Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

Unusual interest IS ALREADY maniIesteu III
the engagement of Henry Miller in the ro-
mantle drama, "Heartsease," at the New
National Theater, beginning next Monday
night. Both the star and the play achtev-
ed an exceptional success when seen In this
city last spring. 1t is quite safe to. say
that no actor of recent years has made so
profound impression on Washington
theater-goers as Mr.. Miller did during
at once as popular favorite. and he is
already assured of a cordial welcome on
his return here. Much stress was then laid
on the stirring incidents. especially the
third act; but there are other very inter-
esting episodes quite as impressive, even
II not so striking. AS effective a bit of
acting as there is anywhere in Hearts
ease Is at the close OF the second. act.
Eric Temple. the composer-hero Of the
play. has lost the score of the opera on
which he has built all his hopes of fame
and fortune, and. worse than that, he Is
made to appear false to the beautiful girl
who has been his inspiration through his
struggle for place in the world. He Is
bewildered by the suddenness of the blows
that have fallen upon him. His suffering
manifests itself in the convulsive grasping
on the back of the chair upon which he
leans Tor support. Just then his pretty
little sister comes and nestes up to him,
and the act makes him realize that he still
has something left. He cannot speak, but
with an action more expressive than
thousand words he clasps her in his arms.
The production will be essentially different
from that already seen here. scenically
considered. New scenery has been painted,
and in point of rich costuming and elegant
one of the most beautiful on the stage.
The sale of seats opens on Thursday
morning.
MISS FRANCIS OF YALE"-At the
Columbia Theater next week Miss Fran
els OF YALE which was seen here last
year. returns for weeks engagement
direct from it's New York run with the
Metropolitan cast. Since the piece was
seen here there have been many changes,
and how great an impression the comedy
has made is best attested by the hearty
ovations with which it has been received
everywhere. Etienne Girardot is, of
course. retained in the title role and has
duplicated the success he scored pre-
viously when he originated that famous
character of Charley's Aunt" Another de-
lightful artist in the company is Miss La
vania Shannon, who claims Washington
as her home. and has countless warm adj
mirers, who will be most gratifed to learn
of the warm reception that has been ac-
corded her in every instance. Others in
the company are Messrs. Owen Westford.
RAYMOND Capp. George F. Farrow. Louis
Grisel and the Misses Fannie Young,
Monte Donico. Gertrude Homan and Ida
1ene Cotton. The story of Miss Francis
of Yale" which was written by Michael
Merton. briefly told embodies the vicissi-
sobriquet at college as an impersonator of
female characters in amateur theatricals.
His discovery in the guise of one of these
characters, in the apartments of a friend,
by a meddlesome woman afflicted with
chronic distrust of the whole male sex.
causes rupture in the love affairs of the
friend. Quite unknown to the merry mas
querader, his whole progress through the
play from that moment is under the cloud
of the temporary petticoat. In his own
proper sarb he is still mistaken by the
household where the action takes place
for a woman. and wicked woman at that,
for his conduct is rather frolicsome for a
prude. The first act furnished the motive
the second brings 1t into being. and the
third carries it onward to the drollest kind
of climax.
ALASKA AND THE KLONDIKE."-
Alaska and the Klondike,' an illustrated
!, in Trinity Parish Hall by Rev. Richard
p. Williams, rector Of Trinity P. E.
Church. The lecture will be superbly Illus
trated by 125 views and will include the
the historical facts of this far-away terri
tory and it's famous gold fields A descrip-
ton or the new geography" will be given
and be wildly portrayed by the stereopti-
con. which Will be In charge of Mr.. Hough.
An account will also be given of the glacier
fields. the home of the aurora borealis''
or northern lights. Tuesday, December Il,
the life and travels of ST. Paul with
lecture by Rev. Richard p. Williams
ONE ROUND OF PLEASURE."-Th
triumph Of the latest Klaw and Erlanger
eXtravaganza. zone Round of Pleasure"
is one of those tributes of public approval
and appreciation paid to a firm whose
name stands for much that is best in the
realm of melodic spectacle, and the an
nouncement OF the engagement of this bril-
liant spectacular piece at the LAFAYETTE
Square Theater. opening next Monday
evening, will create more than the usual
amount of interest that attaches to the
performance OF new and ambitious stage
production. 1t seems safe to assume that
the scenery and costumes represent the in
VeStment OF a sum reaching far into the
thousands. Sometimes 1t seems difficult to
Imagine how a profitable investment can be
made OF these ambitious extravaganza pro-
auctions. which carry, in addition to very
expensive company, Of artists, a small bat
TALON OF chorus men and women, an
increased number of orchestra players, and
a gorgeous scenic and costume environ
ment. or the company presenting Zone
Round Of Pleasure 1t is possible to be con-
slstent and at the same time enthusiastic
Inc roster OF the principal names includes
those of Walter Jones, Richard Garlic
Charles Kirke. the Rogers Brothers. Rich
ard Karl and Robert Mansfield among the
men. and Of dainty Marie Celeste. statu-
esque Ida Brooks. petite Maude RAYMOND
and the Amazonian Hattie Moore among
the women. in addition to the largest and
most fascinating bevy Of pretty young
choristers ever assembled in one produce
ton.
CAT THE FRENCH BALL"-Fanny
Rice will be the attraction at the Academy
next week in "At the French Ball" There
is nothing suggestive in this French ball
except its title. There's nothing naughty
or wicked in this delightful breezy comedy
The title is suggestive and misleading. but
the play is eEullent well of pathos
mirth and delightful music. entirely free
from burlesque exaggerations The story
of the play is one of human interest The
wife of poor man is tempted by the
Establishments of an easy-going woman Of
the world to break the wholesome re-
straints Of her humble but happy home to
mingle in the gay society OF fashions but
terfiies, where she believes all is ease and
luxury and cOntentment. The husband
learns of his wifes longing for society and
deftly employs his trade to give her an in
sight into the homes and lives Of those she
envies. Her experiences in the homes of
several seemingly happy butterflies of fash
ion, together with her adventures at 1.-The
French Ball" teach the ambitious wife
that "all that glitters is not gold" and
finally convinces her that the dearest spot
on earth is home-'be it ever so humble"
Though nOtnffnD IN yvhr