Evening star., 1901-12-31

eral, ne probably realized Mr.. Pinero's con-
ception Of such a gentleman. Frederic
Sullivan. as the hair dresser, and Harry G.
Bradley. as solteitor, were competent.
Mr.. John T. Sullivan was again forced to
foreswear vfllafnys and was Obliged to be
content with the part of the family doctor,
the fashionable 'tDr. Delaney, but Mr..
Sullivan rose to the occasion and made a
remarkably good character sketch of it.
Curtain calls were frequent. and all of the
tableaux at the end of the various scenes
were applauded to the echo.
CHASE'S THEATER.-With a bill that
embraces genuine novelty, another act
that possesses real excellence and several
in addition, all of the average standard, If
not above it, Chases Theater will begin the
new year in an eminently satisfactory man.
ner. The novelty is described as keith's
original cycle whirl. The curtain rises on
what might be likened to a gigantic soup
plate with the edges shaved off and part
of the front sliced out like card basket.
1hree cyclists are introduced. They vault
into the plate, mount wheels and ride at
break-neck speed around the sides of the
plate, which slope outward at an angle of
seventy degrees. These three men race,
pass one another, ride zigzag, remove the
handlebarS of their machines while in mo-
ton, and perform other thrilling feats with
the utmost GOODNESS and facility. The turn
is really new and is an eye-opener. A slip,
the slightest accident, and three daring
men. 1t would seem, would be almost sure
of meeting death, or of receiving fatal in
Juries. First, exhibition of speeding is
given by one of the trio Then two of them
indulge in bona-fide race the winner
passing his competitor on the frail, quiver-
ing track the width between them at the
time, being not more than foot, and their
bodies being almost parallel with the floor
of the stage.
One of the three thoroughly composed
wheelmen, after riding zigzag up and down
the sides of the creaking track, calmly
lights a cigarette, discards his cap and
rn-
moves the handlebar and passes it to a
companion. All this time he is whrlng
around at the rate of about thirty miles an
hour. The consequences of a fall at such
moment are too disastrous to dwell upon.
The handle bar Is replaced, and the rider
confidently proceeds to come to a standstill.
The climax after another race occurs when
two OF the riders whir1 around the track,
one near the floor edge, the other close by
the outer edge, and the third passes be-
tween them:
Next Of interest may be mentioned the
appearance of the Russell Brothers in 'the
Irish servant girl This sketch may
truthfully be said to improve with age. A
voice of unusual merit and an attractive
for Margaret Ashton, "the girl of quality"
She makes several changes Eof % costume
Mayme Gehrue sings well and dshces bet
ter. A clever athletic entertainment is
Favor and Edith Sinclair have laughable
sketch, entitled 1.-THE MeGuires," and
Charles Wayne and Anna Caldwell, with a
commedietta, "a Book Detective" a
vehicle, make time pass quickly. The men,
bers OF Wormwood's dog and monkey cir
Gus are always welcome. They display al
most human intelligence and receive a large
share Of the applause that was almost con-
tinuous at both performances yesterday.
ACADEMY a thrilling
war drama. was presented last night, be-
fore an audience of large proportions. A
large number of people were unable to
obtain seats. The. scenes are laid in the
vicinity Of Winchester and Kernstown,
Va, during the civil war. The first cur
tain raises with the boom of distant can
non, and far-away notes Of the bugle. Vir-
ginia Randolph, "a southern girl, is loved
by Major kearney. and Colonel Dayton Of
as their headquarters. She returns the
majors love, and al the same time plays
the part OF sPg, keeping her brother.
confederate offeer. posted as to the move
ments OF the fedepa5 army.
Wright Huntington had the role Of Major
Kearney and was particularly clever. Mar
garet May, as Virginia Randolph, and julia
Bachelor shared ahe feminine honors.
best villain seensat the Academy in long
time. He was assisted by Guy T. Bennett.
Mart E. Kelsey and Clint G. Ford were
good in their efforts to furnish comedy,
acter part. r.r
KERkAN'S LYCEUM.-Sasn{ g.Devere's
Own Company, isi this weeks attraction at
Kernans Lyceum -Theater, opening yester-
day to two packed houses, afternoon and
night. The company is quite a pretentious
one as to numbers. ,Fhe troupe of acrobat
Arabs and Mildred Howard De Gray are new
or original Miss De Gray was seen in the
closing burlesque in her well-known bare
foot dance and strengthened that part of
the show very materially. The performance
opens with a straight clio, the Imperial
Trio-Hodge, Hayward and Lancaster-hav-
ing the honor of leading off. The act is
quite clever, though old. The "Phasey
Troupe of Twelve Comely Maidens came
next in song and marches and were mild
ly applauded. The Troubadour Four sang
several songs we'll, and the Six Ascot Girls
were seen in songs and dances that pleased.
Sam Devere had his usual budget Of songs
and was well received. Laura Bennett and
Sallie Stembier presented a sketch called
and catchy. Laliah Abduliahs Arabs
closed the olio in whirlwind finish, the
tumbling and balancing being of high or
der of merit: The Cloak Models is the
to introduce large chorus in songs
dances and marches. The Introduction of
a property elephant served to enliven mat
terS considerably.
BIJOU.-"The Cycle Whirl," the piece
de resistance of the Bijou's New Year
week menu, unfortunately was sidetrac cked
somewhere long enough to prevent it's sue
ance. After half an hours wait by good
natured audience, the frail-ribbed bowl
was welded into shape. The braces how
ever had not arrived, and the slat-linked
track resembled chicken yard fence on
a rampage, rather than racing device.
Consequently, attempts at speed were
abandoned John Lawson guaranteed to
have all ship-shape today, when he and
Lester Wilson will start a series Of daring
rides. Aside from this feature, five vaude-
vile numbers compose the olio. Sam Ad-
ans, the long boy" received an ovation
from old friends, and repeated his former
successes as vocalist and eIocutionist
Bonnie Thornton sang several clever songs
under handicap of severe cold the gal
lery gallantly coming to her rescue in the
choruses. Williams and Adams scored
well as eccentric comedians; Palfrey and
Hilton showed several new tricks on the
bicycle and Darlington and Martell pre-
sented singing sketch. No small
amount Of annoyance was caused perform
ers and auditors last night by the coterie
of noisy critics. whose efforts have ad-
vanced from week to week to the point
where liberation should be supplanted by
suppression