Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

TIC Stl dhSS IelcCtlOH VI the muruer OF
Mrs. Oakley, and Gabrielle's beautiful
drawing room, declared by Chicago critics
to be the handsomest interior scene ever
put on the stage. "A Guilty Mother is
said to be drama which appeals very
strongly to the ladies Of every city, as it
is soul stirring play of the higher class
oVerf1owing with interesting but not SEN
lonal situations. The play is of a most
intensely emotional nature, with romantic
and thrilling action, perfection and gran
deur of its scenery, delicate delineation OF
character, and astonishing realism. AL
though it cost small fortune, Mr.. Wailick
Is confident that his effort to give the pub
lie superior attraction at popular prices
Will be appreciated, and that in due time
he will be remunerated for his investment
In order to make this an artistic produc-
tlon there was no limit upon the salaries
TO secure an excellent company, as glance
at some of the names will show: Eleanor
Merran, Murray Woods, Thomas Meegan
Carlton Wells, Henrietta Vaders r. J.
jackson, Fila Baker, Christie MacLean and
III. ReeS Davis.
KERNAN's LYCEUM THEATER.-Man-
ager Herman offers as his attraction for
i heAt week surprise In the way Of bur
lesque. 1t comes under the title of Weber
and Fields Vaudeville Club Burlesuuers
and will be the first burlcsque organization
that Weber and Fields have ever sent TO
ms city. Following the rule of their
Broadway Music Hall, the performance
begins with an olo, composed of prominent
european and American novelties, includ-
ing the Painter brothers., direct from the
crystal Palace, London, who are described
as marvellous acrobatic wonders Lewis and
Fields, the jolly testers and parody singers;
Cook and Sonora, the refined comedy duo,
introducing Mr.. Cooks wonderful high
Kicking; the Walker sisters, dainty little
entertainers, and Douglass and Ford, Cali
tornia's sketch artists. The concluding
feature of the performance will be the
spectacular burlesque Extravaganza in two
scenes. entitled The Girl From China"
Incidental to the burlesque there will he
introduced The Funny Poker Game"
The Dutch Cake Walk and the 'Wonder-
ful Lobsterscope," illustrating fresh lob
steers at each performance, a unique trav-
esty on the many animated picture ma
chimes. Pretty girls, costly costumes. funny
comedians and catchy music are among the
embellishments to the burles1ue The ac-
lion Is bright and witty and never Lays
There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
GRAND OPERA SEASON-Residents of
Washington are looking forward with much
pleasure TO the season of grand German
and Italian OPERA which the Damrosch-
Ellis Opera Company of New York will in
auSurate Monday evening, December l3 at
the Lafayette Square Theater, and the en-
SaSement bids fair to equal the season of
Italian opera three years ago. The interest
prominent society people are taking in it
lnsures its success as a social event, and
the excellence of the company makes it's
musical significance of the highest import
ance. Besides the famous stars in the casts
OF the several noted operas to be presented,
VIII be a strong chorus and the New York
Symphony Orchestra (siXty pieces, which
is great attraction of itself. The season
will extend over period of four nights,
and four operas will be given, each of
which is the leading gem of the school it
represents. Monday evening, December Is,
the bill viii be Nerdis great work La
1TaCiata.' Tuesday evening December
II, Wasner's cver-popular "Lohengrin;"
Thursday evening, December 10. Bi-
Zet's tuncful opera of Carmen" and Fri
day evening, December II, Gounod's
Faust" Each OF the operas has been cast
to the full strength of the great company.
AT the head Of the principals of the COM
pany stands Nine; Melha, of whom it has
been well said that but few artists can show
such an artistic record. Nine Melba will
sing Eioletta in La Traviata'' Monday
evening, and Marguerite in Faust Friday
great in Italian roles, is the German artist,
Nine. Johann. Gadski, VINO was so eutflu-
siastically received in this city last year.
Madame Gadski today easily maintains an
enViaoie reputation in the foremost rank
of younger German dramatic singers She
will appear Tuesday evening in her great
Iole of Elsa in "Lohengrin." This is Mad
anne Gadski's fourth season with Mr.. Dam
rosch, and Neutrality-suspicious. will recall with
pleasure her singing of the role of Senta
in The Flying Dutchman," delightful
performance, charming in its simplicity,
girlish romantic sentiment, ard suddenly
aroused womanly devotion. Equally mem
ors.ble for It's sweetness of affection was
her Micaela in "Carmen,' in which role she
will again appear this season, Thursday
evening.
will be heard here in opera for the first time,
but she comes heralded with a great repu-
tation. particularly in this part. Madame
Van Cauteren and Frau Gsella Staudigl
fhn ivatr far, roll
both are experienced artists. The list of
the male stars of this great company is
even, if possible, stronger than that of the
female principals. AT the head of the list
stands Herr Ernest kraus. the heroic
tenor, who adds to the advantage of {,
striking physique. IA full, vibrant, sympa-
thetic voice of liberal compass and show
ing the freshness and vigor of youth He
has also handsome face of classic cast,
and last season was warmly received as
''Tannhauser." Herr kraus will sing Lo-
hengrin. in which role he made his first APP
pearance in America at Philadelphia De-
Cem5er IA. 1896, when he won instantaneous
success. He was heard here last season in
Tannhauser and Siegflied, and made d very
favorable impression. His voice is capable
of sustained effort, and he sings with re-
freshing vigor.
NJ. SalignaC, who will sing Don Jose IN
Carmen and Alfredo in the 'Traviata," is a
tenor trained in the traditions of the Opera
Comique, Paris, and made his first appear-
is first Of all a dramatic singer, and in such
rart as Don Jose he appears to peculiar
advantage. He is a singer who is mindful
of detail in song well as in action, an
actor whose sincerity is indisputable and
who knows the value of repose as well as
passion. Signor Giuseppe Campanari, the
foremost baritone upon the Italian stage of
today, is a great favorite here Signor Cam
panari Is illustrious not only for his pure.
virile, SUPERB voice, free delivery broad
and intelligent phrasing, and intense dra-
matte feelings, but for his sound musician
ship. which has won the plaudits of the
most censorious. He will be heard in his
popular relies of Escamillo in Carmen"
Valentine in Faust and Figero in 1.-The
Barber of Seville"
The career of the celebrated basso of
the company. Herr Emil Fischer, is a long
and honorable one. He will sing King
Henry in 'Lohengrin," in which he made
his first appearance in New York OF the
other principal male singers Mr.. David
Bispham. Herr Joseph Staudigl and Messrs.
Carbonne Viviana, Boudouresque, Rains.
Vannf and Stehmann are we'll worthy Of
especial mention. When it Is understood
that these eminent artists will have the
support of a full and we'll trained chorus.
and that the operas will be produced under
the personal supervision of Mr. Walter
DamrOsch and Mr. Ellie tho fon,...