Evening star., 1900-10-06

selections. Miss Morton will display some
rich and newly imported gowns. A fourth
headliner will be that prince of entertainers,
George Fuller Golden, who will be seen at
this house for the first time, and will oner
some new and up-to-date witticisms about
his friend Casey" Still fifth headliner
is Joe Welch. the man with so many imita-
tors. Mr.. Welch will be heard in a new
budget of original songs and stories. The
remainder of the bill includes Joe Flynn.
the famous song writer and Irish wit, VINO
Will have new collection OF parodies and
jokes. Ward and Curran, "the sweet singer
and funny comedian" in an original sketch
entitled "A Smart Set, or Society at Home.
the Cornthian Four. presenting novelty
In the way of illustrated songs and living
pictures, Frask and GLADDEN.. singing and
dancing comedians. Bartelmes, novelty foot
juggler, and two features engaged especial
ly for ladies and children. the great Deaves
family, with their merry troupe of Mani
kins, and the Burto-Lowande and Wilson
troupe, representing in refined and pleas
ing manner one-ring circus.
BIJOU THEATER.-It is but natural to
presume that after two weeks of decidedly
profitable business the management of the
New Bijou Theater would put forth strenu-
Gus efforts to improve this condition, If it
We're possible to so do. In order TO be alb
soutely certain as to the merits of the
Victoria Burlesquers,' who are to hold the
boards at the Eijou next week, Proprietor
Wegefarth sent his general representative,
Mr.. Schlesinger. to New York to witness a
performance. His report was to the effect
that the ''Victoras" are well up to the
high standard, and the patrons Of this
pleasant resort may rest assured that they
will be well entertained next week when
Ed. Rushs big company presents the latest
of his fanciful burlesque conceits. The
program opens with musical farce entitled
THE Victorias' Reception. vaudeville
olio will introduce Miss Agnes Behler, serlo-
comic and character vocalist; Reid and Gill
bert, in clever satirical sketch. st. Clair
and Caleste. in new songs and dances; Cur
It's and SiQman. character comedians: Nor
rell and Evans introducing mirthful
musical sketch, and Weiland, Europes fa-
NOUS clown juggler. The entire company
"A Queen of Bohemia" 1t will give the
ladies an opportunity to wear some daring
costumes and appear amid handsome scenic
settings Daily matinees are given at the
BijOu.
KERNANs LYCEUM THEATER.-1n
one season Bob Manchester Cracker
Jacks became well known throughout the
country from the fact that 1t gave its pa
irons something novel and entertaining
The present season the Cracker Jacks nave
something more attractive than ever. The
first part opens with scene showing
theatrical company on board Boston
boat. giving realistically the interior Of the
salon Of the famous Priscilla. The come
dians vie with one another in jest and song.
while the contingent of pretty girls con-
tribute their share to the festivities. The
Specialties are numerous. The closing bur-
lesque is a satire on THE Female Drum
mer." Scenic effects with electrical devices
bring the performan nee to a close. The Paris
exposition sensation, The Historical Me-
chanical Dissolving Statues is a big fea-
ture Of the bill.
PRIMROSE & DOCKSTADER'S MIN
STRELS.-Primrose & Dockstader's Min
strels Is an attraction which will draw the
patronage from all quarters where lovers
Of good mdnstrelsy exist. George Primrose
and Lew Dockstader are in the lead as
amusement caterers, for they are aware
that the secret of securing public apprecia-
ton lies in securing new ideas. This years
company and production Is said to be far
in advance of anything ever seen in min
stresy, and yet this would seem almost
impossible. They come to the New Ma
tonal Theater week after next.
WILLIAM COLLIER.-That facile come
dams, William Collier, new play is said
to realize, and for the first time, the true
compass Of this unctuous comedians pow
ers, and to offer widest opportunity for
their full expression. Augustus Thomas,
author Of that dreamy, almost delicious.
southern romance, Alabama" Is the au-
thor. Collier has appeared in alleged COM
edes heretofore; they were really farces,
but even in them-all unworthy Of his
versatile and finished comic art-has con-
vinced a wide public that he was second to
none as a legitimate laugh producer. He
will appear at the Columbia Theater on
Monday, October Is, supported by an unu-
sually strong cast.