Evening star., 1898-08-16
AMUSEMENTS,


bicycle races at International Park last
night were rival to the operatic attrac-
ton at Giea Echo, but there was a good at
tendance at the amphitheate: aud the peo-
pie listened to the melodious strains of
Dontzetfs Daughter of the Regiment
with every demonstration of satisfaction
| This opera is rarely sung, but yet it is tune
full and many of it's melodies are we'll
known. 1t requires principals who can act
as we'll as sing. The part of Marie not only
demands voice of good timber and unu-
sual fiexibility to properly interpret the
flor1d score but woman vivaCious in tenn
permanent but still capable Of pathos and
tender feeling. Mile Diard fulfills all these
requirements and proves the best inter-
prefer of the role that has been seen in
English opera since Caroline Richings.
Payne Clarke appears to unusually good
advantage as Tonic. singing with excellent
effect and acting with positive spirit, which
is something unusual fer tenor. Miss
Madeline Lowrie made a fair countess and
in the music lesson scene was good. Miss
Maude Poole had not much to do Ba-
bette, although she introduced a song in
the second act which took well. There
We're some changes in the cast last night
which showed the accomplishments and
versatility of Mr.. Jaxon's people Mr. Goff,
| who was to sing the sergeant, found that
the leader of the orchestra was obliged to
go to New York, so he volunteered to con-
duct, and he did, welding the baton with
ease and force and keeping his band We'll
in hand. This made it necessary for some
one else to sing the sergeant, aid Mr.. w.
Z. Carleton performed that task in good
style. beginning last night, MIR. j. j. Jax-
on the proprietor of the opera company,
assumed entire management of the amphi-
theater and everything connected with it.
He has determined to run the daughter
Of the Regiment all this week, reserving
the bohemian Girl for presentation later.
He has had large experience in operate
management, and says that he will give
thaa ,t.Iia
at that theater. Mr.. JaXon was hale over
twenty years ago at Fords Opera House,
now the BtJou, as assistant stage manager,
and since then has handled companies for
John Stetson. L. E. Rice, A l.. Wilbur. the
Castle Square Theater in Boston and final
ly his organization, which has been
remarkably successful in almost every sec
ton of the country
KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-There
will be few, If any, better shows this season
at Kernans than Ed. F. Rush's famous Bon
Ton Burlesquers, that opened there yester-
cay for the week. Nothing can be said in
criticism of it and very much, indeed in
praise of its comety girls, handsome cos
tunes, appropriate scenery and effective en-
Sembie In respect of these Manager Rush
has displayed taste and intelligence of an
order not common to vaudeville managers.
The performance opens with "A Partisan
Night and ends with "A Devil of Time
and both are far above the average of such
fun-mediums. They are acted sung and
staged in a manner little below the stand
ard set for mixed entertainment in higher
priced houses. They are new, full of ac-
ton, bright and actually mirth-provoking.
In these Ned Monroe displays marked abil-
ity assisted most ably by Frank Bryan.
James Markey, Agnes Behler and Fern Mel
rose. In the oiio Miss Behler very cleverly
sang a la Held, and Morrison and Markey
gave amusing Irish act, containing little
that is old. Mlla. Rosa's Oriental dancers
are perhaps a little too oriental. Ned Mon
roe's black'ace turn was delightfully."-
comic Mile. Electro. described as the
latest London sensation petite little
singer, blazad out in vari-colored electric
lights while she sang, and was enthusias-
ically encored. Daily and Leonard We're
refined and neat in their songs, and Bryan
and I.angdon's travesty act was a convul-
ser. Bobby Mack's parodies and dancing
were very good and add to this performers
already enviable reputation. Altogether,
the bill was enjoyed every minute the cur
tain was up. and the Bon Tons are safe for
big houses twice a day and for couple re-
turn dates
BIJOU THEATER-The Bijou Theater
after career of many vicissitudes. opened
its doors yesterday afternoon to the public
Of Washington as a high-class vaudeville
resort. The improvements in the audi
torium were noticeable. and the stage was
equipped with new scenery, sufficient TO
meet all demands, from those of the Celtic |
gentlemen who exchange remarks a
street corner to those of the lady whose
monotonous life in palatial residence is
broken only by the vagrant book agent
who comes in to sing popular songs and
joke about her age. The opening per-
formance was distinguished by some ex-
ceptionally good features. Mr.. John
Grieves, who has labored faithfully and
long to become the E. E. Rice or the Imre
Kiralfy of Washington, is the impresario
of this enterprise. And it may be safely |
stated that the present entertainment is
one of the best he has yet succeeded in
organizing 1t is made up wholly of legiti |
vaudeville All the \
ladies are required to explain their presence
by the display of some accomplishment.
Possibly managers wakening to the |
fact that the employment of people merely |
to keep the chill off a few chairs is wasted |
philanthropy. unappreciated by the furni- |
ture and misunderstood by the public.
Among the best performers in the bill are |
John 7. Tierney, the Troubadour Trio. !
Larry Dooley and James Tenbrook, Emma |
Kraus and the contortfonists jerome and |
Alexis, with special scenery. The star fea- |
ture was Mile. NADIA Revival, a gay Paris