Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

performers and to those on the orchestra
side OF the foothghts. What appeared to
musical comedy slzeteh, entitled "a 81 ange
Boy" presented by Bert Howard Gpd
Leona Bland. M. Howard is an accom-
plished pianist, and captured the audience
by his artistic efEorta with the instrument.
The couple werea compelled to respond to
encore after encore. Moung Toon and
Moung Chete announced as THE Burmese
Wonders" gave an exhibition Of ball toss
Ing. Without the use Of the hands these
performers catch and throw wicker-cane
and glass balls wathtmarvelous skill Only
the feet, legs and muscles Of the shoulders
are employed ins tho manipulation Of the
balls. The effect Of the act Is heightened
by the use of an oriental stage setting. The
Chamberl1ns proved worthy substitutes for
mated from thegprogram at the last mo-
ment. They demonstrated what can be
done with the lasso and the rawhide whip
used by the cowboys of the west. The
Rossow midgets are old friends, and as
such are classed among the best; therefore
the little fellows are always accorded
hearty welcome when they visit this city.
They indulge in athletic sports, have an
amusing set-to with boxing gloves and one
OF them presents singing speciality. Frank
Gardiner and Lottie Vincent appear in an
original comedy creation. entitled AN 1dyl
Of the Links" that has to do. Of course.
with golf. as well as with other athletic
pastimes. Gillett's musical dogs please
every one by their Intelligent rendition of
pOpuldT airs Ou sleigh DelIS anu ny dClS VI
jumping and leaping that human perform
ers would hesitate to undertake. Little
Red Riding Hood is the subject Of the
animated pictures this week.
ACADEMY.-Hal Reid is responsible for
the entertainment which Mr.. Powell pro-
vides for his patrons this week in the way
Of lie and scenes AT Cripple Creek"
Colorado mining camp where many TRACE
dies have been enacted during the rush for
gold. The story, as the name indicates, is
one Of western life. and the intense situa-
lions and thrilling climaxes are fnterspersed
throughout by light comedy. The opening
scene Is that Of a dance hall, and during
the action many sensational things occur.
A miners cabin at the foot Of a mountain
Is next shown, and that act Is brought to
a close when the villain and his tool kid
nap small child, and, for the purpose OF
accomplishing their ends, make ready to
throw the little one from one OF the noun
tain peaks to a gorge below, which they
do. the child being caught at the proper
time by an Indian brave who swings
through the air by means Of rope. The
action Is then transferred to the interior of
a mine sixty feet below the surface of the
earth, and the plot continues to thicken, but
everything is satisfactorily Strengthened out
in the act which follows, the hero vtndi-
Gated and the villain made to realize his
mistakes. Baby Virena displayed unusual
intelligence for one SO small and young and
made many friends.
IfEAIEh.-SL1dTL ana WILL
Jams senegambian potpourri, for which
the title of "Octoroons'' appears to be as
appropriate as any, drew large crowds to
the Empire at both the afternoon and even
ing performances. The Smart and Will
Jams combination presents a number Of
negro specialties of more than usual merit
in a conglomeration Of fun and music that
excites laughter and pleases the ear. An
additional attraction in the person Of Joe
Wolcott, the champion welter-weight pu-
gilist Of the world. was scarcely needed to
enhance the entertaining qualities Of the
show, although he does add much interest
for numerous class of patrons At the
performance yesterday afternoon Mr.. VOL
colt was not able to give an exhibition Of
his well-known speciality, although during
the evening performance he met and van
pushed a person who desired to go out to
fame under the time-worn nom de guerre
Of 1.-THE Unknown'T in a wrestling bout
WOlcott offers large purse to any person
who can stay with him on the mat or with
the gloves limited number of minutes and
rounds, respectively The major portion of
the show included Stwo-act musical farce,
called 1.-THE Pullman Porters," which
brought out the strength of the company
Specialtfes were introduced between the
acts, which were we'll received Wednes-
day night a prize cake walk will be held
for all corners, and on Thursday night there
will be a buck dance contest, when M.
Moseby will meet all corners in every style
of buck dancing. ..- .--.- A
+ KERNAN's LYCEUM.-Rice and Bar
toms Extravaganza Company is this weeks
anfi ov,a. OF me ofa,