Evening star., 1902-02-01

THESE representatives OF the 1dlF SEX. Al
these special ladies' matineeS on Friday
smoking is prohibited and a souvenir is
presented to every lady who purchases a
seat
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.
The aggregation that will occupy the
stage of Kernan's, commencing Monday
matinee, February 3, will be Fulton's
Jolly Grass Widows The company was
seen here for the first time last year. 1t is
said that the organization has been greatly
improved in the interval; that number of
clever people have been added to the roster
and that such "DETAILS as scenery, costumes
and electric effects have received careful at
tention. Manager Fulton appears to be es-
pecially proud of the olio he is presenting,
and which seems to merit his approval.
The list of entertainers seen in this portion
of the performance includes Paulo and
Dika, French duetists; Matthews and
Cambell, in their travesty on ''Virginius;"
Montague and West refined musical art
lists; Harvey and Moore, the Hebrew and
the sport; Wangdoode Four, presenting
the darkey dancing master; Morrissey and
Cameron acrobats. On Duty" a grand
spectacular review in three scenes is pre-
sented during the vaudeville portion of the
bill. This review is interpreted by the en-
tire company of thirty-nine people and il
lustrates three distinct types of our every
day heroeS-policemen, engineers and men
OI-War. he nfSt scene is an exact repro
duetlon OF the famous Five Points, New
York, it was fifteen years ago and
shows concert hall in full blast and the
various methods of fleeing strangers In
this scene there is a murder committed and
thrilling capture of the murderer by the
night patrol The second scene is a signal
tower on the Pennsylvania railroad and
shows the arrival of the night express
The third scene is the gun deck of the
cruiser Baltimore as it appears when the
ship is in action There is an attack by the
enemy and fierce hand to-hand fight with
SWORDS before the enemy is repulsed. The
girls or the chorus who imperSonate sail
ors, have been drilled irt sword play by a
prominent New York fencing master
Are You an Eagle?' a farce comedy,
brings the performance to a close.
EIks' Mid-Winter Carnival.
Next Monday night the Elks id-winter
Carnival will be inaugurated at Convention
Hall, and continue thereafter every after
| noon and night for two weeks. This i'm
menSe amusement enterprise is given under
the auspices and for the benefit of the
charity fund of Washington Lodge, No ID.
B. P. o. Elks.. They have secured the lat
est American and European features from
the Bostock and Ferari Midway and Car
nival Company. In the big steel cages and
on the stage in the arena will be given
| free, thrilling, dangerous and interesting
wild animal, aerial and other acts such as
| that of Princess Delaware with her six
| fierce back-maned forest-bred Nubian
| lions, who do many marvellous tricks; Steve
Lawrence with his three American-bred
| lions will present his spectacular lion hunt:
Pauline De We're in daring wild animal
| act with den Of pumas, panthers, leopards
and jaguars; the Imperial Japanese
Troupe" Of men, women and children, in
| difficult and amazing feats of equilibrium
| and juggling; Letto and Dello in a laugh
able acrobatic and trick house act, and
| the four Watson sisters on their revolving
fr.in ,I,v fv,,.
ing kangaroo, and Professor Briggs will
| spar three spirited rounds, the kangaroo
at times stands on his tail, using his four
feet in defense and for aggressive on
slaughts. In the German Village there will
be a performance by the Alpine yodlers
and high-class vaudeville. Refreshments
will also be served by corps of efficient
| and polite walters. 1.-The Beautiful Orient
display of HindOoS in featS of magic, and
a band of musicians who play upon in
struments characteristic of India. The
Electra show introduces Niada. the queen
of the air, and other beautiful ladies', in a
mystifying reproduction of the latest Paris
ian models, in poses plastique in midair
The Crystal Maze, the silent feature, has
heretofore caused considerable bewilder-
ment and amusement. ~The Moving Pic
ture Show shows some of Edison's latest
colored pictures. 1.-The Eiks' Old Country
Store" will be one of the odd and interest
ing attractions, and will be presided over by
the Elks. The Helen May Butler Ladies
Military Band of Boston. Mass, an organi-
zation in high favor in musical circles and
I the only lady band that played at the Pan
American exposition VIII render the music
for. the promenade. concerts. There will also
be quite a number of unique bands in con-
nection with the numerous features In
conjunction with this manficent array of
amusements there will be many artistic
| and lavish displays OF the merchants and
manufacturers wares. The Convention Hall
| is all in readiness for the opening on Mon
day night. The interior has been beautified
| with flags and bunting and many arc and
tncandescent lights. There is a check
room and attendants. who will look to the
comforts of the patrons. The doors will open
at and Z o'clock. The price of admission
| IL 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for chill
dren under twelve years of age.
Broadway Theater, New York.
The spectacular success of the present
theatrical season in New York Is Klaw ds
| changers production of the Drury Lane
spectacle. 1.-The Sleeping Beauty and the
Beast" which has held the stage at the
Broadway rheater for the past three
months. Like the famous three-ring circus.
1t is really three great entertainments in
cne-romantic drama. musical comedy and
spectacle. In its presentation over 400 peo-
| pie appear and fully 125 men are employed
| In ffaA maufpuaatien Of the aeeuery snd