Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1897, Page 28

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1897-28 PAGES, When John Philip Sousa was in Wash- Ington last Sunday he talked very fre about the trouble between himself Mrs. Blakely to a Star representative. Aside from the statement which he gave out he said he was anxious that the people of Washington, where he was*born, should be satisfied that he had done nothing but what was fair and honcrable and which he had the best legal justification for do- ing. “Mrs. Blakely would have never made any trouble at all if it hadn't been for her son-in-law, who claims to be a said Mr. Sousa. “You remember you,” he continued, “when I was here before that I should play the route that had been hooked by Mr. Blakely be- fore his death, and that after that I would be my own master. I believed that was right, and that I was in honor bound to fulfill the engagements he had made for me and the band. The ccntract, however, that existed between Mr. Blakely and my- self, was made void by his death, accord- ing to the best legal advice I could obtain, and there were other provisions which were not to be continued. “I only threw the whole arrangement over when I found that an attempt was made to play the band in cities which had not been booked by Mr. Blakely. I have been sustaired in every legal contention so far made and I am satisfied that my po- sition is solid. An attempt to restrain the band from playing in Philadelphia was a failure, the court refusing to order a tem- porary injunction, and the case will prob- ably be tried in that city.” e “How about your new opera for De Wolf Hopper?” he was asked. “That is coming on in good shape. I think it will be even more successful than ‘El Capitan .” The semi-annual washing of the Lambs’ Club took place at Wallack’s Island, Stamford, Conn. The merry actor folk ‘turn out in goodly numbers for this saline bath privilege, and all the good gaffers were present. There was a sumptuous re- past spread under the trees, with clams, oysters, lobsters, dog and cuttle fish. fried, stewed and baked together, with drinks, hard ani soft, long and short, and all tne trimmings that go to make the climax of “the washing” pleasant and palatable. The Lambs lingered so long about the unyield- ing board that the tide came up, and what was with their coming a mere rivulet sep- arating the island from the mainland be- came a btoad lagoon, up to a man’s arm- pits. There was no bridge, there was no boat; so Billie Morse, the giant athlete of the Lambs, proceeded to disrobe, and triumphantly crossed the Rubicon, holding his clothing high out of the waier’s way. Digby Bell, seeing that the water was up to the tall man’s armpits, sat disconsolate on the shore in a dazed day-dream over a night on tke Island. Finally, a happy thought struck him, and he shouted triumphant Morse on the opposite “How much to carry little Papa over?" Morse, who had begun to Gress, stopped and saouted back, “Four dollars.” A bargain was concluded, and a few mo- Ments thereafter the festive Digby was high and dry on the farther shore. The cleverness of this idea finally percolated through the diminutive thouzat tank of big Steve King. who came to the washing @ in immaculate white vannel, with and a beaut!ful little . shouted t2 Morse, ted his ferry yee and re- “How much to carry 1": °° The large mass of » cn the cpposite. shore 1 ‘erable of a chore. so ‘How much do you weigh? - King smiled in his “tight” sieeve, ana re- : “Two hundred and eighty Til try it for ten doilars,” the thrifty Morse. Eventuaily deal was “cashed,” and the adipuse mass of King was balanced on Morse’s shoulders, and he began the trip. In mid- stream he wa3 halied by the siren voice of who queried: “How much to drop ? “Four collars,” pantad Morse. ’ said Bell, and King went into if shot from a catapult. A lowed the big splash, and a ffool of remarks from the irate and sput- tering King unfit for publication. Bv the time King reached New York the ehrinking Mature of his flannel sult made a skin fit, with trousers lifting the lower hem to the dimpled knee, and the waistband gripping like a boa constrictor. After barely escap- ing the custody of the police for wearing his tights in the street, Mr. King disrobed, with the ald of a shoe-horn and a pair of shears. It hardly need be remarked that King has not sent any urgent request for Digby Bell to join his opera company. National Theater.—Mirth and melody will prevail as the Easter attraction for the forthcoming week at the New National Theater, where the favorite comedian, Dighy Beil, and his charming wife, Laura Joyce Bell, with their excellent supporting company, will appear. Two comedies will be presented by the management. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and at the Wednesday matinee Mr. Bell will be seen in his famous character of Deacon Tidd in Hoyt’s “A Midnight Beil,” which is conceded to be the most pretentious work of this celebrated author. As Deacon Tidd Digby Bell has succeeded in estab- lishing himself in the very foremost ranks of character comedy stars, and has won for himself the highest encomiums from press and public for his depiction of the character of the unctuous village Pooh- bah. Laura Joyce Bell will again be seen in her splendid portrayal of the village spinster and busybody, Miss Lizzie Grout. The same excellent cast, with one or two exceptions, will mark the presentation here, alded by the celebrated “A Midnight Bell" quartet, which will render many mu- sical numbers during the performance. A complete scenic production will be made in every detail. Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday evenings and at the Saturday mati- nee Augustus Thomas’ new domestic com- edy drama, “The Hoosier Doctor,” will be presented for the first time tn this city. It ory of life in Indiana, or hoosier- . like its predecessors, “Alabama” Mizzouri.” the “Hoosier Doctor” is pregnant with the various types of char- ere of the locality of the place, which imirably depicted, so it is said, by an especially engaged company. Digby Bell will be seen in the character of Dr. Wil- low, who at the age of forty-five makes his first success in life by graduating at the head of his class from the Hanneman Hospital in Indianapolis. He ts a gentle, timid-natured man, a widower with three daughters, and a virago mother-in-law, de- picted by Laura Joyce Bell, to escape the abuse of whom the doctor seeks consola- tion and affection in a clandestine mar- riage with the Widow Bunce, and it is through this clandestine marriage that many of the contretemps and much of the humor with which the play abounds is ex- tracted. Among the ladies and gentlemen of the supporting cast are the following well-known artists: The Misses Jennie Kennard, Mable Strickland. Viola Miles, Marguerite Owen, Marie Dudley, Jean- nette Spencer, Amy Mandy, Ethel Vance and the Messrs. George Le Bras, Frank Munrce, Herman Hirshberg, William P. Sheldon. Carl O'Dell, Frank Wright, Gage Clark, Frank Davis, D. B. Cramer, George Hogan and others. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Monday evening next will witness the initial pro- duectior by the Castle Square Opera Com- pany, who are to be the providers of our summer opera, at the Lafayette Square Opera House. “The Gypsy Baron,” Strauss’ masterwork, is the opera, and no ‘produe- tion could have been selected that would better meet the pleasure of Washington's musical section. “The Gypsy Baron” is a remarkably pretty work, and this applies to both the dramatic and lyric portions, for the combination is harmonious. The scentc effects will be superb, for the stage mounting is one of the very attractive features. The Castle Square Opera Com- pany, which fs now rounding out the first year of its Philadelphia season wi.hout having missed a single performance since the opening night, will give to this city the company’s business in the Quaker city so phenomenal. The beauty of the produc- tons will bé a matter of and com- will be composed’ ment, and the obtainable—opera singers ef the best will make summer opera most popular, here. The cast that will produce “The Gypsy Baron” includes Thomas H. Persse, a tenor of meritorious excellence, as Ba- rinkay; William Wolff, general director of, the organization, as Zsoupan; William Schuster, as Carnero; Melville Stewart, well known here, as Count Hominay, and Reginald Roberts, as Ottakar ‘Miss: Anna: Lichter, a prima donna of exceptional bril- liancy, will be Saff, having’ 4s alternate Miss Katherine Eland. Mjss Lizzie Mac- nichol, Washington's own contFalte, wil alternate with Miss Mary Linck, recently returned from Europe to rejein the com- pany. Miss Oriska Wordea will sing Ar- sena, and! Miss Gertrude Rutledge, Mira- bella; Harry Morton will be Jozsy, and Frank Ranney, Pali. All the productions will be sung in English, which is another good point in favor of the Castle Square’s season. The prices will be 23,50 and 75 cents for the evening performance, with matinees Wednesday and ‘Saturday at 29 and 50 cents. Nothing higher. Columbia Theater._The success of Mr: Walker Whiteside at the Herald Squar Theater, New York, last season, is one o} the indications that he is the coming tra: gedian who is to take up the mantle of Booth and Davenport on the tragic stage, His interpretation of Hamlet showed a deep analysis and original conception, while his elocution was commended on all sides. Probably no actor who has achieved fame is less known than Walker Whiteside. He started in his profession at the top round of the ladder, while others have endeavored through long years of patient work to reach the top. It does not follow, though, that he may not permanently hold his place it the front rank of American artists. Ed- mund Kean burst upon the London world hike a brilliant meteor in the darkest night, and Edwin Booth played Hamlet at the age of nineteen. Mr. Whiteside is justified ip the same tragic role, as he has the intelli- gence and dramatic instinct necessary, for its successful interpretation. His presence on the American stage at a time when the public is deploring the decadence of the legitimate drama is a happy event: It jus tifies the commonly accepted saying that great actors are born, not made. The repertoire is as follows for the week: Monday, Friday, Saturday matinee, Ham- let; Tuesday, Thursday, Richelieu; Wednes- day, Thursday matinee, The Merchant of Venice; Saturday, Othello. + Academy .of Music.—Mr. Edward Harri- gan will appear at the Academy next week in his masterpiece, “Old Lavender.” It is impossible to tire of Edward Harrigan. Nature has so befriended him in his chosen profession that his very exterior excites not only mirth, but actual hilarity. The mo- ment he emerges from the wings, that moment begins the laughter and.enjoyment to the audience. His brogue is of the richest character, natural and yet incapa- bie of correct imitation. There is humor in his legs; humor in his walk; humor in the flip of his coat-tails; humor in his eye; humor in his voice; and, above all, the true appreciation of humor in his heart. Mr. Har- rigan is not a caricaturist: He isan actor of the newest and best school of the most ap- proved methods, and his characterizations are above ali else true to nature. The story of the play carrles’“a poor good- hearted bank clerk from, wealth to poverty by befriending others. His family, the people he has to do with,,,the various in- cidents, the bits of pathos, the old style and the new style of dre and manners which he must adapt himself to afford opportunity for movement, color and melo- dy. During Mr. Harrigan’s engagement the popular prices—25, 50 and 7h eents. for re- served seats—which have made the comedy season such a pronounced success, will prevail. Grand Opera House.—Contracts ‘ Have been signed for an engagement. with the Barton Key Kodak Comic Opera-Burlesque and Vaudeville Company for a week's en- gagement, producing the popular operas “The Rose of Auvergne;"” “Galatea,”’ both English versions, and other selections of the great composers. The company, pro- nounced the best that has appeared here for many seasons, is headed by Miss Edith Howe, especially engaged from her recent successes in comic operas with Mr. R. D’Oy- ly Carte in England, and to whom Mme. Caive gave a beautiful letter, predicting success for her exquisite voice of delicious timbre. Miss Edith Du Fres, contralto, is also new to the American public, and brings a rich, pure contralto of great power and sweetness. Mr. Chas. J. Camp- bell, tenor and light comedian,, was for some years leading tenor with the well- known Comly-Barton Opera Company, and has just closed a season as principal tenor of the Della Fox Opera Company. Mr. Seth Crane has a wide experience as lead- ing basso in comic opera at the Boston Globe and Museum, with Francis Wilson and other companies of equal merit. Mr. Fred. Frear was also a member of the Comly-Barton Company. The musical di- rector, Mr. Watty Hydes, is well known as @ composer and directof, lately with the Pauline Hall Opera Company. Mr. George K. Fortescue, the prince of comedians, who is supported this season by Mr. Wal- ter Howe, comes fresh from his recent big hit in New York, and will produce his side-splitting burlesque tragedy, entitled “A Girl From Hoboken;” and the company has lately been augmented by the engage- ment of Miss Louise Hamilton, who will give her musical ‘“Ta-ra-ra” in one octave, assisted by Mr. Burt Clark, called “A Fa- kir’s Cinch." The rest of the company has been selected for individual merit. A spe- cial matinee will be given Easter after- noon at 2. Mr. Barton Key, the manager, inherits his taste for music, being the gon of Philip Barton Key, and a grandson of the famous Francis Scott Key, who gave to his country the popular and national air entitled the “Star Spangled Banner.” Bijou Theater.—“Killarney and the Rhine” will be the next attraction at the ever- popular Bijou Family Theater, and that clever romantic actor and comedian, J. E. Toole, is the name given of its exploiter. The Bijou has been dark all this week, and the announcement of so sterling a player as Mr. Toole should have the effect of drawing a full house every night next week. There are few Irish character actors on the stage today with a better reputation for good work than Mr. Toole, and his r= sonations are always as enjoyable as they are real. His “Pat” is a genial, hospitable, refined character, with a heart in his bosom large enough to cover a multitude of sins. The play was written especially for the actor and gives no end of scope for the very work he excels in. Scenery and effects are spoken of as being perfect, and the costumes are correct in detail. The sup- porting company is the best that has ever been with Mr. Toole. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The attrac- tion at Kernan’s Lyceum for next veek will be Harry Morris’ 20th Century Maids. The Girl Bachelors’ Ball, the open- ing number in the program, is a unique operatic satire on the present tendency to- Ward masculinity on the part of woman. It is particularly bright, elegantly cos- temed end emblazoned with marvelous electrical effects. The mary sg les which follow will include such well-known vaudeville artists as Lew Randall, the eccentric acrobatic dancer; Thompson and Collins, the kings supreme of parodist: Carter and Auber, artistic operatic duet ists; Nettle De Coursey (La Petite Chan- terse), who will introduce her new ani novel skit, “A Night’s Frolic,” also will sing “Won't You Marry Me,” the song that has made her so famous. Then comes the strongest feature ever produced by any burlesque company, in the form of Viola Therndyke, who, assisted by Lillian Mur- tha and ten other professional urs, will give a series-of living reproductions of famous paintings and statuary. Miss Thorndyke is the winner of. the paid annual prize offered by Mandger Morris for the handsomest formed woman on the vaudeville stage. Tne performance will conclude with a most humorous burlesque on Sardou’s play, “Madame Sans Gene,” entitled “Madame Sgur, Jane,” in which Mr. Harry Morris, America’s most unctuous comedian, will The costtmes, scenery fects sre marvels of beauty, and the en- tre burlesque 1s one well worthy of ‘con- siderable mention. The 20th Rega 4 Maids will, without a doubt, duplicate thi success of the past season and again stand as the peer of all burlesques. The First of Gentleman rope.—"“The First Gentleman of Europe,” with its per- fumed atmosphere of court life, its rouged. and powdered beauties, and its bewigged, ably be the last. sums have been in forfeits for failing to take th to ‘where ments had been This was made en oy wicca. ex- te daily at 2:80, 430 and 8:15 p.m., with a special exhibition Sunday evening at 8:15. E Gi Club Concert.—The ‘annual seoneere of the Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs New York Lyceum Theater Stock Company at the Columbia on Monday, April 26, can- not fail to attract those who believe in wholesome amusement for rational people. Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett and George Fleming, its authors, have taken incidents in the life of the Georgian Prince of Wales as the basis of their joint efforts, which met with instant favor when presented lately at the Lyceum Theater, New York. The full streagth of the Lyceum Company is utilized in this presentation, and Mr. Frohman has spared no expense in its scenic embellishment and costuming. Mary who have won on their merits, and who’| Mannering will be seen for the first time in this city, and as the leading lady of this powerful organization E sald to realize all that has been written in her favor. Thea- tergoers will also see Mr. James K. Hack- ett, Charles Walcot, Felix Morris and other favorites; while later in the week “The Mayflower,” by the author of “Rosemary,” will be presented, telling an idyllic and Poetic love story of the Puritan times, yet meking no pretentions to historical accu- Tacy. Fifth Metropolitan Concert.—The fifth concert of this series takes place Wednes- day afternoon, April 21, at 4:15, at the Columbia Theater. The high standard of these concerts has been maintained throughout the season, and this one—the last of the course this season—is no excep- tion. Mr. David Bispham, the vocalist of this concert, is as well known abroad as in this, his native, country, he having sung in all the principal provincial choral and orchestral organizations while in London, and frequently with Richter, Siegfried, Wagner and Mottl. Mr. Bispham is of a Philadelphia Quaker family. Graduating at Haverford College in the class of 1876, he went to Italy to study seriously for the pro- fession to which he felt drawn. Vannuccini, in Florence; the elder Lamperti, in Milan, and Shakespeare, in London, were his mas- ters, and after a few concerts of minor tm- portance and a short tour with the veteran Sims Reeves, Mr. Bispham was engaged, after success in amateur operatic perform- ances in London, to create in English the part of “Duc de Longueville,” in “The Basoche,” by Messenger, at the Royal English Opera. The effect upon the audi- ence at his debut was magical. From that time to the present Mr. Bispham’s work has always, of whatever sort it has been, concert, oratorio or opera, maintained the highest intellectual level. Mr. Chas. Grego- rowitsch, the brilliant violinist, who will be heard with Mr. Bispham, is a Russian. Born in St. Petersburg on the 25th of Oc- tober, 1867, of a family with eminent musi- cal gifts, Gregorowitsch has already filled @ great part of Europe with his fame as a virtuoso and has played, among other Places, at St. Petersburg with Sophie Men- ter, and under Rubenstein’s conducting, re- Peatedly before the czar; he gave concerts in Paris, Madrid, Lisbon (where his extra- ordinary performance gained for him the Order of Christ), Dresden, Berlin, &c. Wherever he appeared he took by storm the public and the press by the magic of his playing and his sympathetic personality. In this country he has been equally suc- cessful, creating a deep impression wher- ever heard. Miss Nethersole’s Camille.—Miss Neth- ersole’s presentation of ‘Camille’ at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night was greeted by a large audience, drawn by the fame of this popular young actress in this well-known role. It may be said that ir. all probability not one of those who saw Miss Nethersole last night was disappointed with her masterly interpre- tion of Dumas’ familiar character. The contrast between Miss Nethersole’s por- trayal of the characters of Camille and Carmen is sharply drawn and shows her keen appreciation of the motives which brought each of these works. Miss Neth- ersole was well supported, Mr. Nathaniel Hartwig as Armand being successful enough to secure three enthusiastic curtain calls, to which, however, he did not re- spond. Mr. Robert Pateman made a great deal out of the part of the elder Duval, and was appreciated. Miss Leighton's Madame Prudence was also good, while the remainder of the cast was in keeping with the work of the principals. This after- noon “Carmen” was given, while tonight et the farewell performance one act from each of the plays comprising Miss Neth- ersole’s repertoire will be given. These will be the first act of “Carmen,” the second act of “Frou-Frou,” the second act een oer and the fourth act of “Ca- mille. Operetta of Cinderella.—A few friends of Professor Sheldon were treated to a fine rehearsal of the fairy story of Cinderella Thursday afternoon. The singing, danc- ing and speaking of the actors were all and much more than was claimed for them, and reflect great credit on the professor. The scene opened om a ciarming view, scme fifty little fairies singing and danc- ing to Kosini’s music, well executed by an efficient orchestra, under the leadership of Professor William HH. Santelman. The gocd: Fairy Queen, Miss Nellie Hunt, and her delivery of the address to the fairies pleased all present. The en- trance of the Prince, Miss Daisy Waring, was graceful, and her enunciation perfe-t. In this scene Cinderella, little Edna Dan- forth, appeared in the magic fountain, a beautiful picture. The kitchen scene shows Cinderella in the chimney corner, while the sisters, Misses Lillie Hughes and Pan- sie Willson, are at the mirror in the act of arranging their toilet. In this scene Pedro, Willie Newton, was immense. The. difficult role of the ola Baron Pomopliny was sustained by Chester Smith. The Dan- dini of Viva Naviluese, and Alidoro of Grace Kesinodel, were all that could be desired. Alice Smith, Adeline Culp, Min- nie and Lottie Brakhagen, Lilien Acorn, Edna Corson, Estelle Lowry, Flora and Marguerite Butler, Edward, Agnes and Elsie Jordan, Eva Casey, Mamie Armitage, Maud Fowler, Ethel Sawman, Charles Ste- venson, Albert Coryell. Joseph Ireland and Andrew Duffy also took part. There is no doubt the Columbia Theater will be well filled at the special matinee next Friday afternoon, Mr. Hopkins’ Juvenile Opera.—In accord- ance with his design to establish in Wash- ington, as he has already in New York, } Boston and Philadelphia, a yearly educa- ticnal exposition of native musical talent in children, Mr. Jerome Hopkins will giv a children’s musical and opera at the Co- lumbia Theater Easter Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The musical will consist of a piano recital by Mr. Hopkins, while the opera will be presented by children, care- fully trained in their parts. The title of the opera is “Taffy and Old Munch,” and the children, including Pauline Crupper, Ida Linkhow, Lillie Taff, Nellie Frost, Camille Pfizer and Helen O’Bryon, have shown every evidence of putting on a most successful presentation. The principal parts will be taken by Mr. Julius Tennyson, baritone, who will play Old Munch, and Marie Howe, soprano, who will be the nurse. The long list of patrons of the affair includes the Postmaster General, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Senator Allison, Mr. George C. Gor- ham, Senator Burrows, Senator Cullom, Senator Earle, Senator Faulkner, Mr. Josef Kaspar, Senator McMillan, Senator Morrill, Senator Murphy, Senator Proctor, Senator Spooner, Col. G. W. Truesdell, Mr. James A. Wetmore, Mr. Frank B. Metzerott and Mr. Anthony Pollock. The Biograph.—The biograph at Willard Hall will enter upon its sixtii month in Washington next Monday afternoon. This marvelous device, showing motion views, has enjoyed a most remarkable run. Never before in the history of amusenients ir this city has eny entertainment manuged to equal this wonderful record. That interest in the biograph is not diminishing is amply demonstrated by the audiences which daily witness the exhibition. New views are now added weekly, and beginning on next Monday quite a number will be added to the already superb program. Among the new ones will be that of the Keystone Ex- press, which disccunts the famous Empire State Express, a most marvelous view. Another will be that of the famous horse- less fire engine, now in practical use in Hartford, Conn. Others are “The Pillow Fight,” showing a number of youngsters indulging in an early morning frolic; the “Theater Hat,” showing the amusing an- ties of those behind one of the modern stage obstructors, and a Fall River steam- beat making landings along thet pictur- esque stream. The Sunday night enter- tainment has proven so Pe caiman that the management has decided to continue it during the remaining stay of the biograph in this city. Those who have failed to witness an exhibition of the biograph have deed @ treat, and each at the Na- The GYPSY ACADEMY odies, “The Happlest Land,” a topical song, “Jonah” and "Bright College Years.’ By the banjo clubs march, “El Capita march, “Chinatown”: march, “Handica Mandclin club, ‘Phe Nightingale and the Frogs.” “Tutti Frettk’ will be given by the combined clubs. ..The Yale clubs are said to be better this year than they hav. for several seasonsqpast, and the music: part of the concert mill be all that can be desired. The visit ofcthe Yale clubs is al- Ways a social event,:and preparations are being made by the graduates of the col- lege in Washingten cto entertain the vis- itofs in royal style. = Watkin Mills’ Song: Recital—Although a small audience was in attendance at the song recital given-qwesterday afternoon at the Columbia Theater by Mr. R. Watkin Mills, the occasion: was none the less en- joyable to those who: had-the pleasure of hearing his splendid .woice in the extended program given. Sixteen numbers comprised the recital, and each one was received with a burst of applause that could not have been but encouraging to the artist. Among the audience were a number of Well-known society people, including the British ambassador and Lady Pauncefote, Mrs. Cushman K. Davis and others. Mr. Mills possesses a baritone voice of unusual sweetness and power, and in the varied composition of the program showed his capabilities to interpret almost all kinds of yocal music. Ballads and songs, together with bits from grand and popular opera, Were given, each-onewith an artistic fin- ish that immediately secured the favor of his audience. Song, Piano and Organ Recital—The Ladies’ Aid Association of the Metropoli- tan M. E. Church will give a song, piano and organ recital at that church Tuesday evening next. Those who will take part are Miss Elizabeth Pierce of Boston, so- prano; Miss Irene Gurney of Toronto, pian- ist; Mrs. Laura Zeh Johnson, contralto; Mr. Herndon Morsell, tenor; Mr. James Watson, basso; Mr. Wilbur ¥F. Dales, or- ganist; Miss McKee, accompanist. It is sald that President McKinley. has. signified his intention of being present. —_—_—_ A Bad Business. From the San Francisco Post. “The legal business in’ this city is about declared the capper and steerer of a local attorney a few days ago. “It's got so that I can’t lay up a cent. The other day I steered a fellow that was being sued by a tatlor for the price of a pair of pants into the office of the lawyer I’m working for. He got the job of de- fending the suit, and won it. When I went to him to get my share of the fee he went into his private office and came out with a pair of pants. “That's my fee, he said. ‘Here's your share,” and he cut the buttons off and gave them to me.” -———_+0+_____ Got Him Interested. From the Cincinnati Enquirer. She—“Did you have any trouble in get- ting papa to listen to you?” He—“Not a bit. I began by telling him knew of a plan whereby he could save oo —____ If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. AMUSEMENTS. _ SONG, PIANO AND ORGAN cor politan ME. Church, 4% and ¢, T 20, at 8:15 p. AY, April aid of the Ladies’ Associa- tion. Artists: Mrs,t'Eisabeth Plerce of Boston, soprano; Miss Irene Gurney of Toronto, pianiste: Mrs. Laura Zeh Jotnstan, contralto; Mr. Herndon Morsell, tenor; Mr.) James Watso Wilbur’ F. Dales, orgagist; Miss M panist.. Patronesies:) Max. John A. john ¥. Hurst, Mev. Phoebe Hurst, Mrs. 3. UH. Gallinger, Mrs.’ Westinghouse, Mrs. ‘Thos. Wilson, Mra. John C. Burrgws,7Birs. Hoeke, Mrs. M. G. Emery, Mrs. Tutlockvand members of the asso tion." Tickets, 50 cents: sale ut Brentano's, Purcell’s and at the door. Carriages: may be or- dered for 10 o'clock, apl7-3t The BIOGRAPH, WILLARD HALL. ENTIRE CHAN PROGRAM. Beginning on Monday about FIFTEEN NEW. VIEWS EXTRA EX SUNDAY EVENING, AT 8:15. Daily, 2:30, and 8:15, TODAY—AN Eatertainmenis for the Benefit of the Gunton Temple Memorial (Presbytertan )Churen; apl7-tt 8 LéF4Yerte ..... TONIGHT. THE DISTINGUISHED ACTRESS, Miss OLGA NETHERSOLE, Direction of DANIEL AND CHARLES FROHMAN, TONIGHT, FAREWELL PERFORMANCE, SPECIAL BILL, Act I-CARMEN. Act U—FROU-FROU. DENISE. CAMILLE. | Act IL, Act IV Next-CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY. AFAYETT! BEGIN: GYPSY BARON. GASTLE SQUARE OPERA CO. CHAS. M. SOUTHWELL, Manager. ON, Prices, mati- Prices, evenings, TBe., 3c., Be. nee, 50c., 25c. f SEATS’ NOW I reserved, apl4-it 1 ’. ANDREW'S P. EB. Church, 14th and Corcoran sts., will give a Con- cert TUESDAY EVENING, April 20, at Parish Hall, assisted by the “Swiss Bell Ringers” and some of the best local talent. Begins 8:15. Ad- it mission 50 Cents. OLUMBIA THEATER. ‘Tuesday Matinee, April 20, 4:15, PIANO RECITAL BY Jerome Hopkins, And First CHILDREN’S MUSICAL CONGRESS, presenting “Taffy and Old Munch.” Scores of Children in Cast and Chorus. SEATS 25c., 50c., 75e., $1 and $1.50, at Droop’s. apl7-2t* AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. Columbia Theater.| New METZEROTT & LUCKETT, Managers. NIXON & ZIMMERMAN, Directors. EN |_° AMUSEMENTS. National Theater ~~ EASTER MIRTH AND MELODY, eee seams snonane Next [Monday Night: “ Matinee vrek, | Motes TARS [awe | ote | eee | GREAT S GREAT COMEDIES MONDAY, GREAT AUTHORS APRIL 19. SPECIAL BASTER WEEK ATTRACTION, FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE EMINENT TRAGEDIAN, NR. WALKER America’s Favorite Comedian, DIGBY BELL, SUPPORTED BY Laura Joyce Bell AND A COMPANY OF 26 ARTISTS 26 xeon, | HOYT'S A yews om weoxooar | PUDNIGHT ARRANGEMENT OF THE PLAYS: = : Bg : a. ae Eng and Hamlet. ah BY AUGUSTUS rinenith aad OF “ALABAMA,” “IN MIZZOURA,” ete. —_______] APRIL 26—PUDD’NHEAD WILSON. Tucsday and ° ° eee a fo KEKNAN & RIFE, Managers, — ACADETIY. Bane APRIL 12, OWDED ALL THE TIME. The Merchant Popular-Price Matinees Wednesday and Saturday Wednesday, and D. A. BONTA'S COMPANY at Thursday Semational Sictety: Drama, nee And Yet Another JI cil yi se Big Attraction at METROPOLITAN ARTISTS. Saturday. aca COMEDY SEASON PRICES. ‘All Drees Circle Seats, 25e. All Orchestra Circle Seats, 50c. All Orchestra Chairs, T5c. — Wednesday and Saturday Matinees, 15, 25. 50c. | Plants and % if evs XY AND VAUDEVILLE ©O., includ! tesque. OPERA, ing Geo. 200.24 Da Lb 2 THEATER STOt LYCE “ adn eee Brery Evening, te Se ee Cut Flowers for Easter. Saturday —At no other period of our career have wo “THE FIST GENTL W. Aisplayed a greater or more beautiful collec- Thursday M: tion of flowers and plants than at this sea- (By fal request), s son. Our supply seems almost limitless, yet “THE MAYFLOWER,” it would be advisable for you to send in year ————S F ° order for carp seg aed — a oft WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, every wanted variety at the fairest prices. MR. DAVID BISPHAM, Baritone, : Harri an A. Gude & Bro., 1224 F st. GREGOROWITSCH, apl6-14d GREAT ‘RUSSIAN VIOLINIST. ~ : SEECIAL PLAY 5 IN HIS ORIGINAL CREATION, Edison Vitascope, MATINEE— ° WORLD'S GREATEST MARVEL, VITASCOPE HALL, 1116 F ST., At 2:30, 4:50 p.m. Evening at 8:15) ldren, 15c, apl2-oce | From the Emma Calve, Metropolitan Opera, In a Grand Opera and Concert Program, Ok eT CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Campanari, McKinley, Bloodgood and Boston Australia, Hawatian ‘Islands, ‘Ceitral America : Special rates for freight or passage; cheice of Festival Orchestra (50 performers). : routes; private cars to rent; special tourlst par a = = ° ties; free maps and pampblets. R. J. SMITH, FULL INFORMATION AS TO. PRICES, z : Agt.. 4080. 8d st Phfiadelphia, niy2edewstsr LOCATION OF SEATS, Ete., AT GUZMA’ 1t ORDERS FOR SI oe K=Bs43 SAYCEUM | THEATER. ‘ JRIGINAL SONGS, DANCES & MUS ALL EEK. SE ST Go eR Matinecs Tuesday, ‘Thursday abd Saturday. ALSO wont : cat IRENtz SANTLEY BURLESQUE CO. “SHE'S MY GIRL.” First time in Washington of the Sensational " Present with the same attention to “Silly Dinner.”’ AT DROOP'S. EATS BOOKED NOW. BASE BALL TODAY. detail and scenic investiture that always characterizes Mr. Harrigan's produc- ions, WASHHRETOR VS, RICHMOND. | TRIP TO GHINATOWD | 22° ome ee EXCURSIONS, ETC. THE BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS WIN give an excursion for the benefit of GARFIBLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ‘To Indian Head, returning to Marshell Hall for plank shad dinner, on EASTER MONDAY, April 19, 1807, on steamer Macalester, MARINE BAND music and dancing. Leaves wharf at 2:30 p.m., returning at 9:30 p.m. Tickets, $2, in. Laura Biggar and Burt Haverly. it RACES. Corea, Iiestrated Lecture by COL. CHAILLE LOY Late seretary of U. 8. legution and consul general to Corea, At the hall of the Confederate Veterans’ Associa- tion, 411 11th st. n. FRIDAY, APRIL 2 8 5 + i + 1 if or ol et Admission, oe. Pravends wo be dnatal to car | SECON Spring Meeting. | snsire sever. to ve mad at teat of smmasers itable purpose: apl7-6t 7 Sa FHL PLANKED SHAD Preceded by a ARMY AND FOR CONTINE WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB. Benning Race Course, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, A HALL, APRIL 23, AT 8 O'CLOCK. r. Reserved Seats and Tickets at, tra. aplt-6rr Grand Opera, House. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. SPECIAL MONDAY Easter Week, ‘881 xo: Regular Wednesday and Saturday Mats, AP SHOTS AT OPERA BY MARSHALL MALL, SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 1807, And every Sunday during April and M Ladies are especially invited on these Bw Steamer CHARLES MACALESTER will leave st. wharf at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., leaving M shall Hall at 1:10 and 5:30 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP DINNER... Includin, Celebrated Marshall E apl6-21 L. BLAKE, Captain, The ‘ Barton-Key Kodak ad A TOUR THROUGH ITALY. swrrz, Cc omicOpera& Vaudeville Co A Sout, om tea by Foot. and Nowe Be the Operettas GAl x x sary apply 4G. . HOSH, OF ACYENGSE, “CH AmtirY SATURDAY, APRIL 24, SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 625 15th et. 0-wals PECTRE KNIGHT. Presented by a strong cast, including Miss Edith Howe, Miss Dufres, Mesxes. Fred Frear, “ampbel . Mr. WATTY HYDES, Musical Direcsor. Geo. K. Fortescue. A FAKIR’S CINCH, A MUSICAL TA-RA-RA, IN ONE OCTAVE, Miss Louise Hamilton, assisted by Mr. Burt Clark. Supported by Walter Howe, in the 1-act Burlesque, The Girl From Hoboken. Pes | 15, 25, 50 & 75c. PRICES, : All Seats Couponed. NOTE—A good seat on first floor for 25 CENTS. Seats in Box, $1.00. It CouumBia ‘THEATER. “QUICKEST AND SAFEST ROUTE.” Steamer Macalester MOUNT VERNON, + Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m, FARE, ROUND TRIP, 0c. Admission to grounds, 25 cents, ELPGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for gale at wharf and at hotels, + GLEN ECHO FIVE RACES EACH DAY. First Race Called at 3:15. - Special Trains, direct to thetrack, leave Sixth street station at 2:05 and 2:30 p. m., returning immediately after last race THE AFTERNOON SUNDAY SCHOOL OF EPIPHANY CHURCH Will give a MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT In the Chapel adjoining the Church, On the Evening of April 22, in beaatf-of Eye and Ear Infirmary and Sunday School fund. ‘The following artists have generously given their services: irs. D. Fox, Miss Fannie Atlee, Miss I Miss Hallie, Miss Muir, Miss Misses Kinsman; Miss Barrett, ‘Mr. John Tweedale, Mr. Wm. Caulfield, Mr. H. Clough Leiter, Mr. Field, Mr. Statham and Met- ropolitan artet. Sodging this atray of talent the affair promises to be of unusul interest. A ee for sale at Thompson's Drug Store, aks Sth st. ve NEW *4TionaL-TH EATER, TONIGHT LAST TIME OF Charles Hopper 1 Chimmie Fadden. Next week— DIGBY: BELL, URA JOYGS Bi in “THE HOOSTER BOCTON’ aed "A MIDNIGHT BELL? It GREAT SUCCESS OF ‘THE COMEDY SEASON, A Texas Steer. All Orehestra Circle 3 -All Orchestra Chairs. . ‘TONIGHT, FAREWELL OF-—— DANIEL FROHMAN’S GREATEST LYCEUM THEATER SUCCESS, The Prisoner of Zenda. Next Week—WALKER WHITESIDE. : FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 23, SPECIAL MATINEB AT 38:30 O'CLOCK, . GRAND OPERATIC PLAY OF CINDERELLA BY PROFESSOR SHELDON’S PUPILS... ; Beats now on sale. apl5-tt Corumara ‘THEATER. Fifth Metropolitan Concert WEDNESDAY MATINEE, APRIL 21, 4:1 Mr. David Bispham, | BARITONE, METROPOLITAN OPERA RATES OF ADMISSION To Grand Stand.............$1.00 To Club House and Paddock. .$1.50 ESS as oie 5 On the Opening Day Ladies Will Be Admitted Free. nes SLES TOKENS AP SAE, ‘apl5-9t ‘Secretary. President. Bijou Family Theater. CABIN JOHN By new double track line. Take 7th, 14th, U st, cars via Chevy Chase, and Tennallytown cars via Georgetown to Washington and Glen Echo R.R. mh26-1m* ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Falls Church. o-—_________o | More Successful ‘Than Ever. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 18% st. Schedule sce Ray toad colamn in this paper. ‘fe26-t: MONDAY, FRIDAY, ompay, MATINEES, sircupay. THE RENOWNED GERMAN DIALECT AND _» SINGING COMEDIAN, > MR. J. E. TOOLE, Ana bis Competent Company of Players, in the -Romantic Comedy success of Three Continents, Killarney and -.. .. The Rhine. Gregorowitsch,.. .., ‘THE GREAT RUSSIAN VIOLINIST. Direction Mr. Ed. F. Guzman.