The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-23
AT THE THEATERS.

mere Is no attachment StTOh5SF "a
more lasting than THAI of a people fol
the songs with which it is familiar.
This being admittedly true 1t IS. perhaps.
not strange that the standard operas
should have outhved those of more Ie-
cent origin that have nearly or quite as
much claim 10 popularity. Beautiful as
it is, there have been several works cCm-
posed during the last ten years that
would compare favorably with The Bo-
hemian Girl and yet the hold that
Balfe's masterpiece has obtained over
the public ear has never wavered for an
instant. Crowds that would not care for
the catehiest melodies of Herbert and
could not appreciate the grandness of
Wagner's compositions are easily moved
to applause at hearing well or even pas
SADLY rendered When o.her Lips"
Il Dreamed That DweIt in Marble
Halls" or The Heart Bowed Down"
The audience that gathered last night
at Glen Zero for the purpose of Witness
ing the Jaxon Opera Company production
or the opera may have been moved by it,
pleasure at hearing repeated the gems
with which 1.-The Bohemian Girl abouuds
or by the excellence Of the interpretation
but, whatever the cause, il was nothing
less than enthusiastic in its Iaudation of
the players. Nearly every number had
to be repeated, while the three named
above were each honored with double
encore Altogether, no more emphatic.
token OF approval could have been wished
Tor than that spontaneously given and
the business of the week IS assured
Probably nothing contributed more to
tne success OF the Offering than the IA
vor found by its predecessor, The
Daughter OF the Regiment" During the
ten nights thar this piece held the boards
at the Glen the principals of the Parry
Company found plenty of time in which
TO make practical their knowledge OF
Bales work and TO minimize the stiff
ness and amateurishness that seems es-
sential 70 stock presentations. The re-
suit was Noteworthy apparent Every
role was well sung and comparatively well
acted. while the chorus and Orchestra-aI-
ways features of these prOductions-wer
heard TO great advantage. Scenery and
costumes were excellent, too, both being
more detailed than is usual in al fresco
performances.
been said. given in manner that brought
out some good individual representations.
Wfnfred GOn was seen and heard ar his
best IN the part Of Count Arnheiu. MS
fine voice adding greatly 10 the express
sion with which he rendered The Heart
Bowed Down" Payne Clarke made a
capable Thadeus. despite the fact thar
he looked like almost anyone else. while
William Carleton gave the role of Devils
hoof in a much broader vein than has
ever been accorded il here The Airline
of Mile. Diard was much applauded and
contained a great deal that was COM
mendable; Louise EugeI made a good
Gypsy Queen and the Buda Of Bertha
Lehman was well received. John Bead
appeared as the captain Of the guard
All things considered the presentation
was remarkable one and was evidently
taken as such by the audience The Be-
hemian Girl will continue until next
week when double bill, consisting Of
Il Pagliaeea" and 'Cavalleria Rusti-
cana" Will be substituted.
Kernnn's-John L. Sullivan Company
The noblsss Roman of them ALL from
a pugilistic standpoint has always been
John l. Sullivan and the army of his adj
mirers that turned out TO greet him last
night at Kernan's would have aston
ished the average deyotes Of the manly
art. From orchestra TO galleries tbs
house was packed 10 what might be call
ed on such an evening absolute suffca-
ton. But the heat evidenced itself only
in discarded coats and impr0viSed fans
without affecting the temper of the
crowd in the least. 50 that the old IA
vorite was accorded his usual welcome
when. after two hours of the regulation
variety performance, the arrangement Of
the program brought him TO the stage.
Sullivan has apparently been taking
excellent care of himself during the sEast
six months and the result is manifest
The big fighter looks 10 be in spleH,iid
shape and could undoubtedly give some
of the modern vocal pugilists lessons in
real battling did he so choose. His face
is not nearly so feshy as it used u Je.
while his muscles are quite as powerful
as in the palmy days Although he was
not seen last night in any hStic confess
every detail of mis- appearance promised
that the boy from Boston will Give IN
excellent account of himself in the SPAR
ring bOas which he and Jake KfIrlin
are TO pull of on Thursday. Friday and
Saturday evenings
John l. IS succeeding weIl N the his
trionic field. too. and really does some
creditable work in his new line. IL is
rarely that one sees so new a recruit
in the ranks of comedy acquit himself
with ease and Self-pOssessiOn Blu. Sui
Lvan was at his best last night. and ne
assisted in the fun-making that ruled
during the afterpiece. a skit entitled "A
Trip Across the Ocean" with a vim that
brought bowls of delight from the as
tonished gallery. In fact. Sullivan was
a factor in the performance that he has
never been before and the house appre-
eiated the fact 20 the utmost.
During the evening the star was as
sisted by sixteen of the usual specialists.
These were all well received and given
considerable measure OF appreciation.
The list included the Fetching Brothers.
musicians. whose range of instruments
seemed unlimited; Irene Mackey. ballad
ist; Lowry and Francis. in songs and
athletic work; Bertha and Crouch.
acrObatic and contortiOn dancers; Beg
ley and Lee comedians; the Ryef5rd SIS
tiers. graceful terpschicorian artists: Ed
wards and Edwards with their iIluStrat-
ed popuiarities. and Darmody. who
takes rank among the very best club