Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-11
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TROOPING OF THE COLORS.-Tonight
is the first production here of the great
musical festival, Sousas "Trooping of tie
Colors." No event for many a day has
caused SO much general interest. The
chorus is in fine form. Word comes from
Sousa that his band is increased to sixty
men. This will be their farewell appear
ance previous to that great European tour.
There are prominent soloists, troupe of
Tyrolean singers, band Of bagpipers, a
detachment of United States infantry,
detachment of United States sailors, a de-
tachment of English soldiers, a detachment
OF French zouaves. detachment Of Ger
man soldiers, large chorus of ladies and
gentlemen, correct, gorgeous uniforms
The soul-stirring songs of nations will be
given. All under the personal direction of
the only Sousa, making an event long to be
remembered. 1t y expected that the La
fayette Square Opera House will be filed
with the friends and admirers Of the march
king.
MR.. JAMES YOUNG.-The press through
out the country has been very kind in it's
notices OF James Young, the accomplished
young actor who will be seen at the Acad-
envy next Monday. The Nashville Ameri-
can has this to say:
Those who witnessed the three perform
ances of Mr.. James Young at the Vendome
recognized In him more than ordinary
talent There is charm and winning
grace about Mr. Young's impersonations
that claim the good will. not to say the
hearts. of his audience Some of his critics
nave said that he is lovely Hamlet and
the adjective seems appropriate, without
carrying any meaning deiogatory to
proper conception of the character. He is
most !ovable in David Garrick' 1t is i'm
possible to see him in this play without re-
tanning lingering fondness for both the
character and the actor.
MI Young has for a motto, Have no
half dealing with thine art and evidently
lives up to it. He has improved greatly
since his first appearance in this city, three
years ago, and gives promise of greater
achievement in the future. He is lacking
somewhat in physique and seems delicate
In constitution. but he. is winsome and
graceful and has art enough to supply that
place on the tragic stage which of late
years has been conspicuously vacant
BLACK PATHS TRoUBADoURs.-
Black Patti, the greatest singer of her
race, who has won triumphs in every part
of the civilized world, will shortly be seen
at the Grand Opera House in conjunction
with BLACK PATHS Troubadours," said to
he the most imposing organization of COL
ored performers in existence. There are
nifty people in the company, which is cred
lied with giving performance which ex-
GELS IN point of novelty anything that has
been seen on the American stage. The stage
scheme is happy blending of comedy
buriesque, vaudeville and opera which at
lords the diversified talent of this very
TO anuse and entertain. The great feature
of the performance is the operate ka-
leldoscope which occupies the final half
hour In this are introduced the happiest
selections taken from Grand Duchess"
.Trovatore," Carmen" Daughter of the
Regiment" Faust" Tar and Tartar,
Bohemian Girl" Mariana" Lucia" and
Rigoletto." The solos, quartets and cho-
a INV noIr
sceiates have proved to be a veritable SER
sation.
THE FAY FOSTER BURLEsQUERs.-
me attraction at the Lyceum next week
Will be the Fay Foster Burlesquers, pre-
senting with special electrical and scenic
effects the buresque, Fun on a Yacht
everything Is said to be new. bright and
sparkling. plethora of peculiarly pleas
ing features are introduced. Mr. Whiting.
fhe manager of this organization, has not
allowed the question of expense to deter
I MN from having the very best of every
th1ng that money could procure. The
vaudeville portion Of the program Is ex-
ceedingly strong, and includes Mr. Stanley
Whiting. who is described as the exponent
or rag time melodies. and during his act
Will introduce kis "Syncopated Sandy"
Leslie and Clair, the comedy duo; Mile
Chennette, the daring aerial artist; the
bernam sisters, in acrobatc and sensa-
tlonal dances; Nellie DAILY. character vo-
patio marvels. and West and Williams. in
funny sayings and repartee. Altogether,
thls Will prove one of the strongest and
best entertainments presented at the Ly-
ceum this season.
MRS. LOGAN'S LECTURE.-Mrs. John
A. Logan has just completed new and in
teresting lecture on Cuba and will deliver
II Tor the first time at Metropolitan M E.
Shurch, corner w and C. streets northwest
FRIDAY evening, May 13, at 8 o'clock, for
the benefit of the Ladies' Aid Association
OF that church. Mrs. Logan's extensive
travels in Cuba and her wide ACQUAINTANCE
win win the people and their habits will enable
her 10 give a true picture of the wrongs
OF that people at the hands of the Spanish
government. Miss Evangelina C. Cis-
neros, the young lady recently rescued
from Spanish prison, will also be present
ana tell some of her sufferings while she
was a spanish prisoner There will be good
music by local talent e0'0
FATlMA-'-Them anagement of "F'ati
ma mas Set aside Saturday afternoons as
wen as tuesday and Thursday, as special
iadles matinee days, and reduced the price
10 10 cents. when the artists wife is there
10 entertain them, and each lady receives
painting, the handiwork of Americas cele-
brated painter, Phil K. Glover, is now on
exhibition for a few days longer at 1411
pennsylvania avenue. This painting is a
nude ngure reclining upon a couch, the per
rect picture of beautiful woman as ma
ture made her The life-size figure is
graceful, the colors are blended with an
artists hand. Entrance Willard Hotel
lobby and 1411 Pennsylvania avenue. 1t is
open after theater.
TRIBUTE TO MISS WILLARD.