Evening star., 1899-06-13
AMUsEMENTS. A


COLUMBIA TIIEATER.-M is a fortu-
nate thing that deft blending of familiar
quantities suffices to produce the always
coveted something new under the sum-"
Rosemary is play which calls for little
or no comment at the present day. It has
been praised almost unanimously trough
three acts, and at the fourth opinions have
gone their several ways. Whether the in
PRODUCTION of a nonogenarian character
speciality at the close of so pretty a comedy
Is In accord with the artistic proprietdes is
a question which has done it's full duty as
a topic for debate. In a play Of only or
binary merit the discussion would hardly
have arisen. Mr. Otis Skinner is of no less
consequence In the popular eye than Rose
mary Much experience in the romantic
drama has taught him to estimate a grace
full pose at its highest value, and under
similar circumstances only student, such
as Mr.. Skinner obviously is, could save
himself from hopeless artificiality of style
he mas done many things, none badly, and
some with distinguished superiority. His
natural fitness FOR parts demanding an at
tractlve personality has not tempted him
70 snun mental effort and bask in the CAL
clum light as matinee actor
The presentation of Rosemary" and Mr.
Skinner at the Columbia Theater give the
present weeks engagement a double in
terest and invested the occasion with the
force of novelty, despite the Well-estab blish-
ed records of both the star and the play
Admirers of Rosemary cannot fail to en-
JOY the portrayal of it's chief character by
an actor who brings new personality into
the role, and admirers of Mr. Skinner fol-
low him with interest into any departure
Wnlch ne may make. His conception of the
part Is independent, Intelligent and thor
oughiy satisfactory. 1t may safely invite
comparison, but there is no challenge dm-
piled by his methods. His Sir Jasper, while
not lacking in repose, has ardor and emo
tlon in abundance He Is self-possessed
put human and impulsive; a recluse whose
heait, once thawed, beats so fast that
youth itself cannot keep pace with it.
Ihe production is one of general merit.
one OF the best performances was that of
Mr. eugene Eberle, as the old sea dog, with
a voice which resembles nothing else in ma
ture so closely as the combination of
picket fence. a small boy and a piece of
iath. Mr.. John Malone was good as the
irasclole professor, and Mr.. Frank Sylvester
in no wise sigkted the rather thankless
role of the young lover whose dramatic
junction Is to suffer by comparison. The
Leading feminine role was played with eau
tlon yet with spirit by Miss Gretchen Ly-
ons. Washington theater-goers have be-
come very fond of curtain speeches. Mr..
Skinner yielded to the demand, and in a
very polished little address conveyed to the
audlence his assurances that the admira-
ton was mutual.
ALABAMA" AT THE NATIONAL
Tonight at the National Theater the Car
RON institute Dramatic Club will repeat
their delightful performance of Alabama"
Ihe same strong cast, stage effects and
environment that marked their recent per-
formance Of this play are to be used again.
Inc Inc Performance Is given for the benefit
and In aid of the Georgetown University
Hospital and the already large sale of
tickets insures a splendid house.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE-The electric IL
luminations at Chevy Chase lake have at
tracted large throngs to that popular sub
urban resort nightly. The effort has been
to reproduce the wooded island effect of
the worlds fair, except that at Chevy Chase
the set pieces have been changed at various
times to add novelty and newness to the
general scene One of the latest designs Is
designated Your good health" tipped from
Wine glass of incandescent bulbs. The
glass is some fifteen feet in height Aside
from this Venetian carnival of vari-colored
lights the other attractions and amuse-
ments at the lake have an unusual draw
ing power. The dancing pavilion, is open
and nightly Prof. Donch's Band furnishes
an excellent program of dance music. The
merry-go-round, bowling alleys, shooting
gallery, and such features are all in oper-
alton. Chevy Chase lake is a scene of ac-
tivity each evening and is a delightfully."-
interesting place.
GLEN ECHO.-The weather interfered
somewhat with the usually large attend
ance in the amphitheater at Glen Echo
Parak last evening. The bill this week is an
exceptionally fine one. Prescott and Hen
derson opened the show with a clever sing
ing and darcing sketch, their grotesque
buck and wing dancing and cake walk re-
celV1ng merited encores. Master Dick Wal
tiers, the boy tenor, rendered several selec-
tions in a remarkably sweet voice. Miles
and Raymond followed in an exceedingly
novel sketch, giving the audience a genu-
Inc surprise in one Of their features and
convulsing them with laughter. Annie
Lloyd, dainty, vivacious little lady, was
treat in her up-to-date singing specialties.
Ray Burton stands alone in his wire act
several difficult feats never at
tempted by any other artist in his line and
the American Vitagraph brought the pro-
gram to a close with a number of interest
ing moving views.
THE DEWEY TESTIMCNIAL.-The per-
formance to be given at the Grand Opera
House next Friday night in aid Of the
Dewey fund promises to be a thoroughly
hearsal yesterday afternoon, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Percy S. Foster. and sang
Chadwicks new Hail Columbia and the
new composition by Prof. Santelmann, both
being given with full effect.
The ladies' orchestra, under Chr. Ernest
Lent is playing III good form. and Will
give its numbers artistcaly. The tableau
lists will be all that can be desired. Prof.
Santelmann has rendered the services of
the entire Marine Band. Rev. DIR. Stafford
will deliver an address. The Opera House
will be handsomely decorated for the oc-
casion. All the receipts will be turned
over to Treasurer Roberts. who will give
receipts to the purchasers of tickets.