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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
CONGRATULATIONS
New National Theater.

At the National during the coming week
May Irwin will be the attraction and will
be seen in The Widow Jones'" the most
successful play In her repertoire. It was
THE Widow Jones' In which Miss Irwin
began her starring" career and If re-
ports as to her intending retirement are
to be believed, it will be her last.
May Irwin occupies place on the Amer
lean stage which is peculiarly her own.
There are few actresses who can really
make people laugh and those few generally
manage to do so by resorting to grotesaue
methods and exaggerated make-ups. Miss
Irwin does neither of these, but accom-
piishes her ends through Legitimate means
by her spontaneous humor and through
her own unique personality. In The
Widow Jones" she has one of the best We
hicles she has ever had. 1t tells the story
Of Beatrice, wealthy young woman who,
to escape the attentions of several suitors,
assumes the role of widow. Miss Irwin
will have full quota of funny songs with
which to delight her audiences, among
them being several of her former success
ful ones In the company are Jacques
kruger, Hans F. Robert Of this city,
Christopher Bruno. Roland Carter. Charles
Church. Mabel Russell, Mabel Florence,
Genevieve Day, Helene Dunlap. Charlotte
Noting, Louise HOLSTER, Grace Chandler
and Bessie Mortimer.
Columbia Theater.
A special attraction will be offered at the
Columbia Theater the week beginning
Monday evening, with matinees Thursday
and Saturday, in Quo Vadis." This pro-
duction is under the same management as
that which was offered on two different
occasions at the Columbia Theater during
last season and the preceding session, and
it is we'll remembered by the amuse-
ment patrons Of this city as a production
of superior magniffcence as to scenery,
costumes, properties, &c. 1t employs
large company of players, with an army of
extra people, grand choruses and other
interesting effects. Rome is the scene OF
part of the action, and, while it Is religious
in character, it possesses strong dramatic
interest. These two points appeal not only
to a class of people who seldom visit a
-theater, but to the regular theatergoer as
well "Quo Vadis'' has more music than
most of the everyday operate produc-
tions. The compositions were written by
Julian Edwards and includes hymns for
Christians Bachanal compositions for the
orgies at Nero's palace and the mad dance
music of the corybantes.
One Of the interesting effects Of this pro-
duction is the panoramic view of the burn
ing Of Rome.
Managers Luckett and Dwyer have ar
ranged with Mr.. Whitney for a special
scale Of prices during the Quo Vadis''
week. which will place the opportunity
within the reach Of all Of witnessing this
famous production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
Polk Miller.

Polk Miller. the well-known delineator of
old-time southern life Of Richmond, Va.
who recently gave an entertainment at Odd
Fellows Hall, at which many people were
turned away because of the inability Of the
hall to accommodate the crowd, will repeat
the entertainment on Thursday and Friday
night Of the following week at the same
place for the benefit Of Canton Washington,
No. l, Patriarch Militant. l. o. o. F. The
canton Is endeavoring by series OF enter
tainments to raise a fund which will en-
able them to attend the meeting OF the
Sovereign Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F., at Des
Moines next September and compete for
the grand prize Of 81 900 offered for the
competitive drills to take place at that
meeting. The committee in charge of rails
ing the fund consists Of Col Allison Nailor,
Chairman E. w. Bradford. Vice Chairman
A. A. Hancock, Secretary Maj. John 1.
Brown. Treasurer and Lieutenant c. D.
Shackelford. In securing Mr.. Miller with
his famous tobacco factory negro quartet
they have secured a star attraction and
hope to add materially to the fund which
has already attained considerable proper
lions from the proceeds of previous enter
tainmentS this winter,
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heralded as the most sensational OF latter
day melodramas. Special features are
horses, camels and tribe of sixteen desert
Arabs, whose costumes and picturesque
personality are counted on to lend color to
the play. Aside from these universal ad-
5uncts the drama itself is of more than
common strength and is full of action and
dramatic climaxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
Rays can be persuaded to stop making
money with their present moss-grown show

Rays can be persuaded to stop making
money with their present moss-grown show
Ethel barrymore and E H. Sathern ap-
peared IN one-act play Thursday in Bos-
ton, entitled "Drifted Apart" written by
Sir charles Young. the author Of Jim the
fenman. The occasion OF the Joint pre-
sentation was benefit for the Actors
Home Of America
When Henrietta Crosman Is seen in the
larger cities next season, besides Mistress
Nell and As You Like It" she will have
al least three new plays, THE Masque Of
the White Rose Madeline and The
Baltimore Marriage" the latter having to
DO with the affair of Jerome Bouapartc and
Elizabeth Patterson.
Providing 1t comes TO pass. as forecasted
IN the papers, that Edna Wallace Homer
the Lady Hollywood OF the original "Floro-
dora company. is starred next season in a
musical comedy. we shall have for the first
time a Mr." and Mrs" OF the same name
starring simultaneously as counter attrac-
lions. For IL also has been announced that
DE Wolf Hopper is to star again next fan.
Rucyard kipling's story. The Light That
Falled. Is TO be played next season 10y Nat
GOODWIN and Maxine Elliott. The dramati-
cation Is reported 10 b. almost completed
ana Mr.. Goodwin expresses himself as thor
ouShly satisfied with its dramaua possibili-
ties. The only liberty that is to be taken
win the story VIII be a change IN the part
OF MaiSie, who's character VIII be drawn
on kindlier and more aff,Cttonate lines than
those portrayed Ia the book.
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"D'Arcy of the Guards

One of the distinct novelties of the sea-
son is darcy of the Guards" the roman
tic comedy forming the vehicle for the
present starring tour of Henry Miller, who
will make his appearance at the New Ma
tional Theater during the week of Monday.
April IA. Mr.. Miller recently closed a sue
cessful run at the Savoy Theater, New
York.
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Lafayette Square Opera House.

Owing to the interest that has been mani
Tested in 1.-THE Little Pilgrims and the
large attendance throughout the week, 1t
has been decided to continue the production
throughout next week, commencing Tues
day night. Arrangements have been COM
pleted by which the play win have a New
York production next fall. IA Midsummer
Nights Dream" which was announced
Will be held over until the week following.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The bill at Chase's next week will include
Jas. j. Cerbett. Geo. Felix and Lydia Barry,
Hill and Silvainy, Jules Hickey and Amy
Nelson. the Sander trio Little Elsie, o.
car p. Sisson and Ester Wallace, and the
Troubadour Four. Mr.. Corbett Is the same
Gentleman Jim" whose dextrous digats
made short work Of Sullivan and other pug
ilistic aspirants, until Corbett in turn went
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
Mask and Wig Club.

The fourteenth annual musical burlesuue
production by the Mask and Wig Club of
the University of Pennsylvania will be
given its single appearance in the national
capital at the Lafayette Square Theater
on next Monday evening. April T. The title
of this latest musical frivolity Is "Old
King Cole" Judging from the splendid
weeks run OF the production at the Chest
nut Street Opera House, in Philadelphia,
which closes tonight, the Quaker city
thinks the college men are about right
William Ernst, jr.. who has provided the
book for several Of the pieces annually
given by the Mask and Wig. is responsible
for this latest effort, and the fun Is Of a
specially CID Yer sort; the music selected
with good tS1gmeRt and the terpsichorean
features fulH up r. the standards hereto
fore set by the Mask and Wiggers "Old
King Cole rs BUTT more upon legitimate
comic opera lines than upon those Of bur-
lesque.
The first act shows the palace of the 10
vial old monarch (who suffers from a
chronic lameness Df the purse) and the
second act Is a scene on the Hudson f1ur-
ing the intercollegiate boating contests. The
efforts of King Cole to wed his daughter
to the rich young Percy verance and the
comic Vaccinations of a Mephistolean per
son known as Mr. B. L. z. Bubb, furnish
the plot. The efforts of De Ficit. the royal
treasurer, to raise funds for the mainte-
nance Of thss kins,1pm; the episode of the
disinheritineSbf sPefey by his rich aunt be-
cause he has smoked the kings pipe. drunk
from the royal tankard and danced to the
tunes Of his folders three Qn contravention
Of the commands OF the aged aunt and the
ingenious unraveling Of the tangled threads
are noted as bright bits.
The buriesque on recent professional stage
successes are also cleverly done Chief
among these is the satire on E. H Sothern's
portrayal OF the role. Francois villol,'' in
IF I Were King:" The music of the pro-
duction comes from recent musical sue
cesses such as The Messenger Boy" .'The
Little Duchess - .'fhe Silver Slipper" s~rhe
Toreador" and The Stroliers," while
Charles Gilpin, third, has composed a num-
Der Of original melodies. A spectacular
coon-song speciality IL also given. The
principals Of the cast comprise:
Old King Cole the ruler Of the "Cole re-
gions," Arthur Edward Healy 'O2. d; De
Ficit, the royal treasurer. Craig schosie4d
Mitchell, '04C; Mr.. B. L. q. Bubb, alias
Mephisto. alias Admiral Limburger. a
Town Topics, correspondent. sylvester
James Deehan, '02 NJ; Percy Verance, Dick
Tate and Horace Scope. American tourists
William Otto Miller. 'O4. c; Albert Watson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
George Grossmith.

George Grossmith, who Is advertised to
appear at the New Willard Hall April Is
win present a program on this occasion.
including the novelties he has planned for
his present tour. This Is the fourth tour
Mr.. Grossmith has made Of the principal
American and Canadian cities. The new
musical sketch. 'Somebodies and Nobodies,"
will make the second part of Mr.. Gros-
smiths program here, and this II conceded
to be the brightest effort In this line OF this
clever entertainer for many years In each
Of his sketches he introduces one or more
songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Morton. '02 C, and Roland Cantweli Bortle.
'05 G: Miss Ann Thrope, one who has a
uel Howell Davis. 'o4 L; Amelia Rate and
Emma grant, King Coles wards, Cecil Bal
timore Calvert, '05 c, and Walter Lee
sheppard '04 l.; Pandora, King Coles
daughter, Warren Frederic Bartin, o. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

st Therese,' by NJ. Catulle Mendes Is
to be produced next season by Julia Mar
lowe.
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Woodward's Performing Seals.

distinctive novelty at the head of the po-
lite vaudeville program at Chase's Theater
week after next. Other notables to be pres
ent at that time are AL. Shean and Chas L.
Warren. Gus Williams. The Onlaw Trio,
Dillon Brothers, Tim Mcmahon and Edythe
Chapelle, Frank GarLlner and Lottie Vim
cent and Mignonette Kikin. Shean and
Warren are to be seen in their travesty on
Captain Kidd. entitled kidding the Cap
tain Gus Williams. ''Our German Sena-
tor" will make megaphonic mirth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Paderewski has written the music for an
otter opera, and is now looking for a book
to suit it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

May Irwin Is reported to be definitely
engaged for Weber and Fields for next sea-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
Haley's Band Concert.

Haley's Band Of forty pieces, under the
direction Of VIII F. Haley, will give con-
cert tomorrow night at the Empire Theater
Mr.. Haley has arranged an especially at
tractive program. which will include many
of the popular airs Of the period as well as
some ambitious numbers. the rendition Of
which will prove beyond the question Of
doubt the merits Of the musicians under
Mr.. Haley. These concerts-it is expected
that tomorrow nights will not be the last
are intended to provide a first-class high
grade Sunday evenings entertainment for
people who are fond of music
In addition to the band, solos will be rem
dered by number of the principals Of the
Empire Theater's Stock Company. notably
Mr.. John P. Rodgers, Alex. Cameron and
several others of the organization The
regular Empire night prices will prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Adele Harrington has been engaged for
the part of the music hail singer in "A
Modern Magdalen."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

FRITZ Scheff, the clever little songstress
and actress. has decided to remain in grand
opera for another season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Pauline Halls proposed starring tour has
been postponed until next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
"Lost In the Desert"

Lost in the Desert" comes to the Acad-
envy Of Music the week Of April ii, and Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Evangeline" has been brought down
within the limits of one act, and will be
seen in the vaudeville houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Stuart Robson will revive the Comedy OF
Errors next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
A Joint Recital.

Miss Mary Kmban. pianist, and Miss
Anita Schade will give q joint recital at
the Washington Club the 10Th instant. A
feature Of the program will be the reading
Of two short German melodramas, accom-
panied by incidental music by the best
composers. Miss Kimball will also be
heard in several solos. and those who have
heard her know that whatever her selec-
tons may be they will be Interpreted with
technical skill and artistic effect. Miss
Schade enjoys high reputation as a reader
and recitationist. She will also give selec-
lions from the German classical poets. The
patrons include the German and Austrian
ambassadors and others prominent In dip
lomatic and social circles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
Baron Frankenstein's Recital.

The Washington debut on the concert
stage Of Baron Frankenstein, who will give
a recital Of his own songs Wednesday after
noon at the New Willard is watched with
considerable interest. Baron Frankenstein,
who has been in this country but a few
weeks, is well known In the Austrian capt.
tai, end brings with him letters Of intro
duction to several families Of social promi-
nence. AS musician and composer, his
work is Of the highest order, many Of his
songs being in the concert repertoire Of
Herr Erich Schmedes and Fraulein kurz OF
the imperial opera. The foundation Of the
baron's musical training was laid In Wen
ma He next went to Munich, where he
was under the tutorship Of Prof. Thule.
and finally to Frankfort, where he studied
at the conservatory with the famous
theorst, Prof Ivan Knorr. Mrs. Morris
Black, contralto. who sang here a short
while ago, and Mr.. Mackenzie Gordon.
tenor, who has given much satisfaction in
oratorio and concert, will assist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Primrose and Dockstader deny the re-
port that they are to take their minstrel
aggregation to London this summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The latest report from New York is to
the effect that Charles Hawtrey and Frances
Belmont, who is to be his leading lady next
season. are engaged to be married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

E. 8. Willard is to have a new play for
next season from the pen Of Louis Parker,
and will not appear In London until 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

William Wolff, well known for his excel
lent work in this city with the Castle
Square Opera Company, has returned from
Melbourne and is now in Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
Observation-Disclosures.

One Of the greatest treats that has been
accorded the music-lovers of Washington
during the present season was the recent
joint appearance Of Josef Holman. the cele-
brated pianist: Jean Gerardy, the world-re-
nowned 'cellist, and Fritz Kreisler. the vio-
I'm virtuoso. They were greeted by
crowded auditorium and their individual eff
forts were applauded to the echo. A fare
well joint appearance has been arranged
for these artists al the New National Thea
ter for Sunday evening, April ID, when
popular program will be given at popular
prices. The sale Of seats will open at the
box office on Monday morning. The pro-
gram will consist Of one ensemble number
in the form OF trio and solo selections
from the repertoire of each artist. Several
request numbers will be rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Peter F. Daley has a new vaudeville
sketch. In which he will be supported by
Eddie CARVE and Mollie Thompson. The
skit Is from the pen of Herbert Hall Wins
low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The bill introduced in the New York leg
islature providing for a play censor in that
state was sidetracked, and is now reported
to be lost in the wilderness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Joseph Wheelock has been engaged by J.
Wesley Rosenquest to play the title role
in THE Village Postmaster" next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

It has been definitely settled that Edna
May will be seen in this country next sea-
son under Charles Frohman's management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Alice Nielsen has not been able to find
any one in London to back her in q grand
opera venture. and as a result she may re-
turn to this country appearing in pieces
along familiar lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

It has been figured out by a mathema-
ticfan that when the horses in Ben Hur''
are seen by the audience they have run a
distance Of half a mile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Georgfana Sage, a niece of one of the
United States ambassadors abroad, has
been engaged for a part in Dolly Warden"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The American rights to Alfred Capus'
plays, Les Deux Ecoles'' and La Seine"
have been secured by Charles Frohman,
and they will be seen in this country next
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

A performance for the benefit of the Nc
kinley memorial fund is to be given at the
Opera Comique, Paris. Bernhard, Coque-
lin, Jean de ResZke and many lesser lights
have offered their services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The tour Of His Lordship" in which
Gertrude Coghlin has been playing for the
last Few weeks, will not resume its engage
ments. The piece will be sent out again
next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

George Alexander has decided to visit
America in the autumn OF 1903 making his
first trip across the Atlantic as an actor
ma mayer. He will appear in Stephen Phil
lips "Paola and Francesca"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

THE Prince Of Pilsen,' by the author of
THE Burgomaster' and king Dodo," is to
be presented for the first time in Boston
early in May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Blanche Hail. a young actress who has
played "Zaza'' on the road, has been en-
gagged for the leading role In Sweet
Clover"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Master Jack Ryan. Who plays the part of
Aulus in the production Of QUO Vadis' at
the Columbia next week, is a Washington
boy and has already made quite a name for
himself in the theatrical world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The success OF the lighter comedies In
the Columbia Theater has led Manager
Luckett to arrange with Harry Corson
Clarke for a week Of What Happened 10
JONES'" commencing April q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Charles Frohman has the right to regard
himself a grand mogul of the theater
He Is said to be the owner of 234 plays
manages thirty-seven stars and has rights
in 567 actors of more or less emnence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

An enjoyable song recital was given So
the ball room of the British embassy yes
terday afternoon by Mr.. Wilford Russell.
baritone, whose forte is ballad singing and
whose program included some excellent
lections in that direction The attendance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

The Euterpe Quartet is a new organiza-
ton which promises to give a good account
of itself. 1t is composed of Mrs. Ivy Her
riott Shade, soprano; Miss Rosalie Hol-
berg. contralto; Mr.. Alden. tenor. and DR.
Shade. bass. Angelo c. Fronani will be the
accompanist.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
COSTUMES FOR THE
 OPERA MIkADO.

The costumes for the ''Mikado" have all been selected and are wonderously bright and effective, There will be but two alike, and the little girls at the re- hearsals form a line of fifty. or twenty five couples, and they range from to 15 years in age.
 Their first entrance through the court yard gates Gin twos) will be a striking picture. The forty boys who represent lords of Japan will include in their cos tunes many of brilliant design. Their wigs have been ordered from Philadel- phia. Koko's costume is crimson velvet embroidered in gold. and lined throughout with light yellow silk. ''The Mikado" will wear black watered silk embroidered In gold and lined with royal purple silk.
 Nanki Poo, in the last act will be clad in white and gold lined with pale yellow. Pooh Bahs and Pish Tushs costumes are both most Japanese, and are of mixture of colors; Katisha's dress is terra cotta silk. shot all over with gold peacocks, stars and moons, etc., and lined with pale blue; Yum Yum will have a white satin gown embroidered in gold, and lined with cerisse silk and sash; Peep Bo in light pink. blue crepe shot with gold and lined with pale blue, while Pitt Sing has a nile green embroidered in gilt with old rose and white flowers. It will be lined with white and a white silk sash.
 The two little attendants of Katisha will be clad similarly to Pooh Bah. and their costumes will be lined with rose pink.
 There will be one hundred and fifty cos tunes MT. Kendall Weston arranged the costumes and he has also designed two beautiful and elaborate stage scenes one a tea garden and the other royal court yard; both in Japan.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
AMuseMonts
"kerry Cow" and "Shaun Rhue.

Joseph Murphy has been playing Shaun Rhue" for more than a dozen years, and 1t is equal, as a money maker. to the other one of MT. Murphy's plays Kerry Cow" and yet when shaun Rhue" was first produced Cat New Or leans) the manager of the theatre came back on the stage and shaking his head at the famous Irish comedian said: .No. no, Joe. 1t won't do; won't do" The next week at Galveston the same play was acted again. and again the manager of the treatre declared that it would not "do." These verdicts. honestly given and based upon long experience with plays and close observance as to audiences, were incorrect. shaun Rhue" Is a suc- cess by virtue of its scenic effects, the pr esentments it makes of Irish charac- ters and the concise story it relates. It Is one of the winners so earnestly sought after by managers when making their seasons bookings.
 Kerry Cow will be done at the Jef- feIson Theatre next Monday night and Tuesday matinee. Tuesday night shaun Rhue' will be the bill.