The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Bur1cS.
Kcrnnn's "Rent,-snutley Bur

Manager Kernan's stage will be occupied
this week by the well-known Rentz-Sant-
ley Burlesque Company. This organiza-
ton, famous for its presentation OF bur-
lesques the last quarter of century, VIII
this season produce the new farcical bur-
letta. Hotel Matrimony," and an elabor-
ate production of the latest up-to-date ex-
travaganza, entitled Broadway to Paris.
which affords lots of comedy and an OPP
portunity, for which Mr.. Leavitt's produc-
lions have always excelled, for the intro
| duction Of ensemble numbers. sensational
features. and novelties where an abun-
dance of pretty faces and shapely women
magnificently costumed. are displayed In
| the latter mentioned burlesque is hand
/ somely painted scene, showing the Paris
| Exposition Grounds and surroundings.
Mr.. Leavitt has had q practical automobile
; built expressly for this production, from
WHICH great deal Of ludicrous comedy
and funny situation is obtained.
| The vaudeville part of the programme
will consist Of the Leonards. Polk and
| Tresk, Boyce and Wilson. harrington and
| Martell. Charles Robinson. Mile. Salina,
| Lottie Elliott, Laura Wyble. and Nina
Bertolini. Numerous specialties are feat
ured in the extravaganza. namely. The
| College Boys" might Gown Girls,
French Grisettes.' Automobile Girls
and 1.-THE American Beauties" each OF
which is performed by the feminine men,
bers Of the company.
Tie Bijou-s'Gilt Edge BurlesGuers.'
THE Gilt Edge BurlesGuers." an organize
ton which promises not to belle its name,
will be the attraction at the Bijou Theatre
for this coming week, commencing with
the matinee tomorrow. Contrary to the
general rule. the claim is not put forth
| that it Is the best show OH the road, but
positive assurance is given that the Bijou'i
clientele will find it decidedly to their
liking and also will note that 1t is above
the average of many of the travelling COM
panies Of this class. programme thai
looks promising will be given. 1t includes
an opening and closing burlesque for which
| originality and much merit are claimed
They are both said to be dressed prettily
and replete with comedy Of the real sort
The list OF vaudeville numbers to be given
Is, indeed, pretentious one, the various
acts to appear being well known
There are eight in all, and they include
Bixley and Hughes, sketch team with 9
good reputation; Annie Morris. of coor
song fame; Darenda and Brother, who lay
claim to be among the worlds most ex-
pert jugglers and club swingers; Merritt
and Rozella, acrobats of more than ordi
nary ability; Kelly and Adams, another
good sketch team; Coulter and Starr. two
comedians, who will offer something
new in Sidewalk conversation" Camp
bell and Caulfield. a pair of Irish comedian!
who require no special introduction, ant
the Twelve Mignonettes, presenting {
novelty in the shape of an electrical
gavotte. This last named specially i.
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There is also a very large and we'll
trained chorus with the company, ant
they render some catchy musical number!
in the hurlesque. Business should b,
good at the Biiou with THE Gilt Edg,
1 Burlesquers."