Evening star., 1898-02-10
AMsEMENTs. A

That infrequenk ara desirable luxury, the
legitimate drama, now being offered by
the Lafayette SquaIe Opera House. found
hearty appreciation nrom the audience that
witnessed the performance of "Othello'
last night. The play was particularly in
teresting feature OF the engagement, in
that 1t afforded liberal opportunities for
both Mr.. Thomas eW. Keene and Mr..
Charles B. Hanford. In the title role Mr..
Keene displayed the close knowledge of
theatrical technique which comes from
long experience His conception of the
character is rugged rather than subtle, and
he plays it consistently to this ideal
throughout the Performance. Mr.. keene5
methods always have the force of diract-
ness. No doubt this fact goes far to ac-
count for his extraordinary success. Hav-
ing decided upon his Interpretation of
role, he proceeds to impress 1t, vigorously
and promptly, relying closely upon his
trust himself or his author to the mentality
Of his audience.
Mr. Hanford was 1ago, part which calls
for no less skill than the stellar role. The
combination of these two gentlemen is an
exc sed1ngly happy one, the contrast OF
their methods being in close harmony with
the difference between the characters they
assume. While Mr. Hanford can on occa-
SIGN, rise to a fury, he has grace of de-
n:eanor and melody of voice which enable
MIN to claim the sympathy of an auditor
SO closely that the significance of change
In pose or in facial expression is alertly
comprehended His Iago Is not villain
OF the hoarse, toe-dragg1ng. beetle-browed
type. He is gentleman, a man of the
Tor the hypocrisy he practices. Mr.. Han
fora reading Is characterized by a keen
appreciation of the poetic as well as the
dramatic value of his lines.
Miss Lucia Moore was an eminsntly ac-
ceptable Desdemona, and Miss Mary Tim
perman played the role of Emelia with en-
phasis that was strong but well bestowed.
Mr.. Lawrence Lowelrs Cassie disclosed
much in the way of present merit and of
future promise.
Inc stage equipment was unusually good,
both In scenery and wardrobe
Ihe matinee performance of Louis KIP
yesterday afternoon had nothing new to
ulscloSe In Mr. Ksene's mastery and uni
yersally admired picture Of the crafty and
depraved monarch
NATIONAL TaEATER. Hundreds of
people were turned away from the New
Nauonal Theater last night, unable to OBJ
tam ADMISSION, and in order to accommo-
cate those who were disappointed, Mr. Sol
Smlth russell has consented to present "A
Sacheiors Romance at the matinee on
Saturday. 1.-THE Rivals will be given on
Saturday only. Tonight Mr.. Russell will
present an elaborate production Of 1.-THE
Tanning of the Shrew' in addition to Madi-
son Morton's farce, "The Sptfire,' and the
beautiful one-act play by Charles E. LeWes
especially written for Mr.. Russell, and en-
titled, Mr.. Valentines Christmas" Car
riages may be ordered at 1850 o'clock.
"GENEvIEVE" AT THE COLUMBIA
A good-sized audience assembled in the
Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon and
enjoyed the performance of Stratton's oper-
eta Genevieve," given by the pupils of
the st. Rose Industrial School. The parts
were assigned as follows: Genevieve Miss
Mary Colliere; Isadore, Miss Mary Ryan;
Roxana and Theresa, gypsies, Misses Mary
md infn n~io
Agnes Kearney and Sadie Rawley: Grace,
Miss Mary Bell; chorus, Misses Donnelly,
Miller, Stummits, Finley, Fox Walsh,
Kearney. Jedson, Richie, Monohan. Dolan,
kirdin, Mcdonald. Frawley, Butler, Bick
erton, Acker, Cunningham, Ehret, Kelly
Murray, Shanahan, sTumelty and others.
me performances was very acceptable
one and reflected credit upon the young la
dies who participated and the sisters who
drilled them, and the scenic effects were
worthy Of mention Many people of note
were present and all were liberal in their
applause. Flowers and candy were offered
for sale during the afternoon. and the pro-
ceeds were added to the box office receipts,
so that the Institution will be substantially
benefited.
BARONESS BLANC-The Baroness
Blanc will be the tep-iiner among the at
fractions at the Bijou Theater next week.
Waldorf-Asturia fete last week, say that
society efrowned on the baroness efforts.
1t was inevitable. Win she win out ulti-
matey? Society wishes NO" the masses
Yes" Miss Marie Heath, the bright, pref
ty. vivacious singing soubrettc star of the
farce comedy "A Turkish Bath" will also
appear. Then Gertie ellison, from The
Banks of the Wabash will again please
the patrons. she has been one Of the de-
cided hits at this house this season. Fish
and Quigg, the excellent grotesque come
dians; Baeson. Miller and Lulu, trio of
the first water; Carroll and Neatly, black
face plantation act Hadj Lessik, European
artist; Kelly and st. Clair. eccentric sketch
team; Misses Bigger and Dreyher, sister
team of decided merit, and Price and Wat
son, the German comedans who are come
dians ir all the word implies, will make a
Besides, two laughabe farces by the Bijou
stock company will be presented.