Evening star., 1897-08-25
AMUsENIENTS.

ROBERT DOIWNING.--Robert Downing
who comes next week to the Academy, has
been particularly fortunate in the selec-
tion of his company, which is composed OF
many well-known and experienced players.
Where most stars are satisfied to have one
leading lady, it is Mr.. Downing's pleasure
to announce three in his support. They
include Miss Adelaide Fitz-Allen, of wide
experience with Keene, Salvini and other
well-known players; Harriet Sterling and
Helene T. Potter. Eugene Moore, Edward
N. Hoyt, c. W. Vance, Clement St. Mar
tin, Richard Steele, Charles McMurdy, W.
A. Robinson and George A. Holt, to say
nothing about a large auxiliary corps of
capable young men and women, go to make
up company that have had the widest
experience. Every stitch of canvas shown
is new, and the scenic environments will
prove genuine surprise. The costumes
will prove revelation, and no pains will
be spared in making Mr.. Downings re-
appearance in this city one to be remem-
bered. The repertoire for the week is as
follows: Monday, ''Virginius; Tuesday,
"Othello:" Wednesday and up to Satur-
day matinee, the new romantic drama. en-
titled David Larogue." while for Saturday
evening the Gladiator" is announced The
sale of seats begins tomorrow morning.
GRAU'S VAUDEVILLE CELEBRITIES.
ments that has been the order of things
in this city for weeks past will be pro-
vided at the Grand Opera House next
Monday evening. Arrangements have been
completed for an indefinite engagement of
Grams Vaudeville Celebrities. The enter
tainment afforded by this aggregation at
the Grand Opera House last spring will be
recalled with pleasure by all theater-geers,
ard but little doubt exists that crowded
houses will be the order of things next
week. Among the well-known entertainers
tor the opening is Barnie Ferguson. an
Irish comedian of sterling ability; Dora.
Wiler and Sam J. Ryan, who have already
established enviable regulations for them
selves; Chas. T. Aldrich, said to be the
peer of all juggling comedians; the
Kramers, famous bicyclists. who will do
some startling work on wheels. and Nc
Carthy and Reynolds, in a sketch that is
thoroughly enjoyable.
MIACO'S CITY CLUB COMPANY.-T q.
Miacos City Club Spectacular Company
Will be the attraction at Kernan's I.yceum
Theater next week. This organizatio in
troduces this season new department in
vaudeville and buresque entertainments,
which consists of an ertire change of bill
in the middle of the week. Monday, Tues
Cay and Wednesday the curtain will rise
on the spectacular electrical illusion en-
titled Madam Mays First Night" 1t is
an operate hurletta, exploiting the latest
Partisan fadS The closing burlesGue Is
called Mr.. Paris at Niagara 1t is a
spectacular fantasy of mirth and music,
created for the purpose of merrimert. A
very good ole is introduced between the
burlesuues, in which will be seen COnroy
ard Mcfarland, Bert Leslie and Carrie
Fulton, Baker and St. John, Dick and Kit
tie Kummins, Annie LoEborg, Lew Palmer,
Maize Burton and the burlesque favorite,
Fannie Everett. Between the acts will be
presented new and elaborate art studies.
which will be shown in the glass cabinet.
a Partisan invention. The last half of the
week, beginning Thursday matinee, the
company will present the charming bur.
letta, 1.-THE Gay Girls at Monte Carlo"
ard the new and original burlesque, THE
Countryman's Dream" All will he en-
hanced with elaborate scenic embeliish>
ments and costly costumes.