The times., 1898-06-02
THINGS THEATRICAL.


last night. A number of persons appeared
informed that the performance would not
be given until this evening. In cases
where il was desired, the money was re-
funded. The boys are very courageous
considering the complications caused by
the orchestra's striking, and VOW that
they will go on tonight If they have to
whistle their own accompaniments
Decoration Day drew the largest crowds
to Glen Echo in the history of tnat pic
turesque up-the-Potomac resort. 1t Is es-
timated that upwards of 10000 people made
the trip to the grounds during the after
noon and evening. They came, not ex-
actly ION foot and horseback" as did the
old-time camp-meeting crowds, but on
trolley cars, carriages and cycles. The
Conduit Road and the cycle path were
lined with vehicles propelled by both man
and horse power, while the electric trains
carried great numbers without undue
crowding or delay, so complete was the
preparation. The rock-ballasted roadbed
and block signal system OF the river line
gave a sense of security to the excursion
lists that was delightful, for nothing mars
the enjoyment OF such an occasion like
the distrust of transit lines.
In the big amphitheater. where the Par
ry Opera Company, is presenting The
Mikado" with complete scenic, costume
and light equipment, accommodated 5,VVJ
people without the slightest discomfort.
But although the cafe had made unusual
effort to withstanica run on the larder,
it was completely, scieaned out shortly
after the show, and 1t was with sigh of
relief that Managers Allen and Towers
heard some wag calling: Last car to
Georgetown" for II relieved them OF
great embarrassment. They then and there
registered a vowGthat II should never
happen again, however, and the largest
crowds will find rrefreshments galore at
Glen Echo in lthelfuture. Next week
the opera company will put on "Olivette"
with a select cast, complete scenery and
costumes, and the powerful chorus which
has already won such commendation.
The Castle of Magic the Grottos, the
Electric Theater. the merry-go-round and
other features of the amusement village
will also be In full blast.
There will be change of bill at the
Columbia Theater tonight, when the stock
company viii present Brother John fol
the first time in Washington since VII
liam II. Crane produced 1t here four sea
sons ago. Martha Morton's comedy /:
remembered by those who saw II then a:
one of the most natural and delightful
which that accomplished woman play
wright has yet produced Brother John
Is one of natures nobleman, who, while
busily engaged in helping everybody elst
out of their troubles forgets himself L
the last But, luckily for him, pretty
Hetty Rolan. whom he helps 10 regain hel
fortune, is not of the unappreciative or
der. and the way she outplays and finally
captures bashful John Hackett in
fr.yY of ~t. fe Or,a Of he
males to any current play.
James o. Barrows will play the title
role, with Maud Haslam as Hetty; Mar
garet Mayo. as her sister, viii have tn,
soubrette role opposite Bobby Hackett,
part which will give John Lancaster al
opportunity to show his mettle. Mrs
Findlay will play Beck Hackett, the OLE
maid sister who gets daft on society
while the role of Sophie Hackett will in
troduce to the patrons of the Columbia
new member of the company in the per
son of Miss Eleanora Browning. Caro-
Tyne Shirley. Annie ALT and Lilial
Evans viii also make their first appear
| ances with the stock company. William
1ngersoH will be the ight-headed bu
good-hearted Edward Kidd; Alex. Kear
ney viii play the gambler and ]. R. Fur
long and Edwin Mackaye, the Val
| Spragues, father and son. The principa
scenes of the play are laid at Lon:
Branch and call for elaborate costumin;
and equipment, which have been dull.
| provided and the prospect is for a yer,
| finished opening performance.
The attraction at Kernan's Lyceun
| Theater next week viii be Jermon':
/ BLACK Crook" Extravaganza Company
/ This organization is cited as being excep-
! iionally good The company number.
| thirty-six people, everyone of whom 4
said 10 have been selected for special abil
| ity in his or her respective line, in which