Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26

markable spectacles presented by>Solaret
in her dances. Rice BrotheSs>are gym
ance upon three narizoukal bars in the
characters of a Chinaman and country
RUDE that was skillful as well as amusing.
Mr.. Hollis reproduetions OF the iamii la1.
similar to the originals. Solaret appeared
in four dances. each Of which was daz-
cling glow of electric color, and her grace
and shapelhess added not a little to the
attractive effects. Morel and Evans, the
singing comedians, were we'll received. John
DAILY and Annie Devere gave a travesty en-
titled "Bridgets Word Goes" which was
made partly tolerable by songs and a brief
Jig by DAILY. Amelia Brown essayed to give
dialect and costume portrayal of a darby
nanny, but the picture was scarcely rec
ognizable.
Previous to the vaudeville Haley's Wash
fngton Band gave its usual outdoor con-
cert closing the well-chosen program with
an original arrangement by Leader Haley.
to America. The popular music of Ger
many, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland.
France. Italy, Spain and England was
given; each chan change being ACCOMPANIED
flag. except in the case of Spain. The
closing airs were American. and as the
star Spangled Banner was rendered as
the finale number of American flags were
released and fell over the musicians. The
patriotic character of the throng was evil
denced by the applause which greeted this
enectfve ending.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.-About the clev-
crest contorttonists that have appeared in
this city in many a day are Almo and Kola.
They make up to represent an alligator and
lizard, but the way in which they bend
and twist themselves would put an or
binary reptile to the blush. Two perform
ances are given each evening, at and 0
o'clock. on a floating stage in the lake,
which Is brilliantly Illuminated by electric
lights. 1t was delightful all the evening
at Chevy Chase Lake. 1t Is never too
warm for those who enjoy dancing. and
the big pavilion, with its smooth floor and
excellent music, was thronged during the
entire evening.
WILDWOOD.-There Is an exceptionally
strong vaudeville bill at Wildwood this
week. and those who witnessed 1t last night
its full capacity. A great many persons
visited Wildwood during the afternoon to
enjoy the picturesque scenery and the cool
air, which is always to be found there in
abundance even on the hottest days, and
these remaining until late in the evening
made up the largest crowd that has been
seen at this resort for many seasons. The
vaudeville show is unusually long this week
and the features are all calculated to please
the most exacting amusement seeker. J. K.
Wilson, in coon melodies, held his audience
far beyond the time allotted to him, and
Harry Hanlein proved to be no less enjoy
able in his Hebrew imperSonations and
songs. The Lowman sisters, two pretty
and skillful dancers and singers. pleased
with their turn, and Cell and Frances elicit
ed much applause with their novel cub
swinging act on a big globe. ]. ]. Cluxton.
baritone of ability. sang a number of pop
ular songs of the day, and Daily and Mar
ion, acrobats, brought the show to a close.
Dancing to the music of an excellent or
chestra in the large dining room. which Is
cleared every evening for this purpose. fol-
lowed for those who cared for this form of
amusement. The management of Wildwood
has kept up the standard of the resort that
was established at the beginning of the
season. Prices at the cafe are in many in
stances even lower than "city prices"
while the moral tone of the place could
hardly be improved upon.