Evening star., 1899-03-08

company Will appear, among whom Is beau
tful Isabelle Urquhart, whose work with
the various high-class attractions controlled
by the Frohmans and other attractions has
made her well known to Washingtonians.
Miss Urquhart Is one Of the best-costumed
ladies in the profession all of them being
made by Worth. She will be supported by
her own company and be seen in her neat
little one-act comedy, Even Stephen"
which has been one of the great successes
of the season. Lizzie Evans considered by
many the legitimate successor Of Lotta,
supported by Harry Mills, will be seen in
Edward kidder's playlet, 1.-TWO Girls and
One Man. The Sa-Vans, duo of comedy
acrobats, the best in their line will present
an act full of different acrobatic feats, in
terspersed with neat, clean comedy of a
high grade. Miss Gertrude Haynes a mu-
sician of note, will be heard in selections On
the piano and her magnificent orchestrion,
made expressly to her order. Ray l.. Royce
one OF the best of character sketch artists,
Will be seen in some of his favorite i'm
presentations. and Miss Kitty Wolfe, a
pretty little vocalist and dancer will intro
accompaniment on a harp. The Hunting
Trio. a clever acrobatic singing and dancing
TITO, VIII be seen in their sketch, "a
Iramps Troubles" Eugene Neidert one
OF the best trick bicycle riders will present
original feats on the safety and high wheel.
In the near future two of the strongest and
most expensive acts in vaudeville will be
seen III Marie Dressler and Walter Jones
1.iu 49, a oiiae iIaii' the queen OF comic opera.
Prof. Ackley's orchestra will give an over
ture. Matinees will be given daily.
49, u"McFADDEN's ROW OF FLATS
That funny musical farce comedy, NC
tadden's Row of Flats" will be the at
traction at the Academy Of Music for one
week commencing Monday evening, March
lS and including the usual matinees. 1t
comes direct from its scene of triumph,
and, with Its many sights and novelties,
Sald 10 be true to life in the Greater New
YORK, will prove real innovation. The
scenes are all laid in New York city The
book is by E. w. Townsend, of "Chimmie
Fadden' fame, and the catchy comedy lines
by Glen McDonough author of The Prod
lgal Father" The company comprises such
well-known artists as Harry Crandall, the
German comedian; Joe j. Sullivan the ec-
centric 1rishman: Estelle Wellington, the
charming soubrette: Sadie Connolly, the
drol and ever-clever Irish wit and humor-
list; Harry Watson, the tramp bicyclist and
a score of pretty girls, in fetching cos
tunes. which blend Ike the colors of the
rainbow. Among the novelties are the
Brothers Speck. the funny dWarfs, in comic
boxing: the Five Emperors of Music, the
Moss Family, in their original musical act;
the Little German Band and the eccentric
dancer. Charles A. Morgan. Laughter pre-
walls from rise to fall Of curtain. Special
scenery and costumes. new songs and
dances make the production complete
whole.
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eXtravaganzas, Vanity Fair will appear
at the Lyceum Theater next week. This
seasons production is said to surpass all
former efforts In every particular. New
scenery, new costumes, and, in fact, an en-
tire new dress has been furnished Vanity
FAIR The vaudeville numbers are also
new, novel and up to date. Among the
most prominent are Johnston, champion
long distance and trick bicyclist of the
world; Messrs. Newell and shevett, hori-
zontal bar performers and al-around ath-
letes; Morrissy and Rich, comedy sketch
artists; Farrell and Taylor, musical coon
and wench act; the Brothers Lowell, eccen-
trio cOntOrtionists and acrobats. and the
society sketch team, Emery and MARROW
The performance will conclude with the
latest burletta. entitled Creme de Menthe,"
in which the entire company will take part.
Mr.. MACDOwELLS REITAL.-Mr. Ed
ward MacDoweirs piano recital last night
az Universalist Church was one of the most
satisfactory and pleasing ever given in
Washington. The artist of the evening has
always been looked upon as composer of
gifted talents, but not until last night did
his enthusiastic audience appreciate the
fact that he is a virtuoso ranking with the
most noted pianlStS OF the day. In bril-
lance of style and technique he is nothing
short of superb. Mr.. MacDowef's eXacu-
ton of difficult movements and his playing
throughout was a decidedly happy surprise
to all who heard him. In Washington his
compositions had attained greater fame
than his ability as an interpreter Natural
ly his performance was followed with un-
usual keennass, and it is safe to say, with
out one disappointment. Aside from being
an eminent musician, he is man of per-
sonal magnetism. and establishes at once a
strong bond of sympathetic feeling with lis
audience. Mr.. MacDowell's touch and tone
ara in the same class with his composi-
tions. 1t was, by the way, in the rendition
of his own compositions that the pianist
showed the most spirit and which aroused
the greatest amount of enthusiasm. The
entire second and third parts of his pro-
gram We're made up of selections from his
own repertoire. A sonata was grandly ran-
dered with warmth of feeling and deli
cacy OF execution that fairly won the
hearts of his hearers and held them Also
lutte captives. The sonata was original in
theme and treatment. one of true artistic
worth. Mr.. MacDowelTs compositions. as
a whole. are deserving the highest praise
They reflect the personality of the nan ard
fairly live in their warmth of expression
and deepnass of poetic feeling Mrs. Old
berg has placed the music-lovfng public un-
der obligations for bringing Mr. MacDowel
here and 1t is hoped that it NAV not be
long before he Will be heard In this city
again.
THE LENTs' CONCERT TONIGHT
The concert this evening at JJniyersalist
Church by Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lent as
sisted by three artists of far more than
ordinary reputation. will undoubtedly at
tract large audience. Beethoven's in
spired Trio in c minor will open the pro-
gram. followed by the meodious Andente
from Peppers concerto for vioIoncello. Mr.
Treni. baritone, will sing the aria from
Mendelssohns 'Paulus" and set of songs
by Schubert and Schumann. Mr. Emman-
uel Wad, the brilliant exponent of the
Leschetizky school of pianism will render
Paderewskis variations and some Chopin
concert etudes. Mr.. Van Hulsteyn, the vio
lin virtuoso. will appear for the first time
in this city. He Is regar rded as one of the
leading representatives of the Begic school.
and his matchless execution has been the
object of much favorable criticism He will
interpret svendsen's beautiful romanza
and two sparkling compositions by MI1n-
arski. Grieg's first violin sonata will close
the interesting program This is the work.
replete with originality and meIodious in
Vention, that at once won to Grieg promi-
nent place among the worlds famous COM
poSerS.