Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
AMUsEMENTs.

1Oung, IN the title role OF the spIeHuo
standard comedy David Garrick" at the
Academy Of Music last night. in many
ways bore out the good impression that he
made in his Claude Melnotte. There were
some deficiencies noted in his work. of
course, and it would be a surprising matter
if errors could not be picked out in the act
ing of so young a man, but in the main it
can be said that his excellencies more than
counterbalanced his weaknesses. Mr..
Young gave the prologue to the comedy,
rather an unusual thing, and in it made the
best of several opportunities to demonstrate
his skill. He did not overdo his work, ana
the faults that may be attributed to hin
were rather in the line Of elocutionary
methods. The many famous scenes in the
comedy that have become 50 veil known 10
old theater goers were on the whole adj
mirably acted, the drunken scene gaining
the young actor enthusiastic applause. AS
in the Lady of Lyons there was evidence
of careful thought and study in his work,
and his whole impersonation afforded graft
fication to the discriminating observer, for
it indicated that this young man has that
in him which, when ripened by mature
judgment and longer experience, will one
day be worthy successor of Lawrence
Barrett the best Garrick which the Ameri-
can stage has seen. Mr.. Young was capa-
bly, supported by Miss Rida johnson as
mer Buffham as Squire Chivy, Frederick
Forester as Burbridge, Clarence Belair as
Cibber and Edith Lees as Araminta Brown.
Tonight Mr.. Young will appear in Ham,
let.'
COLUMBIA COMEDY COMPANY.-Next
week thu Columbia Comedy Company, I'M
der the management of George P. Conn
and the stage direction Of James o. Bar
rows, will open it's second summer season
at the popular F street playhouse. The
favor which Mr.. Barrows won last summer
as leading comedian of the company is suf-
fa;n ontn oP rbaf xxrf11 no dor
his direc ton, especially as he will continue
to play the line of parts in which he cap
tured all Washington. The supporting COM
pany has been selected with great care in
view Of the ambitious program which Mr..
Barrows has laid out, and the management
feel safe in announcing thu strongest sum-
mer stock company ever organized In
Washington. The leading man will be VIM.
summer, and whose excellent work in sup
port of Nat c. Goodwin is still fresh in the
public memory. The leading lady will be
Miss Maud Haslam, who is well remember
ed for her work here in support of Freder-
lex Bond, as we'll as for her success in the
leading role of "A Paris Model" when it
was produced at the Columbia last season.
1t may be said Of these two leading people
that they can play any sort Of parts, from
grave to gay, from lively to severe" and
all well. The leading Juvenile will be Ed
ward Mackay. son of the famous old actor,
+. +. Mackay, and brother of the local IA
vor1te, Charles Mackay. whom he is said
to resemble greatly. Mrs. Agnes FindaIv
Will be the inimitable "old woman" with
the veteran actor. ]. r. Furlong. in oppo-
site parts. Eleanor Browning and Evanee-
line irving, two handsome sand talented
actresses, will be leading Juvenile and sou
brette, respectively. while John Lancaster
Geo. Bass, Frank NJ Cornell and Milton
Hutson and Alexander Kearney will com
IM;u; a strong cast for the opening bill,
W1iiiam G1llette's celebrated war plav
Held by the Enemy" Seats on sale to-,
morrow morning.
cd dH4HD0 ON BELLIES EXTRAVAGANZA
Sydelrs London Relies
Company an oreanization Of
repute, with a fresh program and MANY
new Il races and new features, will be at the
Lyceum next week. 1t is announced by the
management that the program will consist
entlrely OF new acts and up-to-date novel
Ties, comprising farce comedy, yaudeyiIIa
:, fa u Extravaganza Cafe de PAmerique,"
with the latest songs and music opens the
snow, and is followed by an entertaining
ono, In which will be seen the following
artists: Campbell and Shepp. the favorite
German comedians Edgar Bixlev. the
musical tramp; Hart, Walling and Weston
IN a new sketch of good singing and dane
ing; MISS Winifred Stewart, the phenom-
email baritone, and the Langdons. in illus
trated songs. The conclusion of the nro-
gram is an extravaganza, called 'HThe lie
of Sham Pain" This abounds in funny
scenes, good music. droll comedians and
shapely girls, and it is said to be entertain
ing, being deliberately costumed and well
staged A feature of the performance will
De the appearance of Miss Josephine Gass-
man, who is described as the "pumpkin-
colored COON" Miss Gassman is an axcej
lent del1neator of the darkey character. and
her specially, in which she is assisted by
pair or real "pickaninnies,' has been ex-
tensively praised wherever she has APP
peared.
MANAGER KERNAN'S BENEFIT
Monday, May 81, is the date decided unon
for the annual testimonial benefit to be
rendered Manager Eugene Herman of the
Lyceum. His friends have organized for
the purpose, and everything will be done to
make this event successful both artisticalIy
and financially. The entertainment to be
will be a purely professional one.
a Well-known organization in its entirety
having volunteered for the occasion. Tick
cts nave been on sale for several days and
from present indications the capacity Of the
Lyceum will be inadequate to accommodate
the managers friends, who will accept this
chance to manifest their appreciation of his
efforts to please them during the regular
season.
MARGARET ROSA.-The Bijou Tbeater
sun runs merrily along, another big bill be-
Ing announced for next week Several new
features will be introduced, Margaret Rosa.
prlma donna soprano, being one of Man
ager Grieves leading cards. Luella Miller
a debutante in vaudeville; Maud CasWell
and Arthur Arnold in wonderful act CON
sisting of the most difficult tricks known.
performed easily by Miss Caswell in full
dress costume; Williams and Adams known
as the Monte Carlo Millionaires, will be on
the list and Cora ROutt, the piquant saucy
will be welcomed by her host
Of admirers.
GE FTYSBURG.-A drama entitled Get
tysburg' will hold the boards at the Grand
Opera House next week. 1t is from the
pen of Mr.. Frank G.. Campbell, who has al
ready several successes to his credit, and
the scenes are laid around Richmond and
the famous battlefield Of Gettysburg The
play Is in four acts, and the scenes are
said to be quite realistic The scenery is
all new and painted specially for this pro-
duction; the parts are well distributed In
the hands of capable artists, and many
new faces to this section will portray the
parts of the brave ones who fell for their
country's honor. A vein of comedy runs
through the four acts, which relieves il
from the scenes of death and destruction.
Usual matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
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