The times., 1898-09-08
THINGS THEATRICAL.

No more popular attraction could have
been secured to do the opening honors of
the season at the New National than that
which is TO present Rice's success, THE
Girl fsom Paris" Its return to Wash
ington should contribute largely to what
will be undoubtedly a most auspicious
start for the season. There is nothing
new to be said about The Girl from
Paris" II is thought by many to be the
funniest, brightest. and most tuneful of
all the musical comedies played here for
many years. The piece will be produced
here It is said exactly as during its run
of three hundred nights in New York, and
will be under the direction of Frank
Smithson, of the Lyric Theater London.
The changes noticeable in the cast are
designed to make the piece even stronger
than 1t was before. Della Stacey is to
have the title role while Mr.. De Grey will
appear as the volatile Frenchman; James
Marlowe of Hoyt's Texas Steer" is cast
for the English major, and Harry Herm-
SEN lately leading comedian with klaw
and Erlangers spectacles, will appear as
Hans-'It is to laugh" Olive Wallace has
been secured to play the part of Ruth and
to exploit Sister Mary James Top Note
This is to be the only company produc-
ing the Girl this season, and il is said
to have been commented upon by the crit
les of Philadelphia, where it opened
Monday night, as being better than that
seen last year. The attraction will re-
main at the New National for one week,
giving the usual matinees.
1.-The Hula Girl" which is currently re-
ported to be one of the cleverest bur-
lesques ever produced locally, will be Civ
en- In a novel manner next week at the
Columbia Theater. An engagement of six
nights and two matinees will be played
and on each of the eight occasions diff
ferent cast will be seen. This will not
only make the performances unique, but
will permit of comparisons in work that
could in no other way be carried along
such definite lines. Many of the most
prominent of local amateurs and profess
sfonals are to be seen in the cast, which
has been carefully rehearsed for the last
month by the authors of the piece them
selves Much care has been taken with
every detail and the probability is that
the presentations given will be equal to
any that might be done by travelling Or
ganiZatfons.
Blaney's American comedy drama, THE
| Electrician" which comes to the Acad-
emy of Music next week. Is said to be one
of the heaviest productions of the season
| as to the number of people ana mechan-
ical effects carried. The story of the play
| is one of intense interest. 1t tells of the
wonderful adventures of Tom Edison, who
rises from the humble position of cleo
! trician to the exalted one of philanthropist
! and millionaire mine owner. In the first
! act Tom makes his appearance at the
Denver National Bank and presents a
| check for SO, 600 in payment of a mortgage
on his fathers light plant Kenneth Sau-
! wage. the cashier of7the bank refuses this
check, although it is signed by Edith Ses-
| sions, daughter of the institutions presi-
| dent. and demands the cash. BY clever
ruse and through Edith's presence CT mind
! the money is forthcoming at the last mo-
ment. just as the Gig clock on the vault
strikes g.
Both Edison ard sauyage love Edith,
/ although she resents the latters attention.
her affections having been bestowed on