Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-The
Bon Ton Burlesquers opened the season of
1S99-19O0 with two performances at Ker-
mans Lyceum Theater yesterday afternoon
and evening, drawing houses in each in
stance that completely filled the theater
from floor to roof. The Bon Tons have an
excellent reputation for good shows and
this season sees the company in a better
light than ever before. The costumes and
scenery are new, and while not a great
deal of the music is unfamiliar, care has
been taken in the selection of old favorites.
The opening farce, the Bon Ton Recep-
ton" affords an opportunity for the dis
play of some very pretty dressing, as well
as some good comedy work on the part of
Larry Smith and Frank Byron. The after
piece, "A Run for Your Money" is clever
connection of pretty songs and dances and
makes fitting finish to a show that is
considerably above the average. Among
the specialties may be mentioned May Tay
lor, alleged to be the sunbeam soubrette;"
Larry Smith and Mamie Champion, who
always have a good turn to put before
their audience; Gallagher and Barrett, two
Irish comedians who had an entirely new
sketch, something of a rarity in vaudeville
these days; Weiiand, a clown juggier,
whose work, while not remarkably Origi-
nal, was exceedingly well done and pro-
Voked generous applause, and Byron and
ways popular at the Lyceum. Another
speciality that attracted considerable at
tention was the Dream of the Orient a
picture of oriental colorng that elected
storm of approval. In fact. the applause
that punctuated the show very frequently
was of that spontaneous kind that is al
ways induced by a clever performance, and
it may be said that Mr.. Herman made an
excellent selection in choosing this COM
pany to open the season at his house. The
Lyceum itself presented a pleasing ap-
pearance to its patrons as they entered
the house yesterday afternoon and even
ing. The walls and ceilings have been re-
papered, the woodwork newly painted in
pleasing tints that give the theater the ap-
pearance of being both larger and cooler
than before: the seats upholstered and new
scenery added to the Well-Worn stock of
last season.
GLEN ECHO PARK.-The change of bill
at Glen Echo'S amphitheater last evening
included the appearance of Miss Isabella
shelton. Several dialect songs were given
by the little lady with much cleverness.
Bandmaster Haley introduced the iunova-
ton of several flute obligatos PLAYED by
balance of the program was made up of a
number of excellent selections and the
splendid playing of the musicians received
hearty applause. The folIiwing program Is
to be given tonight at $50: March,
Elite" Zimemrman; overture, will
lam Tell" Rossini; waltz, Jolly Fell
lows" Volstedt; gavotte, Heart Throbs''
tby requesD, Illenberg; polka, AN
vil," Michaeilis; march, ''rannhauser,'
Wagner; flute solo, believe Me if All
Those Endearing Young Charms" Moore,
performed by William a. iaiey; selections,
Miss Isabella Shelton; excerpts, BLACK
Hussar,' Millocker; serenade, Lolita"
Langley; march, Liberty Bell" Sousa.
The management Of Glen Echo promises
several surprises for the patrons of the
place, chief among them being the nstalla-
ton of hundreds of electric lights in the
grotto, which arrangement when completed
will result in wonderful and weird effects.
The completion of a splendid bowling alley
Is assured in few days, and enthusiasts
of the game of tenpins will find many
equipment for thorough enjoying of the
sport. The popularity of the dancing pavil-
ion is by no means on the wane.