Evening star., 1901-06-26
AMUsEMENTs.

erly, who has owned and controlled more
theaters and theatrical enterprises than
any other one man In the world will, start
ing Sunday, June so, by special arrange
ment with Manager Thomas, furnish the
amusements to be presented at the Glen
Echo Park Amphitheater. The opening at
traction will be ]. H. Haverly's grand pro-
duction of Sherman's marvellous "Phantas-
ma, the Enchanted Bower" The entertain
ment is described as being entirely foreign
to anything of the kind ever presented in
this or any other country.
Refined vaudeville by recognized artists
VIII be presented between each series OF
the enchanted bower illusions. There will
be two big shows every day, and three per-
formances will be given 4th of July at 1,
and $780, Prices will remain the same
during the engagement.
Commencing next Sunday, Managers
Thomas and Haverly have arranged for a
grand display of fireworks to be given at
the park every evening during the engage
ment Of ''Phantasma, the Enchanted Bow
er." Arrangements have also been COM
pleted for the running of special cars leav-
ing Glen Echo at 1890 and II pm. imme-
diatey after the performance in the am
phitheater.
SECOND WEEK OF MARCEL GROUP
1NGS.-The Jean Marcel art reproductions
at Chase's have scored the artistic and pop
ular success that was predicted for them,
and the announcement that they are to
remain second week. with entire
change Of subjects, augers well for the bill
which will be inaugurated at the matinee
next Monday afternoon This second
series of studies will be the last Of the Mar
Gel reproductions to be seen in this city,
and 1t Is expected that the engagement will
close with audiences as large and as ap-
prec1atfve as those which have already
witnessed the gracefully posed and faith
fully reproduced marble statue groups. bas
relfefs and tableaux vivants. In artistic
treatment, in refinement of character and
general worth the Marcel reproductions
are In a class distinctly by themselves and
nave never been equaled. The poSings in each
group are as we'll nigh perfect as seems
possible and were it not for the fact that
In one or two Of the studies the mode 81
change their pose for a moment 1t would
be difficult to convince the entire audience
that the figures within the gilt frame are
alive None of the subjects treated this
week will be repeated in the second SERIES
Inc remainder Of next weeks bill will be
up TO the high standard set by the current
attractions, and will include the famous
Irocadera Quartet, combination of tall
ented singers and comedians who will pre-
THE Telephone Agent" Kitty Fox Al
len, the dainty singer and dancer the Nc
cam family of four in their inimitable
sspecialties and novelties, and other well
known acts will be on the program
CAPTAIN LETTARBLA1R."-E. H.
Sothern made one of his most effective and
successful appearances in Capt Lettar-
blair. the dainty light comedy by Mar
guerite Merrington, five or six seasons
ago. In spite of his well-remembered rue
cess In the play. it has not since been pro-
duced In Washington. 1t will be revived
next week by the Lafayette Square Stock
Company. The management announces
that there have been more general requests
by mail and otherwise for Capt Lettar-
blair during the past season than for
any other play excepting Sowing the
Wind which has already been done The
matinee girls seem to favor the tender
love sentiment Of Capt. Lettarblair." The
play Is built around a fragile plot, yet Is
altogether charming and attractive In the
nrst act, certain captain of Irish
!uslleers starts out to propose to a charm
ing young lady, Miss Fanny Hadden His
proposal has been delayed because of his
pennlless prospects. Then a fortune Is sent
him In a letter, and knowing that it is
coming he is about to propose But a ras-
cally villain steals the fortune and so Let
tarblair halts in his love-making, greatly
to the disappointment of Miss Fanny In
the last act the missing fortune Is re-
covered, and Capt. Lettarblair continues
his love-making. From this slender Dlot.
the authoress has evolved a striking come
dy. Edwin Arden will be the Capt. Lettar-
blair next week, and Miss Radcliffe will
be the Fanny The production will be
made under the personal d. ection of Mr.
Arden himself which should lend more
than ordinary interest to the event The
full strength of the Lafayette company will
be employed in Capt IettarhIair,