The evening times., 1899-09-30
THINGS THEATRICAL.

1t is in Sydney iGrundys version OF Du-
mas THE Three Guardsmen," which is
presented next week at the Columbia by
| James O'Neill, that there occurs what is
thought to be one of the strongest scenes
in current drama. The bit is enacted be-
tween Mr.. O'Neill, as D'Artagnan, and
Maude Odell, as Miladi. The woman, who
has been branded years before by hot
| iron held by the man she had betrayed has
contrived to make D'Artagnan fall in love
with her and is Turing him to dishonor
when the Musketeer begins the relation OF
| the story told him by Miladis self-ap-
pointed punisher. The siren becomes faint
| under the strain, and, falling across sofa,
reveals the mark of the iron. D'Artag
| nan recognizes her and is brought back TO
his senses. The bit is said to be most ef-
fective and SO sounds from this descrip-
tion.
Because She Loved Him So," which is
| to be offered during the coming week at
! the National, is OF itself an instance of the
manner in which local critics-amateur
and rofessonal-generally manage TO
William Gillette's comedy was brought
| here for its eighth and for the subsequent
| seven performances. The cast was still
| a bit crude and the play had not been
pruned as it should have been, but both
| were unanimously commended. Within
month Because She Loved Him So open
ed at the Madison Square. in New York.
and achieved run of over hundred
| nights. Which is not related in vanity
| but in order to call attention to the COM
| ing engagement of the people Charles
| Frohman has signed for the tour OF the
| farce.
Nine performances of classical drama
will be given during the coming six days
| at the Hamlet On Wednesday
night and at the Saturday matinee, David
| Garrick" on Wednesday afternoon and Sat
urday night, and the "Corsican Brothers
| for the remainder of the engagement, which
| includes Monday matinee. The produc-
tion will be made by Harrison j. Wolfe,
| one-time leading man in the Margaret
Mather, Jim, the Penman," Blue Jeans"
| and In Old Kentucky" companies. Cor
inne Parker local girl, heads the sup
porting organization and is said 10 be en-
tirely adequate 10 the roles she assumes.
| Complete scenic equipment is promised for
| each of the pieces in her repertoire an
nounced.
1t is not generally known but il is new
! ertheless true that the Grand Opera House
| boasts the largest orchestra in Washington.
! Ten men and a leader make up the organi-
| Zation in question, which is frequently in
| creased in size by the addition of one or
J more extra violinists. This is in striking
| contrast TO the New York vaudeville thea
tres, few of which can lay claim to the
| services of any musician other, than the
ordinary pianist. Director Ackley who
| holds the baton at the Grand, has played
| in like places &C amusement for many years
| and is really most efficient conductor.
| The orchestra should prove valuable
! aid next week. when Pauline Hall will be
the headliner of the bill arranged by Man
ayers Burke & Chase.
| The character of Lady Janet, In THE
| White Heather" is to be assumed next
week at the Academy by Rose Coghlan,
half of whose successes have been in just
such parts. The title role OF THE Sport
| ing Duchess" which Miss Coghlan created
in this country. and in which she made n
! distinct impression, is said to have had
| many points in which it was similar TO that
! under discussion, and the eleverness of the
actress impersonation then may be taken
| as guarantee Of good work now. John T.
Sullivan, who, besides being Miss Cogh-
| lan's husband, is an artist of more than
usual ability, will head the supporting or
| ganiZation to be seen here. Altogether
the rendering given the play should be an
| admirable one and large audiences may be
| expected in consequence.
Three performances daily will be given
| next week at kernan's by Webers Partisan
| Widows troupe which includes THE
Manhattan Comey Four vocalists: Anna
| Suits and her assistants, electric illusion
| lists; Howard and Bland, pianist and a
| soubrette Hayes and Bandy. dancers; An
derson Engelton, who presents a scene from
''Virginius;' Russell and Tillyne, acrobats.
| and Ruby Marion, cornetist. All of these
folk are seen in the olio provided and many
| Of them also have parts in the advertised
| afterpart, skit entitled "A Tin Wedding"
This is said to be appropriately staged and
costumed. while a great many compliment
tary things are being written concerning its
score and music. Seats are now selling
Delmore and Lee, with their Mexican
| ladder act; Jess Dandy, who is said to be
f..