Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-15

Grand Opera House ba the romantic melo-
or drama w entitled The Last Stroke written
scored most emphatic fhit with the large
audience present. Me1Dd1amas usually have
one villain, but The Last Stroke" ac-
cording to the audience possesses about a
dozen, as every Spanfard that made his ap-
pearance was singled out as an enemy and
Missed. Inc play possesses many points
tnat are good and very few that can be
elasseo as ordinary. thrilling situations pre-
dominating. while patriotic sentiment kept
step with the thrtlls.d The work of the pa
trlotlc Cubans and Aanekicans was of the
character to call forta the greatest praise,
contingent the enthusiasm reached fever
neat. Inc plot, while complicated, Is east
~ followed, owing to- the conscientious
work OF the company. (which contributes
the presentation. Otis Turner. as the lead
ing man, looked and acted his part in a
manly and earnest way, winning applause
at almost every turn. Edgar Forrest GER
fanny MADE the villain obnoxious enough to
Please the most anti-Spanish sentiment that
was on tap, and his words were hardly dis
tingulshable on account of the condemna-
tion shoWered on his defenseless shoulders.
Mr.; Philiips Miss Victorson. Mr.. Sackett
and Miss Ardeck were worthy of high
praise, the latter. especially. giving clever
Interpretation of the character assigned
her. Curtain calls were numerous the en-
ttS SoiuPduy generally DelnS Cdiieu out
after each act, and in this way the most
emphatic stamp of approval was placed on
the play.
KERNANS LYCEUM THEATER.-Man-
ager Herman had a surprising novelty at
the Lyceum Theater last night in Fred
Riders Moulin Rouge Extravaganza Com
pany, the heralding Of which resulted in
the house being packed to the doors.
The company presented the latest Pa
rtsian sensation. entitled "A Hot Box,
which Is taken from the efforts Of two
young men to organize a burlesque show,
TWO married men joining them. and as a
result the quartet frequently get into very
warm quarters. The scenes are laid for
the most part in the gardens Of the Moulin
Rouge, and interspersed with the plot OF
the burlesque specialties are introduced
with good effect. Cooper and Stewart, the
singing and talking comedians. scored an
emphatic hit. their act being given with a
dash that was enjoyable. The two Ber-
nards followed in a comedy sketch that
created lots of fun and laughter. Gordon
and Lick played on all sorts of musical in
struments in pleasing manner. The Ur-
line Sisters came on next and proved to be
an up-to-date sketch team, new songs and
bright dialogues being introduced. Harris
and Walters, in a novel act, entitled 1.-The
Dark-eyed Widow" scored an emphatic
hit, the laughter being incessant. Lucia
Cuerbo and Alice Nolan, as the BLACK
berry Twins" had things their own way
for half an hour with their coon songs ana
acrobatic dances. In the burlesque Chas.
Harris and Jack Bernard had the burden
of comedy work, and their fun-making was
of very high class. The costumes, seem
cry and pretty girls are very much in evil
dence. the latter especially being numer-
Gus, we'll drilled and good singers. The SEN
sation of the evening is the dancing Of the
"Clodoche" and Moulin Rouge ~
BIJOU THEATER.-With one exception
the bill presented at the Bijou theater yes
terday afternoon underwent an entire
change from last week, Hyberta Pryme
being the only hold-over. An audience OF
large proportions was OH hand to welcome
the newcomers, and each and every one
scored distinct hits. The Baroness Blanc
made her first appearance in this city, New
York and Chicago taking up the most Of
her time heretofore and sang several racy
songs in a daShing manner that pleased i'm
mensely. Little Marie Heath, one Of the
cleVerest and brightest little soubrettes on
the stage today, came next on the bill and
was received with great favor, the audience
being 10th to part with her. Gertie ellison
Is also a clever little singer and easily re-
peated her success Of q few weeks ago.
Lulu Bigger and Minnie Dreher proved to
be clever song and dance team, their
dresses being especially noticeable. Beeson,
Miller and Lulu in q comedy sketch kept
everybody in good humor for thirty min
utes. The whirlwind gun spinning act of
Hadj Lessik proved an enjoyable novelty.
Fish and Quigg, the funny pair, scored one
of their old-time successes while st. Clair
did a variety of things ina very acceptable
manner. Carroll and ealy scored a hit
with their black face Nonsense, and Price
and Watson were good in their dialect
sketch. Hyberta Pryme renewed her late
success. with songs and dances. A funny
burlesque was put. on by the members of
the company for the wind-up, property
elephant with two men in 1t scoring sue
cess by backing over the footlights into the
at IN thn x-apI,
OF delight from the gallery over the mis-
hap. A series of living pictures were given
by Mile. De Lyska.
CLEVER WORK FOR AMATEURS
The Soldiers Home Theater was packed
to the doors last Friday night on the occa-
sion of the presentation Of Taylor's "StiH
Waters Run Deep by the Soldiers Home
Dramatic Company. It was undoubtedly
the best performance this company has vet
given, and showed study and application on
the part of every member Of the cast. Miss
Laura Eichleberger, as Mrs. Sternhold
showed great strength in such difficult
role. In the scene with Hawksly she was
particularly effective, and her whole work
was an indication of bright future. Mr..
William Hutchinson portrayed the easy
going, impressive Mildmay admirably. Mr..
Test, as Mr.. Potter, had an excellent make
up, and the audience always found some
thing SO amusing in his clever impersonation
Of the garrulous old man that 1t frequently
brought down the house. The Capt.
Hawksly of Mr.. Daily showed signs of con-
siderable study, as he carried the part of
the villainous adventurer with true spirit
Miss Susie Buckler made a pretty Mrs
Midway and gave a charming picture of
the romantic young wife who so nearly
falls victim to her discomfort. The Dun
blk of Mr.. English was hearty, spontane-
Gus and jolly. Mr.. Connors did a clever bit
Of work as Gimlet,- the detective, and Mr.
Park Hutchinson, as the stiff and formal
Ia,sn ~
Markham, and Mr.. Shyrer as Langford,
played the minor roles with ease and grace