The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

and deliver his humorisms. Almont and
Dumont. claiming the title of THE
Worlds Greatest instrumental Hussars."
Will offer a remarkable instrumental act
in which they exhibit much ability in play
ing large number Of instruments. 1t Is
picturesque act, and Miss Dumont is
not only attractive in her uniform, but
demonstrates great skill in playing. De-
Witt and Burns the comedy acrobats, have
novel act which should please the
audience. Howard Thurston, who claims
to be relative of Senator Thurston, and
who has become one of the best-known
magicians, will exhibit his dexterity in
the manipulation of cards. His act is
surprising in that it is extremely comic
in general character Wilson and Warning,
the comedy duo. who have spent the past
Tour years touring the world. will re-
appear ard give what they call their
latest farcical friyolity.
Manager Chase expects this bill will
afford all the varied enjoyment usually
looked for at the New Grand
Hashtm's Academy of Music-yaude-
VILE.
For this week Manager Hashim Of the
Academy of Music will offer a collection
Of vaudeville celebrities and star feature
acts that will surpass anything yet seen
at his popular house. Since the opening
week. it has been the aim of this enter
prising amusement caterer to present to
his patrons, the biggest. best and most
expensive programmes of fashionable vau-
deville obtainable. In each weeks bill,
not only have the names Of the foremost
American specialists been seen, but also
many leading novelties from the European
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ropean agent is kept busy securing the
foreign market for new and original nov
elites.
Heading the programme at the Academy
this week will be the famous Johnson
Brothers. the acknowledged champion
trick bicyclists Of the world, who will
offer some new and sensational feats on
the wheel. Their engagement is limited
to one week only. as they sail next week
to fill important contracts on the other
side. A second headliner will be that
prince of black face entertainers.
Press Eldridge Communicated chief of
the Army of Fun" This will be Mr..
Eldridge's first appearance in this city
this season, and he will have new stock
Of funny songs and witty sayings to con-
vulse Westinghouse. A third headliner
will be pretty and dainty Josephine Sabel,
who comes direct from Mr.. Hashim's New
York house (Koster & Bial's) where she
was one OF the big hits of the entertain
ment last week. She will be heard in .
choice repertoire Of French and coon"
songs. and at the same time display some
new and stunning gowns. A military
drama in one act, entitled "a For
lorn Hope" will be enacted by those
popular dramatic stars. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph ]. Bowling, who will make their
first appearance In vaudeville in this city.
The piece il Mr.. Dowling's latest and
greatest success, and Is said to abound
in stirring scenes and incidents. An
other feature act, and one that should
prove a novelty to the patrons Of the
Academy, will be the series of life motion
pictures Of Prof. E. B. Dunn. Mr.. Dunn's
idea in motion photography, which Is
original with him. surpasses anything yet
seen here in the way of life motion pic
turing devices, and the series Of views
that he will present will include a pano-
ramic view OF the Galveston disaster,
bull fight in Spain, the most important
engagements OF the South African war.
and other timely and interesting scenes
of an up-to-date character.
Other well known vaudeville acts on the
programme will be: Moreland, Thompson.
and Roberts. high-class sketch artists;
Melrose brothers, phenomenal acrobats;
H. " Fitzgerald. "the American Fregoli."
who will present an original military
drama, in one act. during which he will
make over fifteen lightning-like changes
of costume; Casey and lie Clair. in an
original sketch; Marie Leslie. the we'll
known lyric star. ard several other popu-
lar feature acts.
Manager Hashim announces an impor-
tant change in the scale of prices that will
in the future prevail at the Academy Of
Music. The new prices will be: Matinees,
orchestra and orchestra circle % cents,
balcony, Is cents. with all seats reserved.
Evenings, orchestra so cents: orchestra
Circle and balcony. % cents. with all seats
reserved. Gallery. Is cents.
Kernnn's-'sRamblc BurIcsGuers."
Heuck Fennessys Handlers, who
will be seen at Kernan's this weak. COM
mencing with tomorrow's matinee, are
new to Washingtonians. The owners,
Messrs. Heuck & Hennessy, managers
of Heuck's Opera House, Lyceum Theatre,
and Peoples Theatre, Cincinnati, have
been able to watch the various organize
tons playing their circuit, and have
culled the cream and organized the
"Ramblers." They have equipped their
company regardless of salaries or expenses
for costumes and scenery, and promise
the patrons of the Lyceum one of the mos:
evenly balanced vaudeville and burlesque
companies ever put together in this
country.
In engaging the celebrated Burke
Brothers as topliners. the managers were
Obliged TO give up salaries that are much
higher than the ordinary company pays
for performers. Raymond and Clark, &C.
centric comedians, will supply fresh lot
of merrymaking which should keep the
an in in
Quaker City Quartette, late of Primrose
and Dockstader's company. will furnish
musical sketch that is par excellence,
and, besides being sweet singers the
members Of the quartette are instru-
Of note. The three Dunbar
Sisters will entertain in a combination Of
singing and dancing. Bonita and Grace
La Rue, with the assistance of three little
pckaninnies, will furnish a delightful
plantation sketch. Miss Dora Devere,
sweet singer of illustrated songs, will
present some of the seasons latest bal
lads.
The performance will conclude with a
hilarious musical burletta. entitled 1.-THE
Queen of the Holland Danes" with Ida !
Dexter in the title role. Matinee daily.
The BiJOu-Snm #. jacks Company. |
So long as the theatre patrons have de-
manded burlesque attractions. so long
has the name of Sam T. Jack been before |
the public as synonym for all that is |
good in burlesque, and this year the<or-
ganzation bearing the title of Sam T. |
Jacks Own Burlesque Company" may be
said to involve all that is best In this
style Of stage entertainment.
The management of the Bijou Theatre.
therefore, feel that they can safely as
sure their many patrons that they lave
secured good show for this week, COM