Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-26

acrobatic dancers; Burke Brothers and
John Wills, comedians; NJ. 8. Whallen, who
has an act of his own, and last. but not
least, pretty girls who introduce number
OF novel dances and specialties. One of
the hits is an original and funny Dutch
buriesque on my Gals a High-Born
Lady" rendered by Estelle Wills, Maize
Aleene, Nettie Renee and Lizzie Howe
There is also a gavotte, entitled Father
knickerbocker," introducing eight charm
ing dancers, costumed after the style of
TWO hundred years ago. and produced with
novel effects. The performance concludes
with screaming farce, wise Minr" in
which the title role Is assumed by a donkey
OF more than usual intelligence. The above
engagement begins with a special Monday
matinee.
ACADEMY, OF MUsIC.-No prettier.
mere wholesome or more interesting play
VIII &c seen IN Washington this season
than "a Southern Romance" which comes
to the Academy Monday evening 1t is
a delightful dramatization by B. B. VAL
ientine OF Dolly Higbee's Kentucky idy1,
IN coos Country" and so well has the
dramatist done. his work that he has not
only preserved the freshness and charm
that are the life Of the story, but he has
brought with additional vividness and
power the wonderful dramatic possibili-
ties OF the book without sacrificing any of
the naturalness, wholesomeness of heart
interest of the original narrative. The
story told In the play goes straight to the
neart and awakens the noblest impulses
by that subtle touch of nature that makes
the whole world kim" young girl. re-
fined gentle, Of noble instincts lives with
ner father In one of the quaint old coun-
try homes for which Kentucky is famous.
She Is about to marry a wealthy young
man Of the world at the wish of her father.
who is in greatly reduced circumstances
but meeting with her fathers gardener
she falls In love with him and elopes with
him. 1t turns out that the supposed gar
IN
guise and then comes a return home paren-
Ia! forgiveness and happiness. the curtain
railing upon scene Of exquisite beauty.
The scenic equipment of the play is very
beautiful and the company is the best that
could be gotten together in New York In
Guiding Mr.. A. s. Lipman and Miss Isabelle
Evesson.
BIJOU THEATER.-Kitty Mitchell will
De the leading attraction at the Bijou next
week. With her will also be the four
Luciers who have made success in two
continents In their superb musical enter
tainment playing on a large variety Of
different instruments all the popular Sc
lections Of the day, In trio, duo, quartet,
sclo and vocal numbers. Castellat and Hall
introducing a novel acrobatic act entitled,
THE Arrival of the Milk Train" The
Maginleys, Lolita and Eddie, two Of the
most daring aerialists in the world, pre-
sent new novel effects In teeth revolving
work. Lola Maginley is the originator of
this style of work, and the only artist to
do complete ring act revolving while the
rings are suspended by the teeth, and of
holding her partner Of 100 pounds by the
Index finger. Then there will be Joe Hard
man. in his original monologue; the Cliff
ford Sisters, successful sketch artists and
duetists; Mile. Flora, who will present an
exact reproduction of the great Charmion
act that was the feature of Roster and
Balls New York Music Hall for ten con-
secutive weeks Collins and Daily in q new
and original absurdity entitled, my Friend,
Col Butts Miss Mabel Carew, clever
little character vocalist and Burt Jordan
one of the best buck and wing dancers in
America. The Bijou Stock Company. with
Sam J. Adams, Billy Madden, Clara Adams
and bevy of pretty girls tastily cos
tuned in new original bill completes the
lengthy bill at this coy little theater.
THE HENSCHEL SONG RECITAL.-The
return of Mr.. and Mrs. Georg Henschel for
a farewell song recital before they sail for
coined by many. Not only by those who
enjoyed the recitals of this gifted couple
earlier in the season, but by the many who
were unable to attend at that time. Mr..
ard Mrs. Henschel have been kept busy
since the opening of their American tour,
and this recital here completely fills their
time up to the eve Of their departure, SO
tfat this will be the last opportunity to
hear them. So much has been said of the
artistic work Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henschel
that there is little more to say without re-
peating. Their recitals are satisfying in
every way and to the most exacting, and
never fail to attract all who enjoy and ap
preciate the Interpretation of song. AS
program makers they are exceptional, and
the immense amount OF all that Is good In
musical literature is at command, so that
Henachel program always meets the de-
mands Of the auditor The recital will be
given on Thursday evening, March 3, at the
ULiversalist Church Seats are now on sale
at e. F. Droop & Sons.
COL. INGERSOLL ON SHAKESPEARE.
Every man, woman and child in Amer
lea knows Col. Robert G.. IngersOll, at least
by reputation. At the present day and age
word painter. On any topic his eloquence
is sublime, and for this on one special
subject he will have much to account for.
He will return to this city for the last
time in many months Sunday evening,
March ID, when he will give, by special
request, his famous lecture on ''Shake-
speare'' at the National Theater. 1t Is
several years since this wonderful tribute
to the worlds greatest genius was heard
in this city. and as it does not touch on
the subject Of religion it should be the
means of attracting an enormous crowd.
"TENNESsEEs PARDNER.' -"'Tennes-
sees Pardner,' which comes to the Grand
the week Of March Z, Is a Bret Harte ro-
nance suggested by his exquisite sketch
Of the same name. 1t is delightful and
sentimental-as clever in it's surrounding
western atmosphere was Alabama" in
its southern atmosphere. 1t is an idyllic
pastoral play, with just enough romance
to engage universal sympathy, enough sin
cere interest to stir the best impulses,
enough humor to leaven the whole with
cheerfulness-that is "Tennessee's Pard-
ner'-one of the most refined comedy
dramas on tour. The company is power
full one, and includes such well-known peo-
pie as Estha Williams, James M. Brophy
Jane Corcoran, Percy Plunkett, the cele-
brated Golden Nugget Quartet and O num-
Der of other favorites. The production is
under the management of Arthur C. Ais
ton, formerly manager of Royle & Hen
derson in Friends Robert Downing
Maude Granger and other high-class at
fractions.
Kelley SHANNON.-The attraction at
Albaugh's Theater during the week of
March will be the return of Mr.. Herbert
Kelcey and Miss Efie Shannon in their
latest comedy success. 1.-THE Moth and the
Flame" by Clyde Fitch. 1.-The Moth and
the Flame Is society drama in three
acts. the scenes being laid in high society
in New York. Mr.. Fitch has placed some
types and customs Of our modern life in
society realistically and amusingly upon
the stage. Through many amusing and
picturesque comedy scenes the strong plot
OF the play 10 carried simply and surely to