Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-16

great furore. Their genuine artistic success
has been attested to by Europe's foremost
musical critics, who speak of the Banda
Rosa in the most glowing and 1attering
terms. The orch estra differs materially in
its composition from those generally heard
in this country. and the ensemble playing
Is most remarkable. because the musicians
are obeying a common and to them a nat
ural impulse whey they use their flutes,
ciarfnetS. oboes and horns and even tubas
as instruments Of song, and their concert
mere Will be awaited with unusual interest.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-A new roman
tic melodrama that excites interest and is
replete with startling climaxes will be pre-
scented to the patrons of the Grand Opera
House Monday. October 49, for one week.
1t Is written by Harrison Grey Fiske and
bears the title Of THE Privateer." The
production is made by a company worthy
of commentator for the most part under
the direction of Mr.. Lewis Morrison. The
scene of the play is laid in the small fish
Ing Village of La Rocffer. on the coast of
Brittany. and on the deck of vessel in
that port; the time during what is known
as the seven years war" The climaxes
are wrought out by exceedingly inter-
esting plot and as entertaining dialogue.
The old mill. which is fired by the villainous
lieutenant of the FREELY, that he might de-
stroy the lives of Jacques Moreau and
Andre, to whom rightfully belong the title
and fortune he seeks to usurp, makes
startling scene and Is one of much realism.
The close Of the second act exhibits a
dance and frolfc of the sailors, and Is
good piece of stage dressing. The cottage
on the cliff, the open sea and the deck of
the Firefy. comprising the third act. are
noticeable for the scenic and mechanical
ingenuity. and the scene representing the
open sea Is particularly realistic, show
ing person swimming in the dashing
waves. Much of the success of the pro-
duction. aside from the scenic elaboration,
is attributable to the efforts put forth by
the leaders Of the company. The Jacques
Moreau of Mr.. George Vessels calls into
play all the energies of capable actor.
He is assisted by Edward Elsner as Andre.
As Gilbert LaFarge. lieutenant of the Fire
fly and instigator Of the vast amount OF
villainy and intrigue in which the play
abounds Mr. Lorimer tombstone gives evil
dence of being a finished actor. and An
nette Moreau finds clever representation in
Loyola OConnor; as Valerie D'Espinoy
Miss Agnes Rose Lane gains favor at once.
In the part Of Hortense, Miss Margaret
Raven in the last scene gives refreshing
bit of character acting. The mechanical
effects are rare examples of electrical art.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-The Academy Of
fers as its attraction next week the only
American Indian actress, Go-Wan-Go-Mo-
hawk Miss Mohawk was born in Gowan-
da, Cattaraugus county, state of New York.
on the Cattaraugus reservation, and be-
longs to the Mohawk tribe of the Six Ma
tons. She was educated at Painsvile, Ohio.
Her father was Dr. Allen Mohawk, a noted
stood over six feet high. When child she
was taught all the arts of woodcraft and
craftsmanship. and few indeed equal her on
horseback, she invariably riding without
saddle or any support other than tether to
guide the animal Miss Mohawk is an ex-
pert in the of the bow and arrow and
throwing the lariat; also running and Jump
ing added to these accomplishments. Miss
Mohawk plays the piano, banjo and guitar
and sings in a rich contralto voice. All the
costumes she wears both off and on the
stage are of her own design and making.
She wrote the play "Wep-tOn-no-Mah," in
which she imperSonateS a male character,
and her delineation of the part is said to be
so perfect that her sex is often doubted.
Miss Mohawk for the past five years has
been playing in England, and proved to be
one of the best money-making attractions
that ever visited that country.
KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-Man-
ager Kernans attraction at the Lyceum
next week will be Hyoe's Comedians,
famous high-class vaudeville organization.
1t will be the first straight variety enter
tanment presented at the Lyceum this
season. Manager Hyde has won an envia-
BILE reputation by his very excellent organ
iZations. He always secures the best at
tainable talent, and his efforts are nearly
always justly rewarded. AS his especial
feature Manager Hyde this season retains
the lady baritone. Miss Helene Mora, who
has a host of admirers in Washington who
never fail to turn out" to hear her rich.
melodious voice. Miss Mora will introduce
a number Of new songs next week, among
which are 1.-The Cross of GOld.' THE Song
That Will Live Forever" "Just for the
Sake of Our Daughter" and "a Starry
Night" all bright and catchy. Miss Mora
stands alone in her particular line. and
no one has ever sought to rival her. She
has been a stage favorite for years, and
today is one of the highest salaried artists
in the vaudeville" Manager Hyde has
surrounded his star with an excellent COM
pany a company where merit and quality
and not quantity are the factors. The
program includes seven acts. Mcintyre and
Heath. the celebrated negro delineators, are
at the head of the list and appear as the
Georgia Minstrels, a speciality full of pure
fun: Williams and Walker, two real coons.
the boys who wrote "You Amt So Wa'm;"
Charles r. Sweet, new to Washington, but
the big hit of the season at the Olympia.
New York, last year: the five Castilians
made up Of Gerald Griffin, Lottie Walters.
Harry Lester, Ruby Bridges and Frank ].
WessOn. presenting the delightful sketch
"A Game of Wits" by Edward Owings
Towne; The Street Arabs SeXtet, in solos,
medleys, &c, and the Randalles. the mar
velous contorJiOn and acrObatic dancers.
There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
THE SOUSA CONCERT.-Sousa's last
tour is unprecedented In the record Of great
mi steal exploits. He and his men travelled
over 21O0O miles. visiting 1876 towns and
cities and playing continuous series of
go concerts. They traversed the territory
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. from the
Gulf of Mexico to Prince Edwards Island.
That they are able to accomplish such
suits is emphatic proof of the universal
favor Sousa enjoys. The catholicity of
John Philip Sousa's musical taste is ad
mirably exemplied in the arrangement of
his programs. A thorough believer in the
principle of giving the public what 1t wants
and is willing to pay for. Sousa possesses.
in addition. the happy faculty of being able
TO cater at once to the most widely diverse
tastes. Here a bit of classic music for the
lovers of the substantials In music. there
a dainty melody for those who love the
lighter forms of musical expressions; here
the stirring rhythm of a Sousa march, and
there the dangerous swing of the dreamy
waltz. A glance at the superb program
that Sousa will present here tomorrow
evening. when his band will give a single
concert at the Lafayette Square Opera
House, Will show how the great band
II aster consults the wishes of the many.
John Philip Sousa is one of the most con-
spicuous musicians In this country this
year. In addition to heading the tours Of
his great band, Sousa will give TO the pub
lie In January his new comic opera, 1.-THE
Brfde-Elect, of which he has written both
the words and the music. His "El Capt.
tan has entered its third season, and Is
still finding favor. The Sousa marches
show ever-increasing popularity and his
latest, THE Stars and Stripes Forever" ia