Evening star., 1897-01-28
A ADJUSTMENTS.

nlgnt MT. r. 81 Willard scored the success
at the Lafayette qaare Opera House which
always attends hise presentation of ''The
Middleman." The comparatively large num-
ber of people who braved the storm to see
the performance constituted a striking
tribute to the powers of the actor and the
attractions of quiet Intensity in the drama.
when 1t is cempetently interpreted. The
simplicity of the stBry and the notable alb
sence of all elaborate climax do not pre-
vent the productions from obtaining a firm
hold on the interest of the audience, and
no hero with lcanlxing spurs wins more
sympathy than does the humble inventor
whose life is narrowed to his home ana ms
kiln. The cast is a uniformly competent
one for the purposes of this piece
First Bischofr Concert.-The first Bischoff
concert of the season was given at the Con-
gregational Church last night before large
audience. The concert last night was the
first OF the sixteenth season OF these events,
and so we'll known are they as TO muslcal
excellence that the weather could not Keep
down the attendance of those who are IA
miliar with them. The blind organist was
assisted by a number OF well-kno"n Hu-
sicians of the city, as well as by the strong
choir of thirty voices of the First Congre-
gational Church. which he has organized
and trained. The first number was piano
and organ duet by DR.. and Mrs. Bischof,
and both were given an enthusiastic well
come. Then the choir gave number that
was appreciated, and this was followed oy
the various soloists of the evening. These
were Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff, Mr.. Albert
f. Hosmer, Mrs. j. s. Raymond. Mrs.
Laura Zeh johnson, Miss Edna Scott-Smith,
Mr.: Douglass G. Miller. Miss Edna Eitch,,
who played the overture to William Tell,
and Mrs. H. Clay Browning, who sang IN
the place of Mrs. Hattie Meads-Smith- In
addition to these Miss Catherine Collins re-
cited a couple of selections, the first OF
which was accompanied on the organ by
DR.. Bischof. DR.. Bischon played the &C
compartments of all the soloists In his
usual mastery manner. The concert was
Elijah" given by the choir. The other
concerts in the series are announced Tor
February "a, March 81, and April %.
Fisk Jubilee Singers.-The second concert
of the Fisk Jubilee Singers at the Churcn
of Our Father last night proved to be JUST
as enjoyable as the first one. Although the
night was entirely opposed to anything
like a crowded house, the audience was
very good one, considering all things. while
enthusiasm and the ability OF the singers
made up for any deficiencies to lack of
numbers. The program was a weli-selected
one. and the various members OF the tfoup
who took part in it were amply repaid for
their efforts by liberal applause. After the
concert the singers left the city for New
Jersey. and will sail for the Bermudas ON
the Both instant, to fill two weeks en-
gagement in those islands.
Bijou Closed Until Monday.-on account
of the failure of the Only Farmers
Daughter company, which opened at the
Bijou Family Theater Monday night, to
come up to Manager Whitesells idea OF
what good show should be, that house
was closed Tuesday night, and will remain
in that condition for the remainder of the
| week. The Old Cronies" had been the
original attraction for the week, but, owing
to the fact that it had become involved in
a suit with western house, 1t was unable
to appear here. Manager Whitesell had
| heard a great deal of Only Farmer $
Daughter which was touring Virginia, and
concluded to try it here. but. as noted
above, 1t proved to be a failure in an
artistic sense. The house will open, as
| usual, next Monday evening, when A. O..
| Scanlon will appear in Side Tracked
Brookland Dramatic Club.-The first ap-
pc arance of the Brdoklan6 Dramatic Club
which was made last night a. the Brook
land Hail. proved a. decided success. The
dramatic ability of those who participated
| far exceeded their. friends expectations.
With but few exceptions, all remembered
their lines and impersonated their char
acters In a creditable manner. 1t must be
said however, that the ladies put more
of the proper spirit into their work thah
the young men, The scenery and stage
setting reflects much credit upon the man
ayers The dramatic success of the per-
| formances was largely due to Mr. Guy
Camp the stage manager, who iaboreu
earnestly with the club. Great credit is
due to Miss Grace THoluaS for the excellent
business mana aeanent of the entertainment.
The honorary members Of the society are
! Miss Mary Burr. Mrs. j. YBnaga, Mr.. Loef-
| fer, the Messrs- Hernandez and Miss Grace
| NJ. Thomas. The proceeds of last night $
| performance will be devoted to paying for
| a curtain for the town hall. The casts Of
| the two plays were as follows: Tell Your
| Wife'-Fanny Joyce. wife of the doctor,
Miss Frances Brawner; Alice Ogden, her
| cousin, Miss Adelaide Julien Edith Har-
rington, friend of Alice, Miss Martha Page;
Hannah Ellis. Mrs. Joyce's companion,
|
with Edith, Mr.. Phillip NJ. Julien: DR..
| Joyce Mr.. J. Mcleod Page: Pulsifier, his
| secretary, in love with Hannah, Mr.. james
Regan. THE oxford Affair'-Mrs. Jack
Oxford who enjoys herself in spite Of OBJ
| stacles, Miss Lottie Fillmore; Mrs. Mar
garet oxford. who is nearly distracted by
| her duties as chaperon, Miss Mate Marean;
| Dorothy Howe and Phyllis Ashton, Miss
| Oxford's niece and her friend who are
enough to distract aEy chaperon, Mss
Madeleine Slevin and Miss Mary Page; Mrs
| Zachariah Barnstable who is rot averse 10
| displaying her newly acquired wealth, Miss
| Martina Yzaaga: Miss Sophroria Price,
| Mrs. Barrstabl2's sister, who aspires to
| Shakespeare, Mss Frances Brawner; Ellen,
| who thinks her MISTRESS Mrs. Barnstabie.
| is ''illigantly fashionable" Miss Adelaide
| Julien; Mary. who is maid at Oceanside
Hotel and who enjoys bit Of gossip, Miss
Clara Noyes.
| The minstrel entertainment given Mon
day right at the town hall by the Langdon
| Comedy Club furnished much laughter for
the audience and displayed much genuine
wit. The performance was well put on the
| stage Among the specialties were 1.-The
Two Happy Hottentots,'' by Messrs. Burke
| and Hagan; ballet dancer. Miss .Lottie Phil
lips; a sketch. by, Messrs. Metz and H.
Hagan. and the one-act comedies "Tele-
phone Office and "Plantation Scene on the
Mississippi" Those who participated were
Messrs. c. Adriance. C. Porter. Edward
Row, G. Hagan. ]. Dorr. G. Devers, II.
Hagan. J. C. Metz, L. w. Burke and c.
Griffith, and Misses Lottie and Gertie Phil
| lips The company is under the following
management: President, Mr.. Geo. Hagan
secretary, Mr.. F. Hagan; treasurer and
manager, Mr.. L. w. Burke property man
Mr. Geo Griffith; director of music, Mr.
| w. Pallas.
The Stranded Players.-A new play Is
promised for next season in ''The Stranded
| Players" a three-act musical comedy.
drama, which has just been copyrighted
by the author, Mr.. M. NJ. Brannan, a well
known journalist. who. as humorous
| writer, has been called 1.-The Mark Twair
of the south" The title is one suggesiins
no end of fun and opening up a field ir
which the authors humor is said to be seer
at its best.