Evening star., 1901-02-02

Frances Drake in the principal ro.es. They
are supported by w. j. Thorold, the au-
thor of the drama; Sydney Macy, Lionel
Hogarth. Joseph Degnan, Kathryn Powell
Edna Lyall, Carolyn Heustis Graves and
ten others. The dances in the play were
arranged by Marwig. Music is a special
feature of the production. and it is by
Frederick V. Bowers. composer of Re
cause" and Always The usual Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday matinees VIII be
given and the popular Academy prices will
prevail Marion Winchester, the great pre-
mier danseuse, who made such phenome-
nal success in London and Paris and who
came to this country under n five-year con-
tract with the Sire brothers of the New
York Theater, New York city, will appear
in every performance of Near the Throne.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE THEATER,--The
production of "A Social Highwayman' by
the Lafayette Stock Company during the
coming week will be one of the most i'm
portant pieces of work attempted by the
house this season. The story, which was
told originally in Elizabeth Phipps Trains
novel. deals with the most exclusive circle
of New York society. The scenes are laid
in the bachelor apartments of the High
wayman, in the fashionable studio, of Caro-
9us Despard a young artist, and in the
beautifully appointed country house of the
Duchess of Clayborough. All these give an
opportunity for rich setting that forms
fine background for tbs elaborate costumes
introduced in the play. But the plot de-
veloped amid these patrician surroundings
IS one of thrilling interest, dealing as 1t
does with the performances of a phenom
enally clever criminal, Courtice Jaffrey. who
uses his acquaintance with the members of
the smart set to further his plans of rob-
berry, that are as daring and finished IN
their way as any conception of Wilke Col
Inns or Conan Doyle. Mr.. Ormonde will
have the part of the Highwayman, played
originally by Joseph Holland. A scarcely
less important character in the story IS
Jenkins Handy, the Highwayman's valet.
This part falls to John 7. Sullivan. One Of
the redeeming characters of the play is
EInor Burnham, young girl who is
thrown Unexpectedly into the whirl of So
cal gayety, but whose intuitive sense of
right and wrong steer her safely through
the maze of plot and intrigue with which
she is surrounded. This part goes naturally
to Percy Haswell, while her antthesis is
portrayed by Miss Macintosh in the char
acter of Sonora Caprices, a Spanish adven-
turess. whose feminine wit is pitted against
the cleverness of Handy and Jaffrey at
every turn of the interesting story.
THE DAMROSCH SOCIETY'S CON
CERT.-Music lovers are promised an even
Ing of unusual pleasure On the occasion of
the Damrosch Society's concert next Tues
day. at the Congregational Church. The So
ciety itself is in excellent shape for the af-
fair, having faithfully worked with Musical
Director Otto Torney Simon and success
fully imbibed his ideas of Interpretation and
execution. Mrs. II. Clay Browning is at
the height of her powers as q vocalist and
never fails to give pleasure by her voice.
Mr.. Ericsson Bushnell is among the coun-
try's great bassos. and salways welcomed
here by a large circle of admirers. Mr..
Paul Miersch is most pleasantly remem-
bered as celist of merit and since his
departure from Washington has added re-
EoWn to his name. His first appearance
here for many years is being looked forward
to with much interest by host of friends
The following is the program for the con-
cert: Song of the Viking" Chadwick the
Damrosch Society: ''She Alone Charmeth
My Sadness" from Queen of Sheba."
Gounod. Mr.. BUSHNELL: nocturne, Miersch.
and mazurka. Pepper, Mr.. Miersch st
Johns Eve Rhineberger. the Damrosch
Society; grand Scena and aria, Mad Song
from Hamlet" Ambrose Thomas. Mrs.
Browning: Sur-de-Lac. GODDARD. and Scher-
20, Van Goens. Mr. Mersch: 'On Wings
of Song" Mendelssohn. and Calm Sea and
Happy Voyage" Rubinstein. the Damrosch
Society: two songs from the "Eliland." Won
Fieitz. Mr.. Bushnell: Under the Rose"
Stoddard: Deserted Mcdowell. and "The
Spring Has Come" Maud Valerie White.
Mrs Browning: "The Long Day Closes
Sullivan. and "Beleaguered." Sullivan, the
DamroSch Society.
KERNAN's LYCEUM THEATER.-An-
other leading burlesque company, "The Gay
MaSqueraderS," which appeared here last
season and left a good impression, will
open at kernan'S next week, commencing
Monday afternoon 1t promises In its first
part, entitled "a Snap Shot," an entirely
inal songs, dances and music. 1t is said to
be full of comedy, life and spice. A special
feature will be Marguerite Tebeau, who
has achieved success in baton twirling.
The olio is made up of speciality acts that
are well known to the patrons of Kernan's
and never fail to please, including Rose
Kessner and Anetta Reid, both of whom
are young and pretty, and sing and dance
well; Dan Swift and Fred Huber, two old
timers, who, though but recently doubled
up, present quite refreshing musical act,
assisted by the wonderful singing dog
..Blootch;' Ed. 3. and Rolla White, who
have established a reputation on the bur-
lesque circuit, in sparring and bag punch
ing: Jas F. Sullivan and VIM. A. Inman,
typical Irish comedians John X and Lii
liam Hoover whose sketch, "At the Vaude-
ville,' is a mOrsel of diversified comedy.
and Chas. and Minnie Savan and Harry
Smirl, a trio of skilled acrobats. In the
BIT, lesaue 1.-The Belle of Frisco will be
found elaborate electrical and scenic dis
play and exquisite costumes. Marguerite
Tebeau and Rolla White divide the honors
In addition to other brilliant features or
the burlesque Bessie Stanton. whose figure
has stood the test of artistic measurement
and who last season established a reputa-
ton as model will appear in 1.-The $4,000
Novelty Illusion"
STRAUSS AND HIS ORCHESTRA.-The
testimony Of competent and conscientious
critic Is always wor. n while to consider Wn
attainable before any public performance
The critical estimate upon the perform
ances of Euard Strauss and his famous or.
chestra of Vienna thus far in his tour of
this country has been vastly commendatory.
Strauss has had a brilliant career, and
has been much favored by royalty. and four
years ago played several times at Windsor
Castle He is an accomplished violinist and
plays as well as conducts during the
Strauss numbers. The name of Strauss Is
associated with all that is charming In
dance music. and since 1923. when his
father founded their orchestra. the MEM
bers of the family have been important
figures in the musical world. Mr.. Strauss
son has now an orchestra of his own in
Vienna. Strauss and his great orchestra
will he beard here on Friday, February s,
at 4:15 pm, National Theater, in bril- =
liant request program, and as It will be his
last appearance here, he will undoubtedly
have a large and appreciative audience.
The sale of seats will open next Tuesday
morning at the box Office.
DAVID HARUM."-That shrewd old
fellow who did a banking business for the
coed Of his own bank account and who
traded horses for pleasure. and incidentally
some profit, David Harum," will be seen
at the National Theater a week from Mon
day. Charles Frohman owns the dramatic
rights Of the extensively read book, and
William II, Crane Is the principal actor in
of hy nd