Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-30

worked desperately to overcome this blight
ing influence and were to a great extent
successful. The audience appreciated their
efforts and applauded enthusiastically. 1t
Is seldom that single super can spoil
production, but this one did most admira-
bly,. He will undoubtedly be replaced to-
day And with the sharp corners of
first night polished off nicely, the perform
ances for the remainder of the week should
be up to the high standard set in The
costume play of martial atmosphere, the
scene being laid In Poland just before the
battle of Friedland, June IA, 1907. 1t Is
ette. Square company, special scenery hav-
ing been painted and the complete outfit of
costumes being brought from Chicago.
Miss Blanche Bates in the title role has
every opportunity for displaying her
marked ability. She is a finished actress
and her work is artistic throughout. She
to her dainty slippers. Her costumes were
splendid. Mr.. Sulivan's character work was
bright particular spot in the play, his
clererness always expressing itself.
HAsHIMS ACADEMY OF MUsIC-It is
genuine vaudeville at the Academy this
week. No treading on each others toes
of those Nightmares of the vaudeville man
ayers eXistence-"acts just alike'-but
rather a nine-number program of well-bal-
anced and exceptionally diversified features.
laugh with the Irish kitchen mechanics
the next The Singing coincidence is fol-
lowed by the king of the bounding wire,'
and Our Hebrew friend is separated from
those wonderful dogs only by the shift
of scene, and so on, in like ratio this, what
may be termed the rhythm of vaudeville, is
carried consistently to the final drop. Marie
TaVary, whose greeting was cordial last
evening, of course Interpreted the grand
opera score. She gave several difficult Sc
lectiOns in true soprano voice, the ever
popular lntermeZzO from "CaValleria Rus
ticana' being especially we'll rendered and
deserving of the hearty encore. The Rus
sell Brothers found Washington more con-
genial than Europe, and scored a hit as
the inmitable but now uncertain-aged
Irish servant girls. Whatever the Russells
do is funny except perhaps Brother James
realistically clever imitation of Clara Nor
ris' mad scene from Article A. A bound
ing-wire act of unusual merit is that of
Juan Caicedo, who thrills by marvellous
feats on the strand of steel. Herbert's
educated and high-jumping dogs were IA
vorites from the start. AS opponents OF
canine sagacity these shaggy fellows form
a peerless troupe. "Dink," the high diver,
who climbed an Illuminated ladder to the
ceiling of the house and made one leap OF
the descent seemed to enjoy his act as
much as did the auditors. A side-spltting
farce is the pawnshop burglary perpetrated
by Hall and Staley, whose turn has origi-
nality, special setting, funny lines and a
smattering of music c. w. Littlefield's
entertainment consisted of a blending OF
mimicry and vocalism. Julian Rose in He
brewisms drew many laughs. Kelly and
Reno opened the bill in grotesque aero
battles, and Rita Redmond, a somewhat Sc
rious comedenne, rendered a budget OF
pleasing songs.
CHASE'S NEW GRAND.-Joseph Hart
and Carrie De Mar were given such cor
dial applause on the conclusion of their
skit last evening at Chase's Grand Opera
House that they were forced to appear re-
peatedly to bow their acknowledgements
Mr.. Hart finally had to refer to the late
ness of the hour before the admiring audi
ence would allow him to retire. This
merry couple occupied the stage for about
twenty minutes, but there was not a dull
moment when either in view. One
cause of their popularity was their appar-
ent enjoyment of their own fun. Joe Hart
pCrtrayS a lf-commlSeratiVe rake, who |
has a wholesome respect for his wife's re-
proaches, while Carrie De Mar represents
the all-wise but apparently wholly unso- !
phStca ted loving wife. In less capable |
hands the skit would have been tame AS
Il was it was received with enthusiasm. |
Another clever bit of fun-making was "A |
Stolen Kiss, participated in by Jane Irving, |
Wright Huntington and w. S. St. Clair. |
The former two had little to do besides
acting a foil for the extravagant ex- |
plosiveness of Mr.. ST. Clair, who repre-
scented an Italian count, who was hunting |
for the man who, he fancied had sullied |
the honor of his house. The acting of Mr.. |
St. Clair, who is a Washington boy, was a
revelation. AS a character sketch it was
and well sustained. The light |
opera ldNOllieS- j. ~ anu Tiara
Lane, presented scene from Lecocq's |
Heart and Hand which was heartily APP
plauded. The reception given Clarice |
Vance indicated what powerful hold she |
has on public affection. She was repeatedly |
called out but she failed to respond with |
Il Thought 1 Heard Some One a-Callin' |
Me- which was apparently much desired. |
Eta Buffers mmicry equaled that of Cissy |
LOTUS. if it did not SurpaSS 1t in faithful |
ness of reproduction. Perhaps there was a |
slight tendency to emphasize peculiarities |
which rendered the portrayal dangerously |
near a charicature. Lorraine Armour and !
Charles Baguley pleased with musical !
sketch. Nine. Emmy's trained dogs raised |
many a laugh. and the Parques, who took |
the place on the program of the brothers |
Damn, exhibited great skill on the bicycle.
NEW BIJbU THEATER.-The Trocadero
Company made such an emphatic |
hit, earlier in the season in this city that |
the Bijou management Immediately booked |
the show for date at that house, and the |
opening came off yesterday before big at
Jack Crawford and Larry Smith |
are the prime funmakers of the organiZa- |
ton and in the two burlesques and special |
ties created unlimited laughter. The open
ing burletta. "a Fifth Avenue Reception
scored a big hit the fun being fast and |
furious. while skit on the Paris EXPOSE |
ton, which closed the show, also went well. |
The olio embraces Minnie Ball, in the latest |
songs, nicely interpreted: Jack Crawford |
and Blanche Washburne in their we'll |
Mamie Champion and Larry Smith anoth- !
er- old turn, but which never fails to re- |
ceive applause and laughter; Nelson, |
Glensereth and Domonio, in a boiSterous |
acrobatic turn that created mild sensa- |
ton and great applause, and Lew Palmer |
in limitations.
KERNAN'S LYCEUM-Hurtig and Sea- |
mons BoWery Burlesquers is the attraction |
at the Iyceum Theater this week, making |
its first appearance Of the season yesterday |
to large audiences both afternoon and |
night This organization has a good repu- |
tation among patrons OF burlesque houses. |
and this season the show is as good as |
ever. Many new faces are seen in the spe- |
cialties and chorus, the latter being I'M
strong in good looks. but Andy |
Lewis is still at the head and keeps matters |
moving in his usual clever style. The open |
ing burletta, entitled Chop Souy," is above |
the average, the dressing of the stage and |
scenery being very handsome and taking |
The closing oriental burlesque, THE Sheik |
Slave" is weak. The olio is strong one
Miss Neva Aymar, singing coon songs in
clever style, being the opening number |
The Farrell Taylor Trio followed in good |
singing, clever dancing and original humor |
and was we'll received. The Palmer and |
Hilton sisters have combined being known |
as the New York Four, and their songs and |
dances went well. THE Vaudeville Trio |