, bright, sparkling music,
and up to date ideas, introducing a num-
Der of clever and novel specialties, with
selections by the entire company from
Brian Boru.'' lei Captain "a Girl From
Paris, and other popular operas.
Mr.. Lackaye as DR.. Beigrafr-One of the
son will be that Of "Dr. Belgran'' at the
New National Theater, March %. The
event will also be Of more than ordinary
interest, as 1t will present one of the most
play that is said to be intensely interesting.
Mr.. Lackaye has been for years considered
to be the best of character actors and his
Interpretation Of Svengah in ''Trilby' last
year is we'll remembered by play-goers as
creation worthy of the highest place
in dramatic art Mr.. Lackaye's work has
always a subtle force and artistic finish
that mark the efforts Of conscientious
actor, and as DR.. Belgraff he has role that
gives him all possible scope. The title role
is not alone in the requirements of strong
acting, as In the play are other characters
that necessitate the most talented players
for them. In view of this, Mr.. Lackaye has
surrounded himself with one of the strong
est companies ever organized, including
Marie Wainwright. Alice Evans. Grace
Mae Lamkn, Forrest Robinson, Byron
Douglas. Edwin Wallace, Joseph Allen and
others of note, also that grand old man
of the stage. c. w. Couldlock, who is loved
by all 'Dr. Belgraff," presented by such
excellent artists. will undoubtedly attract
large and fashionable audiences to the
New National Theater during Mr.. Lack
ayes engagement
"Shamus OBrien."-It is refreshing to see
the 1rshman in his true character. as rep
resented in the opera of "Shamus OBrien,"
which will shortly be brought to the Co
lumbia Theater. All are familiar with the
stage 1rishman as pictured in numerous
plays. but in "Shamus O'Brien" he is a
man among men without descending to the
ridiculous to win applause Aside from the
presentation of true Irish character, this
opera is replete with many pretty pictures
of Irish life. and is most instructive from
an historical standpoint, as the plot is of
the time of the great rebellion of 1893.
when beautiful Erin was shaken to its
very foundations.
lures for the benefit of newsboys on Sun
day evening Cuba, Yucatan and the
Bermudas,' with abundant stereopticon
views. DR.. Croffut AYERS that the time has
come for dime lectures, corresponding with
the circumstances of the people. His lee
tures edifying and amusing. and draw
full houses
Sardou's "Spiritisme. Victorian Sardou's
latest drama, "Spiritisme,'' which has only
Just been produced In Paris. will be seen
at the Lafayette Square Opera House dur
irg the week of March -. Managers AL.
Hayman and Charles Frohman, in pur-
suance of their established policy of giving
to the American public the best foreign
productions quickly as they can he Sc
cured anC transplanted to the cis-Atlanlic
stage arranged for the New York produc-
ton within two weeks of the first per
fcrmance of the play at the Renaissance
Theater in Paris.
Lecture on Corea.-Among the most in
teresting of the entertainments arranged for
Lent is the illustrated lecture on Corea
which Col Oh. Chaille-Long is to give on
the evening of the 23d, under the auspices
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, for the benefit of the societys CO.
lonial hall fund. Col Challle-Long has
though he is perhaps more famous through
his connection with Gen. Gordon and the
Soudan. for he was Gen. Gordons chief of
staff. Mrs. Westinghouse who is always
public spirited, has consented to the use
OF the magnificent drawing rooms of her
house. the famous Blaine mansion on Du-
pont circle. for the lecture. and the enter
tairr ent is to bc III the nature of So
cial function. Full dress is to be worn
and as Col. Chalc-Long has been one Of
the seasons lions. the lecture will un-
doubtedly prove brilliant success.
An Evening With Poe-An ENJOYABLE
illustrated lecture was given last night at
Carroll Institute entitled AN Evening
With Edgar Allan Poe by Prof II. B.
Rossell of the Washington Lecture Bureau,
assisted by Mr. l.. B. Thornton. About sew
enty superb views were shown, the major
ity of which were made from personally
selected models. The weird and ghastly
Murderer" the pathetic "Lenore" and the
majestic Raven" were among the number
and ELECTED applause Prof. Rossell is the
founder and president of the Washington
Lecture Association, and is an elocutionist
of ability. He is brother of ex-Commis-
sioner Rossell. The lecture will be repeated
al an early date.
The Crystal Maze.-The Crystal Maze at
427 1th street is increasing in popularity
daily. There are many funny incidents
which occur in the labyrinths formed by
the deceptive mirrors. and almost daily
something happens that Is amusing in the
extreme. The other day an elderly. we'll
dressed gentleman entered the maze and
with dignified steps proceeded to make his
way through the Japanese bead curtain at
the door of the aze proper Once inside
he stopped and looked down the long vista
of corridors stretching before him and
crowded with people. After looking
around a little while he decided to start
forward for further investigation. He did
so, and was brought to sudden halt by
an elderly wel-dressed gentleman who
confronted him In the middle Of his path.
He waited moment to see what the
other gentleman would do, and then, with
d low stepped dSlOe TO let MIN pass. Ine
other gentleman did the same thing at the
same moment and in the same direction,
and the two gentlemen stood again facing
each other. Evidently a little perplexed
and ruffled the old gentleman stepped
briskly to the other side, only to see that
the other gentleman did exactly the same
thing. He stood a moment glaring at his
opponent and then repeated the perform
ance with no better success. Then he Pro-
ceeded to get angry in earnest, and taking
off his hat he stepped forward evidently
with the intention to address that other
man. when he saw him do exactly the same
thing, and then all at once he roared out
with a big resounding laugh. for he saw
the deception that had been practced upon
him.
IAN Evening in Old New England"
Evening in Old New England will be given
at the First Congregational Church next
Friday evening Longfellow's poem, "The
Courtship of Miles Standish," which gives
such a graphic picture of the social life of
the old colony days. and also tells the story
of the love of Priscilla and John Alden will
be read by Mr.. John Tweedale. A full series
of original streoptieon views, large num-
ber Of them photographed from life group
ings, illustrating the story. will be present.
ed with the reading musical setting for
the entire poem, in the form of an organ
accompaniment. has been prepared by DIR.
]. W. Bischoff, thus giving an additional
charm to the presentation Of this beautiful
American classic. DIR. Newman will por-