The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-07

The theatrical year in Washington may
now said to be in full swing. for during
last week all of the city's amusement
places were open for the first time and
with attractions that were good enough
TO draw generous sized gatherings.
The interest OF the week in theatrical
circles was centred upon the production
of J. L C. Clarke's play, Her Majesty"
made over from the story of Elizabeth
Knight Tompkins. The production was an
unusually complete one while the COM
pany engaged by Manager Brady in the
support of Grace George was of extra
ordinary worth, particularly the male
contingent. The play scored a success
even on the first night when there were
innumerable mishaps. A severe blue PEN
Cling Of the manuscript during the week
resulted in a much better and shorter per-
formance and as given the latter part of
the week Her Majesty is one of the
best melodramas. with the dress of roman
ticism. that the native stage has pro-
duced for some time jefferson De Ange-
lis came TO the capital in new vehicle,
"A Royal Rogue" surrounded by an ex-
cellent company. Business at the Rapley
house was remunerative and the musical
comedy received much merited praise.
The vaudeville houses. Chase's and the
Academy, drew good-sized gatherings,
with the advantage in favor of the former.
Both housvz lsd splendid bills, aud the
assemblages had nothing 10 complain Of
in the matter OF the entertainment fur
nished. The Lafayette's inaugural bill
was Morrison's Faust" presented by a
road company with not any too good box
office results. Kernan's audiences found
much to please in the performances of
''The Merry Maidens," and at the Bijou
tire Oriental Burlesquers" provided an
enjoyable entertainment.
The Rose of Persia" said to be wit
ten in Sir Arthur Sullivan's most melo-
dious vein, viii be presented at the Co.
lumbia tomorrow night by an imported
company, under the management Of Charles
Frohman. The Rose of Persia" has been
we'll received in New York. and there is
every reason TO believe its appearance
here will be fruitful OF large boz Office
returns. Manager Rapley will have the
popular Empire Theatre stock company.
presenting Brother Officers" and Lord
and Lady Algy." the latter at the We'd
nesday matinee and the Saturday night
performance only. William Faversham
and his associate players are certain CT
a warm welcome. and. in return, thea
ire oers are sure of splendid entertain
nents. A farce comedy, with the unin-
viting title, Mrs. B. O'Shaughnessy.
Wash Lady" will be seen at the Laiay-
cite Square Opera House. Manager C1ase
will have his first travelling vaudeville
combination of the season. and Fdlgora's
Stars are likely to cause a demand fer
extra seating room. The Academy of
Music will have what is undoubtedly one
OF the strongest bills ever presented by
local vaudeville house and there is ev-
cry reason TO believe that Eliia Proctor
Otis. Dorothy Morton, and the other we'll
known names that are advertised will
attract immense audiences. The Victoria
Buriesquers will occupy the Bijou stase
and at KeTnan's Lyceum there will be
plenty of singing and dancing and good
looking burlesquers in Manchester
'crackeriacks.'