The times., 1901-05-19

Notwithstanding that none of the local
theatres presented any real novelty last
week, the business at the different places
of amusement was uniformly good, par
ticularly so at the Columbia. where the
revival of THE Cfeisha'' attracted au-
diences that almost completely filed the
theatre at every performance. The pro-
duction of this brilliant musical comedy
was perhaps the best that has ever been
seen in Washington. the cast containing
many members who were not equaled by
the original presenters of the story Of the
Japanese tea house. The Magistrate, as
given at the Lafayette, proved TO be an
excellent vehicle. and large audiences
were the rule at Manager Berger's house,
while the change from winter to summer
garb doubtless had much to do with
drawing such large audiences as were
seen at the Grand during the week. 1t is
certainly most beautiful amusement
resort that Mr.. Chase has provided for
his patrons, and the installation of
Hungarian orchestra is a novelty that will
doubtless be greatly appreciated by. those
who attend the vaudeville performances
at this model theatre. The Academy
closed a most profitable season last night
with the production of the ever popular
East Lynne" given by Leah Lessi and
headquarters for the Social Maids dur
ing the week and they entertained large
numbers of admirers during their local
engagement. One of the most artistic per-
formances of the year was In q Bal
cony" as given at the National Theatre
before a crowded house on Thursday
night by such splendid artists as Otis
Skinner, Eleanor Robson, and Mrs. lie
Moyne. 1t was a remarkable performance
in many ways and, contrary to general
expectations, proved to be fully as en-
tertaining as those dramatic offerings
which furnish considerably more action
than does the Browning play. The Bijou
was reopened last night for the first pre-
sentation of a new spectacle called THE
DEVILS Daughter" 1t is the biggest affair
of its kind that has ever been seen on
the local burlesque stage and there is
little doubt as TO its success at this the
atre this week and at the Court street
Theatre. Buffalo, where it VIII be taken
at the expiration of its local engagement
for what is expected viii be career that
will last through the summer months at
the Pan-Aulerican Exposition
The outlook for a continuance OF pros
perity at the Columbia this week IS very
bright The offering viii be The Circus
Girl" which has been seen in Washing
ton on one or two previous occasions, Dut
never with cast more promising than
the one that will be seen at the Colum-
bia. The Lafayette company viii intro
duce a new leading man tomorrow night
in Edwin Arden. who viii be seen in the
title role of Captain Swift Manager
Chase has arranged an attractive bill of
polite vaudeville at the Grand. while The
Devils Daughter" will be continued at
the Bijou and Robin Hood, jr." will
give the entertainment at Kernans. The
important event Of the week in theatrical
circles will be the appearance Of n. c.
Goodwin and Maxine Elliott in their pro
duction OF ''The Merchant Of Venice at
the National Tuesday night The already
large demand for seats indicates that
these two brilliant players will be ac-
corded a fiattering reception.