Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

proceeds to choke the object Of his wrath
into insensibility. During the action two
of the moonshiner, who has little regard for
human life. An Illicit distillery in full
working order is shown with realistic eff
feet. and incidental to the action OF the
play a troupe of pickaninnies made their
appearance and INDUCED In songs and
dances. Agnes Carlton and Lucille Loring,
cast in opposite parts. divided feminine
honors and Charles ]. Swickard, the hero
lover. makes a better impression in two
character parts in which he also appears
than In the former role.
THE EMPIRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and extravaganza is replaced at the Empire
this week by Williams and Walkers must
cal comedy. Sons OF Ham, introducing
Avery and Hart. This entirely new colored
aggregation received hearty welcome at
yesterday afternoon and last evenings per-
formances The action Of the play Is laid
in Tennessee and during the progress Of the
the uncle and auntie Of 'befo' de war"
times to 1.-The real thing of the present era.
is portrayed. The play is replete with new,
catchy and tuneful melodies. Dan Avery
and Charles Hart are the chief fun con-
tributors, and each proved himself well
worthy of the title comedian" Avery is
of the Walker school of entertainers. his
work being very similar to that Of the we'll
known colored comedian. It was announced
last evening that there would be a buck
dancing competition Thursday evening, and
vi riludy evening tu6To WILL Dc d CAKE
walk contest. Medals will be awarded to
the winners.
KERNANs LYCEUM.-The High Roller
Extravaganza Company Is this weeks at
traction at Kernans Lyceum two large au-
diences witnessing the opening performances
yesterday afternoon and night Some years
ago this company was one Of the best in
the burlesque field, but the past two sea-
sons has been travelling on its reputation.
In the olio Dixon and Lang, In character
songs. are easily the best. the other spe-s
cialties being Andy Mcleod in Irish songs
and wit, Franklin Sisters in songs and
dances, Howe and Scott, Hebrew come
dams, and Kathryn Mlley In songs. A
series of fifteen living pictures was run in
as an olio number and appeared to be the
hit Of the show.
SCHUMANN-HEINK.- principal Sc
will sing at her recital tomorrow evening
Is the set written by Schumann, known as
"Woman's Life and Love-" The eight
songs tell connected love story Of a wo-
mans life, mixed with romance and end
Ing with tragedy. They are set to music
which appeals alike to the educated in
music and to those who claim but little
technical acquaintance with the art. They
belong to that universal music which moves
all alike. The cycle was first publicly sung
In Its entirety in Washington by Marie
Brema five years ago, and made pro-
found impression the large audience.
The companion set, "A Poets Love-" was
sung by Mr.. Bispham two years ago, and
again It was proved that the best music,
properly sung, makes a far greater impress
sion on an audience than that Of an infe-
rior sort. There can be no doubt that the
great contralto will move her audience very
deeply by her work. She will sing also
songs by Schubert and Brahms, selected
from the most effective of their works.
The sale of seats already assures a large
audience, but a number Of excellent places
are still available.