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Barnum and Bailey's Circus.

For many years Barnum and Baileys
circus has been a standard amusement IN
stitution in the United States. while In
Great Britain and on the European CONT
nent it's popularity is scarcely less pro-
nounced The show has recently returned
from five years tour of foreign lands,
and the features it offers this year are such
could scarcely have been secured unless
the artists had seen the show and been con-
WINGED of it's magnitude and high character.
Many of the high-class performers have
never-b before been seen under canvas, while
among the entire company of over 300 spe-
cialiStS there are less than fifty who are
familiar to the people of this country. Not
withStanding this unusual number of i'm
ported performers, the show is distinctly
American. There is patriotic character
permeating the program that will appeal
to the American people. One of the nota bic
exhibits in this line is series of models of
the fighting ships of the United States navy
These models are accurately made. on
scale of one inch to the foot, and their con-
struction and exhibition have had the in
dorsement of the government. Here in the
east where Uncle Sans bulldogs are more
or less familiar to the public the true value
of these models will not be so pronounced
as in the middle west, where the warships
are known only by name or by picture;
nevertheless, no patriotic American, 1t is
declared, can view them without feelings of
pride. The naval models exhibited in
the menagerie pavilion. In connection with
remarkable display of strange and curious
people from all parts of the world. There
are giants and midgets, strong men and liv-
ing skeletons, armless and legless men who
supply natures deficiencies by the clever
use Of other organs; Krao the missing Hnk
a troupe of Russian dancers from the
Volga, and many other features. These at
fractions are all included in the big show
and do not interfere with the geological dis
play, which is also upon a most unprece-
dente0 scale of mapnifndp the hipnO-
drome pavilion there is a triple ring circus
performance, preceded by a gorgeous spec
tacle and ballet, entitled 1.-The Tribute Of
Balkis." This superb display attracted
great deal of attention in New York and
will be seen in Washington in it's entirety
during the two days engagement, begin
ming Monday. May IL. The street parade
day
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ChaSe'S Theater.

Guonod'S grand opera Faust" regarded
by many as the most tuneful opera ever
written, certainly the best known will re-
ceive an elaborate presentation at Chase's
Theater next week and the special feature
of the production will be the double cast
Of grand opera artists who will alternate
the famous principal roles. The manage
ment announces that extraordinary pains
have been taken to insure a completely
this end the best known available singers
familiar with Faust were secured re-
CARELESS of expense, the number compris-
ing Eleanore Kent, John DunSmere, j. X.
Murray, Bowman Rawlston, Merriam Bruce,
George Tallman, Hattie Bell Ladd and
Lena Winters.
Miss Kent achieved great success as
Marguerite with the Castle Square Com
pany. This season she has been the prin-
cipal prima donna with Jerome Sykes and
later with 1.-THE Silver Slipper Mr. Duns->
mere is the basso profundo who succeeded
Eugene Cowles with the Bostonians, and
he will alternate with Mr.. Rawlston in the
magnificent part of Mephistopheles. Faust
will be sung by Merriam Bruce and George
Tallman, both of them well known and
thoroughly conversant with the role. Mr..
Tallman is remembered as dashing Dock
Fitzgerald in 1.-The Highwayman." Mr..
Bruce sang the interpolated grand opera
selections in Henry Miller's production of
"Heartsease." Mr.. J. K. Murray is noted
for his splendid characterization of Valen-
tine in which his fine baritone is heard to
marked advantage Miss Hattie Belle Ladd
sprung into prominence with the Boston,
ians and will make a charming Siebel
Miss Lena Winters will be Martha. The
original five-act version of the opera will
be sung and Mr.. Adolph Liesegang will
have an additionally augmented orchestra
under his baton House scenic artist
Thompson has gone to much pains to pre-
pare a new garden scene. The matinees
will be Monday Wednesday and Saturday
and Miss Kent will sing Marguerite at all
Of the performances.
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entitled ''Imprudence." by H. v. Esmond
author of when We Were Twenty-one"
and THE Wilderness" Mr.. Faversham
Will have the support OF a strong company.
whose membership comprises both New
York and London favorites. Prominent
among the latter is Fay Davis. an American
actress, whose success was first won in
London, where she created number of i'm
portant roles. Hilda Spong. who has lead
ing role in 'Imprudence," was leading lady
at Days Theater when Daniel Frohmans
company was there. Other principals in
the organization are Jeffries Lewis. who
made her temperance on Broadway for
the first time in many years in this produc-
ton; Helen LOWELL who supported Maude
Adams in Quality Street, George Dick
son. Maggie Holloway Fisher and Mrs. Sol
Smith, three important old time actresses.
who are assigned to parts which are small
but require experienced Interpretation. The
men in the cast include Charles Harbury,
Richard Bennett and Joseph Francoeur.
'1mprudence" was exceptionally successful,
and was in the height of it's New York tri-
umph when compelled to leave to make
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Cof1ING
Columbia Theater.

Given bright, catchy music, a fairly sane
and lucid book with plenty of fun in it.
capable artists and crowd of pretty girls
and you have the main elements that make
for success these days In the field of mu-
steal comedy. All of these and more are
claimed as the chief characteristics of the
new Messrs. Sam S. Shdbert and Nixon &
Zimmerman's production of 1.-The Runa-
ways" which will be seen for week be-
ginning next Monday night at the Col
umbia.
For almost two months rehearsals have
been in progress insN New York for the man.
agement is bending every energy to max
their latest offering a worthy successor to
"A Chinese Honeymoon which is just
closing it's remarkably long run of more
than 400 nights at the Casino, where the
forthcoming play is to be permanently
housed No less than 1GO people will be
seen upon the stage, while the music will
be rendered by the Casino orchestra of
Observation-Disclosures under the direction of
Arthur Weld.
This newest endeavor in the field of mu-
steal comedy is the work of two young
westerners both of whom, up to recent
date, having made their home in Chicago.
Addison Burkhardt is responsible for the
book while the score is credited to Ray
mond Hubbell and includes an unusually
large number of songs which possess at
tributes calculated to bring them into i'm
mediate popularity.
The total cost of this production, by the
time the curtain rises, it is announced by
the management will have exceeded S10,-
900. Entirely apart from the unusually
strong list of principals show girls. chorus
and stage settings. a sum more than Or
dinarily sufficient to produce a new play
has been spent on the one item of furnish
ing costumes for the women, particularly
for the eighteen young women of naughty
mien and proud carriage who are techni-
cally listed as principals but more familiar
to an undiscriminating public under the
term of show girls. In fact the exhibit
of the latest designs and executions in
Partisan frocks and frlls is expected to
prove powerful magnet to the women as
it will include the latest effects in sum-
mer attire.
II is a matter of grave doubt whether a
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even a response to the notes with which
the girls were overwhelmed.
The parts the young women play in the
new production are by no means insignifi-
cant and unusual opportunity is afforded
them for their specially. To a certain ex-
tent the Misses Hengler are at q disad-
vantage in the present piece. for hereto
fore their ability and unusual beauty have
made a .striking contrast to their surround
ipgs. while in the present operetta these
qualities are the less apparent because of
the unusual good locks and cleverness pos
sessed by the other women of the organi-
Zation.
THE QUESTION OF CURTAIN CALLS.
why is it that Mr.. Sullivan, who gives
such an artistic and virile performance of
Svengali can do such an inartistic thing
as acknowledge a call without his make
up?" Such was the tenor of an anonymous
communication received by Mr.. John T.
Sullivan of the Berger Stock Company dur
ing the run of ''Trilby'' at the Lafayette
this week. 1t was signed 'An admirer Of
his work"
Now" said Mr.. Sullivan. II quite under
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"The Frisky Mrs. Johnson"

''The Frisky Mrs. Johnson will be
brought to the New National Theater on
Monday night week direct from a three
months run at the Princess Theater on
York. 1t is by Clyde Fitch and will be
presented by Amelia Bingham This COM
bination of efforts by the most noted native
author and Americas only actress man
ager is calculated to awaken general In
terest The Frisky Mrs Johnson" deals
with the adventures of coterie of the gay
American colony in Paris during carnival
time. The original New York cast will be
seen. and includes Wilton Lackaye, Ferdi-
nand Gottschalk, James Carew Ernest
Lawford Alfred Fisher Mrs Madge Carr
Cook, Bijou Fernandez, Frances Ring and
Lillian Wright
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Empire Theater.

"The Hottest Coon in Dixie" q new mu-
steal comedy. will enlist the efforts of the
Avery and Hart Stock Company at the
Empire Theater next week. This piece was
never presented in Washington, but in
other cities where 1t was produced it made
hit a season or so ago. and landed two
of the most prominent colored comedians
now on the stage on Broadway. New
songs and dances will be given and a num-
Der of old plantation songs will be put on
with appropriate scenic effects. All the
members of the big stock company have
been given good parts and the chorus
OF forty brunettes will appear in new cos
tunes and be heard in the usual strong
vocal ensembles.
Several special acts have been engaged
for the week. Matinees will be given on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdayS.
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"The Serenade.v

Smith and Herbert's 1.-THE Serenade,"
made famous by the Bostonians. will be
offered at Chase's Theater week after next
beginning with the Monday matinee, May
IL, and the occasion will be noteworthy, as
it will be the first time the opera has ever
been sung here by any other than the
original organization headed by Mr. Bar
nabee, also as it marks its first presenta-
ton at less than the $1.50 scale. The cast,
numbering several who were with the Bos-
tonians when The Serenade" was first
produced. comprises Miss Eleanore Guisti.
]. K. Murray, John Dunsmere, Herbert
Wilke, Charles P. Swickard, Frank Wool
ley, Phil Branson, Hattie Belle Ladd, j. w.
Smith, John Read, Lena Winters, j. H.
Cowleshaw, Daisy Deane, Roy Cutter and
Frank MaSlin.
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Academy of Music.

The realistic melodrama, ION the Stroke
of Twelve" will make it's perennial visit to
this city at the Academy week commencing
Monday, May 4 This will be its fourth
presentation, and the public will soon begin
to look for it with the regularity and con-
tinuity of Uncle Toms Cabin" and kindred
plays "On the Stroke of Twelve has
made good its claim to the consideration of
all lovers of a drama that has plenty of
action and incident. On the Stroke Of
Twelve has for its hero Jack Rutledge. a
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stand Admirers inquiry. The proper
method of acknowledging calls has been
much mooted question, professionally for
years. and, as in everything else. authori-
ties disagree. There is, however, an una
nimity of opinion among the best actors re-
garding a curtain call after the depletion
of a violent death Mark the qualification
violent death.
I'm the first place, the line of demarca-
ton between realism and illusion is the
curtain line. Between the curtain and the
footlights the actor may appear in proprfa
persona, acknowledge the plaudits of the
public, or make speech. That space Is
entirely outside the realm of theatrical illu-
sion. But lift that curtain. see the scene
as it was, the actors, and the association
that the combination of the two have left
III the minds OF the auditors. and how diff
ferent it is?" 1t seems to be tradition
with the stock companies of recent years
to respond to scene calls, not curtain calls.
That is the curtain is rung up on the scene
and severally or collectively the players
take their respective calls Now, it is with
that fact in mind that remove the CHASTITY
evidences of the sudden death of Svengali-
for l have studied him physically psyche
logically. syocally and mentally, and l en-
deavor tosportray in action and facial work
the cutting off of his life by heart disease.
Facially, the upturned, staring eyes, the
purple-pale complexion, the open mouth
with the dark blue lips. the extended limbs
all consistently studied and shown. from a
physiological standpoint. The act is
over, the man is dead. the curtain is rung
up on the scene wherein he died. and why
not for arts sake, if not for appearance,
remove the visible unpleasant elements
which the audience had seen but moment
before? For, after all is said. it is the
actor, not the part, that the audience wish
to testify their apprecia ton Of
AS tradition and precedent rule the
stage, L can refer .Admirer' to no less au-
thorites than Mr.. Henry Irving in The
Bells. who removes his makeup before APP
pearing before the curtain likewise Mr.
Richard Mansfield who on completing his
work as Baron Chevrial in a Partisan
Romance and as Mr.. Hyde In DR.. Jekyl
and Mr.. Hyde invariably appears before
the curtain without the facial traces of
either character"
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A FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATION-A
unique occasion was the banquet given in
Baltimore on Thursday night by Messrs
Sam S. Shubert and Nixon & Zimmerman
So sure were the promoters of The Runa-
ways of the success of their new venture
that they prepared an elaborate celebration
in advance. When the comedians and
singers mad concluded their efforts, they
found that their triumph had been taken
for granted, and mutual congratulations
were exchanged across the banquet table.
Speeches from a numerous party, which
included guests from Baltimore New York
and Washington. contributed to the enjoy
ability of the occasion.
THE LATE STUART ROBsoN-The
death of Stuart Robson has probably
caused as much sorrow in this as in any
other city, because here he lived in his
youthful days and here he had many
friends who knew him as a youngster and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

more uniformly strong cast was ever Of
fered in production of this kind. 1t in
cludes Dorothy Dorr. who has gained no
small fame in the Legitimate" including
many of the old DAILY Theater successes
and more recently Hearts Af1ame" and
The Bishops Move;" Helen Lord, recent
ly prima donna with Frank Daniels;
Amelia Stone, prima donna of the Honey
moon" company: Suzanne Halpren and
Flora and May Hengler, perhaps the best
known dancers on the American stage
Among the men will be found Alexander
Clark, William Gould. Van Rensselaer,
Wheeler, Arthur Dunn and William Wolf
quite as representative a list of comedians
as could be gathered together in one play.
Nor is it less important to know that out
of the eighteen professional beauties will
be found many of the young women who
contributed SO materially to recent great
successes particularly from the famous
double sextette in "F'lorodora' and the
equally well-known bridesmaids in '"The
Honeymoon" The usual Thursday and
Saturday matinees viii be given.
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William Schuster, who sings the role of
Cheops in 1.-The Wizard of the Nile this
week, puts in bit of very effective stage
business in the second act with a harp.
Mr. SchuSter sang this role with the orig
inaI production, and his knowledge of the
music is so thorough that he is enabled to
move his fingers among the strings of the
harp in a very realistic manner.
Nellie Follis of 1.-The Billionaire' COM
pany and Violette Hollis of the Lederer
forces both seriously i'll. The former
is suffering with typhoid fever in Chicago
while Miss Hollis is in a st. Louis hospital
in a deliriouS condition.
1t is stated that if Olga Nethersole is
seen i'll this country at all next year, it will
Richepin play, which Mr.. Cragie is adapt
ing.
The property man and the stage manager
of jeff de Angels opera company came to
blows on the stage in New Castle. Pa, and
the chorus was treated to realistic fight.
The property man terminated his engage
ment after the conflict.
1t is reported that Bettina Girard is to
star in new Japanese opera, which will
be put on in New York about June 20.
Frank Perley has transferred the rights.
scenery and properties of 1.-THE Fortune
Teller Alice Nielsens greatest success, to
the directors Of the Chase opera season.
and the composition will be sung here
within few weeks.
r. G. Craerfn of this city, who controls
half interest in "The Sign of the Cross
company, has acquired the sole American
rights to "The Worst Woman in London"
the great meIodramatic success OF the sea-
son now running at the Adelphi Theater In
London Mr.. Craerin and his stage man.
aSer, Harry Childs, sail for London on the
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manly young fellow with a taste for sports.
who involves himself in trouble by betting
on horse race against his fathers wishes.
The scenery Is carried complete The set
tfngs showing the prison and the interior
of the counterfeiter's den are both novel
and elaborate. A generous supply OF COM
edy runs through the play, and is furnished
by Moses Levi, "Yiddish" character, a
negro servant and an Irish hostler.
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isis HopkiuS."

The quaint and picturesque isis Hop
kins" which has performed through four
seasons to immense business in all parts of
the country, will be the attraction at the
Academy week May II. Rose Melville, who
originated the character of Sis Hopkins
will be seen again in the title role.
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Kernan's Lyceum.

1.-THE Topsy Turvy Burlesquers' company
will be seen at the Lyceum Theater for the
week beginning with matinee Monday,
Nav
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ply; Captain Sands, William H. Tooker;
Charles George B. Pierce: Miss Abbey
Miss Rivers; Miss Millicent Farey, Miss
Susette Jackson, and Miss Henrietta
Hobbs. Miss Selene Johnson. The usual
matinees will be given for Wednesday and
Saturday, with popular prices.
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New National Theater.

At the National Theater the coming week
Charles sFrohman will present his popular
star, William Fayersham, In a new comedy,
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who still kept in touch with him, for one
of the strongest traits of Mr.. Robson's
character was the fact that he never for
got friends. Many stories are told of his
FRANKS while a page at the Capitol for
he had even at that time, a keen sense of
the ludicrous. and was a remarkable
mimic. He early commenced what was
afterward his stage work here In amateur
circles and while he was learning his trade
as q printer. and even after he had become
o 5ourneyman, no was engaged in amateur
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room for the production by the Empire
Theater company. The entire original pro-
duction and cast are brought to this city
The play deals with gossip and domestic
misunderstanding. and it's characters afford
abundant scope for clever dialogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

Bert Coote has found a gold mine in .sThe
fatai Wedding" with which he is now
touring England. He has appeared in all
the larger cities of England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

MIS- Carriers season In Chicago with s'Du
Barry has been so large as to justify an
extra matinee. the orchestra going under
the stage nightly
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Maxine Elliott and Mrs. Langtry will be
which sails for England May IL.
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THE Sign of the Cross" proved to be
one of the best attractions that the Acad-
envy of Music has had in a long time. 1t
was thoroughly appreciated. too, and was
acted in a manner considerably above what
is generally accepted as the popular price
standard.
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Charles Frohman IS said to no nayot;,,;nr
. MIN william A. Brady for the rights of
Fretty Peggy" in England and will soon
present the piece in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

1t is stated that If Olga Nethersole is
seen in this country at all next year, it will
probably not be in "Sapho, but In Jean
Richepin play, which Mr.. Cragie is adapt
ing
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II EDWARD Harrigan should prove a sue
cess In his latest work. s'ITnder Cover ba
VIII remain In New York all of next sea
son, the Murray Hill Theater having been
leased with this point In view by the Lieb-
Ter Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

John I. Fisher holds eight weeks at the
broadway Theater. New York for next
season, and will probably present the latest
London success. THE Princess of Kensine-
ton Last summer Mr.. Fisher held thirty
weeks open for THE Silver SIipper,
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,,; Flsher and Ryley. who have control of
florodora and The Silver in this coun-
Try. may produce the latest London com
cay, The Medal and the Maid" in New
YORK next fall The piece lends itself to
scenic establishment ="
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BERTHA GALLANDS COSTUMES-T
rehearsals of the Bertha Galand Company
now occupying the stage every day at the
Victoria Theater in New York are rapidly
assuming such shape to inspire the man
agement with all confidence that the COM
pany is splendidly cast. and will give
thoroughly rounded and artistic perform
ances.
The entire company is to reach Washing
ton on Sunday evening, and on Monday re-
hearsals will be continued on the stage of
the Columbia Theater until the opening,
which will take place May IL. and will I'M
doubtedly be an occasion of unusual inter-
est, as several parties will come from Bal
timore, Philadelphia and New York to
accord Miss Galland first nights greet
ing.
Mr.. Luckett has just returned from New
York, where he has been inspecting the re-
hearsals and Miss Galland's gowns, which
are said to be the perfection of art and
workmanship He declares that he has
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MISS Matte Adams, who appeared in the
support of Mabelle Gilman nIavinn tha
Mocking Bird in this city last week. Is
10 10. nave a prominent part next season in
sergeant Kitty" the comic opera which
GEORGE 7. White is going to produce.
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At the Lafayette Theater "Trilby" was
revived and the various members of the
company given chances to show their ideas
of how the roles in this play. which has
become one of the traditional stand-bys OF
the drama, ought to be portrayed. Thai
the company met with enthusiastic approx
al from the audiences in attendance goes
without saying.
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steamer New York next Wednesday to -
the Adelphi production.

southampton for New York last Saturday
Julia Mariowe will make her first venture
next season in a new III. " Esmond play
entitled Fools of Nature