Evening Star Newspaper, October 30, 1897, Page 28

‘fhe bad weather has seriously interfered ‘with the business at the theaters, but some good entertainments have been furnished. Mr. Wilton Lackaye has developed the greatest popularity, and while the fact that he is a native of Wash.ngton and that the people are naturally proud of his achieve- ments had something to do with his suc- cess, yet his business rested upon the solid ground of artistic endeavor. Of all the actors that the capital city has sent out Mr. Lackaye has proved the most versatile. He has the creative faculty to a marked degree and has probably originated more characters than any actor of his years on the stage. And all these creations have been successful, most of them to such a degree that no other actor has been able to equal Mr. Lackaye’s work. In his pres- ent play, “A Royal Secret,” Mr. Lackaye has a fine opportunity to display his versa- tility, but it does not by any means afford full scope for his powers. One of these days he will, it is hoped, secure a play that will fit him in every respect, and then he will add to his fame and make a fortune. Miss Camille D’Arville’s company did ex- ceptionally good work, which was appreci- ated. Of Miss D’Arvilie herself nothing need be said, as her capabilities are well known, but she has an unusually well- trained chorus, ard the voices are well bal- anced. The Castle Square Opera Company set the standard for an operatic chorus, but Miss D’Arville’s force, while not so large, sing equally as well and with nearly as much volume. In the second act of “The Serenade,” there is seen suspended from a perch on the stage right a very life-like parrot, which girates, flutters its feathers, and apparently repeats the refrain of ‘he Serenade.” One of the biggest laughs in the opera is furnished at this juncture, when Barnabee appears, glaring over the monastery wall, pistol in hand, trying .o discover the whereabouts of the would-be singer. After the prop parrot has delivered himself of the refrain, Barnabee says, “Well, he’s not much of a singer; I don’t like his technique,” and then discovering the parrot, exclaims, “why, its polytech- nique. Now I understand what they meant, when they said Alvarado was a bird.” Of course the effectiveness of this scene de- pends upon the manipulation of the bird. Ore night bird, bird cage and all fell to the ground just before the scene above mentioned, and on one occasion the bird was not manipulated so that the attention of the audience was called to it, and at another time the supposed polly failed to give the cue to the comedian. During the first production of this opera in New York, Barnabee and McDonald received a note from an old lady in East Orange, New Jersey, who said that she had a bird that had been cerefully trained by her for a number of years—a pet cockatoo, which she was desirious of selling to the firm. The letter was at first thought to be the emanation of a practical joker, but one day both MacDonald and Barnabee were aroused from their late morning slumbers by the o!d lady, who had come over, with her cage and ccckatoo, and who wanted to try it on the suffering singers. It took strong argvment to convince the old spin- ster that such a bird would be considered as excess baggage, and she went away rail- ing at the ingratitude and lack of perspic- acity in managers, who failed to appreciate the drawing qualities of a live bird. Miss Florence Wragland, who has been seen here this week, is a Virginia girl, who has been on the stage only about two years, during which time she has been connected with some excellent organize- tions. She was with Lillian Russell when she presented the “Little Duke” at the Lafayette Square Opera House, and did well in a minor part. She went into bur- lesque, because it paid better, but her am- Dition is for the legitimate, and the intel- ligence with which she read her lines in- Gicates that she possesses the ability to do that line of work. It seems rather strange that a young woman who is re- lated to several clergymen should adopt the stage as a profession, but Miss Wrag- lend believes that one can earn an honest Itvelihcod there as well as in the pulpit. Mr. Al Stern of this city, whose imita- ticns of actors have been so successful, has made quite a hit in New York. Next week he will go to the New Harlem Music Hall. Mr. Stern’s many friends here are gratified at his rapid progress on the pro- fessional stage. F: venport’s new play, “A Soldier of F has made a pronounced hit in Boston. It is given the most elaborate set- ting, the scenic effects and the costumes being suid to be the most gorgeous that have n witnessed. Careful attention has been given to historical accuracy of de- tail in both respects, and the research and study involved must have been very great. Davenport's interpretation of the her- Joan of Arc, is said to be marvelously ve, and her work throughout the en- jay is highly praised by the sev. at the hub. In every act s en opportunity for the exercise of her best and this is improved to the t, and fn no former character * has portrayed has she so thor- hown the wonderful range of her power. She is ably supported by urne MacDonald, who, as the er, brings out into strong relief sm and self-sacrifice of the char- Hal. Reid says that much of the of his play, “Human Hearts,” is story founded on fact and not entirely a product hi of his skill, brought to the back hulls of Arkansas with a hunting Party of friends. Because of a most un- y seven days’ drenching rain they compelled to abandon their camp that had become uninhabitable and seek sheiter with a neighboring mountaineers family. It was in that mountain house, shut away from civilization as we know it, that he found the central characters of his play, and it was there that he extended his so- journ for a period of three raonths to study the strange, homely life, the quaint char- acters and the drawling dialect so uncom- mon to our ears. From these simple peo- ple he learned the story of lives made sor- rowful through villainy, and by which he was enabled to give the intense human in- terest, representing all kinds of hearts, and a plot not unreasonaole and happen- ings that seem entirely natural, together with an opportunity to contrast the purest and noblest sentiment and action with the most ignoble and basest feelings. : Mr. Hans F. Roberts, who has been for the past four years with Augustin Daly, during which time he has made rapid strides in his profession, so mlch so that he was the understudy for Jimmie Powers, has severed his conrection with Mr. Daly's company and cast his fortune with Mr. Chas. Frohman. Mr. Roberts is now with Mr. Al. Canby as assistant stage man- ager of the “Circus Girl” Company, which Is rehearsing at the Knickerbocker Thea- ter and will open in Boston early, in No- vember. He is fully equal to the re- sponsibilities of his new position, and the change has been advantageous to Mr. Rob- erts both from a financial and professional point of view. : LAFAYETTE SQURE OPERA HOUSE.-- One of the most notable engagements of the season at the Lafayette Square Opera Honse will be that commencing Monday night, when Mr. Herbert Keicey and Miss Effie Shannon wil! present, for the first tiie In this city, Madeleine Lucette Ryley’s new and successful comedy, “A Coat of Many Colors.” Mr. Kelcey and Miss Shan- nen are now In their first season as joint ANAT FECT stars, but they have already made an en- viable record by reason of the perfection of their performance in every detail. They have had the all too rare good sense to sur- round themselves with a thoroughly com- petent company, prominent among those composing which appears William J. Le- Moyne. Other admirable selections for the cast were Edmund D. Lyons, Bruce McRae, David Torrence, Richard Brinton, Edward See, Edwin James, Miss Ellie Wilton and Miss Georgia Busby. “A Coat of Many Colors” is said to be comedy of the highest and best class, eminently’ humorous, yet not lacking in the pathetic, brilliant in dialogue and abounding in excellently con- ceived situations. Herman Walboys (Mr. Kelcey), a young but confirmed bachelor, who is notified by wire to expect one E. A. Gurning, who is coming to New York from San Francisco on business for a legal firm in the latter city, telegraphs an invitation to dine at his apartments. The guest, who arrives during the absence of the host, proves, to Herman’s horror, to be a char1 ing young woman lawyer, and this fact in- augurates the complications that make the plece interesting. The young lady, by name Esther, has come east to find a cer- tain Mrs. Majendie and reunite her to the man whom she should have married years before. It falls to Herman’s lot to dis- cover this Mrs. Majendie in the lady whom his own rather rakish father is about to wed, and to Jearn also that she is really Esther’s mother, though the girl does not suspect this, of course. Herman involves himself in an infinity of difficulties in try- ing to keep Esther in ignorance while seeming to aid her in her search arid to do the work himself which she expects to do. Esther, in her ignorance, doubts his sin- cerity, but discovers the truth just after Herman has succeeded in inducing Mrs. Majendie to return west. Of course, Esther (Miss Shanon) has in the meantime radi- cally changed his views on matrimony, and his tactful consideration for her does not go unrewarded. This Is the main story of the comedy, but round it are woven side issues that help to make the whole one of the most interesting and amusing things lately put upon the stage. “A Coat of Many Colors” will be presented here with the same admirable cast and all the elab- orate special scenery used during the late successful run of the comedy at Wallack’s Theater, New York. As Wednesday mati- nee will be the fiftieth performance, special souvenirs will be presented. NATIONAL THEATER.—“The Serenade” will be presented by the Bostonians at the National Theater Monday night. This splendid organization, the principal mem- bers of which are always prime favor- ites here, will no doubt receive its usual warm welcome in this latest success, for not only have the genial Barnabee, the dashing MacDonald, the charming Jessie Bartlett Davis and the deep-voiced Cowles been credited with individual triumphs, but dainty Alice Nielsen, the new soprano, has created the greatest enthusiasm. The or- ganization numbers several new members, in addition to the names above men- tioned, the most prominent of which are William E. Philp, Eleanor Giusti, Charles R. Hawley, Grafton Baker, Helena Fred- ericks and Jennie Hawley. Among the droll impersonations, George Frothingham, Harry Brown, Josephine Bartlett, W. H. Fitzgerald are names prominently men- tioned. The score of “The Serenade,” which is by Victor Herbert, has been praised in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Over fifteen numbers are said to be particularly good, and they are distributed happily to the principal artists of this company. The story by Mr. Smith is laid in Spain in the eighteenth century, and recounts the tribu- lations of a jealous old duke, who endeavors to place his flancee beyond the reach of an ardent admirer—a baritone of the royal opera. The duke has never seen his rival, but has learned the serenade, which is sup- posed to have won her affections. Its itera- tion in his presence and mistaken identity furnish the funmaking. Mr. Smith, always facile and graceful in his lyrics, it is said, has turned out a most excellent book, with @ consistent, humorous story, full of genu- ine wit, without horse play, with incidents and complications that are laughable aith- out being strained, and with characteriza- tlone exceptionally life-like. The distribu- tion of music includes topical numbers, en- titled “Woman, Lovely Woman,” from Mr. Barnabee; a splendid contralto solo for Mrs. Davis; “The Serenade,” for Mr. MacDonald; character ballads for Mr. Cowles, dashing bolero and dainty waltz for soprano, a romanza for tenor, with numerous en- sembles and concerted passages.. “The Serenade” will hold the boards the entire Week with the exception of Saturday night, when, by special request, “Robin Hood’ will be sung. COLUMBIA THEATER.—Monday even- ing, at the Columbia Theater, the world- famous actor-musician, Auguste Van Biene, will begin a one week's engagement, pre- senting for the first time here Frank Har- vey’s new comedy-drama, “A Musician's | Romance.” This play will be produced with every scene new, original music and novel stage effects. Mr. Van Blene’s company is, we are assured, a most competent one, be- ing selected in’ New York for the artist's American tour by Messrs. Klaw and Er- langer. “A Musician’s Romance” is said to have an abundgnce of humorous situa- tions and laughable dialogue, together with delicate passages of genuine pathos. musical way it may be safely stated that Van Biene fs to the ‘cello what Paderewski is to the piano, or Sarasate Is to the violin. During the week at the Columbia Theater Van Biene will be heard in the following popular musical revertoire: “Suite” Walde), Popper; “Nocturne,” Chopin; “! garian Rhapsody,” Popper; “Phantaisle on Gounod’s Faust,” Auguste Van Biene; “Kol Nidrel,"" Hebrew melody, Max Bruch; Evening Song” (Tannhauser), Vagner; “Reverie in D Minor," Czardas,” Fischer; “Simple “Ben Bolt,” “Alice, Where ‘Home, Sweet Home,” “Su- “Lament,” “Ave Marla.” ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The ee: “Human Hearts,” coming to the Academy of Music for week commencing November 1, is now in its third year of unquestioned success and retains the original company of popular actors that have added to their wide reputations since the first production ; of the play at Miner’s Theater in New | York, in 1895. The play is from the pen of t Hal Reid, and is said to be a beautiful idy! of the Arkansas hills. It never fails to make a deep impression on the feelings of one whose heart is true to nature, and its lessons are of the good, honest kind that lives to benefit. The play tells ‘a simple -story of simple life in the hills of Arkansas, and the old, old tale of life, with its human sorrows, its darkness and fts brightness. The contrasts of ease, of childhood and of scheming, all are placed before us so plain- ly that when the story Is finished we feel as if we had a deep health-giving draught of invigorating air. is taken by Hgl Reid, the author. The Piece abounds in many beautiful pictures, and the stage equipment is elaborate and a pleasing feature of the lormance. The usual matinees will be given. Van Biene; KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.—The patrons of Kernan’s Lyceum will In a; as many, if not more, widely diversified subject sketches for characterization than the lower district of London. Brodie has mastered all the various characters to be met with in his neighborhood, and especial- ly his saloon, which is the popular resort for the many, and has adapted them to the stage for the amusement of the theater- going public. A more novel entertainment can hardly be seen than his act “A Night, at Steve Brodie’s.” Other novel features are introduced by Hilda Thomas and Frank Barry, Annie Hart, Coakley and Huested, C. W. Williams, renowned mimic; Hiatt and Pearl, musical kings; Leslie and Curdy, and Curtis and Gordon, in a novel bag-punching and boxing exhibition. Manager Kernan has had a special wire placed in the Lyce- um, and full and complete election returns will be announced from the stage next Tuesday night. £ GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—‘“Shall We Forgive Her,” which opens at the Grand Opera House next Monday, is an English play, and was presented first in London at the Adelphi Theater and later in all the large cities of England, Ireland and Scot- land, where it is still being played with great success. Manager Jacob Litt secur- ed the American rights and put it on at the Fourteenth Street Theater, New York, for a run of four weeks at the beginning of the season. It made an emphatic hit and was warmly commended for its simple, straightforward story and the skill with which it was told. Its freedom from clap- trap and the absence of sensational “ef- fects,” which have done so much to lower the tone of good melodrama, won for it serious consideration and praise from the critics. Perhaps the most interesting part of this announcement to regular play goers will be the engagement of Marie Wain- wright to play the leading role. That she will lend strength to the cast of “Shall We Forgive Her,” as well as dignity to the performance, there is not the slightest doubt. The story of “Shall We Forgive Her” tells of a woman who has _made a mistake in early life. She leaves England, home and friends to join her lover in Aus- tralia. After living with him for two or three years she finds that he is a scoundrel and deserts him, returns to England and marries an honorable man. She is living happily when her former betrayer comes to persecute her. Reconciliation with her husband comes, of course, in due time and everything ends happily. The piece is said to contain many situations of real dra- matic strength, and there is an abundance of excellent comedy to lighten the more somber portions. Returns from all the state elections will be read from the stage on Tuesday night. BIJOU FAMILY THEATER.—Chas. T. Ellis, the famous star of “Casper, the Yod- ler,” and his talented support, will make their bow to the patrons of the cozy Bijou at the matinee next Monday and continue for the week. Mr. Ellis will appear in a new one-act comedy, entitled “Mrs. Ho- gan’s Music Teacher,” during the action of which he will introduce his lullaby songs and yodles. The engagement of one of the very best of our high-class,legitimate stars each week to head the Bijou bill will be a leading feature of the Bijou’s management. A long array of high-class vaudeville acts will be included in the program, prominent among whom are Harry Budworth, the eminent comedian, supported by Miss Nel- lie Brimmer, In a neat comedy creation; Needham and Kelly, comedians and danc- ers of well-known ability; John Brock, the favorite cemedian, in a witty monologue; Miss Ada Boulden, the beau ideal; the Bros. Farnum, the greatest athletes Amer- ica has ever produced, and eight or ten other meritorious acts, which will make up an entertainment that will surely please the most critical of amusement-loving pev- ple. One of the features of next week’s program will be the introduction of new mechanical devices of moving pictures in illustrated song work, by Byron G. Hanlan and Edward March. Next week will be the last appearance of these Washington boys previous to their departure on their tour of the country, making their first appearance in Boston at B. F. Keith’s circuit of family theaters. “THE GIRL FROM PARIS."—It is a long time since an attraction has excited so much interest In advance of its coming as the much-talked of London success, ‘The Girl from Paris,” which comes to the La- fayette Square Theater for one week, be- ginning Monday, November 8. ‘The’ Girl from Paris” is Mr. Edward E. Rice's latest novelty, and when it is said that it is also his greatest production, it can be easily imagined that it is one of surpassing beauty and brilliancy, and in all stage embellish- ments it is up to date, as a tuneful and mirth-provoking entertainment. It ts mu- sical, merry in jest and in song. The story concerns the charms of a gay Parisienne who fascinates all with whom she comes in contact, and creates most surprising com. plications. The company that comes here is the same that was so successful at the Herald Square Theater in New York and tn Philadelphia. It includes Alexander Clarke Louis Mann, Frank Smithson, Benjamin Heward, Edwin Chapman, Augustus Kra. mer, Nick Long, Harold’ Vizard, Sydney Tovey, Clara Lipman, Josie Hall, ‘Cherldan Simpson, Phoebe Coyne, Anita Wilson, aot others equally well known. There will be a largely augmented orchestra, under the direction of “Mr. Max Knauer, and, or course, as in all Rice productions, a largs shcrus. There will be matinees "Wednan day and Saturday. The sale of seats opara at th Selo, °°* Office Thursday morning at 9 Thee a JEFFERSON.—The ‘er will the week beginning Ni 8 present Mr. Jefferson. His Eeperneeie in be as follows: On Monda: Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee, “Rip Van Winkle; Thursday ana Friday evenings, “Cricket on the Hearth” a nd Me Five Shillings.” Mr. Jeffer- ~ 7s age so see talent sides, an: has ever taken his place.’ He ime iteneae able man, who has delightea both young and old for forty years. The box office for the sale of seats will be opened on Thurs- day morning, when the cecal regular prices will National Coe TO COURT. yurt,”” ‘at much heralded comedy’ conceit, will be the Stiracties te occupy the stage of the Columbia Theater for the week beginning Monday, November 8. This’ funny play will be what has been conceded to he rereted by strongest organizations of com comediennes now cn tour, ia ceerhee which would seem to be age out by the list of names submit which includes such celebrated fun makers as, Marie Dressler, John C. Rice, John G. Sparks, Jacques Kruger, Billy Clifford, Maud Huth and a score cr more Aa clever supporting ahegs who have by their careful methods elped to make Mr. MeNally’s comedy what it is today, “the most laugh- able play it the last decade.” “Courted the _dis- tinction of @ five months run in New York the Bijou “Courted into city last season, where, at Theater, in Gothan, it succeeded in inau- gurating @ wave of laughter which ao- cording to all accounts has not yet sub- VAUGHN CLASS CONCERT—Next Fri- day event November 5, occurs the sev- enth annual concert of the Vaughn class in school cor- of the most attraetive programs Washing- ton-mustc lovers: will probably have the privilege of enjeying this season. Those eo will BE a eae ee H. . Browning, anne Mrs. ym Boag, weader; Miss Cimudim Moore, contralto; Miss I. Sidney Nesmi@h, reader; Miss Jes- sica Cowling, violinist¢ Mr. Harry Wheaton Howard, pianist; 2Mr. James Henry Moser, ete ae James @atson, sere is . Swartweuthp cornetisi; Mr. - lass'G. Miller, cea the Madrid Man- dolin Quartet, congposed of Messrs. Holmes, Yupdt, Gallaher and Holcer. FRANCIS WIGBON—It is very evident that Francis Wilson, who will come to the Grand, November 8, knew his audiences thoroughly when: he prepared his new opera, “Half a King,” for the public. In each of his efforts to get closer to the lines of the strictly legitimate work called for in “The Chieftain,” ‘Ihe Gondoliers” and other .operas in which he has ap- peared, he has had it clearly demonstrated to him that his admirers found something wanting. In “Half a King,” now attract- ing great crowds wherever it is played, that missing element has undoubtedly been supplied, and supplied Mberally. Call it comic opera, opera bouffe, burlesque or what you will, there is no doubt about the fund of merriment it is creating, and there is every indication that it will fill out the most prosperous ‘season he has ever had. It is a bright,melodious and intensely amus- ing entertainment all the way through, and while the critical ones are trying to ciassi- fy it in the proper place in the category of dramatic compositions, the public is laugh- ing, applauding and making Wilson richer day by day. THE LYNDSAY COURSE.—A course of first-cl: entertainments, at an insignifi- cant cost, is offered in the “Lyndsay course,” a series of concerts and lectures that are announced for Washington during the winter. The management of these en- tertainments have: just opened a course in Baltimore and Wilmington, and will open in Philadelphia and Washington in De- cember. It is the fact that the cities are arranged in a circuit that enables the man- agement to offer the ten attractions at such low prices. The entertainments. will be given in Central Hall, and the dates and list of attractions are as follows: December 2, New York Philharmonic Club, Eugene Weiner, director, and Miss Zettie Kennedy, Erima donra, soprane; December 20, F. Marion Crawford, lecture on “Leo XIII in the Vatican;” December 31, Brown Uni- versity Glee Club; January 5, Alexander Black, in his new picture play, “An Ameri- can Girl;’ January 12, the Mozart Sym- phony Club of New York; January 28, the John Themas Concert Company; February 18, Boston Temple Male Quartet Company, assisted by Miss Elvyie Everett Burnett, dramatic reader; March 9, Kellogg Bird Carnival and Concert Company, Chas. D. Kellogg, bird warbler; Emily Stewart Kel- logg, contralto; C. Mabel Beaman, concert violinist; Grace Kidredge, reader and calis- thenics; March 17, Robarts Harper of Lon- don, superbly {ilustrated lecture on ‘‘Monte Cerlo;” April 12, the Welsh Prize Singers from Wales, the latest musical novelty from abroad, to appear in Welsh costumes, and Sig. A. Liberati, the world’s greatest cornet virtuoso. A full course ticket for the ten entertainments can be had for $1. If reserved for the season, the prices are $2.50 and $3.50, according to location. A single entertammment will cost 50 cents, 75 cents and $1; to be had at Droop’s. ———>—_—_. Musical Notes. The Sunday Night Music Club met at Mrs. Doubleday’s on H streét and celebrat- ed the birthdays of Chopin and Liszt, play- ing the Polacea, Op. 22, and the two Polo- naises, Op. 40, Nos. 1 and 2, of the former composer, and the Ldészt second Hungarian Rhapsody—all four mumbers arranged for four hands piano and dquble quartet of strings, together irwith Liszt Augelus for plano and strings, after which Miss Rebec- ca Behrens played Hummell’s A minor Pi- ano Concerto, with string quintet accom- paniment. Sy The Choral Society has sent out its an- nouncements for +the coming season. Its first concert will be December 28, when, of course, Handel's '‘‘Messiah” will be pre- sented, with Mme. de Diaz-Albertini, sopra- no; Miss Fielding Roselle, contralto; Mr. E. C. Towne, tenor,and Mr. Ericsson Bushnell, bass. The second concert will consist of works by American composers, with Amer- ican soloists, intended to illustrate the Progress of music in America. The third concert will present some large choral work, for which, if the subscription will justify {t, and a suitable auditorium can be secured, an orchestra will be engaged and Dvorak’s “‘Specter’s Bride’ will be giv- en. Otherwise Haydn's “Creation,” Gou- nod’s ‘‘Mors et’Vita,”:Sullivan’s ‘Light of the World” or some similar work will be given. The first two concerts will be given at the Congregational Church. “Tolanthe,” a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, which will be produced at an early date by the pupils of Professors H. E. Saltsman and William de Ford, assisted by several well-known local celebrities, is be- ing anticipated with much pleasure by the many musical friends of these gentlemen. Rehearsals have been in progress only a short time, but the work accomplished !s most gratifying. No pains or expense will be spared to make the production worthy of the reputations of all concerned. The stage is under the direction of Mr. W. H. Conley, and the cast, together with the large chorus, includes some of the best tal- ent in the city. —_._—_— “A UNANIMOUS VOTE.” How a Poll for President Was Taken ona Canal Boat. From the Boston Herald. “When I read of the polling of passen- gers on trains and boats running into and out of New York city to ascertain their preferences as to candidates for mayor,” said a gentleman who has long been iden- tified with transportation interests—and politics as well—‘it reminds me of a story my father used to tell of the campaign of 1836. In those days there was still a great deal of traveling by canal, and some of the ‘packets’ on the Erie were fitted up almost as sumptuously, for the time, as the palatial cars seem now. “A large party was’ coming east from Buffalo on one of these passenger boats, and as political feeling ran high there was much excited discussion over the respect- ive merits of Van Buren, Harrison, White, ‘Webster and Mangum. “It was on one of those warm October days when the cabin was tod torrid for occupancy, and all the passengers were assembled on the deck. The leaders in the informal political debate were a demo- crat and a whig; both fluent talkers and clever in argument, and pretty soon every- body on boards gathered around to listen to them. Presently the whig suggested that it would be a good idea to ‘take the sense of the meeting,’ and the democrat, after a quick look ahead, agreed. He ob- tained silence and announced: “Gentlemen, we are about to take a vote for President of the United States. Are_you ready?’ at was the prompt answer on all sides. “Just then thexsteersman called out the Ra eth: See Slow. bridge.’ “Here was ti lemocrat’s opportunity, and he seized —_ fosered “ ‘All those insfavor of M-rtin Van Bu- ren,’ he shouted; ‘stoop down! Contrary minded, stand ergot “The boat at isimoment reached the bridge, and every man dropped as if he fENS shot. “It's a unanimous vote!’ declared’ triumphant partisanzof the sage of in derhook.” ————+0+__.__ Tight Lacing end Sentiment. From the Philadelphia ‘Tames. “A Girl” writes3 “T.quite agree with your correspondent whe says men adm/re a trim- waisted, neatly skod and gloved girl, but he is quite mistaken in supposing she can be ‘clinging’ at thessanfe time. Nobody can cling in eighteen-inclestays, and that is one of their greatest drawbacks. Let an enter- prising man try to embrace a smal!-waisted girl, and in a few. minutes he will find her withdrawing herself gracefully trom his clasp, He may down to mn stays, Nixon & Zimmerman, Directors. ————_ LAST TIMB. Margaret Mather IN CYMBELINE., te Van sing, ad ‘cello, ENT SCOTT, England's Greatest Critic, MONDAY NIGHT—ONB WEEK. THURSDAY AND ATTRACTION OF TH - THIS x THE WORLD'S GREATEST ACTOR-MUSICIAN, AUGUST Van BIERE, AND HIS UNRIVALED COMPANY, Under the Management of Mr. Jas. W. Morrissey. After completely capturing New York, Boston and Philadelphia with his wonderful acting and playing will appear in Washington in a MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION Of Frank Harvey's Latest Successful Comedy-Drama, A MUSICIAN'S ROMANCE, WHICH WILL BE PRODUCED WITH ENTIRELY y WEW SCENRY ORIGINAL ‘isis MAGHFICERY COSTUMES (by permission of Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger). ACT I—“For Her Child’ — acr 11— ACT of Lov Next Attraction MARIE DRESSLER and JOHN “ It COLUM 1A F.B & O. 8. Metzerott, Mgrs. ‘eo Nixon & Zimmerman, Directors. Week THA’ iG, BUOYANT, BUNDLE OF LAUGHTER, C__RICE in “‘COURTED INTO COURT.” ning Mot COURTED JOHN McNALLY'S I | RICH “AD LATEST nto FEREBOT RS PRODUCTION... BEST. ase COURT. At half-past eight they giggle, The Perfect Cast At nine they broadly grin; Includes At nine-tifteen thelr actions MARIE DRESSLER, A pride would call a sin. JOHN C. RIOE At ten o'clock the bridle’s off, AND And laughter reigns supreme, 20 OTH! At this new McNally comedy, FAMOUS At which they fairly scream. _ FARCEU SEATS AND BOXES READY THURSDAY. KKEBNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I. Reeves’ Big Burlesque Company. ALL NEW FEATURI ES. NEXT WEEK—New York Vaudeville Stars and STEVE BRODIB-B. J. 0025-61 EVERY Day 2 P.M. Bijou Theater. EVERY NIGHT 8 P.M. HIGH-CLASS FAMILY PERFORMANCE. J. K. EMMETT, Assisted by Miss ANNA MORTLAND, EDWIN F. LANG. 20 Other Big Acts: 10c., 20c., B0c. Matinees, 10c., 20c. It 0c25-6t legible Handwriting in Letters. From the Chautauquan, The pleasure of reading a letter depends upon the ease with which one follows the thovght, and the necessity for any efforts murs the enjoyment and the sense of per- sonal communication. This being so, the handwriting is of prime importance. Noth- Ing can be more exasperating than an in- distinct, illegible letter, along whose high- AMUSEMENTS, RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. o—_—_——_____o MATINEE SATURDAY, Monday Night, Nov. 1, and all week. ¢. FIRST TIME HERE OF THE GREAT LONDON AND NEW YORK SUCCESS?! SHALL WE FORGIVE HER. JACOB LITT’S MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION, AND A SPLENDID CAST, HEADED BY MISS MARIE WAINWRIGHT. POPULAR PRICES. Election Returns will be Read from the Stage on Tuesday Night. NOVEMBER 3— FRANCIS WILSON - In “Half a King.” Sale of Seats Thursday, November 4. ACADEMY, PRICES, 25, 50 AND 7c. NEW, SATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matince, . WILTON LACKAYE In The Royal Secret NEXT WEEK—THE FAMOUS BOSTONIANS In THE SERENADE. Seats now selling. Regular prices. 0029-2 WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES, 25 AND 50c. RESERVED. ALL NEXT WEEK. ‘THIRD SUCCESSFUL SEASON OF Hal Reid’s Beautiful Idyl of the Arkansas Hills, a New National Theater NEXT MONDAY NIGHT. Human hee Engagement e Hearts. Bostonians BARNABEE & Direction Presenting for By VICTOR C. Miner, Fifth Avenue Theater, New York. THE AUTHOR IN THE CAST. NOTE.—Since the first production of “Human Herts’ it bas never recelved an adverse criticism of press o> public. The City of New York. Tonight at 8. As Produced by H. NEW CON HERBERT Next Attraction 1t Lafayette | Last Appearance Here of “THE QUEEN OF COMIC OPERA,” CAMILLE D’ARVILLE, COMIC OPERA CO., In Harry B. Smith's and Victor Herbert's Latest Comic Opera, in Two Acts, PEG WOFFINGTON, NEXT WEEK, MR. HERGERT KELCE MISS EFFIE SHA In = A COAT OF MANY COLORS, listing the following brill HENRY CLAY Bar WILLIA: El Gror ALICE } JOSEL A BARTLETT DAVIS, UDLEY, Musical Director, SATURDAY NGHT— RERIM NAD i ROBIN OTD. ways one must toil and struggle, never] 1¢ ae quite sure of being on the right track or of having arrived at the proper destination. Lafayette Sq. Opera House. NEW “ATIONAL ere bsolutely no excuse for inflict- a o Se . . . ing such discomfort on one’s friends, and Se Se it is far better to take refuge in the charac- terless productions of the typewriter than | ONE WEEK, COMM to put friendship to such a strain. A’ The story has been told that Vanderbilt | SPECIAL SOTH PERFORMANCE SOUVENIR MAT- once dismissed an officer for gross miscon- duct and dishonesty, but the only legible part of the document being the signature, the man tsed it for years as a free pass on the railroads. Another case I have person- ally known: A letter containing quite full business details was received by a man in a small community is western New York. He managed to decipher the body of the letter | 1 the with some approach to assurance, but a much-underscored postscript defied his in- terpretation, assisted by the united wisdom of all his neighbors. The conundrum was finally submitted to a young lady visiting at the place and reputed to be skilled in tongues, wko immediately translated it: “P. §. Be sure you keep this matter a pro- foun a After School Hours. From the American School Board Journal, Pir. Herbert Kelcey secret.” The writer had only re-| wom Wallack’s ceived his just deserts in having his secret | Beautiful Special Scenery used there, and the put at the mercy of a whole neighborhood. | inal Company,. compriai COMES TO FASCINATE WASHINGTON AFTER =-300 Nights in New York-= =56 Times in Philadelphia- VAUGHN CLASS, | Nixon & Zimme:man, Directors. \CING MONDAY, NOV, 1. AY AND SATURDAY. JOSEPH JEFFERSON. MATINEES WEDNESD. INEE WEDNESDAY. A ‘eSh wip, ax sar ae Lies Erie Sunsnon sar, MATINEE, WINKLE. LUCETTE RYLEY. A Coat of Many Colors, Theater, New York, with all the Orig- THURSDAY | Cricket qj, Hearth and an Fripay Nicuts, Lend Me 5 Shillings. Reserved Seat Sale OPENS THURSDAY NEXT, 8:30 A.M. PRICES, $1.50, $1.00, 5c. and 25c. RAND OPERA HOUS G ss = Ki ae & R MATINEES wy Ft EK % Direct from the Star Theater, New York, Davis & Keogh’S Phenomenal’ Production, it Managers. BDAY at 2 Ww! BRUCE McRAK, EDMUND D. LYOXS, DAVID TORRENCE, EDWIN JAMES, ESDAY AND Sa‘! OF LIE, WILTON, E RGIA BUSBY, RICHARD BRINTON AND OTHERS. REGULAR MATINEE PRICES. moviar mode room |i the Bowery Introducing “CHUCK” CONNERS, King of the Bowery. FRANK BUSH, the Renowned Mimic. The Thriving Leap From Brooklyn Bridge and the Queer Characters of the Bowery. New und Special Scenery and Effects. Beginning Monday, November 8, Matizees Wednesday and Saturday, E. E. RICE'S production of the = Latest London Novelty, NEXT WEEK. THE GIRL ocean in aN MS age Te FROM PARIS|_ EXCURSIONS, ETC Special Excursion to Colonial Beach and Somerset Beach, ov. 2. Steamer ARROWSMITH .m., arriving home $ p.m. Tickets, 50c, Meals and Tefieshments on boat. 25-61% Neriolk & W2shington HER BRILLIANT TRIUMPHS OF Sale of seats opens Thursday, Nov. 4. ~ ANNUAL CONCERT OF TI It oe Calvary Baptist S. S. House, 8TH AND H STS. N. W., Friday, November 5, 8 p. m. ‘TICKETS, 25 CENTS. rt Musings of a sentimental janitor: “Now I must once again disturb the grave of fond hopes of future Presidents.” “The French X-ray custom-house glass may be just the thing applied during the coming season.”—Life. —_——__e-___ ‘ Mang. From Life. - aN: NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY. nD =f Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis 9 45 "Nothit’-30 20k ST. MICHAEL Lunch from 12 m. MsaccapaY= Demi. of = MIRERE RAPTINT 7 SATURDAY. AND FALLS CHURCH. ACADEMY. IN THE NAME a 2 ful steel tenmers Tesbay “Noy, 2 we ‘super powerful steel palace, stea EVENING, erg) on the, following schedule: Nort 5 Portsmouth.5:50 p. S - 6:10 20 “Last Days of Pompeii,” Lv. Washington.7:00 p.m.| Lv. ustrated Dramatized and Recited by Ly. Alexandria.7:30 D.m.| Lv. Portsmouth. ‘Visitors Bycela * the .ost attractive route, insuring a com- fortable night's rest. re and Inxurious rooms, heated ~ Auspt Division, Sons of Veterans. Rigen incloa, She. Hescrved 0c. oc30-3t* At Droop’s, 925 Pa. ave. LUNCH AND OYSTER SUPPER AND ALL ANGELS’ CHURCH. to 2 p.m, 2c. 3 from @ to 9 p.m., 2c. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER. 2, 1807. : No. ‘1312 F ST. N.W. Music in the evening. 0030-2t° ‘THIRD WEEK OF THE BIOGRAPH. A new series of Domestic and Foreign Views of TAKE THE THE ELECTRIC CARS AT THE Prpay_Besctt of NATIONAL Homporarmc | AQUEDUCT BRIDGE FOR ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Q Oe 48D Ferggesy eueormo ‘mars [Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. _ OF THE CZAR.) Saeere sous Next _Week—Reserved seats now ready—Henry Baxhibitions daily—2:30, 4:30 and 8:15, 0c25-6t-20 2S SE Those 25c. are choice. Great Success of the