The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

soubretishness which Is unusual but still
atmospheric OF the stage and its people
Her little ditties In the second act are
pleasingiy rendered. while she Whistles ex-
celientiy. William Mcvay ia pleasing in
the trying titular role. although inclined to
oserdo Few Thespians are capable of
striking the exact line between Character
iAa,ion and standardization. In hts Inn
personation OF Dr. Schwartz, Godfrey
stem draws the distinction cieanly and
eieariy he was accorded a hearty recep-
non ana sustained his previously won
reputation easily. Others more inclined
70 exaggerate are william Brewer and
Joseph sTickard. while Lillian Dix and
verne Castro prove entirely praiseworfhv
tue remainder OF the troupe are efricient
III proportion to their opportunities One
ehJoyaoie feature OF the evening was tho
thoroughly artistic work OF the prrhestra
under the direction OF Victor Johnson.
The Strakosch Opera Company comes NEXT.
Grnnd-yaudevfIie.
When yesterday afternoons large audi-
enee at the Grand noted that the stav.
manager OF Joseph Harris eompanv bad
taken Phil OFT and hts "Rosebuds'. from
their place. near the end OF the pro-
gramme. and put them next to Fieuretts
and Frank Gardner. It was Uncertain
whether this change was being made I'm
Difference to necessity or in obedience to
the Biblical command regarding the last
and the 'hrst." Which ever surr1ise NAV
nave been correct. the truth remains that
the alteration must prove benefciaI TO the
ten assemblages that will witness tho
HART performance in Washington By ar
ranging to reach the theatre a half hour
late. these gatherings now may be assured
OF being exeellently entertained. from tho
moment in which they are seated until
mat In which they leave
NE Two combinations mentioned are tho
only uncreditsbie ones on the hill FIeu-
rette dances well and sings badly, while
MT. Uarnner assumes several distinct Z
make-ups without consistently VARYING
either his accent or his mannerisms
Their sketch. THE Eventful Day" seems
a 'meritlsss hodge podge. though IL pleased
the house at the matinee. The originality
OF Mr.. Otis turn" may be guessed when
1t Is related that the third Of his Rose
buds still ciings to that antiquated mar
ratiye concerning the COW that kicked
the speaker between our house and the
barn Both bits are sisp-stick variety
acts-pure and simple. Henri French has
the neatest juggling speciality that has
been seen here In many moons. his tricks
oeirs ms novel as they are dificutt His
work on a unicycle also Is admirable
Smith and Campbell tell such Jokes as
prove that Puck and Judge did rot
suspend circulation a decade ago The
pair are clever and provoked constant
laughter. The Johnstons really are mu
stcfans. and their xylsphone duets ere as
carefully and es brilliantly executed as
could be required by the most critical
or course the headliners OF theetrnups
are Jc1eph Hart and Carrie de Mar, both
Of whom are well known and liked here.
Their vehicle, Or Chaunceys Visit"
contains much that Is puerile and u deal
hat is old. but the interpretations intro
iuced serve to render 1t almost wholly
Mr.. Hart ellngs to his Song
II Songs" and shows wisdom in so doing,
or the applause with which the compost
ion was greeted shows that the idea has
rot been worn out yet. Both Mr. Hart
nd Miss De Mar are capable. and their
'forts are highly commendatory. DR.
'hauncey's Visit Is followed by the Bio
iraph, which rounds Off a programme that
verages considerably above par
'Ching Ling Foo" next week