Evening star., 1898-02-02
-AMUsEMExrs.

SOL SMlTH RUSSELlL.-Tne annu2f en-
gagement of sol Smith Russell at the New
National Theater has been for years one OF
the events that call out not only the regu-
lar theater-goers, but others who pay rare
and periodical visits to the theaters. He
has personality that accounts to q large
extent for this degree Of popularity. and
besides he is an artist and employs only
artistic methods to create amusement. Mr.
Russell and his company will be seen in
his great success of last year, Martha Nor
tons comedy, "A Bachelors Romance"
Mr.. Russell's associates this year are act
ors and actresses of far more than average
merit. The expectation is that the capaci-
ty Of the house will be completely tested at
every performance. for the rush for seats
has been very brisk. "A Bachelors Ro-
nance will be given Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, also at the Wednes-
day matinee. Thursday and Friday even
ings Mr.. Russell will appear in new bill.
consisting of the one-act gem, Mr.. Valen-
tines Christmas" in which Mr.. Russell
made a lasting impression two seasons ago.
This will be followed by a magnificent pro-
duction,~Of THE Tanning Of the Shrew,"
Mr.. Russell taking the part of Petruchio
and Miss Edith Crane, who was especially
engaged, as Katherine. The concluding
play in this bill will be J. Madison Nor
THE Spitf1re." Mr.. Russell, it is said, has
been most liberal in the expenditure of
money for the proper mounting of these
plays, as he has provided complete and orig
inal scenery, appropriate furniture, prop
critics and beautiful new costumes. Satur-
day matinee and Saturday night a scrump-
tious production Of Sheridafl's THE Rivals
will be given. It is quite safe to say that
no theatrical attraction Of the season Is
anticipated with a kvelier degree Of inter-
est than the engagement Of Sol Smith Rus
sell.
THOMAS W. KEENE.-The coming of
such distinguished actor as Thomas w.
Keene. who appears at the Lafayette
Square Opera House all of next week. will
no doubt create a sensation among the
lovers Of the legitimate and classical drama
in this city, at whose hands Mr.. Keene is
sure to receive hearty welcome. He will
seven of the strongest characterizations in
his entire repertoire. which will be present.
ed in the following order: On Monday
evening, .'Richeiieu;" Tuesday and satur-
matinee. Louis XII" Wednesday evening.
"O,nello;' Thursday evening, Hamlet"
Friday, Shylock in 1.-The Merchant Of Ven
Ice and Saturday matinee, as Cassius in
Shakespeare's masterpiece, Julius Caesar"
Mr.. Keene is this season accompanied by
and under the management of that talent
ed young Washingtonian, Charles B. Han
ford, who, as we'll as being Mr.. keene's
leading man. has the honor of being his
absolute manager, both of which positions
he has held with much credit for the last
two seasons. Mr.. Hanford made his repu-
tation in the leading support Of such prom
inent stars Edwin Booth, Lawrence Bar
rett. Madame Modjeska, Julia Marlowe. and
later as the star of his own company. The
supporting company, which includes some
Of the best-known exponents of the legiti-
mate drama in this country, is said to be
the strongest that Mr.. Keene has ever
sociated with him. Among the prominent
members are Mrs. 8. A. Baker. Lucia
Moore. Mary Timbermann, Marie Drofnah,
George Morton. Carl Ahrendt, Lawrence
Lowell John Milton. Arthur Stanford and
Paul g. Taylor. Each play to be given will
be elaborately staged with appropriate
scenery and correct costumes. The sale Of
seats for the engagement opens tomorrow
morning.
MARIE Standardization Marie Stu
art, one Of the most popular of Americas
singing condolences that has vacated the
high-class theaters and adopted the vaude
Vile stage, will be one Of the top-liners at
the Bijou Theatre next week Right along
side by side will be seen John Hines and
Miss Earl Remington, two more stars Of
the legitimate stage who have gone into
the high-class vaudeville ranks. Hyluta
Pryme. sensational vocalist who has been
delighting New Workers during this season:
Mcmahon and King. two of the very best
of burnt cork comedians vocalists and
dancers; George e. Austin, a "wire-walker
out Of sight and the best comedian in his
line before the public: the Misses Bigger
and Dwyer who have made the biggest
Ilt VI any SISTER act tnaC mas appeared IN
Washington this season. will also be in
cluded in the program. Mile. Dair, the
European artist, will appear upon the fly
Ing trapeZe in a sensational act; Eddie
Koran, one of the best dancers; the Odells
in an eccentric comedy sketch. and several
other high-class vaudeville acts, not a whit
less notable.
BLACK CROOK EXTRAVAGANZA
COMPANY.-The attraction at Kernan's
Lyceum Theater next week will be Jer-
mons Black Crook Extravaganza Com
pany. This organization is cited as being
exceptionally good and every department
is thoroughly complete in detail. The COM
pany numbers thirty-sx people. every one
OF whom has been selected for especial
ability to excel in his or her particular line.
The opening burletta Is entitled "Ameri-
cans Abroad This is described as a We
hicle upon which to introduce a conglom-
GRAFTON of catchy music and pleasing wit
1t includes many ludicrous situations, and
Is replete with appropriate scenery and cos
tunes. The Olio which follows is made up
OF OF Gardner: fillmore and Harris, the versa
tile trio; kittie Wells in selection of new
songs; Smith and Champion the comedy
entertainers; Emery and NARROW, in an
original travesty, and Kittie Clements, the
Bowery girl. The concluding feature on
the program is an original burlesque entf-
tied "A Night in Paris" The several com
edlans have abundant scope for their fun
ana the many pretty girls have an excel
lent opportunity to display their natty cos
tunes. w.
SOWING THE WIND."-Those who witt
messed the performance of Sowing the
Wind when presented in this city last
season will no doubt avail themselves of
seeing it again during its run next week at
the Academy of Music. and those who did
not see It before have treat in store for
them. One is apt to associate with the
name of Grundy everything that is prim
and prudish. But Sowing the Wind" is
play in the writing of which Mrs. Grun-
dy' was evidently not consulted. The play
deals with a delicate subject. 1t is one of
the merits of the play that it deals with
delicate subject without being indicate
The play is singularly powerful one 1t
Is SO human that its interest is irresisti-
BILE. 1t is the old story Of the sins of the
father upon the children-the old problem
OF the unequal punishment the world metes
to sinners of the weaker sex. 1t is not
necessary to describe it in detail. as no
description can do justice to the subtle and
various motives with which it deals. To
appreciate it one must see 1t acted.
"a HIRED GIRL."-The next attraction
at the Grand Opera House will be Charles