Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
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Kelley AND sHANNoN.-The stellar
alliance Of Herbert Kelley and Ellie
Shannon begins a weeks engagement at
the Columbia Theater Monday, October o,
appearing in Clyde Fitch's successful play.
THE Moth and the Flame" This produce
ton has won the highest encomiums of
lavish praise throughout all the principal
cities Of this country for the past two sea-
sons. and returning too Washington with
virtually the same cast which has charac-
terized the presentations of the play since
Its inception. Mr.. kelc8y and Miss Shan
non are well and favonably known to local
theater-goers as artists of unequivocal ex-
nent figures of high-ciass successes they
have acquired fame and reputation which
might readily be the envy of many stellar
lights. Mr. Kelley, as the central figure
OF Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Theater Com
pany, is known to be great artist of Won
derful power and finish, and Miss Shannon
an artistic of fine art, exquisite pathos and
the charm of gentle womanhood. In Ned
Fletcher and Marion Wolton, the respect
i've characters Of Mr.. Kelley and Miss
Shannon. the author has created parts
which reveal both of these artists in a
manner which gives them opportunities
never before offered them, and which
brings out all their sterling qualities.
There are a score Of well-defined characters
besides those of the stars. The company
is excellent in every detail, and is the
same which appeared during the Lyceum
Theater engagement of 125 nights in New
York. The stage setting is said to be beau
tiful, the harmony of the colors artistic,
the comedy element profuse and brilliant.
Since the original production of The Moth
and the Flame in this city it has been one
of the notable New York successes, hav-
ing run lbs nights at Daniel Frohman's
Lyceum Theater.
THE CHOIR INv1SIBLE."-New dra-
matte productions are coming to be quite
tn" rule in this city at the outset of the
season since Charles Frohman set the fash
ion. Nor are most of these events mere at
tempts to try play or star ION the dog as
the phrase is on the Rialto, since such pro-
cedure would be quickly and effectively re-
sented by press and public alike. No
hCDeyed words of the advance agent, nor
other transparent managerial devices in
tended to meet shortcomings and cloak
lack of adequate preparation would serve
in mitigation Of such offense. Another pre-
niere is promised by the Lafayette Square,
the production of 1.-The Choir Invisible
and no one will wish it other than success,
even where misgivings may be felt as to
the adaptability of the novel to dramatic
construction ana theatrical representation.
that the seemingly impossible has been ac-
ccmpished by the dramatist. and that
Henry levitt, justly popular favorite as
leading support to Julia MarloWe R1chard
with a part, in John Gray, that should
prove an instantaneous hit. In expendi-
ture of time, labor and money there is
further assurance that the production will
take rank among the most ambitious OF the
season.
CONCERT FOR ST AIMS INFANT
ASYLUM-A concert under the auspices of
the knights Of Columbus of the District Will
be given in aid of st. AIMS Infant Asy-
lum Sunday evening. October u. at
Columbia Theater. The committee having
the matter in charge has been busy for
two months past in perfecting details and
will offer a splendid program.
A handsome souvenir program, with cuts
Of the officers of the Knights of Columbus.
will be presented to each patron.
The program will Include Miss Mary
Helen Howe. who win come from New
York specially for the, concert: Mas
ter Harry Helwig, the boy soprano. who has
lately taken Boston and other New Eng
land cities by storm, and many others of
high reputation. Prof. Haley's orchestra of
twenty-five pieces viii render several Sc
lections and Prof. Haley himself will be
a soloist.
WIMODAUGHSIs LECTURE COURSE
Wimodaughsis announces lecture course
that will prove very Interesting and should
attract general attention. While all the
names of the lecturers arg not yet given, it
is known that Prof. II. ". Wiley will de-
liver the first lecture. and that he will be
followed by Father Stafford and others
well known on the lecture platform. The
very reasonable, figure. should all.ihe taken
up rapidly. Miss Emma Gillett win deliver
a series of law lectures at Wimodaughs s,
which should receive good patronage. Wo-
men should know something about law, for
it helps them in the care and disposition of
property. and Miss Gillett Is clear in her
exposition Of principles and happy in her