Evening star., 1898-06-07
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AMUSEMHN TSs
COLUMBIA THEATER-.Brother john
drew another good audience last night
that was decidedly demonstrative in Its ap-
probation of the good work done by the
Columbia Stock Company. This is the sec
ond weeks run Of this play, and its popu-
larity Is fully proved. 1t has much that is
amusing in 1t, which serves to keep the
| interest Of the audience alive, while there
are also bits of pathos that make the eyes
| Of the most hardened play-goer moisten.
The play Is well cast, and, while 1t may be
called by some a one-pert play, still there
are opportunities for other besides Brother
John, and these opportunities are improv-
ed by the ladies and gentlemen in the other
parts Mrs. Agnes Findlay Is simply de-
liGhtful in her impersonation of Beck
Hackett, the old maid sister, and thorough
ly Identifies herself with the character, as
only an artist can. She is not thought of
as Mrs. Findlay, but only as the character
so skillfully drawn by the author. Miss
Mayo does some good work as Maggie Ro-
Ian, her dance in the third act gaining loud
and continuous applause. Miss Maud Has
lam brings to the part of Hetty Rolan
the intelligence and artistic grace that
characterizes ali her work. and, though the
part affords small opportunity for her abil-
| tiles, she does her work with that nicely
of finish that bespeaks the experienced
actress. Miss Louise Douglass, who play
ed Mrs. Van Sprague last night. is a great
In provement on the lady who took the part
last week. Mr.. John Lancaster does some
good work as Bobby, and VIM. Ingersol as
Edward Kidd. Alex. Kearney as Henry De
Ruyter and j. A. Bass as Wolf Hopkins
were satisfactory. Mr.. Barrows has found
in Brother John the best part in which he
has been seen in Washington, and he plays
1t with an JUNCTION that greatly pleases
the audience. He comes nearer to getting
away from Jimmie Barrows'' than in any
character he has ever before attempted.
and he deserves high praise for good and
effec tive work.
''OLIVETTE" AT GLEN ECHO.-The
week at Glen Echo with Audran's tuneful
and amusing opera, "Olivette." The COM
pany as whole shows marked improve
ment after a weeks work together This
is particularly true of the principals, who
seem to have been cast to a much better
advantage in "Olivette'' than in THE Mi
kado." The performance had a smoothness
and evenness throughout which was lack
ing to some extent in The Mikado." A
weeks work together had demonstrated the
strong points of the principals, and they
were selected with good judgment to fill
roles in the last production.
The public Is too well acquainted with
"OHvette' to need any description of that
always popular opera. Evidence of the
high esteem in which 1t is held by the pub
lie was manifest in the large audience
present. Miss Alleen Crater, who was in
the title role, made an ideal Olivette. She
was in fine voice and was repeatedly re-
called In the popular airs of her part. Her
acting was quite equal to her singing and
she succeeded admirably in bringing out all
the fine humor which rightly belongs to
the character. Viola D'Armon again won
distinction as high-class opera singer in
the role of the countess. Her fine contralto
voice seemed admirably adapted to the
music of the part and her acting was fault
less. Selma Rough as Veloutine and Liz
Zie Winner as MOustique had parts which
suited their capabilities better than those
they had in 1.-THE Mikado." Frank Deshon
completely captivated the audience with
ms lnimitably funny rendering of the part
was original, and all his Innovations added
to the entertaining quality Of the part. He
was the undisputed favorite from the time
nc made his appearance on the stage. Geo.
Broder1ck was an ideal Capt. de Merrimac
and Jay c. Taylor as Valentine the cap
tain's nephew, sang and acted the part in
a highly creditable way. Harry Carter's,
Duo des Ifs was exceptionally well done.
He has much more intelligent conception
or the character than is manifested usually
IN the Interpretation Of the part. The duke
IS usually represented a silly, frothy
fop. yet with enough of the heavy Villains
nerve to lay deep plots to kidnap and carry
OF his disdainful cousin. Mr.. Carter's con-
ceptlon Of the character is that of a thor
oughiy polished and perhaps somewhat
frivolous man of the world but withaI a
man of strong underlying character. fully
capable Of doing much that was manly
elther Tor good or evil. Tom Daly's Mayor
MorreJol was well done, though a part in
winch there is only limited opportunity for
good work. The chorus was fully I'D to
the nigh standard established last week
In The Mikado,'' and, altogether the pro-
duct1on of Oli"ette will please the music
loving public.
kERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-Al-
though this is the third appearance this
season of Jermon's BLACK Crook" there
Is enough variation in the performance this
week TO warrant its support as new show.
several new faces and acts have been add
ed, and the reigning New York sensation.
"A Milk White Bath" IS one of the spiciest
acts seen here this season. Americans in
London, musical satire upon society.
opens the entertainment and Introduces
the company, with its pretty girls and
comlcal comedians. The olio which follow
ed brought out Kittie Clements, the origi-
nal Bowery Girl, whose delineation of the
toush East Side damsel was very realistic
Emery ana MARROW gave ten minutes of
1un, and ktttie Wells had q bouquet of
new songs. which she gave in her own
dainty style. Smith and Champion repeat
ed their successful sketch, and the Ameri-
Gus Comedy Four mixed up good comedy
with excellent choruses and made a hit.
Then came Mile. Renia, who, following the
success OF Charmion, introduced for the
Hrst time In Washington another disrobing
act, IN which a bath tub took the place OF
the trapeze. The performance concluded
with a musical burletta, entitled "A Night
IN Paris, by the company. new star was
introduced in Blythe Tyson, who as Miliie
Rouge. the star of the Mabille, made a de-
cded hit.