Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30


the lower district Of London. Brodie has
mastered all the various characters to be
met with in his neighborhood, and especial
ly his saloon, which is the popular resort
for the many. and has adapted them to
the stage for the amusement of the theater-
going public. more novel entertainment
can hardly be seen than his act IA Night
at Steve Brodie's." Other novel features
are introduced by Hilda Thomas and Frank
Barry, Annie Hart, Coakley and Huested,
c. w. Williams renowned mimic; Hiatt and
Pearl. musical kings; Leslie and Curdy, and
Curtis and Gordon, in a novel bag-punching
and boxing exhibition. Manager Herman
has had special wire placed in the Lyce-
UNI, and full and complete election returns
will be announced from the stage next
Tuesday night.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-"shall We
Forgive Her." which opens at the Grand
Opera House next Monday, is an English
play. and was presented first in London at
the Adelphf Theater and later in all the
large cities of England, Ireland and Scot
land, where it is still being played with
ed the American rights and put it on at
the Fourteenth Street Theater, New York,
for a run Of four weeks at the beginning
of the season. 1t made an emphatic hit
and was warmly commended for its simple,
straightforward story and the skill with
which it was told. It's freedom from clap
trap and the absence of sensational EFF
fects," which have done so much to lower
the tone of good melodrama, won for 1t
serious consideration and praise from the
critics. Perhaps the most interesting part
of this announcement to regular play goers
will be the engagement of Marie VAIN
wright to play the leading role. That she
will lend strength to the cast Of ''Shan We
Forgive Her." as well as dignity to the
performance, there is not the slightest
doubt. The story of Shall We Forgive
Her. tells of woman who has made a
mistake in early life She leaves England,
home and friends to join her lover in Aus
tralia. After living with him for two or
three years she finds that he is a scoundrel
and deserts him, returns to England and
marries an honorable man. She is living
happily when her former betrayer comes to
prosecute her. Reconciliation with her
husband comes, of course, in due time and
everything ends happily The piece is said
to contain many situations of real dra-
matte strength, and there is an abundance
of excellent comedy to tighten the more
somber portions. Returns from all the
state elections will be read from the stage
on Tuesday night.
BIJOU FAMILY THEATER.-Chas. T.
Ellis, the famous star of Casper, the Yod-
ler," and his talented support. will make
their bow to the patrons of the cozy Bijou
at the matinee next Monday and continue
for the week. Mr.. Ellis will appear in
new one-act comedy, entitled Mrs. Ho-
gan's Music Teacher, during the action of
which he will introduce his lullaby songs
and yodles. The engagement of one of the
very best of our high-class, Legitimate stars
each week to head the Bijou bill will be
leading feature of the Bijou's management.
A long array of high-class vaudeville acts
will be included in the program, prominent
among whom are Harry Budworth, the
eminent comedian. supported by Miss Mel
lie Brimmer, In neat comedy creation;
Needham and Kelly. comedians and dane
ers Of well-known ability; John Brock, the
favorite comedian, in a witty monologue;
Miss Ada Boulder, the beau ideal; the
Bros. Farnum. the greatest athletes Amer
lea has ever produced. and eight or ten
other meritorious acts. which will make up
an entertainment that will surely please
the most critical of amusement loving peo-
pie. One of the features of next weeks
program will be the introduction of new
mechanical devices of moving pictures in
illustrated song work, by Byron G. Hanlan
and Edward March, Next week will be the
last appearance of these Washington boys
previous to their departure on their tour of
the country. making their first appearance
In Boston at B. F.. Keith's circuit of family
theaters.
THE GIRL FROM PARIS."-It is a
long time since an attraction has excited so
much interest In advance of its coming as
the much-talked of London success ''The
Girl from Paris which comes to the La
ginning Monday. November 8. 1.-The Girl
from Paris" is Mr.. Edward E. Rice's latest
novelty. and when 1t is said that 1t is also
MS greatest production. 1t can be easily
and brilliancy, and in all stage embellish-
ments 1t Is up to date, as a tuneful and
mirth- provoking entertainment. It is mu-
seal. merry In jest and in song. The story
concerns the charms Of gay Parisienne
WEo rascinates all with whom she comes in
contact, and creates most surprising com
plcarons. The company that comes here
Is the same that was SO successful at H.
Herald Square Theater in New York and 'i ~,
fhiiadeiphia. 1t includes Alexander C,1arL
LOUIS mann, Frank Smithson, BENJAMIN
rre CIV Edwin Chapman. Augustus Kra-
Icvey, Clara Lipman, Josie Hail e,horidei
simpson, Phoebe Coyne, Anita Wilson and
others equally well known. There win he
direction y az af9sm me- orchestra. under the
course. as In all Rice productions a i.ro -.
Sncrus. mere VIII be matinees wadna
oay ana saturday. The sale of seats onars.
o'clock. iiorhihg at
SOsEPH JEFF'ERSON.-The Natton.,
3 I nrasart WIZ the week beginning November
present. Mr. Jefferson. His repertorv will
De as follows: On Monday, Tuesdav w ~u
hesoay ana Saturday evenings and Saturda,,
matinee rip Van Wrinkle; Thursdav sng
a ordda =! evenings, Cricket on the Hearth
son has lived to ripe age tn sea +aIor.
sprlng1ng up on all sides, and vet No ore
mas ever taken his place. He ia a rem.rl
a aoie IN man. r. who has delighted both young
For
the sale OF seats will be opened ON Thpr.l
Gay morning when the regular prices will
couRTED.1NTo CoURT-"courted into
court, that much heralded Saraaa e1
comedy conceit. will be the attrac+in,, 'c a.
occupy the stage OF the Columbia Theatsr
for the week beginning Monday Noveroher
.. ,a rms funny play win be interpreted by
Wnat mas been conceded to be one Of tho
strongest organizations of comedians and
comediennes now en- tour. an assertion
which would seem to be- borne out Nv The
list list, of names submitted. which includes
Dressler. John C. Rice, John q, snarLs
Jacques Kruger, Billy Clifford, Maud HUH
and score or more Of clever supporting
players, who have by their careful methods
helped to make Mr.. John J. McNaIlv:s
comedy what 1t Is today, '.the most iaush.
able play presented In the last decsfie, ;,
"Courted Into Court" enjoyed the dis
tinction of e five months run In New York
city last season. where. at the Bijou
Theater. In Gotham. 1t succeeded In inau
gurating q wave Of laughter which ao-
cording to all accounts has not yet sub
sided.