Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

COLUMBIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. new
piece called forth large audience at the
Columbia Theater last night 1t was en-
titled "A Bad Lot" and the description
certainly did not apply to the actors who
produced the comedy. The authors are Ed
ward and Harry Paulton. These indefat-
fgable gentlemen have woven a series of lu-
dicrous complications around Jonas Clutter
buck, a mfddle-aged amiable gentleman,
who is forced by circumstances for which
he is not to blame, to regard himself as a
villain. Mr.. Barrows plays this part with
his customary efficiency. "A Bad Lot Is
not an Inspiration. 1t is a bit of meehan-
ism, in which results are reached by the
use Of well-known material, readjusted.
IEgeuity Is shown in the calculations by
which cams of humor and cogs of char
acter are fitted to one another. But there
Is no new principle of mirth involved in
any part of the piece. Mr.. Geoffrey Stein
came to the front once more In the role OF
volatile Frenchman. Kate Denim Wilson
played the role OF a lady of mature years,
but ardent disposition, with vim and INTEL
ligence, and Mr.. William Boag drew a
splendidly strong picture OF the irascible
type, in his impersonation of Major Tenby
Currie. Miss Pearl Evelynne was irresist-
ible in the gentle, unassuming claim for ap-
probation which she made in a compare
lively small part. The temperature of the
theater is not uncomfortable, and the GUS
tom Of passing ice water between the acts
is good one, which should be developed to
practicable proportions.
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hall
opened last night with the CinematOgraph,
and there was a good audience in attend
aHce, and a most appreciative one. These pic
lures are of the usual type of photographs
that move, but they have one marked SUI
periority over all others, and that is they
may be reversed and people may see how
1t looks for the whole world to move the
other way. 1t is funny, too, uproariously
as one man put it, he had 'em again. -
The pictures of the Cinematograph now on
exhibition comprise all the popular subjects
with an addition in realistic effects, such as
the ringing of bicycle bells, the changing of
street car gongs and all the other charac-
terlStic sounds of motion. The train NOV
ing into station and discharging its load
of passengers and view of the tumbling
ard in one where some workmen push over
a wall, with a cry of Look out" and a
crash of falling debris, the effect is SO real
that the audience is strongly disposed to
get up and run. The Cinematograph will
be exhibited at $50, 4:3O and S:15 pm.
CLOSE OF THE OPERA sEAsON-Thc
Castle Square Opera Company closed its
summer season at the Lafayette Square
Opera House Saturday night. The audi
ence could not have been larger, for every
seat was occupied and the standing space
was also filed, ard the enthusiasm was
very great. All the favorites were loudly
applauded as they made their appearance
and the familiar numbers. both in Pima
fore and in "Cavalleria Rusticana," were
received with more than usual demonstra-
ton. When the curtain went down on
Mascasiis tragic work there were cheers
and hand clapping, and on the curtains
being raised the entire company was as
semblcd On the stage and sang Aud Lang
Syne, in which the big audience heartily
joined. The season was remarkably sue
cessful and reflected great credit upon
Mr.. VIM. Wolff, the general director; Mr..
Chas. M. Southwell, general manager, and
Mr.. d. II. Hennessy, the resident man.
ager. These gentlemen handled the ma
terial at their command with good juGg
ment and all under the direction of Mr..
Henry W. Savage, the proprietor of the
several companies that go to make up the
complete Castle Square Opera organiza-
ticn.
Mr.. Ssvage has demonstrated that from
business point of view opera in English
can be ado TO pay. No one goes into a
theatrical enterprise from philanthropic
motives. 1t Is a cold business proposition
and Mr. Savage has shown that good opera
can be given by good people at moderate
prices with a fair return for the money
Invested. 1t was first demonstrated in
Boston. then in Philadelphia, where the
company has now been singing for over
year, and the experimental season here
proved success. 1t is understood that
the Baltimore venture was slso success
full.
1t is understood that next season the
Castle Square Opera Company will be a
permanent institution in this city. Whether
It will make its home at the Lafayette
Square, the scene of It's recent success. is
not yet determined. bat wherever it be-
gins, there ii should stay. Mr.. Savage is,
ho"'ever, shrewd enough to understand
that, and his general director, Mr. Wolff.
has had many years of experience not only
as an opera singer. but as a caterer to
operate taste on the part of the public.
II Is understood that Mr.. Savage will
seno a company to Atlantic City, Opening
there July II. for a season of three weeks.
THE STATHAM TESTIMONIA1,-A very
good attendance was present at the test
monlal concert given Mr. H. T. Statham
at the Columbia Theater Sunday night. The
program was enjoyable and was listened
10 Wit win close attention and evident appre-
cation. every number receiving a goodly
share of applause. Mr.. Statham's solo III
Pedogo." from l Pagliacci, was one of the
features, while Mr. Melville Hensey's tenor
SOLO from Martha was also much enjoyed.
Mrs Daisy Louise Fox and Miss Georgia
Barrett were to have played a piano duet.
but on account of illness Mrs Fox could
not appear Others who contributed num-
Gers to the entertainment were Mrs Anna
Craig Hills. soprano; Miss Blanche Muir.
contralto; Mr.. Cohen, violinist: the Gluck
quartet. consisting of Misses Muir and
AtLee. and Messrs. Field and Statham:
Mr.. Harry Murdoch. tenor; the Umla If
either quartet, consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry f. Ruprecht, Miss Alice Henkel and
Mr. w. ii. Andrews, assisted by Prof.
W. H. Santlemann and Miss Fannie
York AtLee. A chorus. consisting of Mrs,
Hills, Miss Muir, Miss AtLee Mrs Kap-
pier, Miss Bessie Driver and Messrs Jones.
Murdoch and Statham, added materially to
the enjoyment of the evening
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