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said to be entire absence of vulgarisms
or anything calculated to offend, but, on the
other hand, everything has been considered
from a special point of polite refinement.
Mr.. OFT will be pleasantly remembered asst
season in the Star Gazer," and in organ
izIng his company he certainly picked out
some strong specialties. Among them are
Montague and West, Louise Montrose and
John McNeigh. Burt Jordan, Miriam Mar
tell. Abbott Dawson, Camille Martin, Almo-
ra Hallam, Frances Gerard, Frank Harris,
Amflc Baird and Meta Reed.
BLANCHE MARCHESI.-Mme Blanche
Marchesi gave her first song recital in
Washington last night at Tniversalist
church. under the direction of Mr.. Ed. F..
Guzman. The daughter of one OF the most
noted vocaiists and teachers of the art of
singing, it is but natural that Nine. Mar
chesi should possess a Welltrained and
beautifully developed voice This is true,
but withal there is sweet, sympathetic
tone and power Of expression which lend to
a greater appreciation of the Partisan sing
er's worth. Nine. Marchesi has a voice
or rotundity and depth. which she holds
under remarkable control Her voice diff
fers from most singers of today. 1t Is not
liquid and mechanical like Melba's. and
when one hears Marchesi one knows it is
a human being who sings and not an auto
matum under perfect training. Nine. Mar
cheSi throws her whole soul into the rem
dition of her selections and sWays her au
dience the same as some great actor.
Through the rippling melodies she is ac
companed by a smiling, well pleased audi
ence. while in her more dramatic recitals
the audience follows with rapt attention.
Her intelligence of Interpretation is no less
than wonderful. OF this her hearers soon
became aware and each number on the
long program was awaited with eager an
ticipation to learn what new expression of
feeling would he brought forth Compost
tions, which have been sung by others with
no special merit in the rendition, took on
a new meaning as interpreted by Nine.
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s1astic throughout the recital. and time and
again called for an encore. Concluding her
program with 1.-The Erlking." in German,
the applause was so great that although
the regular program had been completed,
Nine. Marchesi again appeared on the
stage and gave as an encore a delightful
little child's song in English, showing
happy appreciation of the power of con-
trast 1.-THE Erlking" was sung by Mr..
Plunket Greene a his recital here two
weeks ago, but his conception of the mas
terly work of Schubert in no wise compared
with MarchesfS. Last nights program was
made up IF thirteen selections. all rendered
In an unapproachable style 1t is difficult
to determine which Of the songs were best
interpreted. but perhaps the recitative and
air from "Didi and Aeneas'' and Chami
nades '"Tu me Dirais" found the most
favor. Mr.. Isador Luckstone played the
compartments in excellent form. The
next recital will be given February g.
GRAND OPERA HOUsE.-For next week
an entire change of program will be made
at the Grand Opera House. The success of
this theatar during the short time it has
been under its present management has
been of a character to push them to fur
ther efforts, and with that in view, a thor
oughly first-class bill has been arranged.
Mason Mitchell, one of the few actors to
enlist during the late war, who was with
the Roosevelt Rough Riders, will present
graphic description of the battle of San
Juan, illustrated with views taken on the
spot. His work has received the highest
Endorsement from the press throughout the
country, and is conceded to be the best act
in vaudeville of its kind. Mr. Mitchell was
one of the active participants in the war,
and was severely wounded, which prevent
ed his remaining in active service until the
close of the var. Another feature will be
the dainty comedienEe Patrice IN her
playette, "A New Years Dream" 1t tells
how young man about town falls asleep
on January l after rapid night and the
youthful likeness Of his grandmother comes
down from her frame to demonstrate with
him. and wins his signature to pledge
which, when he awakes, he is too honor
able to break Special scenery and ap-
pointmants will be made for the comedy.
Geo. w. Monroe, "Our Aunt Bridget" a
comedian of merit, will present an act new
here. but which should prove one of the
features OF the performance. Harding and
AhSid, one of the best acrobatc teams in
the country, will present their laughable
act, The Clown and Chinaman." Miss
Matte Horribly. formerly prima donna of
the Bostonians. will be heard in a selection
of ballads. Nile, Olive a dainty jugger Of
the better class, will also appear. Miss
Dorothy Drew. one of the best of the sing
ing and dancing soubrettes, will assist in
entertaining. Frank Whitman, the clever
trick violinist, will round up a highly first
class program. Ackly's solo orchestra will
present another of its characteristic over
lures. Matinees are given daily.
KBRNAN's LYCEUM THEATER.-The
attraction at the Lyceum next week, COM
mencing with the Monday matinee will be
MiacO's City Club Big Burlesque Company
From start to finish the performance is ue-
scribed as lively. 1t is said the scenery,
costumes and stage settings are alike mag
nifcent, the girls handsome and the spe-
c!afties most clever. spicy burlesQue by
Herbert Hall Winslow and John Strom berg,
styled "A Wild Night in Washington" be-
gins the entertainment, and affords abL..-
dant opportunities for rampant fun and
frolic. In the specially list which follows
are the names of some well-known and
popular vaudeville artists. Herr Sigfred,
the humorist, has added many new imita-
tons to his extensive repertoire. Next
come those merry little maids, Charland
and Searles, In their singing and dancing
speciality; Lew Palmer, the popular vocal
ist, in a budget of all the latest parodies;
Nellie Waters, singing Irish and coon
songs; Bert Leslie and Carrie Fulton. the
comedy duo, in a new diverting sketch;
the Misses Nrenu ana 1Ou1g, with Joe
NestOr, the dancing marvel, introducing an
act which is a bewildering scene of aston
ishing movements. and Mr.. Jack Rose, pre-
senting his celebrated Hebrew character
TheT closing burlesque, THE Divorce
Court is said to be one of the most ridicu-
lOus affairs ever produced. Fannie Ever
EFT. popular throughout the country, is the
bright particular star OF the organization,
and her support contains some very pretty
girls and j1vial comedians.
BIJoT THEATER.-Th excellent high
class vaudeville performances given every
week by Manager Grieves at the popular
BijOu Theater are drawing at each per
fOrmance crowded houses. Next week one
of his star features Will be that exceeding
ly clever duo, Fred Halen and Mollie Full
Ter. This season Mr.. Halen has one of
the very best of high-class vaudeville acts
entitled His Wife's Hero" II gives ample
scope for the talented pair to display their
varied accomplishments. Haines and Pet
tnEill, talking comedians, will make their
first Washington appearance in vaudeville
Their comedy and side remarks are all
original. Wills and Loretto that excellent
comedy duo, are engaged for return date.
The Stewart sisters in a comedy act of
merit. are also included. as are the Tan
akas. japanese equilibrists and necro-
mancers, the Brownings and Miss Maud
Mcintyre. q pleasing serio singer. Dot
Davenport. a petite soubrette. has been
added TO the Bijou Big Burlesque Com