Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-02
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attra ction at the Columbia Theater next
week. The play, win its wealth of situa-
ton and climax. as we'll as pungent dialogue
is one of the standard attractions Of the
present time, attracting patrons who rare
ly, If ever, go to the theater on other occa-
sions. The STANCE version will be used
and the scenery and costumes will, of
course, be elaborate as the play depends
largely upon it's pictures of the splendors
of Rome.
THE WIDOW JONES.-At the National
next week May Irwin will play her annual
engagement in Washington, presenting
The Widow Jones', which was written for
orally considered to be her best play. How
ever, it Is really of very little Importance
what May Irwin plays, as 1t is she herself
that the audience wants to see and not the
play. 1t is said that she will have several
new songs this season as is her custom, but
will also revive some of the best Of the old
ones, among the latter being 1.-THE New
Bully song, and Certainly Was Good to
Me-. AS usual, Miss Irwin will be sup
ported by company including several local
faVorltes, among them being Jacques Kru-
ger, ii. f. Robert of this city and Florence
Reed who is a daughter { the late Roland
Reed. There is always an air of polity and
good humor about Miss Irwins perform
ances, and, with 1.-The Widow Jones" as
the vehicle, the present appearance should
prove no exception to the rule. The sale Of
seats Will open tomorrow morning.
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM. -
"A Midsummer Nights Dream with all
the original music, composed by Mendels-
sohn, and used in all the famous produc-
lions of the past twenty-five years, is the
bill that has been selected to follow THE
Little Pilgrims" at the Lafayette. Under
the direction of Edmund Lyons, who has
staged most of the important presentations
of this beautiful comedy that have been
given in recent years, the production is GER
tain OF success. A large chorus Of trained
voices has been rehearSing under the direc-
ton of Harry Wheaton Howard during the
past week, and an entirely adequate per-
formance of the music may be looked for.
The reputation of the Lafayette manage
ment is sufficient assurance that the scene
ry, which offers such great possibilities to
the scenic artist, will not be overlooked in
the smallest detail. Several actors of repu-
tation, new to Lafayette audiences, will
take prominent parts in this interesting pro-
duction.
JAMES J. CORBETT IN MONOLOGUE.
James j. COrbett heads the polite vaude-
vile program at Chases next week. Other
entertainers who will be seen are George
Felix and Lydia Barry. Hill and Sill
vain Jules Hickey and Amy Nelson,
P. Sisson and Esther Wallace, and
the Troubadour Four Corbett, having
reached the championship goal of pugilistic
honors, passed into vaudeville, and here he
monologue entertainer. His first venture
in 1t was an experiment, but he proved so
genuinely clever that he has been a great
drawing card ever since. His humorous
stories are from life. and of many of the
funniest he Is the subject. Felix and Barry
will present The Vaudeville Craze" which
contains all the speciality features for which
they are noted The Sander trio are ath-
letes whose herculean feats are almost in
comprehensive. Little Elsie, the pocket
edition of Cissie LOTUS" has grown into a
vaudeville attraction of magnitude
EMPIRE VAUDEVILLE AND BUR-
LESQUE.-The Empire program for next
week will bring to Washington a number
of exceptionally clever and well-known en-
tertainers. Contrary to the usual custom
at the Empire, the stock burlesque COM
pany will contribute a musical first part in
stead of the usual concluding buresque.
During the part of the performance to be
given by Bert Leslie and his associates
there will be a number of new songs rem
dered by the principals Of the organiza-
tion while the chorus will add volume to
the refrains of the numerous selections and
give color and motion to the ensembles
Heading the vaudeville portion of the per-
Torrance will be Garfield and Carleton,
who present sketch which. while not eX-
actly new to the patrons of the vaudeville
houses of other cities, has never been
played in Washington. Madge Fox will
sing some coon" songs in manner that
has won for her reputation that makes
her one of the stars of her particular line
of entertainment, while Howe, Wallen and
Walters will offer their skit, Fun in
Railway Station during which they will
play upon a variety of musical instruments.
Another musical act that is entirely novel
will be given by Davis musical dogs-a
troupe of CANNES who actually play upon
musical Instruments. Raymond and Caver-
ly are two German comedians who have
just concluded a most successful engage
ment at the New York Theater New York
of it1l (it arp
recognizing the fact that the performances
at the Empire are absolutely refined as we'll
as different in character from those to be
at any other local theater and in con-
sequence the number of feminine patrons is
constantly on the increase.
THE MERRY TRAMPS.-The manage
ment of the Academy Of Music announces
as the next attraction beginning next Mon
day, that remarkable organization known
as The Original Lilliputians, who will pre-
sent Their latest spectacular success, The
Merry Tramps." The piece is a lively and
Jolly extravaganza, and will be seen here
exactly during it's long run of 100 nights
in New York city. The production abounds
in sensational spectacular features and en-
braces three grand ballets, known as The
Birth of Venus The Polar Star and
The Burning Volcano" The scenery is
new and brilliant, the costumes gorgeous
and the effects novel. The whole per-
Torrance is one of dazzling splendor.
Major James d. Doyle, Louis Merkle How
ard Knowles, Joseph Algere, James E.
Rosen, Casper II. Weiss, John Church c.
O. Mack Annie Liable, Helen Lindner,
Mile. Maria Mozzi, premiere danseuse, and
all the old favorites still in this remark
able organization of diminutive players. In
addition. the company contains three giants
and d chorus of fourteen pretty and shape
~ girls, and the smallest pony in the world
Matinees will be given, as usual, on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday.
DAINTY DUCHESS COMPANY-Letta
Meredith, who Is described as being the
most beautiful woman on the American
stage, is the bright, particular star in
Weber's Dainty Duchess Company, which
will make it's first local appearance this
season at the Lyceum Theater next week
She Is surrounded by many capable people,
among them being Bryce and Inman the
Exposition Four, Australian Twin Sisters
Anderson the Four Huntings, Paul Barnes
& Co, Milton and Maud Woods, Allen
Whitman and a large and efficient chorus of
twenty pretty girls. This company also
presents the scenic and musical burlesuue
entitled RAJ Ma TaZ." AS an extra attrac-
ton Manager Herman has engaged Max
Luttbeg, champion lightweight wrestler of
the world, to appear at every performance
during the engagement of the Dainty
Duchess Luttberg has issued challenge
to all corners, and promises SO to any man
who STAYS with him fifteen minutes without