Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29


a group Of four sone1 American COM
pCsers. Her second number will be Mas
senet's "Elegia," with a,cello obligato by
Mr.. Stern, and GeurpdB dramatic aria
dica will be assisted b4 Nd Evan Williams,
tenor; Mr.. Frank Gem, baritone;- Mr. Leo
Stern, the great Engnsfr 'cellist, and Mr..
r. Romayne Simmonss the talented pianist
and it is a question 4 TIE theaters will be
large enc ugh to accommodate all those who
desire to hear this great artist. Concert
Will commence at 4:15rp. nj
E. H. sOTHERN.-Tha.sa sale of seats for
the engagement of Mr.. r. H Sothern at
the Lafayette Sauareene8t week will open
tomorrow morning at the box office.
MAX HEINRICH TONIGHT.-Mr. Max
Heinrich will be heard tonight at the Uni
versalist Church in one of his artistic re-
cftals of songs. There is, perhaps, no bet
ter-known artist in this country than Max
Heinrich. and his work stands pre-eminent
Tor all that ia looked for in song interpfe-
tation A magnificent voice. perfect vocal
production and style Of defamation that
Is peculiarly his own places Mr.. Heinrich
III the front rank among vocalists.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-David B. Hig-
gins beautiful southern play AT Piney
Ridge" with Mr.. Higgins playing the lead
ing male role, last. night opened return
engagement at the Academy of Music to n
large and intelligent audience, and it bids
fair to meet"with larger share of patron
age than on its first appearance in this
city. From the rising of the curtain in the
first act until it's fall at the close the au-
dience was all attention and vigorously APP
plauded the eiimaxes as, they were worked
out. Inc scene of the play is laid in the
mountains OF Tennessee,s and are for the
most part true to life. While Mr. Higgins
has given himself part that is the lead
lEg feature. he has also given the other
IN -t,nry vryI,- tIAxy
made OF. Mr.. Higgins, as Jack Rose, acted
MS part admirably, never OVERRIDING the
good-hearted mountafneer that he portray
ca. Inc work of Elizabeth Field as Azalie
Dering was especially pleasing. Georgia
warren as sCindy Lone, the ruined woman,
the emotional part, was clever to q degree
and many times by her artistic work
brought tears to the eyes of the audience
w. r. Canneid as Mack Brarom, the villain,
was all that the gallery gods could desire
Inc work of Louise Rial as Dogmar the
save, was good, as was also the work of
Messrs. Murphy. Nesmith, Gordon, Ford,
and Davis
NEW NATIONAL.-s.Too Much John
son, William Gillette's farcial comedy, en-
tered last evening upon a return engage
ment before one Of the largest audiences
OF this season. The play is too well known
to need an Introduction, and the company
presenting 1t this week is a remarkably
III.
iette's modest description of his play is a
recent attempt to kill time" and there is
no rear OF any one questioning the pro-
priety OF the description, for, while it Is an
immense success as source of merriment,
the audience never fails to realize that the
piece Is pure and simple a time killer AS
Billings, who is disturbed by nothing, Mr..
Gillette was delightfully."- humorous. always
calm and natural. johnson. directly OPP
posfte eharacter, fiery and irascibIe. was
portrayed by Mr.. Joseph Brennan in a man
ner which brought out in striking degree
the picturesque Cuban planter. The ladies
OF the cast are unusually attractive, and
Miss Ida Conquest Of the Empire Tneaher
Company. as Mrs. Billings; Miss Hone
Ross, as Leonora Faddish, and Miss Kate
Meek, as Billings mother-in-law, added
much to the enjoyment of the crowded
house. The scenery was an attractive fea
turc of the presentation
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-Manager Ker
nan has great attraction ct the Grand
Opera House this week in Uncle TOMS
Cabin" From the time tn. doors We're
opened last evening until after the curtain
went up there was an almost continuous
stream Of people passing before the box
Office The seating capacity of the house
quickly gave out, and hundreds stood
throughout the play on all three floors The
play itself has little left of the old-time
presentations. although, of course, Uncle
Tom, little Eva and Marks vera much in
through these characters alone the ilhl-
sions wbre kept2up. Milt Barlow, undeuau-
edly the best oldrtime negro iEapersonator
on the stage. handled the character of I'm
Gle Tom with fidelity to nature that carr
eo the highest commentator from an audi
encs that was looking more for fun than
pathcs. The other characters necessary to
the rlay were given in a satisfactory man.
Eer. In addition to the action of the play
at convenient intervals, specialties were in
troduced by the negro members of the COM
pany, such as dancing, cake walking and a
band concert. There is not an idle moment
In the play, a fact that pleased the large
audience immensely. and resulted in al
most continuous applause throughout the
evening.
KERNANS LYCEUM THEATER.-
There is really more entertainment pre-
scented al kernan's this week than any
time this season. In connection with a
tIst-rate vaudeville performance by the
vanity Fair Company, the Veriscope
pictures of-the championship fight between
Corbett and Fitzsimmons are given. This
is the first time these pictures have been
shown in this city at popular prices, and
a large audience was present at both per-
formances yesterday. The pictures were
enthusiastically received. and inspired the
audience with thrilling excitement 1.-The
Man From Ireland is the title of the OPEN
ing burlesque. and it was up to the aver
age of such things. Some original dances
We're introduced, the chain-gang lock-step
being particularly effective. The Sisters
Mahr are excellent dancers, and interject
quite bit of gymnasttc work into their
act. Hanley and Jarvis present a cross
counter act Of wit and humor, and the
Weston Sisters, besides being good dancers,
are first-rate boxers, and go at each other
hammer and tongs. Mitchell and Jess, in
she freshman and the Sport have a fif-
'een-mnute act full of nonsense that pro-
yokes roars OF laughter. Dave Marion and
Fannie Vedder make the hit Of the show,
the hare-lip speciality tH Marion being very
funny. He contributes an original piece Of
poetry on the loss of the Maine which is
loudly applauded. Newell and Shevett
eclipse all previous efforts on the horizon
tai bar and give difficult and finished
performance.
Grand Council, Royal Arcanum.
The Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum
held its annual meeting last evening at
Scottish Rite Sanctuary, on G street. Sew
eral members Of the Supreme Council were
among the visitors, including Edison NJ.
Schryver. supreme regent; H. H. c. Miller
and Lindsay. past supreme regents, and