Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-04
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

THE PALM GARDEN.-The bill at the
Palm Garden next week is to be worthy
successor to the one now holding the
boards, judged by the showing it makes
on paper. Frank Bush. the inmitable
mimic. is one Of the notables in the list
and the thousands who have seen his work
Will In vast majority of instances be
ready to commend it to those who have
nOt. His character bits are genuine studies
and hi+ specially has made him a reputa-
ton such as few mimics attain Lizzie
Evans and her company will revive the
Pheasant recollection of the days when SOU
bTeites Were few and when she was one
of the very best of soubrettes. Miss Evans
is Sprigntiy little actress. and has a
sketch which is well qualified to display
her talents Coincidence A show
without coon speciality would seem
Ike an anachronism in these ras-time days,
ard this element is supplied by the Turner
Diokaniuies. with Pauline Moran. FiaI-
kowski the animal imitator. is one Of the
entertainers whose act has been for many
seasons a standard attraction at the best
variety theaters. but who has not before
made the acquaintance Of the refined
clientele 10 which the Palm Garden is
now appealing With 50 much success The
acrOhatic feature which terminates the
bill! will be supplied by the Maginleys who
exhibit some original and daring fea's.
Manager Johnson expresses confidence in
his ability TO keep up the standard Of his
bills at the present rate of patronage. The
number Of reserved seats has been in
creased to meet the demand. The stand
ing room GHil sign was IN TeGllSit-OQ
some occasions. Stuart has been persuaded
to postpone his sailing for London. and
will appear this afternoon and tonight.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH-The outdoor
spectacular performance of Davenport the
king Of the air, at Chesapeake Beach will
he given each afternoon and evening of the
coming week. DavenpOrts remarkable feats
upon the high wire have attracted thou
sands to the bayside resort, and his daring
, in running across his lofty path with eyes
blindfolded and feet manacled wins for him
generous applause. His act of riding a
safety bicycle both backward and forward
across the wire is one of the most thrilling
outdoor acts ever given and at the evening
performance the exhibition is added to by
the use OF electric Scarchlight and fire.
works During the coming week an added
attraction at Chesapeake Beach will be a
balloon race. in which three aeronatus will
take part. Band concerts are given daily
and on Sundays at II am. 3 and pm.
GLEN ECHO.-Washingto are to be
given an excellent opportunity this week
TO appreciate what the District affords in
the way of vaudeville talent and cOmpare
1t with the visiting variety which goes the
circuit. As Glen Echo Park is supported by
local people of the better classes the en-
terprisins management has determined to
give local performers a share IN the re-
suits. and there Is no doubt rational cap
ital pride VIII he substantially touched at
the novel innovation. The bill for the am
pnllHedter VIII comprise six features. Prof
Maurice A. Joyce, whose fame made with
forepaugh's circus has not been dimmed
Ted Clinton and Nudge Ross will appear
in an athletic. pOsturing and flying ring act ;
the three Lees will present a characteris-
tic southern musical SKETCH Maybelle
Claire will mingle beautiful pictures with
appropriate poems: the musical team Phil
lips and Brill VIII play various instruments;
Miss Clara ]. Stevens and La Petite Alma
Will appear in pretty dances, including the
human belt, ard Miss Bertha Koechling
the remarkable child violinist, will show
her skill on that sweetest of Instruments
ialey's Washington Band will continue its
delightful lawn concerts each evening and
furnish music for the dancing throngs as
well. There Will be concerts tomorrow at
and pm.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.-The Meier fam
lily of aquatic artists in high diving tum-
bling and fancy trick swimming will be
| the special attraction at Chevy Chase Lake
| the coming week. This troupe OF clever
water performers are well known to the
| patrons Of this resort, they having filed
| a two weeks engagement at the opening
/ Of the season. and also appeared there
4 last year. The family consists of Captain
| Jack Meier, who saw service under the
/ stars and stripes during the Spanish
| American war. and his four interesting
| children. Miss Bessie. Tomm!e, Eima and
| Baby Minnie. For this return engagement
| they viii bring with them number of
| new acts.
This evening at $50 and Sunday at 4
| and $50 I. m. Mr.. and Madame Levy will