Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-22
given pro, ed extremely popular and Gre.
ated the most favsrable criticism and en-
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ated the most favsrabis criticism and en-
thusiasm from the audience.
KERNANs LYcEUM THEATER.-The
support. 1t is the Rose Hill English Folly
Company, one Of the oldest and best man
aged combinations before the public. 1t is
a burlesque entertainment pure and SIM
pie, with all tina adjuncts which are
necessary to good presentation. First
OF all. there Is large company, the larg-
est perhaps, that has been here this sea-
son, the feminine contingent being pretty,
with pleasing figures and sprightliness
that Is refreshing. Chameleon, the English
beauty, undressed on the high trapeZe
after Charmion. and was entirely satisfac-
tory. The first part, or rather the OPEN
ing buriesque, entitled Gay Grass Wild
oWs, brought out the strength of the COM
pany, and incidentally introduced some
pleasing music and beautiful dances. The
song and dance of the japanese Maidens
was clever creation and won unstintec
applause. This was also true of the Living
Gallery OF Art, and the medley Of musical
gems which closed the first part was well
selected. In the olio Blanche Newcomb,
the daughter of the late Bobby Newcomb,
sang herself into popularity without eff
fort. and Cain and Mack proved funny
team Hickey and Nelson contributed a
roaring farce, and Willard and Gebhardt
left nothing to be desired in their speciality.
The Casino Comedy Four made a decided
hit and a specially good burlesque, enti-
tied THE Wicked Town. closed the per-
formance. All in all, it is one of the best
shows of the year.
BIJOU THEATER.-The Bijou Theater
presents an average line of attractions for
this week, and probably among the best is
the act Of the Kraemers, Harry and Jennie.
trick bicycle riders, who are among the
best ever seen in this city. A novel feature
Is the act Of DIANA" the Mirror Queen,
whose dance, in a marvellous effect OF mir
rors and lights, caught the house and got
wellmerited applause. William and Minnie
Aherns, equilibrists, were especially good.
Lillian ROBBIE, in songs of the day, was Tar
from being up to the standard. An orig
inal dialogue by Collins and Ray amused
the gallery gods. Minnie Dreher and Lola
Bigger, who were at the Bijou last week,
gained about the same amount of applause.
One of the novelties of the bill Is an cleo
trio musical chandelier introduced In the
act of Musical Ravens, and it was very
good. The Highland Sisters, John and Ella
Garrison and Gertie Gibson were among the
''also ram class.
BURNT CORK CLUB.-Standing room
even was not obtainable at Odd Fellows
Hall on 7th street northwest last night on
the occasion of the entertainment OF the
Burnt Cork Club given for the benefit OF
the summer home of st. AIMS Infant Asy-
lum, and under the auspices of st. Joseph
Union. The first part, new and original
conception, "Parson Green's Return"
brought out the entire strength of the COM
pany in a number of new jokes and songs
and was of a particularly entertaining
character. 1t gave an opportunity for Ross
Gessford, Charles Shackelford, Byron
Bond, Ross Wise, Harry Shackelford and
Master Barney Burnside, to get off some
catchy songs, while Harry Shackelford
and Howard Graham furnished all the fun
that was needed to make the skit a 60
During the Introductory sketch Master Will
lie Collier introduced some buck and wing
dancing that was highly appreciated. The
specialties were all of them of high order
of excellence and among them may be
mentioned as of exceptional merit the Del
Ray brothers, in 4 brother acrobatic act ;
Howard and Leigh, grotesque "eccen-
triques,' and Milton NJ. Clark a whistler
and imitator Superior to any that has been
heard off the professional stage in this
city. Some of the special features, such as
'Ths Black Four Hundred" in which Hen
ry Mills appeared to good advantage, were
out OF the usual order of things and scored
emphatic hits The entire program reflect
ed credit upon both the Burnt Cork Club
and upon the members Of the union under
whose auspices the affair was given.
Dancing followed the entertainment and
vas enjoyed until a late hour.
THE VINCENT LECTURE.-Mr. Leon
II. Vincent will lecture tonight at Wesley
Chapel on William Dean HowelIs The lee
ture is new, and the great American novel;
list Is an attractive subject. Before the lee
ture Miss Amy c. Leakitt will play the fol-
lowing selections at the organ: GuiImant,
Marche de, Procession: Schulz Weda, Min
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