Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-19

the curtain is rung down, after an eXpla-
nation that never requires more than half
dozen words. However, the requirements
In the matter are given less attention, as
a rule, than one could desire; for there are
iarces whose unraveliEg was amusing in
inverse ratio to the fun obtained from the
preceding enlargement. But what Hap
pered to .!cres'' remains a complication to
the very curtain, and the audience is not
Wearled by string of explanations half
an hour long. The nervy and imperturb-
able Jones is portrayed by George c. Bofi-
race, Jr., in manner that leads the AT
dience to believe that hitherto this come
dian has been seen at a disadvantage. An
cd savant is characterized by George Ober
with artistic results, and a policeman is
made to stand out by the cleverness of j.
w. Cope: Reuben Fax is the real bishop,
ara nrs E. A. Eberle gives one of her in
1mtable old maids with laughing results
Anna Belmont, Kathryn Osterman Flor
ence Robinson. Annie Haines, Matte Fer
suson, William Bernard, Cecil Kingston
ana Harry Rose are the other important
members OF the organization.
ACADEMY OF MUS1C.-Ioe OFT will be
the attraction at the Academy of Music
Monday evening next. This will be MIR.
outs hrst appearance in this city In THE
Star GaZer." Star gazing is an occupation
which has hitherto been confined to the
astronomer who scans the heavens with his
.etesce pc, and TO the sentimental maiden
VINO pours out her tale of love- and seeks
TO read the answer there. 1t remained for
q Very talented farce comedy writer to
present this diversion in the form of a
theatrical enterprise, and it is said that he
mas constructed one of the cleyerest and
FUNNIEST satires which has enriched the
American stage in recent years 1t tells a
story which is embellished with witty dia-
rogue. lIdicrous ccmplica tons and side
splitting situations, and which afford on
portuntties for the introduction of ya,de-
vile speeialtieS of very nigh crder There
Is not Gull moment during the produc-
TON OF The Star Gazer." The principa,
gazer in the company is Joe Off, one of the
brightest, cleverest and most original
comedians upon the American stage In
the galaxy of lesser satellites are such
Weu-knoWn people as Rose Hale, Miriam
Martell, Tim Cronin, Phil OFT, w, r. Har-
ris. Beatrice Bonner, Matt OFT. Leona Car
Coma and a host of others equally promt-
nent behind the footlights. These names
are sufficient guarantee of the excellence
OF the performance.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-A beautiful.
story charmingly told ard superb!y mount
cd Is always we'll patronized by the theater-
going public of this city, and this is what
the management promises in the presenta-
loh Cf Blue jeans that charming pas
toral comedy by Joseph Arthur of life in
Indiana. which will be the attraction at
the Grand Opera House next week. BLUE
Jeans Is like old wine-it improves with
age 1t is by an American author, and Will
be presented by an American company 1t
may lot be the fad of today but it is play
OF today, and one that has pleased over
o,ooopoO OF theater-goers in America, and
was a great success N the old world. All
OF the original scenic and mechanical eff
fects will be used in the production here.
also the famous Rising Sun Roarer's Band,
the quintet, and the wonderful saw mill In
operation. The company includes some
Weli-knoWn people-Misses Marion Ballou
Evelyn Selbie, Lora Thorne, Mary Mad
Germ Germ Messrs. W. p Carlton, Ben D. Dean.
Malloy, the champion drum major, and
many others.
KERNAN's LYcEuM THEATER.
attraction at kernan's Lyceum Theater
next week will be Fred. Riders New Night
Owls Burlesquers. This organization has
not been seen in Washington for several
seasons, and a festival of fun beauty and
scenic splendor is promised. The buriesoue
TO be presented is entitled Punch" an
original composition of witty dialogue and
harmonious melodies. The title role is as
sumed by Bobby Ralston, the most dimin-
uuve comedian in existence There is inst
enough plot to make it interesting, and the
scenes between Punch" and his sweet
heart are said to be exceedingly lud:crous
AS special feature, Manager Rider will
present the great American biograph
Among the views to be shown is one which
VIII illustrate the Inflated battle shin
also another view showing the Maine en-.
terlng Havana harbor. Still another inter-
esting subject will depict two American
men-oi-War at target practice. During the.
actlon OF the burlesque several high-cIass
specialties will be introduced, including the
worlds trio in songs, dances and comedy
flashes; Miss May Clark Van Osten. in a
repertoire Of new and popular songs; the
sisters Leon, Europes female acrobatic
marvels; the great Bicknell in his UNIQUE
act; Florence Throf, singer of catchy
songs, and Charles Fake, CaIifornia's de-
scfiptive baritone. Among the novelties to
nrn b.
Dancers. There will be matinees Monday.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The fifth and last concert of the season of
the Boston Symphony Orchestra win he
given the afternoon of March -. Tuesday
next, at the Lafayette Square Opera House
and Will be interesting in the extreme. in
asmuch as all of the numbers except one
OF the program to be presented will be by
Richard Wagner The Wagnerites will
thus be enabled to hear one concert by this
estlmable organization that will be in the
nature of solid, unalloyed endowment to
them. Inc program to be presented on this
occasion is an attractive one In every re-
spect, however, and should attract the at
tention of musicians generally. The first
number will be Beethoven's Symphony No
3. In E-fat major, known as "Eroica," con-
sisting OF four parts. and generally famil-
lar to those who are in the habit of attend
Ing these concerts. The remainder of the
program. consisting of five numbers. is
made up from Wagners works, comprising
the overture TO "Rienzi." the '.Siegflied"
idyll. the prelude to Act III of "Lohen-
grin" Tristan and Isolde,' the prelude and
Isolde's Love Death. and the overture to
Tannheuser, which should be given by
this magnificent orchestra with splendid
effect. The symphony making up the first
part OF the program Is one OF Beethoven,s
most beautiful and interesting works, not
alone from its beauty of conception, but be-
cause of the many curious effects that the
great composer wrought out in the work
The selection with regard to Wagner's
works is an exceptionally good one, and
the numbers to be presented should prove
to be enjoyable as well as instructive The
fact that this is the last appearance of the
orchestra here this season will have the
effect of crowding the opera house.
DALY'S OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DAYS
New York Company from Days Theater
will be the attraction at the Columbia
the week of March %. During the week
they will present two comedies, Pinero's
play. THE Magistrate" and Number
Nine" or The Lady of Ostend." In 1.-The
Magistrate" Miss Catharine Lewis plays
the part Of Agatha Posket, the remarked
widow, who. at the age of th!rty-five, has
married Aeness Posket, London police
court magistrate, and has got herself into