The evening times., 1899-03-30

Washingtonians the only chance they will
have of seeing the comedian and his beau
tiful wife in some time. Mr.. Goodwin has
announced his intention of going to Lon
don late this spring with his present sue
cess Nathan Hale and possibly with
Clyde Fitch's newest effort, The Cowboy
and the Lady" which was given its initial
production some weeks ago in Philadelphia.
Though the stars managers disclaim any
intention of keeping Mr.. Goodwin abroad
for more than one season it is impossible
to tell how London triumph may alter
their plans and so, while no farewell
tour is being announced il may be we'll
for Mr.. Goodwin's admirers not to put of
seeing him until next year.
Some three seasons ago, when The
Wedding Day" was brought to this city
with three stars in the cast great deal
of comment was provoked at the costli
ness of the presenting organization. Times
have changed since then, however, and it
is not now probable that anything greater
than a great business will be stimulated by
the coming of La Belle Helene" to the
Lafayette next week with company, in
which are included no less than four per-
sons whose names have been printed in
bold, black type on play bills throughout
the country. First among these is Lillian
Russell. whose stellar experiences are too
well known to require comment and then
there are Edna Wallace Hopper who was
heavily featured in Wang" "Panjande-
rum "Dr. Syntax," and many other Of
ferings; Thomas q. Seabrooke, the mimi
table star of The Isle of Champagne. and
Ferris Hartman. formerly leading come
dian of the Tivoli Opera Company, and
then star of 1889 and THE Purser." In
addition the organization to be seen here
numbers William Philip and many others,
but these sink into insignificance beside
the list of names already quoted.
Among the theatrical celebrities who will
appear in next weeks bill at the Grand are
such people as Georgia Gardner and Edgar
Atchison- Ely, who will be seen in their
breezy sketch, my Wifes Stratagem;
George Felix and Lydia Barry, who intro
duce many specalties in their perform
ance of The Vaudeville Craze" The
Bootblack Quintette, formerly a feature
with Hyde's Comedians Gertie Coeh-
ran, nine-year- old child who is described
as the mental wonder" Hadley and Hart,
musical experts; the Harvey Sisters, serio-
comics, and Prof. Wormwood, whose dog
and monkey show created small sensa-
ton when last seen here. This weeks bill
at the Grand is a good one and the list of
announcements makes it appear that the
next VIII be even better.
That most stirring of all Sousa's marches,
"El CAPTAIN" is part and parcel of the
opera from which 1t takes its name and
which will be next weeks attraction at the
Academy. Many strains from the selection
are interpolated through the piece, but the
ringing chords which end ii are not heard
until the finale of the second act, when the
principals an enlarged orchestra, a great
chorus and military band all combine to
give the melody spirit and fire that Is
said to bring audiences to their feet and to
make necessary a dozen curtain calls night
w. Only Sousa writes such music and only
Sousa's operas can bring forth the audien-
ces expected during the local engagement
of lei Captain
Of the singers who will be heard here
during the second week in April with the
Metropolitan Opera Company is Marie En-
GLE Miss Engle has been identified with
the organization for the past three sea-
sons, and among the lyric artists who have
become familiar to New York audiences
she holds place peculiarly her own with
out competition. She is said to have
high light soprano of exquisite timbre,
clear, true, and flexible. In certain colora-
tura arias it is difficult to distinguish her
voice from the flute or clarinet, save that
the voice quality is more intense and SYM
pathetic and thus impossible to be imi-
tated on any instrument. Added to her
vocal gifts Miss Engle supposedly posses
ses a charming personality, beautiful
face and superb physique, as well as a
stage experience dating from her early
| girlhood.
Manager Kernan's next attraction ap-
pears under the cognomen of Miss New
York. Jr' and includes the services of
several people well known in vaudeville
circles Among these are THE Casino
| Comedy Four Post and Clinton, The
Craig Trio" Crane, the Leonards and
Marty O'Neill. These entertainers not only
appear in the olio but take part in the two
burlesques to be offered, Yankees in
Cuba" and Fun on the Royal Blue Line
Seats for the engagement are on sale.
Manager Grieves has not yet comp,e ed
the task of arranging his bill for next
week at the Bijou. He is in correspond
| ence with number of familiar people,
however, and promises that the entertain
ment will be inferior in no particular. The
house stock company is now rehearsing a
new musical melange and everything is
ready for the engagement of the expected
performers.
G0mpers, Letter to Lady Dixie.
| In obedience to the expressed desire OF
| the Kansas City A. F. OF L. Convention,