The times., 1899-10-19
THINGS THEATRICAL

Girl From MaXim's,' came John b Doris
production Of In Paradise" some two
months ago, and caused a sensation Caus-
ing q sensation in sensation loving but
seusationless Gotham-town is not an easy
matter, but once accomplished, the re-
turns are OF the best That driveletic but
widely read reviewer, Jessie Wood, said in
the Journal that the piece was one in
which the chief scenery is bed and the
principal costumes pajamas" Other crit
les voiced their remarks in the same key.
with the result that In Paradise was per-
formed over fifty times at the jou-the
Bijou, in New York, is an eminently re-
spectacle theatre. Mr.. Doris is a manager
with wide reputation for the esentatiOn
of highly spiced French importations.
Orange Blossoms" which created a great
deal Of talk some years ago, and which also
served to introduce Nine. Pillar NORM
in this country. was of his exploitation,
while number of other much con -emned
but very profitable plays were brought
over by him. The cast seen in this latest
venture, while not the orig lal one en-
toto, is supposed to include several ex-
ceedingly clever men and women. Richard
Golden and Minnie Selgman are espe-
cially featured in the company, in tneir
support being Walter Hodges, Hudson Lis
ton, Harry st. Maur, Beatrice Morgan,
Margary Hagen, Flora Fairchild Hattie
Russell, and Margaret Mcdonald.
The Times is in receipt of very press
asenty account of the manner in which
Washington paid its tribute of admira-
ton" to Mrs. Leslie Carter last December,
and of the spontaneity with which 1T pro-
claimed the greatness of both star and
play" The adjective habit is one from
c1tff In
case, however, the plain truth will prob
ably be quite as effective. David Belasco
and Mrs Carter came here Christmas week
with the intention of producing a compo-
sition to be called "Zaza." The actress
had been seen frequently in this city with
out creating any sensation, and Mr.. Belas-
CO had always tried his works at the Cap
ital. Nothing extraordinary was expected
Of either. When, however, the drama was
shown to the local public and critics no
great discernment was required in either
for both to see that "Zaza" and Mrs. Car
ter were destined TO be highly praised else
where Business was good locally but
nothing more. The prediction for the fu-
ture was fulfilled when the presentation
was put on at the Garrick and made one
of the most pronounced hits OF the decade.
Mrs. Carter remained in Gotham for the
balance of the season, and after a short
vacation, opened there again. The good
fortune was continued, and that able
woman might still have been on the Rial
to had not outside engagements necessi-
tated her leaving. She comes to Washing
ton next week, and will be seen for seven
performances on the stage of the National
Theatre.
Clara Lane, Eleanor Kent, Amelia Fields
Florence Ackey, J. K Murray, Payne
Clarke Milton Aborn, Albert A. Parr, and
John Read are all members OF the Aborn
Opera Company which is to be seen in a
repertoire of standard works next week at
the Lafayette. Each OF these Individuals
in his or her special line has made some
thing OF reputation and all seem qualified
for the vehicles announced. Thus in n
Trovatore," which is to be the bill on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings, Albert PARIS
excellent tenor should be heard to advan-
tage, while much may be expected of his
support. Payne Clarke will probably be the
star of the occasion at the Wednesday
matinee, when The Bohemian Girl will
be the Offering, and the entire cast is to
be we'll assigned on Wednesday night
which has been given over TO the rendering
Of a double bill, composed OF 'Cavalleria
Rusticana" and II. NJ S. Pinafore.
exceedingly popular when sung together
The comparative heayiness of the one is
admirably Offset in the sparkling wit of the
other, While the mastery music OF MascagnI
is contrasted with the dainty melodies of
Sir Arthur Sullivan. Milton AbOrn should
have the best of opportunities in the offer
ing last mentioned and viii be likely to
make a hit Martha the opera slated for
Thursday evening and Saturday matinee;
Carmen" the bill for Friday, and The
Chimes of Normandy" which has been set
aside for Saturday night complete a list
of production thar should prove attractive
to the public and Temunerative 10 the
management
On next Monday afternoon Burke &
Chase return to their system of booking
their own attractions for the Grand-a sys-
TEN in which they have been highly sue
cessful. The coming bill is one that prom
fsas exceedingly well. Its headliners are
Milton and Dollie Mobiles, two people whose
one-act sketch, why Walker Reformed, -
pleased exceedingly last year Mr. Mobiles
is the author of several standard melo-
dramas, among them The Phoenix" and
the knowledge OF stage craft that made his
playwFiting profitable he has employed to
advantage in fitting himself and his wife
with vehicles. He viii be seen here in a
new farcette Of which many pleasant things
have been said. The Kleist Brothers com
pose another team that has already satisfied
the patrons of the Grand, the act provided
being an interesting combination of magic
and music. \ novelty is promised in Mile
Irene and her dog Zaza the duo beins
contortionists of a superior order for hu-
mankind and animal-kind The SOhlkes
d 4.
occasions with The French Maid are to
contribute a dancing speciality in which
they will be assisted by their five Filipino
Pickaninny Ponies" Then, the programmes
are 10 bear the names of Tom Mack, black
faced comedian; Frank La Mondue, a wire
walker; Sophie Burnham, vocalist, and Ada
SOmmers McWade character soprano.
During the six days beginning Sith Oc-
tober 8, 1896, a farce known as "Finnigan's s
CcuTtship" was presented at the Academy
Of Music and drew from The Times two
extremely favorable criticisms. 'It is a
happy go-lucky, knCckabout entertain
with plenty of snap and dash, a dozen
pretty girls, a sufficiency of dancing and
singing and an entire absence of serious
ness" said this paper on the morning af-
ter the initial performance. And now what
is supposed to be another edition OF the
same piece, an Offering entitled "Finni
gan's Ball" is slated for the coming week
at the Academy, where it is to be presented
by what is described as a notable company
This organization has not only been en-
gagged for its value as a cast, but with a
commendable lookout for the fact that the
ladies and gentlemen of modern farce are
expected to be in constant readiness for a
dash into song or speciality. The roster of