Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

sister of Miss Clayton, will play the title
role, and the author will play soubrette
character, German bond servant Of 1891
The piece will be presented in three acts
The scenes are laid in Salem, Mass, during
the historical witchcraft prosecutions but
the fanaticfsm of the time has but a pass
ing interest in the story Miss Clayton tells.
inspired by Augusta Campbell Watson's
famous novel, Dorothy, the Puritan
A well-known soubrette had occasion to
visit the notion department Of one Of the
big stores one day last week. She was in
search Of some Of those queer little ar
rangements which women use for putting
out their hair 30 that the unsuspecting
public will think that their tresses are
more plentiful and luxuriant than they.
really are
She explained her wants to the gentle
manly floor walker, who turned about face,
saying. Walk this way. please" When
he approached the counter, he looked to-
ward one of the saleswomen, and in
loud voice said Rats" The soubrette
gave shrek, made flying leap for one
of the stools in front of the counter, and.
gathering her skirts together, made an
unconscious display of the charms which
have assisted in winning her great popu-
larity before the footlights.
xiii him! please, kill him. she shouted,
while the clerks at the different counters
stopped work and took in the situation and
the polka-dotted hose with much satisfac-
ton.
Inc HoCr walker saw tAe procurement OF
the little actress, and after he had ex-
planned that the little puffs which she was
seeking are known in store language as
rats she Dlushingly allowed him to help
her down from her perch, while the clerks
wsnt back to their work with a renewed
interest in life.
THE GRAND OPERA HOUSEKEEPING
the vacation the Grand Opera House has
been Thoroughly cverhauled and the in
terror has been repainted and upholstered,
and when the house opens it will present
cheerful and attractive appearance. Among
Rife have secured are the following: Fran
els Wilson, Minnie Madden Fiske. David
Byrne's Eight Bells Jacob Lifts I'm
man In Black" "Chimmie Fadden" and
Shall We Forgive Her?" Davis & Keogh's
Fallen Among Thieves, 1.-The Great Train
Robbery" Heart of the Rockies and
nsys hn% fG Bay Waited s and
Hired Girl Lewis Morrison's Faust
and 1.-THE Privateer," Elmer E. Vance's
Patent Applied For" VIM. A. Brady's
~ nc re, the Polar Star" J; H. Martins &
Gilmore Leonard's "Hogan's Alley"
"McFadden's Row of Flats" "McGinty,
the Sport" 'Shantytown" and I'm Gay
Paris"
KERNAN'S LYCEUM- THEATER.-The
Bon Ton Burlesquers" will be the attrac-
tion at Kernans next week, and from the
many successes that Manager Rush has
produced, there can be no question but
that the Bon Tons will Surpass all pre-
v1cus efforts in the way of extravaganza.
The company comprises a brilliant array
of talent of the highest order. There are
twenty beautiful forms of female lowell
ness girls that can sing, dance and pose
The comedy element as it is equipped DEM
onstrates ths fact that one is compelled to
laugh in spite of Cne's self. The scenic
ard electrical effects are excellent in the
extreme, and the liberality displayed in
the selection of costumes clearly shows that
no expense has been spared in order to
attain satisfactory results. The bon Tom
girls are dreams of queenly grace, and their
charming gavotte. LA Bivouac," never
fails to catch on big. Taken in it's entirety,
the Bon Tom is one of the brightest ex-
travaganzas yet produced; all antediluvian
ideas have been eradicated and regenera-
ton given in every detail. So much for the
Bon Tons who will make their first
appearance here in a round of pleasure and
merriment.
THE PROVOST GUARD-General Stan
ley has done much for the Soldiers Home
In the past two years. and one of his best
achievements has been the erection of the
beautiful Marble Hall Theater. This has
been done part at a time. but it has been
done well. For the past month he has been
giving special atten ton TO the equipment of
the stage Herr Albert Tiedfort is paint
ing complete sets of brand-new scenery,
and, by special effort, he says, he will be
able to finish the work in time for the
production of "The Provost Guard Wash
iESton Davis new military comedy -drama,
on August 26. Tae stage direction of this
production is by Mr.. Frank Bosworth and
special music is being arranged for the
piece by Professor Meyerelles of the Sol
diers' Home Band. 1t is a pleasant ride on
the Brightwood cars to see the improve
ments at the home and the production of
a new play under the circumstances prom
ises an evening of enjoyment.
GLEN ECHO-ON-THE-PO
bill next week at beautiful Glen Echo will
be strong one. and Manager Middleton,
ever alert for the best things to be drawn
from the vaudeville world. has secured an
array of talent for his patrons
The billing includes the Grotto trio of juve-
nile singers, Robert Emmett Walsh, Hor-
ace Lewis and Paul Brady; Lynch and
ard Leigh, the snake team. and the
Fadettes. that popular aggregation of
musicians, which has made such a hit with
w ashingtons music-loving population.
should take with every one who journeys
to Glen Echo during the week and Lynch
and Traitor are said to be the strongest
team that is obtainable today in vaude-
Vile circles. The Grotto trio will have
some new songs, and Howard and Leigh
well known in this city contortionists of
the first order will present an entirely
new act, which should win for them ap-
pause and favor. The Fadettes will of
course. be heard in a number of selections
including one or two by the excellent brass
quartet selected from the orchestra. and
will contribute to the pleasure of those who
visit Glen Echo during the week just as
much as they have done in the past. The
cafe at Glen Echo is fitted up in the best
of style, is able to accommodate an i'm
mense crowd and gives a service that is
unexcelled at any excursion resort in the
vicinity of Washington. The grounds
themselves are worth a visit. 1t is proba-
bly, the most beautiful spot anywhere near
Washington, and such will be appre-
ciated and has been appreciated by thou
sands of persons.
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