Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1897, Page 24

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY; FEBRUARY 20, 1897-91 PAGES, amous New York ast Sider of New Steve Bre die, f Bowery boy, ts to the York what Albert Chevalier is to the cos- the termorger of London. In’ many aspects, however, Brodie ts cne of the most pecu- Mar characters of the times. He is an athlete, a sporting man, a Joon keeper, a philanthropist and an actor. He jumped from the Brooklyn bridge with lead sole shoes on his feet and with his body in- eased in en armor composed of old news- papers secured to His person by stout hemp twine. When he dropped from the great span of the bridge to the water below, he was not worth enough money to buy himself and his family a dinner. When he struck the water every newspaper on his bedy turned to a bright fresh green- of the denomination of $100. He was “ly secured as a freak for a dime m, and in {t manner acquired suf- money to start his saloon in New ty. As a saloon keeper he first at- ntion by putting a great table hi ce which terally loaded morning and evening with substantlal foods, of which any person entering his place, could back immed! mu whether drinks were bought or not, partake freely. day a gentleman going up the Bowery was caught in a rain storm and stepped into Brodie’s saloon and politely ested of him the loan of an umbrell: req gave the enterprising Bowery boy idea, and he immediately purchased well made umbrellas and placed on nem a metal tag bearing his address and the words “To be srrow if it does not rain.” that this scheme was emi- that he never lost rella from his stock by any per- n borrowed > start a cheap r men, where he pro- nd breakfast for the He. da big and had the three or ed off into little rooms state room on a sound of which he hal buil bunks were provided with nike and sheets,which remarkable degree of proved such a the last two other large buile turning into a lodging ho’ me character. In_ 18%, Messrs. and Keogh conceived the idea of play written for Brodie, which would display this peculiar product of New York life in his natural environment of Bower roundings. Brodie was a rom his first appearance. Square Opera Ho Two I a melodrama which won tre larity in New York city w cently compiet i ts. will be ena e are Opera Hous week, open- ing with a Was! maunee, a matinee W nd the reg- x matin, ame com- Pp i » metropoli & autiful scenery anc apnoin employed in the re at the Academ: one of the ng that Charle ed many popular has ever put of “Two Little in the touches in a ey have s, uit of them, heir to & Miss Jer nie Miss Minnie molded street ever been seen before. E Busley and Miss Dupree, the ng other well-known play- J. Ratcliffe, Thomas Dore Davidson, Geo. cdinger, Thadeus Shine, | Alice Fischer, Francis | 1 Eaten, Lizzie Rechelle, WIl- | m, Thomas Story, W. T. Harri- *. H. Hea yupree, WhO personate the boys, did t | « ew York that they almost | agnitude of stars during the | he No such | ater—Managers W. H. Ziegfeld, jr., have hit upon dea for the Introduction of Anna and Ew joey in Mr. Hoyt's t popular A Parlor Match,” whi sat 1 Theater with a m: w ton's birth- has been materialized familiar spiritualistic cabinet he farce, she will sing n their native tongue, Marseillaise and end: @ Banner.” The all the s the tri- tripes of the first Held in e produc- be given e and detail that run at the Herald ork city. Miss Held e most beautiful and ed to th laide Neilson and Minnie French y, in their olf roles and Inno ton Symphony ourse assures a ert of the ‘Theater xt week, but the ad- seats indicates that not only be a large one, the theater to its fullest Boston Symphony Orches- preciated in this city, ue of its work as a sterling mu- tganization has come to be recog- Those who are in the habit of at- arly the concerts given by It Je to m‘ss one of the series, any number of music lov- 2 who make a point of two cr three of the con- the season. The program . lected for the concert "lay promises to make it a most ; ent teside ented, soloist, Madame Teresa Car- anist, will play Rubin- Oo for that instrument, ndid capabilities tn are sh to the | reno is ntry for old admirers give her a hearty welcome arance. ‘The orchestral ,on the program are fully up to stardard set by the Boston Symphony | 1 will be appreciated by all music lovers ho attend the concert. my of Mu —One haracters ever es the most | Produced by F Influences of life in the east oo ew York city is Steve Brodie, the famous Brooklyn bridge Jumper, who, three years ago, went on the stage and became the star of an equally unique play called the Bowery.” The first appearance of Brodie in Washington tn this play will be made at the Academy of Music next week, commencing with an extra holiday matinee at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. ‘The regular Wednesday and Saturday mat- inees will take place as usual. The play is a comedy drama, in which both the mid- @le and the lower classes ere represented, and relates an exciting story, which in- volves the good and bad fortunes of both rich and poor. Such queer characters as make the Bowery, the Broadway of the east side of New York, #0 rich a field for both humorist and artist, abound most plentifully in this production. They are drawn with boldness and precision, but they Go not, in either speech or action, sug- gest impropriety of any character. But “On the Bowery” is a sensational drama, as well a6 a comedy. Steve Brodie figures in both the melodramatic and the comic situations, displaying a natural histrionic ability far more effective than that dis- played by many widely advertised products of schools of acting. He does not appear until the second act, where he rushes through the door of his famous Bowery re- sort to rescue Mame Clancy from the clutches of Dan Gibbs, who is “no gent, “cause he soaks a loidy."” The success of such a production as this depends, in great part, upon a perfect scenic equipment, which shall faithfully represent the locali- ties in which the situations are laid. Ap- preciating chis fact, Messrs. Davis and Keogh, the managers, gave “On the Bow- ery” a most elaborate scenic production. As the piece will be staged here, however, the scenery will be almost new. Two months ago the original sets were destroyed in a railroad accident in the west, and the new ones were immediately provided, so that the play as it will be put on here will be as bright as when first produced three years ago. The Brooklyn bridge scene is the greatest stage illusion that has ever been presented in America. ‘This scene presents a clear view of the northern driveway cf the great bridge looking toward Brooklyn. ‘A large number of specialties are introduced during the action of the play, which are presented by noted vaudeville artists. Mr. Brodie will sing here several new charac- ter Bowery songs, which have been ex- essly written for him. It is expected that Jn the Bowery” will meet with the same phenomenal success in this city that it has met with in all parts of the country, being patronized by people in all walks of life. es d Opera House.—‘‘The Greater New vores neared by little Katie Rooney, in operatic burlesque, comes to the Grand Opera House next week. A special mati- ree will be given on Monday, Washington's birthday. The performance opens with a skit entitled the ‘Millionaire's Reception, in which Mr. John Bryant impersonates President McKinley, and it is said that Mr. Bryant looks encugh alike the major to be his twin brother. The program con- sists of refined vaudeville, burlesque and ecmic opera. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Club Spectacular Farce Comedy Company, under the management of Thomas E. Miaco, comes to the Lyceum for a week's engagement, commencing at Monday's matinee. He has called beautiful scenic effects to the aid of wit and music, and one of the most striking features of the performance {s said to be the charming picture disclosed at the beginning, when the curtain goes up on a perfect “bower of beauty,” revealing “the electrical palace of Cupid,” and showing all the ladies and lemen arrayed In gorgeous costumes. The opening burlesque, entitled “The City Club at the French Ball,” is as bright a picture of natural beauty as one rarely sees on the stage. The olio which follows contains the names of artists well known to the vaudevilles. Tom Nolan, that pop- ular parody singer, will render many new and songs. ‘Nellie Waters, the fa- mous delineator of Irish and negro songs, is with this company, and will positively appear at each performance. Her render- x of Irish songs is said to rival Maggie Cline in many ways. Those funny Dutch comedians, Fulton and Wooley, who are {styled “the Dutch Doogans,”” have many new jokes and songs to offer. Ollie Ather- ton and Sophie Erbs, the charming duets, will sing a number of popular songs. Lil- lian Melborn, known as the musical expert and singing ‘comedian, is an artist whose peculiar and pleasing specialty is distinct- ively her own. Miss Carrie Fulton, the popularizer of many familiar negro songs, has a budget of new and catchy ditties to offer to her many admirers. The olio is , brought to a close by Gracie and Reynolds, in a new and laughing act, called ‘aught |in a Cyclone,” in which they introduce burlesque Spanish dances, burlesque som- and side-splitting —_ burlesque This season will be presented a cries of Hving pictures, exact repro- ms of living models of works of the masters and famous paintings from great | the art galleries of the whole world. The performance is brought to a close by ‘the ational burlesque, “The Sporty Duteh-S,” which, like ‘the opening, is a scenic production, and introduces the full strength of the company, headed by the popular queen of burlesque, Miss Fannie Everett. She assumes the leading char- acter in both burlesques, and will wear many stunning costumes. She wiil be ably assisted by those two clever burlesquers, Ruby Marion and Carrie Fulton. Sol Smith Russell._One of the favorite attractions of the season will be at the New National Theater inauguration week, March 1, Sol Smith Russell, one of Amer- ica’s greatest comedians and most unique actors. Mr. Russell will present his great- est creation, “A Bachelor's Romance,” bringing with him a most excellent sup- Porting company and complete mounting of his new play. Mr. Russell’s business here is always exceedingly large, and it is an easy prediction that he will meet with the same success this year. He {s one of | the younger men who have won a secure place in the history of the American Stage, and, what is better, has long since won his way to the hearts of the people. No man possesses to quite so great an ex- tent the power of touching the emotions of the people, as well as their risibiliities, and it is probable for this reason that many people go out to see Russell who go to the theater at no other time during the year. “The Heart of Maryland."—This great ro- mantic war drama, the best of David Belasco’s many successes, begins a two weeks’ engagement at the Lafayette Square Opera House Monday, March i. Wi ing- ton witnessed the first production of this play, and expressed its approval by crowd- ing the theater and making the first per- formance a tremendous success. This suc- cess has been maintained ever since, the play meeting with a profitable weleome in each city that it has visited. Its record of | five weeks in Boston, five in Chicago, one month in Philadelphia, and almost un- precedented run of 300 nights In New York, is one to be proud of. The company is the original one, the best, perhaps, that has ever been gotten together, headed by Mrs. Leslie Carter as Maryland, and including such names as Herbert Kelcey, John E. Kellerd, Frank Mordaunt, Odell Williams, Henry Weaver, jr., Malcolm Williams, irant Stewart, Charles Collins, J. H. Hazelton, Herbert Bostwick, Angela Mc- Caull and Winona Shannon. The famous belfry scene and the original production in its entirety will be given. Bijou Theater.—“Hogan’s Alley” and “The Yellow Kid," which made the hit of the season at the Bijou a month or so ago, returns next week for another engagement. ‘The company {s under the auspices of Gil- more & Leonard, the favorite Irish come- dians, and is managed by Eugene Well- ington, which should be sufficient gvar- antee of ita,excellence. Some new peopie will be seen in the many specialties with which the piece abounds, and all who falied to get in last time, as well as most of those who did, will want io see the show again. Little Tim Harrison will play Mickey Dugan, and among the specialty people will be Joe Edwards and John Conley, the Mahr isters, Jas. Devlin, the tenor; the La Page sisters and George Coin. There will be daily matinees. The Ice Pa ‘e.—Three sessions will be ; held at the Convention Hall Ice Palace Monday on account of the celebration of Washington’s birthday. The morning will be given up to the school children of the city, the session at that time being held for their especial benefit, and those of the little ones who fail to take advantage of the op- portunity thus afforded will miss one of the treats of the winter season. Regular sessions will be held in the afternoon and evening, the latter time being available as the National Guard will not use the hall for drill purposes Monday night. The ex- cellent orchestra which has been and will continue to be such an attractive feature at the rink will be in attendance at each session, and will lend its efforts to enhanc- ing the enjoyment of the sport. Now that the skating for this season in the open air seems to be about over, the skaters who had their skates sharpened and put in readiness when the cold snap occurred have turned their attention to the skating to be found at the rink, and the attend- ince has very materially increased. The sport of ice skating seems to be fully as well established as a fad in this city as it is in the northern cities of the country, and society people in Washington have given as much attention to the cultivation of this art as they have to any of the numerous fancies that have occupied their attention in years past. The rink has become an es- tablished factor in the amusement world of the capital city, and hes proved a benefit to the people not only in a pure amusement sense, but because it has awakened an in- terest in such a healthful and invigorating sport and exercise as ice skating is, Col. Ingersoll's Lecture.—Col. Robert In- wersoll will tell the people of the ital elty “How to Reform Mankind” at thé Lafayette Square Theater in his lecture tomorrow night. Col. Ingersoll is always sure of a warm welcome from the people of ‘Washington, even from those who do not agree by any means with his views on the subject of religion. His ability as a public speaker, however, his splendid ora- tory and his evident sincerity are entrances by which he makes his way into the pub- lc mind and gain for pias the appreciation and approbation of all who hear him—for his abilities in this line, if not for his views. Col. Ingersoll has many new ideas in his lecture, and makes a number of strong hits straight from the shoulder at pretenses which he condemns. Those who hear him tomorrow night will have an op- portunity of listening to one of the strong- est lectures the famous speaker has ever giver The Blograph—The American wonder, the biograph, will be on exhibition next week as usual at Willard Hall, the exhi- bitions being given at 2:30, 4:30 and $:15 o'clock. The biograph has probably done more to instruct and amuse the people of Washington than any similar attraction that has ever been seen in the national capital. The pictures that are shown ure delineations of American fubjects, and while some of them are instructive and some amusing. they are all interesting to a high degree. The biograph is able to pro- duce a picture much clearer in detail and much larger in size than any other similar machine, and for this reason the views sre almost without a flaw as to technical mat- ters. Artistically, the pictures could not be improved, and some of the views are per- fect gems of art. In all of them life, mo- tion, and, in fact, everything but sound, is reproduced so exactly, so minutely and so truly that it is hard to believe that it is only a motion photograph, and that the spectator is not looking at the scene on a stage depicted by real objects. Mr. Whit- ing Allen, the manage> of the biograph, makes the exhibitions exceadingly inter- esting by a few words interspersed with the views in explanation of various ncints that might otherwise cscape the eye of the spectator, and shows conclusively why the American invention is so superior to all similar devices. Prof. Rolfe’s Lectures.—The course of lectures being given at the Martyn Col- lege of Oratory by Prof. William J. Rolfe of Harvard University on Shakespeare have excited general interest and have vroved to be more than ordinarily insiructive and interesting. Prof. Rolfe is thoroughly con- versant with the subject of ihe series, and in the evening lectures goes deeply inte the characteristics, the habits and the many things that influenced the poet, as well as his writings. His afternoon iectures, given on alternate days with the evening lec- tures, are devoted to various works of Shakespeare, the lecturer giving a history of the subject of the play, the reason for it and a concise statement regarcing the effect of the work in the lite: were. The lecturc - are given in the atheneum of the Martyn College, 1223 to 3231 G street northwest, at § o'clock in the evenings and 4 o'clock in the afternoons. The Bischoff Concerts._The second con- cert of the Bischoff course will occur next Wednesday, February 24. The program will be of unusual excellence, the partici- pants being Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, soprano; Mrs. Adele Oxley, contralto; Mr. Douglass G. Miller, tenor, and Mr. John Nolan, bass, who will be heard in solo and ccncerted work. Mr. John Tweedale will give a couple of readings; the services of Miss Grace Hamilton Jones, the well- known pianist, have been secured, and Dr. B:schoff will render an organ number. The Acolian, Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club gave their first grand entertainmeni and hop Thursday evening, which proved @ success, and, notwithstanding the down- pour of rain, the attendance was much larger than was anticipated. The enter- tainment was opened by the Aeolians in selections, followed by Mr. Thos. P. Smith, jr., stump speech; Pumpkin Blossom Quar- tet, real pickannies; juggling, by Mr. L. Green; whistling solo and imitations, by Mr. Milton M. Claik; Miss Meta Potter, fancy dancing; harmonica and banjo selec- tions, led by Mr. W. Hensley; baritone solo, Mr. R. J. Green; selections on piano, Mr. H. Flood; trombone imitations, Mr. Chas. Mack, and closing with the well-known trick bicycle rider, Harry Park. The danc- ing then began, lasting till about 12 o'clock. Dr. Croffut's Lecture.—Dr. Croffut’s lec- tures for the benefit and defense of the Dewsboys seem to attract crowds on Sun- day evening. Tomorrow night he lectures, with many stereopticon views, on Greece and Rome, with attention to Crete. The Scarlet Letter.—The terrible nature of the punishment with which the offense of which the scarlet letter was the sign was visited by the Puritans of New Eng- land is most vividly portrayed in the 1l- lustrated lecture, the third presentation of which will be given by Rev. Dr. Rogers at the Church of Our Father on Tuesday next. Readers of Hawthorne’s noted work will be particularly interested in this rep- resentation. The lecture is the first of a course of three, reserved seats for which may be obtained at Metzerott’s. Last Days of Pompell.—It is not a fre- quent occurrence in this city that at the initial presentation of a new production people are turned away; but such was the case at the introduction of Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis’ original adaptation of Lyt- ton’s famous “Last Days of Pompeii,” {l- lustrated with the stereopticon. With all the wealth of latter day Mterature nothing has yet surpassed this favorite in strength of plot, intensity of interest and purity of style and treatment. In adapting it for platform use Mr. Ennis has lost none of these qualities; the interest is held from be- ginning to end. The adapter in his rendi- tion of the recital made the most of the stirring situations, adding not a little to the success of the production. By request it is to be repeated on Tuesday evening at the Western Presbyterian Church, H street above 19th. Masquerade Ball.—The annual Masque- rade of the Germania Maennerchor, one of the most popular of German singing socie- ties, takes place next Monday evening at Masonic Temple. The committee of ar- rangements, composed of some of the most responsible citizens, has spared no pains or expense to make this ball an event of the season long to be remembered. Prizes will be given for the most original masks in groups or individual. Trinity M. E. Church.—A concert will be given at 7:30 p.m. on Washington's birth- day anniversary, 22d instant, at Trinity M. E. Church, for the benefit of the board’ of stewards. Prof. W. J. Palmer will have charge of the entertainment and some of Washington's best talent will participate. The Rossini Circle—The Rossini Circle, one of the new musical organizations of the city, but which has achieved an enviable reputation in the short time it has been before the public, will give a concert at Typographical Temple next Wednesday evening. The circle consists of Prof. W. J. Oates, ’cello, violin and piano; Prof. H. M. Hoskins, violin, piano and flute; Miss K. L. Grady, piano, and Miss A. C. Murray, so0- prano. The program, which has been ar- ranged will include a number of solos on these various instruments, as well as a number of concert pieces. One of these will be Nevin’s “Doris,” written for violin, Plano, cello and voice, and which will be one of the features of the concert. The members of the circle are all well-known local musicians, and their work in past years has gained for them individually a high rank. In their new organization they are expected to even surpass the good rec- ord they have established. ~ AMUSEMENTS. Last Days of Pompeii. LYTTON’S THRILLING TALE OF LOVE AND HATE. Depicted by the Stereopticon, introducing the ERUPTION OF VESUVIUS, DRAMATIZED AND RECITED BY Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis REPEATED BY REQUEST. TUESDAY EVENING, February 23, at 8 o'clock. Western Presbyterian G&urch, H st. above 19th. TICKETS (at Droop’s or Church), 25 CENTS, fe20-3t ‘CERT BY CIRCLE, TrPo. ene Hall, WEDNESDAY EVENING, ‘Febroary violin, Mr: Hoskins; “cello. fir. Gates, A TT*S? MGHDAY AFTERHOOH, 25 AND 60c. EESERVED. 3 FIRST TIME-HERE. < THE SENSATION OF “THE CENTERY,~ «+ DAVIS & KEOGH’S - VIVID PICFURE OF GREATER NEW YORE. ‘The Phenomensi, Successful and Stupendous Scenic Production, ~ ON | THE BOWERY. mquering Cast, led 0; Continents STEVE BRODIE, Champion Bridge Jnmper of the World and KING OF THE BOWERY, Showing Brodie in His Picture-lined Bowery Resort and a Thrilling Leap from BROOKLYN BRIDGE. THE BOWERY OUT AND L the Hero of Two CHATHAM SQUARI PIER TWENTY. SAST RIVER! $10,000 BROOKLYN BRIDGE SCENE! THE RIVER UNDER THE BRIDGE! TRIUMPHS OF IC ART! The Most Novel, Unique and Picturesque Sbow of Modern ‘Times. FUN AND SENSATION! SPECIALTIES. Next Attraction— The Great Diamond..Rob- bery. _it Cast includ Madame Janauschek. Universalist Church,= "4 9L streets. Saturday Evening, STRIKING conc ERT BY ears The Misses DE CAFIP. Laura e Camp, Coatralto; assisted by MR. FERMANN RAKEMA! S MR. HENEY' XANDE Concert Direction, Mr. Ed. F. Guzman. Prices, S0c., The. und $1,00. Seats at Droop's. Steinway Piano oe £e20-7116* rt ‘ Baron and Baroness Von Kotzebue, Mr. J. B. Pioda, Prince Raoul Wrede, Gen. N. A, Miles, Mrs. J."F. Hoar, Mrs, M. 8. Quay, Mrs. Win. Merriam, Mrs, J. 3. Hicks, Ma C. W. Stove, Hon. Wm. F. Draper, Hon. Ch iimann, Mr. E. de Bromm, Hon. Hichard Bnrtholdi, Col. R. Dyrenforth. ite Georgetown University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs, GASTON HALL, COLLEGE BUILDING, MONDAY, MARCH 1, AT 8 P.M. Take I st. electric cars. Tickets on eale at Metzerott's and college. ite SECOND BISCHOFF CONCERT! WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. 24, mest Congregational Church Corner 10th and G strects n.w., 8 O'CLOCK. ‘The program will include solos and concerted numbers by the following well-known people: Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Adele Oxley, Mr. Douglass G. Miller, Mr. John Nolan, Miss Grace Hamilton Jones will give two piano numbers, Mr. John Tweedale a couple of readings and Dr.” Bls- choff will render an organ number, ‘Tickets are now on sale at John F. Ellis & Co.'s, 987 Pa. ave. fe20-at BIJOU ALL NEXT WEEK. MATINEES DAILY. MATINEES DAILY. MATINEES DAILY. MATINEES DAILY. Return Engagement OF TH RECORD-BREAKING FARCE COMEDY, GILMORE & . LEONARD’S HOGAN'S ALLEY CO. MICKEY DUGAN, The Yellow Kid. (7 This is the very funny show that started all of Washington laughing three weeks ago, and there are several thousand who are laughing yet. OLUMBIA THEATER. ‘Tuesday and Friday Matinees, March 2 and 5. THE NEW COMIC OPERA, 5 PRISCILLA, 7%5—CAST AND“CHORUS OF 7 PEOPLE—75 Under the Direction of Carrol 'E. Macomber.“ ‘The prettiest light opera ef the day. PRICES—$1.00, $1, Te., Be. > Auspices:.Deughters of the American Revobition: Beats, selling: now at box-office. - te29-et.. Sporting Duchess. Direction FRANK L. PERLEY. THE GREAT ALI-STAR CAST: ROSb COGHLAN, CORA TANNER, R. A. ROBERTS, LITA PROCTOR OTIS. REGULAR EVENING PRICES. WEEK BEGINN: Mopar © =) February 22. Special Matinee Monday, Washington's Birthday. Bargain Matinee ‘Wednesday. Regular Saturday Matinee. Charles Frohman Presents, for the First Time in This City, TWO LITTLE VAGRANTS, By Pierre DeCourcelle, Now playing to crowded houses in Paris, London and this country. BETTER THAN THE TWO ORPHANS. Exactly as staged during its recent trium; run of 150 nights at the Acai York. The original cast. leaux. ealistle stage ¢ ots. E. J. . Amelia Bingham, Minni Dupree, Alice ' Fisher, Frances Gaunt, orge ‘aweelt, ete., ete. REGULAR EVEYING PRICES. MON., i Orchestra, sar.’ Matinees, oro i Ast Floo Wed. [latinee, tr Next—"“THE HEART OF MARYLAND. it Lafayette = arrensoos, Feb. 25, 44rxr Grand Nordica Concert. Firet and only appearance in Washington this sea- son of the incomparable Pritwa Donna, M a + uittian Nordica, Supported by Mme. Sotia Mr. Jno. ©. Mr. Isador Nordica. Two Weeks, commencing Monday, March 1. MATIN INESDAY” AND_SATURDAY. DAVID BELASCO’S GREAT ROMANTIC DRAMA, THE HEART | oF MARYLAND. (Management Max Bleiman.) Five weeks in Chicago, Five weeks in Boston, Four weeks in Philadelphia, — 300 nights in New "York. Original Production in Every Way, Presentiag Mrs. Leslie Carter, And the Greatest Company of Players Ever Together, Including _ Herbert Kelcey, nn E. Kellerd, Frank Mordaunt, Heury Weaver John W. Jennings. LFRY SCENE. Feb. 24. it Choral Society’s Second Grand Concert. SYMPHONY CANTATA, MENDELSSOHD “Hymn of Praise’ And Miscellaneous Numbers, including the “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” from Beethoven's “MT. OF OLIVES.” rest Congregational Church Monday and Tuesday Evenings, March 1 and 2. SOLOISTS: Mile. CAMILLE SEYGARD of Brussels, Soprano. Mr. H. EVAN WILLIAMS of New York, Tenor. Mrs. H. ©. BROWNING of Washington, Second Soprano. Mr. JOSEF KASPAR, Conductor. Reserved seats, 50 and 75 cents and $1—now on sale at SANDERS & STAYMAN’S, 1327 F st. nw. fe20-9t RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK Grmenns FEBRUARY 22. EXTRA MATINEE MONDAY, WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. Other Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. KATIE ROONEY’S Greater New Yorkers OPERATIC BURLESQUE COMPANY, Headed by ADELINA ROATTINO, Operatic Soprano, 28 And STARS 15, 25, 50 & 75c. All Seats Coupened. NOTE.—A good seat on first floor for 25 CENTS. Seats in Box, $1.00. ict, EDDIE FOY Attraction In his latest edition of the Spectacular Extrava- gauza, “OFF THE EARTH.” it COLUMBIA THEATER, WASHINGTON TO SEE IT AT LAST. INAUGURATION WEEK, STARTING MONDAY, IT Is PARIS = ALL LAUGHTER AND LINGERIE, THE LAUGHING LIMIT. 28 REGULAR PRICES, “LOST, STRAYED or STOLEN” (By J. Cheever Goodwin and Woolson Morse). THE MUSICAL FAD OF THE Day. CAST, CHORUS, PRODUCTION. The original Ran HANDSOME SCENIC INVESTURE. SEAT AND BOX SALE THURSDAY. _fe20-tf Egypt and the Holy Land. LECTURE BY HON. SIMON WOLF, Ex-U.S. Consul General to Egypt, For the benefit of the Charity Fund of Almas Temple, Mystic Shrine, at the NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY ON ‘TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1897, AT 8 O'CLOCK. fe20-2t TICKETS, FIFTY CENTS. MASONIC TETPIPLE. MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 22, Grand Masquerade Ball Of the GERMANIA MAENNERCHOR. Music! Fun! Dance! ‘Refreshments! Prizes for best and most original masks. Admittance nominal. No objectionable characters, fe20-2t WAGGAMAN GALLERY Open MONDAY, Feb. 22, at 3300 O st., from 10 to 5. Benefit of Wimodaughsis. Admission, 50c. 1t ‘Inaugural’? tending artistic, soure- Ball Tickets, Sypper Picket’ st tor Bradbury Factory Warerooms, at 1225 Pa. ave. PIANO MUSIC FOR RECEPTIO) AT HOMES and other social oceasions, Piano ‘$1 per a - JONAS, 1406 Hi. - fo ag lopkins st., wear 20th and P aw. LOUIS MASSEN, AMU SEMENTS. ALL THE WEEK UNION OF THD STAR SPANGLED BANNER AND THE TRICOLOR OF FRANC Evans .. Anna AMUSEMENTS. New National Theater Hoey “Held. “The Real Girl From Paris.” (Exclusively engaged for America by F. ZIEGFELD, Jr, Ziegfeld’s A Parlor Match. Presented with all the magnificence that characterized {ts recent great run at the Herald Square Theater, New York. Inauguration Week = - - it and her only appearance in this city) REVIVAL OF = === Sol Smith Russell. The Scarlet Letter. Illustrated lecture by I Rogers, D.D., at the Church of Ou 13th and 'L sts FEB Highlands image to s! Tickets for 50c. Reserved seats, without extra Metzerott’s. Si admission, 25e. very Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats. Mathews & Bulger IX THE POLITE COMIC PLAY, “At Gay Coney Island” To Begin Monday “Matinee, EVANS AND HOEY IN The Parlor Match, AND BEAUTIFUL ANNA HELD, The Real € ‘aris. Pric: it A“! Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25e., 50e. EUGENIE BLAIR ‘Tonight last time of JANE EYRE. Next Week—"ON THE BOWERY,” Introducing Bowery’s King, Steve Brodie, B. J. NEWSBOYS’ BENEFIT. STEREOPTICON 1 THE SHRINES OF ROM ADMISSION, 10 CEN’ Tickets of those who could not § evening will be taken, Ice Palace, 5th and TL sts, n.w. SKATING ing, except Monday and Afternoons, 1: Evenings, 25e. in last Sunday fel9-2:* Convention Hall, co REAL’ ICE ADMISSION. : Morning Classes, 10:30 to 12:30. Extra. ing session. ing or afternoon sessions. Columbia Theater. MATINEE SATURDAY. MARGARET MATHER, In a £uperb Prodaction of Shakespeare's Masterpiece, GYMBELINE. March 1—LOST, STRAYED, OR STOLEN. felv-tt Waiters Galleries, BALTIMORE. So charge for tee privilege for morn- The Poor Association bezs to Inform the public that the Walters Galleries will be cpen for the benefit of the poor ALL THE WEDNESDAYS OF FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL, ALL THE SATURDAYS OF APRIL, ‘DAY, AND ON MONDAY, 22D FEBRUARY. On the latter day the galleries will be open from 10 to 5 o'clock, as a further accommodation to those unable to attend any other day. Tickets for sale at HARRIS & SHAFET 1113 P YLVANTA AVENUE, AND MOUNT VERNON HOTEL, BALTIMORE. felS-2t25* Carroll Institute Fair. FEBRUARY 15 TO 27. Secial Attractions for First Week: WEDNESDAY~—Athletic exhibition, 7:30 P. THURSDAY—Visit of Gonzaga Cadets, 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY—Ladies’ tasket ball game; C. I. vs. High School. For ladies only. 7 p.m. SATURDAY—Matinee for orphans and school chil- dren, 2:30 p.m, fel7-it AKD HALL. ADMIESION, 10¢, Daily at 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. One of the sights of Washington. THE AMERICAN OCGRAPH. MARVELOUS MOVING PICTURES. Explanatory Descriptions by Whiting Allen. Admission, 50c. Children, 25¢e. No reserved seats. fel6- (COLUMBIA THEATER. MR. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. Fourth Concert Tuesday Bwvering, Feb. 23, at 8. — Beethoven, mp Ne certo for Pianoforte, Ro, Goldma:k, Prelude Part Hl of “Tue Cricket on the Hearth” time), and Lisst, Hungarian Bbapsody (irst_ time). eee ee “felb,17,20,2823-5¢ = GOLUMRIA ‘The cycling SOLUMBIA ACADEMY a Sj oi ae ae ‘Take. F street cars. Ganp opera HOUSE, KERNAN RIFE, M a & Managers. Commencing FEBRUARY 15th. Souvenir’ Matinces Wednesday and Saturday, FIRST TIME AT POPUL A.M. PALM AUSTRAL wM REGULAR| PRICES. | 15, 25, 50 Seats in box, $1.00. Next | KATIE ROONE’ Attraction GREATER NEW YORKERS."* fel5-6r NAN'S LYCEUM THEAT ALL THIS W Tuesday, ‘Thursday THE Matinees, HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVIL 9 EW SPECIALTY ACTS Next Week—MIACO’S CITY CULR felh-8t,15 WILL OPEN SHORTLY The Crystal Maze, THE FUNNIEST PLACE ON EARTH, AT fel6-10tf 427: 7TH STRETT NW. LECTURE ON ITALY THE REAUTIFUL BY MR. MONDAY, nt S p.m., for E. B. HAY benefit of the Guild of St. Paul rish, at Butld- Exchange Hail, Tickets, felg-2t" BIJOU—All This Week. _ MATINEES mx. TUESDAY, cheghrat done SATURDAY, THE BURGLAR. Next week—A return engagement of the record- breaking farce-comeds, Teor ..Hogan’s Alley. MONDAY, IMER TOUR TO sonally conducted by Prof. and M lard, ‘visiting Italy, Italian Lai Germany, England ‘and Scotland. “For itinera: and full particulars call or address GAILLA SCHOOL, 102 h st. nw fel Arlington,Ft. Myer Ballston, Fostoria, Falls Church. National Cemetery, U.S. Military Post and Cavalry Drills. Choice suburban homes, Take electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. f5-1m W., A. AND F.C. RY. 00. Steamer Placalester 0 MOUNT V Will also make river land! stopping for fre and For charters, ete. ester. XCURS 1 JUL Gibraltar, Switzerland, many, Austria, F . Norwa! North Cape, sl Icitish’ Isles, Holland, ete., ete. Pe "s. § leadership. Unednaled a GUIDE, st ¥ 187. Steamship and CIRCULAR RAILWAY TICKETS. A. DE POTTER, 1466 Broadway, New York. felS-colm A Trip to Jamaica, THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, BY THE Atlas Line . Offers exceptional advantages to seeking “a. tucation of limited duration, for Dealth and rest. The trip from New York to Jamaica and return cun be made in 17 days. Send for Mlustrated booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, General Agents, 24 State st.. New York. OR THOS. COOK & SONS, 921 Peunsylvauia ave., Washingtoa., 2028-tu,th,s,52t QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Rafl- road columa in this paper. Jao-tt Steamboat Co. — ,,Every day im the year for Fortress Monroe, = Norfoll, ‘Newport ‘News and ‘all pointe sack = by ihe super powerful sicel palace steamers ton." on the followin: schedules —_— le: = Southbound. Northbound,