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The times., 1899-02-12
NntiOunl-Julin Arthur.

The announced engagement of Julia Ar
thur this week at the National Theatre may
be counted upon TO attract considerable
attention locally. only by reason of the
deep impression this clever woman made
when she appeared here last year. This
sensation was the outcome of Miss Ar
thurs remarkable portrayal of ClOrinda
WildaiTs in Frances Hodgson Burnett's
"A Lady of Quality" and hence some
pleasure should be aroused when il is stat
ed that the drama will be presented on
each of the evenings she devotes TO Wash
ington, with the exception of Wednesday
and Saturday. On the first of these two
nights the star will be seen as Rosalind
in ''As You Like II, and on the last in
a double bill consisting of W. S. Gilbert's
neurological comedy, "Pygmalion and
Galatea," and Thomas Bailey Aldrich's
one-act play, Mercedes"
Miss Arthur's production of "A Lady of
Quality Will be remembered by book
lovers and theatre-goers as one of the sea-
sons events. The piece is set with a
lavish investure of scenery and costumed
with regard TO detail that the actress pIust
have learned while with Sir Henry Irving.
Her own impersonation of the wild. hoy
denish heroine of Mrs. Burnetts novel is
as yirile and as powerful as anything that
could be imagined. In presenting the
drama she is supported by almost the same
cast that accompanied her on her last
visit TO Washington. Among the members
of this organization are W. S. Hart, Ralph
Stuart, Charles Kent. Robert McWade,
Joseph Allen, T. b. Bridgeland, William
Herbert. Albert Brown. W. J. Thorold,
Marcus MOriarity, Florence Conron, Agnes
Knight, and Marie Bingham.
OF these people, only the best have been
chosen for the small cast needed in "As
You Like It Mr.. Hart will be seen as
Orlando. Mr.. Kent as the banished Duke,
Mr. BridgelaRd as Jacques. Mir. McWade as
Touchstone. Miss Conron as Celia, and
Miss Bingham as Audrey. Miss Arthur's
Rosalind is said TO be charming, her spirit
and intelligence making the announcement
that she Will play the part most promising.
''As You Like It. is TO be elaborately
staged.
The double bill of Saturday night should
give excellent scope for the stars versatil-
ity. 4 wide difference exists between the
coldly chaste Galatea and the fiery Span
ish girl who drinks poisoned wine in order
to convince her countrys enemies that
they may imbibe without fear. Both char
acteriZafions evoked considerable enthu-
siasm when shown in New York and may
be counted upon to have the same effect
here.
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usual quantity Of reason or sense, but the
lines give room for rapid action, catchy
musical numbers. vaudeville interpretations
and dancing novelties that should make
one willing to forget that all of these di-
vertisements are strung on the thinnest
string imaginable.
The Governors" is not advertised as a
play, but as an entertainment. A number
OF the cleverest people in the business have
been engaged TO assume the various char
acters introduced, a chorus OF decidedly
handsome women has been secured, and
the stars fitted out with all that is neces-
sary TO present day success. Between these
three branches OF the service more than
thirty vaudeville numbers are given dur
ing the performance. Johnny Page and
Lucy DAILY, the inimitable, sing and dance
through two rollicking melodies. entitled
Mamie Green" and II Want TO Be a Sol
der" Margaret DAILY Vokes and John
Keefe give comic hymn in the shape of
The Baby on the Shore" Charles w.
Young is heard in three of his newest
parodies; Cheridah Simpson contributes
several popular selections and ends her
turn with couple of her delightful piano
solos; Mr.. Keefe furnishes his old-time
monologue and The Boston Quartette'. is
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The poetic gentleman who made it his
business to carry a mystic banner about
- mid snow and ice" probably had no
worse a time during his journey than did
the amusement-s seekers who attempted to
visit the theatres last week. The cold.
the sleet, and the frightful condition of
the streets made such pilgrimages most
uncomfortable and. in consequence. only
the strongest attractions played profitable
engagements Maude Adams presented
The Little Minister at the National
Theatre to the biggest sort of houses.
There were few vacant seats at any oil the
performances given and the standing room
would probably have been sold, too. but
for the absurd raise in prices put upon
patrons of Manager Rapley's place OF
amusement Perhaps the best advertised
farce at present before the public is
Florenz Ziegfeld's The Turtle and ac-
cordingly the Columbia was literally Jack
ed TO the doors all through its local stay.
But these two resorts were the only ones
that were able to boast of exceptional good
fortune while three of their rivals con-
tinued to the records of wretchedly meaSer
attendance they have established during
the last month. Undoubtedly the cleyerest
and most worthy offering in town was
George H. Broadhurst's THE Last Chap
ter" which was done by an admirable
company at the Lafayette, and yet so
strong was the opposition and so pervert-
I'D the general taste that the auditorium
of that house was nearly as empty during
the entertainment as at other times OF the
day 4 very good bill at the Grand Opera
House brought small returns, too, and the
wearisome organization that produced
Joseph Arthur's wearisome fnelodrama,
..On the Wabash" at the Acadamy OF
nna nj ha.
eight renderings given. The Dainty
Duchess" Company drew very small
crowds to Kernan's. and the Bijou con-
tinued to do its usual notable business.
For the coming week number of good
things are offered, and receipts will prob
ably be more divided if little smaller than
in the period Just over. Satirical, classic,
and melodrama are to offset farce, Vaude-
vile. burlesque, and variety at Washing
toms seven theatres, and, it is expected,
with good results. Ward and Nokes, who
made an excellent impression when seen
here last year, return 10 the Columbia,
and will there produce THE Governors
with a company in which are included
John Keefe and Johnny Page Julia Ar
thur comes 10 the National with a reper-
toire of successes. She will present "As
You Like It" on Wednesday evening;
Mercedes and "Pygmalion and Gala
tea" on Saturday night, and "A Lady of
Quality" at each Of the remaining per-
formances. The Liars will be given at
the Lafayette. with John Drew and Isa-
bel Irving in the cast Then one Of Jacob
Lifts organizations holds the boards at
the Academy with In Old Kentucky:
o'Kabe's Imperial japanese Troupe, Kittie
Mitchell. and other celebrities head the
vaudeville bill advertised at the Grand;
Fred Riders Moulin Rouge" Company
H. -ad NJ aui
usual style of entertainment will be given
AT the Bijou. where a concert is to occur
tonight. This evenings entertainments
also include a Spiritualistic seance at the
Academy and an entertainment by Haley s
Band at the Columbia.
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The Haley Concert.

Great care has been exercised in making
selections for the programme to be pre-
sented at the concert given tonight at the
Columbia Theatre by Haleys band An ef-
fort has been made to please everyone in
compiling the 1ist-to cater to the popular
ear as well asfto delight those who can find
beauty only in the classics. The bill final
ly announced should suit both sorts of peo-
pie. 1t provides for the most versatile Ell
forts on the part of all concerned. The
band will be heard in the march from
'Tannhauser,''s 'Weber's Overture Obe
rom Waldteufefs Return of Spring"
Weber's Die Freshutz," the "Kutchka
Polka, a consonata from "Felice,' airs
from The Fortune Teller and many pop
ularities which are to be given as en-
cores Mary Helen Howe, who has come
from New York to be present at the en-
tertainment. will sing the "Cavatina"
from II Trovatore" Leon Rizenstines
powerful bass is to be heard in Calvary"
o. Welti will play De Beriot's Ninth Con-
certo on the violin, and Mrs. A. L. Wilson
is to render two soprano solos. Leave Me
Not, and "A May Morning" Conductor
Haley and his band have always been very
popular here and there is every reason for
expecting a full house tonight.
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Kcrnan,s-"Moulin Rouge

A great deal is being promised in ad-
vance for Fred Riders Moulin Rouge"
Company, which opens tomorrow after
noon at Kernan's. The organization is said
to be one of the best equipped on the road
and presents many features that should be
most attractive. Chief among these is an
exceptional olio, in which appear Norma
Wills and Monte Collins, representative
travesty stars; Harris and Walters, a
sketch team; Cooper and Stewart, special
lists; the Sisters Bachelor, musicians and
vocalists, and Cuarbo and Nolan, come
dians. A full score Of handsome women
make up an extraordinary chorus and take
part in the marches, dances. and ballets
introduced in the two burlesques offered BY
the organization. Reports from along the
line say that the show is a good one and n
big business will probably be done during
It's engagement
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THE PASSING SHOW.
Is THE Turtle" indecent?
What sort of people patronize such plays ?
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Is THE Turtle indecent?
What sort of people patronize such plays ?
Why do they succeed?
These three questions will naturally sug-
gest themselves to any and everyone who
followed the crowd last week and went to
the Columbia Theatre for the purpose of
seeing Florenz Ziegfelds importation. Sim
pie as they-the questions-may seem on
their face, it is not easy to arrive at con-
clusions concerning them. The facts re-
main that The Turtle" is generally con-
sidered to be grossly improper that be-
cause of this reputation the most fashion
able pack the places of amusement at which
IL is presented and that its managers own
to having made fortune with the piece
since its original production. But the rea-
son for this state of affairs is only to be
got from that complex something known as
human nature, and is, therefore, difficult
to reach.
Next to rubber band, the most elastic
affair in creation is the code of public
morals. So many theatregoers might say
with sincerity that Leon Gandillot's farce
was thoroughly indecent, while others
would refute such a statement with equal
earnestness and honesty. AS a matter of
verify, it is difficult to see where all the
Nth OF which so much mas been said is
discovered. True. the Offering contains a
few lines that might not be repeated in the
best society, but even these are unpleasant
more in their suggestion than in anything
else. The much exploited disrobng scene
is neither vulgar nor alluring. During its
progress 10 more of the female form di-
vine" is displayed than might be shown
with impunty in n ballroom. and the at
tire thrown over the screen behind which
the act is consummated may be viewed any
day in the local shop windows. Such Incl
dents have been exhibited before without
raising any comIaent. ard yet because of
this one THE Turtle" is supposed to be
wretchedly dirty.
Perhaps the most unpleasant thing about
the comedy is the transparency of the ef-
forts made to achieve this reputation. In
stead of being put into the play because of
necessity the suggestive lines aforemen-
toned have been thrown in for their own
sakes. while the undressing episode is ap-
parently the hub around which the entire
work revolves The actors and actresses
employed labor hard TO make these mat
ters evident, too. and as result the Of
fering seems feverish and sickening and
disagreeable. The attempt at vulgarity is
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DiiOu-Xau,icN'ilIe.

If one is to judge from the regulations
of the people secured for the bill 10 be Of
fered this week at the Bijou the entertain
ment should be one of the most enjoyable
ever provided by Manager Grieves. In the
persons Of Edward NJ. Favor and Edith Sin
clair, two sterling performers are said to
have been secured for the place of honor
on the program. Both players were for
many seasons identified with Edward Rice's
enterprises and have many successes to
their credit. These stars will be assisted
in filling out the three hours given to the
show by The Five Whirlwnds." acrobats
OF great ability; the Three Brothers Rack
ct. in a creation of mirth and melody;
Oracle Emmett. serio-comic; O'Brien and
Collins a sketch team; Fred Niblo. mono
loguist; Howley and Leslie. comedians, and
the Bijou Burlesque Company.
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COMMUNICATING Governors.-

Those who are fond of laughing but who
have found little opportunity for merri-
ment in life are promised something to
their taste in the Ward and Vokes per-
formance of THE Governors" which holds
the stage next week at the Columbia.
Most theatre-goers are familiar with this
duo OF comedians through the impersona-
Iions of the bogus Lord Percy and Baron
Harold, which its members furnished some
years ago, and these people will need 70
recommendation beyond the statement that
both men are said to have found their new
roles as fertile of opportunities as were
the old ones. The Governors" is ex-
plotted as being one of the brightest and
most amusing vehicles of its sort ever
written. OF course. il is not claimed that
the farce contains any more than the
The times., 1899-02-12
DIR. AIexunder,s scance.

AT the Academy of Music tonight some
thing in the line of the novelty will be
provided in the first local appearance of
the spiritualistic medium, Dr. John J.
Alexander, who will offer what he calls a
series of manifestations in the light"
DIR. Alexander has made something of
reputation with his work, and comes here
endorsed by many of the leading theosoph-
ical societies of this country and Europe.
The materializations will take place on
fully-lighted stage. and the skeptical will
be given an opportunity of applying any
reasonable test. Many of DR.. Alexander's
feats have never been attempted in this
city, and so his appearance should be en-
tertaning as well as instructive.
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The first name mentioned on the PRO-
gramme offered is Kittie Mitchell, and
those who have ever seen or heard the
clever little woman TO whom the cogno-
men belongs will not need to be told of her
merit. Miss Mitchell is the brightest and
daintiest of entertainers and her work has
never failed to create enthusiasm when
shown in this city. Then there is Prince
X. O'Kabe's Imperial Japanese Troupe of
nine jugglers. These men not only contrib
ute some of the most difficult feats ever at
tempted in this country, but their act is
said to show easy deXterity and confident
skill that takes away the disagreeable
features generally attendant upon such la
Dor. Mile. Titenia will also give an ex-
hibition of dancing that is mentioned
as being simply marvellous. The entertain
er actually executes buck, wing, and sand
jigs on the tips of her toes. Her fancy
dancing is described as being delightful,
1t being claimed that she has already su-
perseded Carmencita in popularity abroad
Mile. Titenia was first introduced to this
country by Oscar Hammerstein and her
success under his management was moth
ing less than remarkable.
Chief among the attractions named after
the headliners is Raymon Moore. the
clear voiced tenor who is responsible for
Sweet Marie" Mr.. Moore will be heard
in repertoire of his newest hits. among
them When You Were Sweet Sixteen"
and his latest composition. Fair Virginia, g"
which will on Monday afternoon be heard
for the first time on any stage. The Will
lett and Thorne Comedy Company, an or
ganization the personnel OF which is ex-
Cellent is to appear in the hilarious farce,
An Uptown Flat while Howard and
Bland will introduce themselves as THE
Reube Pianists" and thereby promise to
mr. irfh ha NolI
pion trick bicyclists; William Rowe, pre-
mier clog dancer and the La Bretta Sis
tiers, child artists, will bring the show to
a close The bill will be continued
throughout the week and the usual daily
matinees are announced
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robbed last week and that without dihi-
Guilty.


Almost invariably an actors attempts TO
get even" with the man who has not en-
ioyed his performance are puerile. ineffeet-
i've and uniustifed. But occasionally
such attacks fall where they are due. and
an instance OF this was called TO the at
tention OF the writer some days ago. IL
seems that there is in this city young
fellow who advertises himself as being the
son of celebrated playwright. This chap
has also claimed to be a newspaper man
presumably on the ground that he is known
to have been twice discharged from differ
ent periodicals because of Incompetence
and has made himself so great n nuisance
among his former friends by boasting OF
his own experiences and crying down the
exploits of others that his popularity is OF
a decidedly minus quantity. Report says
that this notable gentleman has great
fondness for professional women and that
on various occasions he has introduced
himself to those he particularly admired
as the dramatic critic OF a Washington
daily.
When "The Village Postmaster" came
to this city the journal in question was not
especially kind in its treatment of sew
eral people in the cast The youngster
did not observe this however. and having
been attracted by one of the leading women
called on her at 4 welI-known theatrical
hOstelry and. writing the name OF the critic
he impersonated on card, had it sent 10
the lady. She had not been one OF the
abused individuals and so received him
kindly finally asking him to dine with her
This invitation the boor accepted. little
knowing the trouble that lay in wait for
him.
At the table to which the duo repaired
was seated the heavy man OF the combina-
tion and several other of the roughly
handled entertainers. When they were in
- Iii
woes the fun began. Few theatrical people
are over-delicate about the matters Of
etiquette when their personal feelings have
been hurt. With the exception OF his hos
tess. the folk at the table were not back
ward in stating their opinions of news
paper men in general and OF this one in
particular. After tolerating their epithets
as long as he could the young idiot ex-
cused himself by the remark that he was
not certain that his roast had been de-
served as he had been obliged to leave the
theatre after the first act was over.
Now 1t seems that the hostess afore-
mentioned. whose kindness was governed
by the fact that she had been officially
praised. did not make her entrance until
the second act Of the piece. When she
realized-or thought she realized-that her
work bad been commended because the
writer had not seen il she. too, lost her
temper and Joined with the others in
chorus of censure. threats. protests. con-
demnation, and disapproval. The pretender
is said to have left his seat on the plea OF
illness long before dessert was served and
no one made an effort to keep him in the
room. Through the miscarriage of an in
Justice he had received due punishment
for his misdemeanor. and it is not probable
that he will represent himself to be some-
one else again in the near future, or az
least not until he has satisfied himself OF
the friendliness Of his victims.
The times., 1899-02-12

Manager Lincoln has written letter TO
The Times in which he announces the con-
tinued stay of his picture in the following
facetious words: " 'Trilby' is still here!
We have been serenaded with brass bands
and amateur vocalists! We have been
buried beneath a wilderness of flowers and
bombarded with requests to remain yet
awhile sent by prominent citizens, We
have been showered with silver money,
We surrender and shall be here few days
more! It's too cold to move" While this
epistle may not state the literal truth it
may be said that "Trilby" is still so popu-
lar that it will be kept at 1903 Pennsylya-
MIA Avenue all this week.
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The Biogrnph at willard Hall.

Much interest has been aroused during
the last week by the pictures of the Pope
being shown by the Biograph at Willard
Hall. This exhibition includes about twen-
ty views, all of which were taken during
the summer by an expert sent to Rome for
that purpose. Not only is the head of the
Catholic Church seen in the pursuance of
affairs of his everyday life, but many in
terror views of the Vatican are thrown
upon the screen. The entire presentation
is remarkable one and is eyoking wide
spread attention.
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Grand-EaudeviIle.

1t is a characteristic vaudeville feast that
Managers Burke G. Chase promise patrons
of the Grand Opera House during the COM
ing week. The three stars that have come
to be expected of their every bill have been
supplied as usual and the filling in" done
with some of the best Known people in their
branch of the business. Consequently the
regular clientele that these enterprising di-
rectors have already established may feel
that its comfort and pleasure have been
looked after for the next six days in a
manner that merits lavish returns.
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The Holmes Lectures.

The next and last lecture to be given in
this city by Burton Holmes is on the
Grand Canyon OF Arizona" subject un-
equaled in magnitude. wonder, and beauty.
Nowhere in the world has there been dis
covered another such passage; nowhere on
the earth's surface is there known so en-
ormous a crevice-a crevice which lays bare
the very skeleton of this continent, over a
mile and an eighth below the level of the
surrounding country.
The Photographic results of Mr.. Holmes
several weeks sojourn in these wilds have
passed through the capable hands of Kath-
crime Gordon Breed, whose fame as a COL
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Halls of the Ancients.

The Halls of the Ancients, 1872 to 1913
New York Avenue, is attracting a great
deal of attention from local students OF
ancient history and customs. 1t is so rare
ly that men OF sufficient means and incll-
nation to spend thousands of dollars in
erecting and fitting out such a building
are found outside of cities like New York
and London that the construction of this
museum has merited more than ordinary
consideration. The halls included in the
structure have been put up in accordance
with perfect Egyptian, Assyrian, and Pom
peiian models and contain ornaments ard
furniture in many cases brought from the
countries named. The place is well worth
n visit
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The Mutnsconc.

THE Mutoscope Parlors'' are in full blast
at 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue and the ma
tile source of amusement to a goodly pro-
portion of the many thousand people who
pass up and down that thoroughfare daily
a number of new subjects are put on the
rolls in the devices every week and so the
most frequent callers have no reason to
complain of a lack of variety. The Par
lors" are, in poetic vernacular, open from
early morn till dewy eve."
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orer of lantern slides is second to none. and
the result Is said by the orator to exceed
any of his former pictorial efforts. In ad-
dition to the still views. an extensive ser
les of motion pictures taken by Mr.. Holmes
and his assistant. Mr.. DePue, will be
shown. Among these are representations
OF the Moki snake dances; of the descent OF
a caravan into the canyon; Of a six-horse
stage coach and trailer. and a view of the
Colorado River rapids at the bottom of the
canyon, forty feet below the surface OF the
brink. The lecture will be given next
Wednesday afternoon at the Columbia
Theatre.
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down for half dozen ballads. Then the
chorus assists different members of the
organization in rendering such airs as
''Zizzy Ze Zum Zum," Cinderella and
She and l." while the masculine contin
gent appears in the guise of a number of
heroes made famous by the late war. OF
course Ward and Vokes still do their side
splitting Percy and Harold" act, and join
in the ''Danse du Converzasione. which
made so great hit when last given here
Altogether THE Governors" should afford
many evenings of amusement. and the CO.
lumbia will probably be well filled every
night this week.