Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1897, Page 24

NEW NATIONAL THEATER. — “The Sign of the Cross,” which cemes to the New National Theater Monday evening. sill be presented by William Greet’s com- pany of English actors, from the Lyric Theater, London. It fs under the manage- ment of Charies Frohman and Frank W. Sanger, and will be presented with all the beautiful and correct scenery and cos- tumes that made the London production such a magnificent spectacular success. jay itself is one of the most intensely sting dramas of the day. The sub- early Christians in the days of essed wonderful possibilities for strong contrasts, dramatic and thrilling situations and inciderts and powerful cli- maxes. Mr. Barrett has brought all the clever devic-s of the experienced play- maker to bear upon the material furnished him from the black pages of the past, and has improved to the utmost the possibilities of his theme. Ministers, religious people and y that befere have never seen the inside of a theater admire the play for its religious and lofty sentiments, while the experienced playgoer is equally interested in the construc:ion and never-flagging in- terest of the play. s Irene Rooke, who plays Mercia, is a new comer to this coun- try, although sre has been playing the part for the past een months in London. Miss Rooke is said to be a beautiful wo- man, with a melodious voice and pleasing stage presence, and makes an ideal Chris- tian maiden. Mr. W. E. Bonney as Nero has received the highest praises of the press and public ever since the company came to our shores, and the rest of the it is said, are taoroughly competent. arged chorus and supernumerary 14s been secured for this engage- LAFAYETTE SQUARE THEATE: who recall “The Passing Show Merry World,” “In Gay New York,” ‘ Lady Slave “An American Beauty,” “The Whirl of the Town,” a most remark- able series of Casino es, will antici- pate with pleasure the presentation at the Lafayctte Square Opera House, Monday t. of ‘The Belle of New York,” which re direct from New York's leading ater, the Casino. “The Belle of has, it is believed. scored a r success even than any of its prede- ce s at the same house. The Casino ™; ment is, at an. ate, credited with having, in “The Belle,” made a long stride perfection in all the minutiae of scene. Such a dazzling spectacular trav- esty as “The Belle ef New York” is said to be would create a furore in either the Eng- lish or French capitals. Credit for the most important advance in stage direction Ss to be awarded to Mr. George W. as shown admirable execu- © skill in organizing and in the artistic treatment of the many difficult subjects as- signed to him for production. What fate would have befallen the Casino's successes had a less capable hand been at the helm can be easily imagined. “The Belle of New York” is said to cover a great deal of de- lightful territory. It lively hit, amplitied pictu n ordinary cy. Besides such metropoli- as Dan Daly, Edna Davi n, Paula Edwards, i delaide, Babette George. William Sloan, Wil- Lionel E. Lawrence, Winifred and others, the complete Casino outfit and accessories are assured Mar! THEATER.—Another un- yped in Mr. Ed- y. “The Grip,” the Columbia nt the lines of the found heartiest i “The Grip” laughable com- humorous dialogue, and it - Harrigan and his clever and istants at their best and Sergeant Hickey is another sharp-witted naturalized » has familiarized his Yeamans, as g school, and Mr. ightest. Hi of those qua other of Mr. Afver all it m what peg the author hangs his amusing c making being the Alpha and Omega of his dramatic alphabet, with able dash of Mr. Dave by way of flavor. The p c author-comedian has written that which, 1 from its reception in other citie: a@ most br Th quaint ideas an¢ shre: and wit of the one quiver for fear th: good may d which follow thick an! . are of a kind that keep the house i Every one in the c: a guffaw all the time. t is fitted with a char- acter best suited to his or her abilities. Mr. Harrigan plays Sergeant Hickey very humorously. “The Grip’ has already gripped the publi ACADEMY OF MUS breezy is the com 1C.—Bright, fresh and edy bill provided for the “MeSorley’s Twins,” a y of excellence, which last sea- sen scored a measure of success highly gratifying to its proprietcrs. A healthy, humorous story, fancifully told, gives in- St that is sustained and augmented by introduction of racy specialty diver- with the ny is a large and exceedingly Mark Murphy, a comedian of nal methods and successful ideas, has a part built to fit his s John T. Tierney has for Dennis M. origi rley, the Irish n, who is run for alderman fourth ward. Me y is one of the “sweliest” of stage men, and is the fountain head from which emanates a great deal of the fun which permeates the piece. Included in the company are Marie art, the American Fougere; Marguerite ‘erguson, the % contortionist; Nat Wills, who will be remembered as the y tramp in “Lost in New York” and Pri has lately mense hit on the Pacific coast Dumore, a hebo from Hoboken; the ers Australian favorites, and new audiences; Gertie Millington, andsome young lady, with musical spe- E enhanced by fetching stumes; Horwitz and Bowers, producers of parodies ard popular travesties; Mlle. Loretto, a trim little French maid, and Nate Jack- son, the character comedian. Nearly a ore of pretty girls appear in the choruses and musical diversions. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—Next Monday Elmer Grandin and Eva Mountford open a week's engagement at the Grand Opera House, in a strong and beautifully con- structed romantic melodrama, entitled “The Secret Enemy,” direct from its Boston and Philadelphia succe:s. The piece is said to be of more than average merit. It is well written, has a good plot ani teems with heroics, that give Mr. Grandin and Miss Mountford ample opportunity to display their dramatic ability. Miss Mountford has @ strong part in Marcelle Beauchard, a wo- an suspected of having a past, and ac- cused openly of committing murder; while Mr. Grandin does double duty, first as the father of Marcelle, and later in the play as Louis Romaine, her morbidly jealous hus- band. There are five acts In the play, each one stronger than the other, and by far the strongest of the five acts is the fourth, where the three villains get together in a dingy old cellar and fight for supremacy. The old steward, who has hidden himself and a stolen will in this cellar, is finally shot by gerdarmes, but not until he has pene emy) ming off on @ copy ol real will. The heavier scenes throughout the entire play are lightened by some good comedy, furnished by a young artist, who has too much mother-in-law. The play will be produced here with precisely the same scenery, mechanical effects, costumes, and with the same attention to detail as char- acterized its recent successes in Boston and Philadelphia. THE LYCEUM THEATER.—Equipped with all the necessary essentials to a really successful burlesque organization, Scrib- ner’s Columbian Burlesquers will make their initial bow before a Washington audience at Kernan’s Lyceum next Monday night. Although recentiy organized, this company has set a pace which the veteran burlesque organizations will scarcely overcome. An abundance of gorgeous scenery and costly costumes, together with an exceptional company of meritorious burlesquers, pre- senting an entertainment composed of fresh, revel nd up-to-date features, has served to give this organization a place at the head of all competitors. The performance begins with a satirical political burletta, entitled “The Columbian Reception.” An excep- tionally good olio follows, in which will be seen Frank Moran, the favorite monologue ecmedian; the Bison City Quartet, com- posed of Messrs. F. R. Gerard, B. R. Cook, H. C. West and L. L. Pike, in their novel specialty, “A Soldier’s Life in Camp;’” Thomas and Quinn, in an eccentric bit of nonsense; Clarice Vance, composer and singer ef popular “rag time” melodies, and the Millar Sisters, two charming and petite artists, in catchy songs and acrobatic dances. The concluding feature on the program is a spectacular burlesque en- tiled, “Mike, from Klondike.” As its name implies it is a travesty on the prevailing gold craze. As a whole this is one of the best enterta‘nments to be seen at the Ly- ceum this season. There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. BIJOU FAMILY THEATER —Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robyns, the well-known dra- matic stars, are underlined for the coming week, producing for the first time in Wash- ington their clever one-act farce, entitled “The Counsel for the Defense.” ‘This act alone will undoubtedly pack the house. The olio consists of such high-class artists as the peerless comedienne queens, Miss Pauline Markham and Kathryn Dana, in 2n act written especially for them, entitled, “Just Off the Road," which showg. the achievements and versatility of thesé¥ld- time favorites. James Richmond Glenroy, eccentric comedian, in a witty melange of popular songs; the wonderful Japanese ar- tists, the Tanakas, in their unique and surprising features; beautiful Mable Craig, the dainty vocalist and dancer; the Brown- ings, in a comedy sketch, “A Bunch of Nonsense,” in which Mr. Browning made the greatest New York hit singing, “Mr. Johnson, Turn Me Loose; Williard and Herbert, vocalists and dancers; Fredo and Dale, musical artists, who were billed to appear here this week, but could not ow- ing to sickness, will positively appear next week, and the Bijou Stock Company in the farce, “Dr. Hammond's Troubles.” The management propose to give a dollar show for 10 cents. ANTHONY HOPE.—Mr. Anthony Hope will make his appearance as a reader of his own stories at the Columbia Theater next Monday afternoon, and in the Universalist Chureh in the evening of the same day. If the glowing accounts of his reception in Boston, Brooklyn and the other large centers are to be taken as any indication of his svccess in this new role he must certainly have proved himself to be as pleasing with his tongue as with his pen. It is said that he is at his best In the lighter selections, such as “The Dolly Dia- logue.” extracts of which he has placed no less than four upon each of his pro- grams for Washington. These he inter- prets with a lively and very taking grace. Mr. Hope doesn’t attempt anything so meretricious as elocution. He simply reads the passages in his own excellent, repose- ful way, but never does the lacquer of their literary style, their half light yet alto- gethee serlous embodiment of later day cynicism, stand out so clearly. THE HASTREITER CONCERT. — The sale of seats for the Hastretter concert opens at Drccp's Monday morning. Mme. Hastreiter is one of the greatest contraltos row before the public. A strong comnany has been provided to accompany Mme. Hastreiter. The tenor is Signor Edgardo, who makes h's debut on this tour. From the accounts received he has made a suc- nor Giacomo Quintano is a young favor in cess. iolimist, who has had unusual vy York the past two s the prominent orches politan Opera House Sunday evening ts. Herr Von Scarpa completes the ny, as solo pianist and accompanist. CHURCH OF ENGLAND LECTURES.— The fourth illustrated lecture cn the his- tory 6f the Church of England will be giv- en next Tuesday at Trinity Parish Hall by Richard P. Williams. The tonic ‘he Growth of Papal Despotism in tain,” treated under the following heads: Feudal service, anselm, monastic, ete. The will be rendered by Miss Carter, Miss Mr. Bendz and Mr. Nyman; accom. Ss, Miss Strattan and Mrs. Field. This leeture will be superbly illustrated. Prof. Murray will have charge of the steropticon. DR. STAFFORD ON “MACBETH.”—Dr. Stafford will lecture tomorrow evening at the Columbia Theater on “The Moral Les- son of Macbeth.” Dr. Stafford has‘a theory and an interpretation for all the plays of Shakespeare which are peculiar to himself and which bring out in a most telling man- rer the meaning of the great bard. THE BIOGRAPH.—The Biograph, which has had a phenomenally successful six weeks’ run at Willards’ Hall, will begin its concluding week Monday. There has been 4 strong demand by the public of Wash- ington for a further continuance of these popular performances, but owing to the fact that the number of blograph machines are limited, and that many of the large cities of the country have not been visited, the Washington managers are compelled to close their engagement here for the present season. Several new views will be added to the repertoire for next week. Among them will be a reproduction of one of the famous English Ascot horse races, showing some of the famed English horses and Tod Sloane, the celebrated American jockey, who within the past few days has — with remarkable success in Eng- jand. DR. NEWMAN’S LECTURE.—Dr. 8. M. Newmar’s lecture, which will be given at the Congregational Church next Friday evening, promises to be of unusual interest. Dr. Newman has personally visited Venice, and his close observation and power of clear description, with the fine stereopticon ‘iews, will give a vivid impression of the city of the sea. — A Wholesale Job, From Harper's Weekly, THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1897-94 PAGES. COMING BENCH SHOW St. Bernards Most Fashionable of the Large Breeds. MASTIFFS ARE NOT 80 POPULAR General Discussion of the Various Kinds. A LIBERAL PRIZE LIST ee One of the several differences between a horse show and a dog show is that while the former is fashionable, the latter is pop- ular. The horse show attracts people to sce and be seen, while the dogs alone are the attraction when they are on exhibition. ‘The reason for that is not far to seek. No one can make a companion of a horse, while the dog is man’s best friend, and is typical of faithfulness. Another distinction between the two families is that the equine race is limited in the matter of breeds. The thoroughbred differs in no very marked Gegree from the higher grade of trotting horse as they are exhibited, and with trot- ting-bred horses outrivaling the hackney in action, and also when combined with substance doing duty as park horses, the dividing lines are very irregular as to breeds. Of course, there are some decided differences, such as size and color, but to the uneducated eye a horse 1s a horse, even at a horse show. Now, no one can say that of an exhibition of dogs. Take the breeds as they are usuaily exhibited on the show benches, and from the mastiff down to the toy terrier the differences are so marked’ as to impress every one, even if the hames are unknown. There is room for such a choice that it would be impossible not to please any one who did not object to the whole outfit of dogs. Mastiffs are not quite so popular as they once were, for there is fashion in dogs, as in other things, and some fifteen years ago the mastiffs were one of the popular breeds. That was mainly on account of dogs in those days being owned more by thorough fanciers than nowadays, and when the pub- lic took to prize winners they selected something that was pleasing to the eye, and in the case of big dogs the St. Bernard eclipsed the mastiff, with its cold dignity and comparatively unattractive appear- ance. It needs education to appreciate a good mastift, whereas it is a case of love at first sight when it comes to a high-class St. Bernard. Sir Bedivere was fairly wor- shiped when he lived, and it was not the announcement that his price was $10,000 that made his stall the center of a dense crowd, but the grardness of his head and his taajestic dignity of expression. The St. Hernards still hold their own as the most fashionable of the large breeds, and an- other aristocratic family is that of the Rus- sian wolfhound. It is conceded that for’ beauty of outline there is nothing to com- pare with the greyhound, and when to that’ is added the size of the wolfhound and its additional beauty of coat, it is most sur- prising that he has not increased in popu- larity more than has been the case. The Great Dane. The Great Dane is the dog of the sons of the fatherland, and where the Germans abound there the Great Dane is always numerous. Others do not take to the breed, for he has the same failing as the mastifft in requiring an educated fancier to ap- preciate his points, besides which he has rot the best of character in the matter of temper. Even the owners, while repudiat- ing the charge, are to be seen with much more business-like whips at their command than any one else considers necessary to use. The Great Dane runs a little on the order of the greyhound, showing more speed in his outline than the mastiff, and the step from him is therefore in the di- rection of the beautiful greyhound, one of the oldest breeds in existence and the beau ideal of speed in his shape. No breed of dogs has been kept so pure as this, and the oldest pictures of famous dogs ‘show no difference whatever from the best of the present day. Breeders of two hundred years ago had reached the acme of per- fection and there has been no change since then. It is not a dog of fashion, but of utility, and for that reason change has not been sought for. The deerhound is but the greyhound on more robust lines and with a shaggy coat of weather-resisting texture. English Bloodhounds. The next step in the dog show catalogue is in the direction of the breeds which com- bine speed with scenting powers—the hounds proper. The English bloodhound takes precedence and is another very old family. For many years he has been bred for points, and stress has been laid on head properties, until he is quite distinct from all other hounds, although the bloodhound undoubtedly was the hunting dog of two hundred years ago. This is amply proved by the dogs still to be seen occasionally in Virginia and southern Pennsylvania, and called the old black and tan hound. If that cog in place of being bred for nose and speed had been made a fancy breed, as is the case with the English bloodhound of the present day, there would be but little dif- ference between them, and our hounds are the descendants of the old importations from England before there was any mix- ture of blood to get increased speed. The foxhounds of England and this coun- try differ in the same way, for without any guide for breeding here, except using the fastest and _best-nosedwlogs, we have pro- duced a lighter-framed dog than the type raised in England, where so much stress is laid on plenty of bone. The harriers and beagles in their best state should be minia- ture foxhounds, and here again Americans have gone further afield in shape than have the Englishmen, whose best beagles show the desired characteristics in a much more taarked degree than with’ us. Bird Dogs. From hounds to the several breeds which can be grouped as “bird dogs’ the step is an easy one. Pointers have grown won- derfully in popularity of late years, and not in that alone, for English judges who have been here in recent years allow that we can show a Collection of pointers at our largest shows which are not to be beaten in England. It is a very remarkable fact that not only the pointer, but also the set- ter family all owe their origin to Spain. The setter was the first to be imported into England as the spaniel, the name plainly indicating his origin. The name setter came from the spaniel being used to set the game before the days of guns, and when the net was the way in which partridges were caught. The getting spaniel when he caught scent of the birds squatted on the ground and drew along till close to the game, when the fowlers drew over him their net and covered the birds. After some years the term “setting spaniel’ was short- ened to setter, and as tke crouching atti- tude became unnecessary with firearms, he was only taught to point as does the point- er, which was not introduced into England until the beginning of the eighteenth cen- tury, while the spaniel had been known there for something like three hundred years. From the spaniel we now have the English, Irish and Gordon setters and the Irish water, Clumber, field and cocker span- tel of the present day, with all their varie- ty of division by color. The small toy span- fel is also a descendant of the dog that was brought so many years ago to England from Spain. Where he came from original- ly Is, of course, unknown, but it 1s very in- teresting to note that the Pekin spaniel and the Japanese spaniel is similar in near- ly every respect except the upturned. tail with the toy spaniel in its three varieties of King Charles, Prince Charley and Blen- heim. The Collies. The collie or shepherd dogs are a distinct class by themselves and run more to the wolf as its origin. The wild dogs, such as the Dingo and Esquimau, from,their resem- blance to the collie, indicate that the latter ulldog is a long step. The popular idea that the bull- dog is a ferocious animal is by selection for the exhibition ring, and when he uses his teeth: he rips and tears in place of simply dholding on, as does the bulldog. Terriezs. Of terriers there: are varieties without number, but the mest popular of them all is the neat and attraetive fox terrier. With his white jacket made the more tak- ings by markings of tam or black and tan, he also adds ell the fire and smartness of the well-bred terrier. Bhe wire-haired ter- rier of the same bred differs only in coat from the smooth variety. The Irish te: has a red jacket, and isslightly taller than the fox-terrier. After that, however, the Gifferences between the breeds become more marked. The Scetch terrier is low on the leg and small, while the Skye is also long and low, with plenty of coat. The Bed- Ungton and Dandie:Dinmont have a family resemblance in coat, but that is all, for while the Bedlington is high on the leg, the Dandie is like the Skye in build. Then there is the black and tan or Manchester terrier of good size, from which the toy terrier of the same color is an offshoot. The latter divides the attention of those seeking for pets with the pugs and toy spaniels, and the rows of cages in which they are shown are always a source of at- traction to the ladies and children. For every one there is something that will please the fancy at a dog show. The Coming Show. November 380, December 1, 2 and 3 the Washington City Kennel Club will hold its fourth annual bench show at the Riding Academy, 22d and P streets. The show will be an international one, as entries have been” promised from England and Canada. A feature of the event will be two troupes of performing dogs, making an almost con- tinuous performance, which will keep visit- ors interested from the time they enter to the ttme they leave the’ building. The entry promises to be a record oue, as the Washington City Kenne! Ciub has offered 4 liberal prize Hst. The Kennel club office is at 1224 F street, second story, ari en- tries can be made any day up to the 19th instant. ART AND ARTISTS. Many details concerning the coming.ex- hibition of the Water Color Club were touched upon and settled at the recent meeting of the organization. In fact, al- most the entire time was given over to a discussion of the exhibit. The only other business of importance transacted was the election of Miss Edith Ward and Mr. Robert Coleman Caild to membership, and the proposal cf six other names for con- sideration et the next meeting. Mr. Weller, the chairman of the executive committee, made a report on the work that has al- ready been done in planning the exhibition, and the question of admission fees was discussgd at some length. The matter is a somewhat delicate one, as the Washington public has been accustomed to enjoy the regular annual exhibitions free of charge. However, the experience of other cities teaches that without public or private en- dowment it is impossible to hold a really first-class exhibition entirely free to the public, and the local club, while obliged to charge admissim to cover expenses, is determined to mi the collection of pic- tures well worth the small entrance fee. It was decided to charge 25 cents admis- sion, and for the accommodation of those who may like to go several times, or with friends, coupon tickets will be issued, giv- ing five admissions for 75 cents. Inasmuch as the iccal pictures must all be in by Saturday, the 27th inst., a few references to the circular will not be out of place. Only original works in water color. pastel and beck and white will be included. and not morerthan four pictures by any one artist will be exhibited. Pic- tures must be sent to the rear entrance of the new gallery of the Society cf Washinz- ton Artists, 1020 fonnecticut avenue, on November 26 or 2%, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 6 pam. “Artists may obtain circulars giving fuller information and en- trance blanks by writing to Miss Lillian Cook, the Corcoram Art School. * * * Mr. J. H. Moser, whois now in the city with his family, t# renewing old friend- ships and getting well yettled for the win- ter. Some time after the firs: of the new year he will hold an exhibition of his weter colors, including the sket#hes he painted abroad and those, made tn New York. In the exhibition of. the New York Water Color Clut, which ‘opened a’ week ago, Mr. Moser has two pictures, one of them hung in @ conspicuous position on the line. * * It 1s pleasant to note the artistic progress of Mr. Bristow Adams, who had already showed much promise when he left his home here to go to Leland Stanford Uni- versity. This summer he went into Alas- Kan waters, not with the usual aim of staking out a claim in the Klondike region, but as special artist for the fur seal com- mission. When Dr. Jordan, the president of the commission, came to Washington, he brought with him the sketches Mr. Ad- ams had made, and he expects to have about twenty-five of them engraved for the final report made to the government, as he thinks highly of them, both from’ the standpoint of svientific accura-y and of artistic treatment. Of course, a large num- ber of the drawings illustrate the life and bits of the seal, but there are many sketches in pencil and water color of the flcra and natural scenery of the Pribylof Islands and other places visited. Several studies give an insight into the customs ot the native inhabitants, such as the one showing the interior of a Greek church, with the worshipers at prayer. in the drawings of the seals the large heads are worked out in an especially faithful man- ner, and his portrayal of the seal pups as they appear on waking up is considered characteristic by those who know. In many of the studies much of the detail is merely indicated or suggested, but through- out them all a great delicacy of handling marks the work. * * Oe Mr. Frank Moss has just come back from the country, where he has been staying since his return from Maine. Bad weather prevented his doing much work at Relay, and the interesting collection of sketches now at his studio is composed entirely ot subjects painted in the neighborhood ot Prout’s Neck, a short distance from Old Orchard, Me. There are studies of both landscape and marine motives, but the lat- ter are, perhaps, the most thoroughly sat- isfying. * a * * The big exhibition which ts now open at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg attracts a wider interest all over the country every year. The awards which have been made this year by an international jury of paint- ers are as follows: First prize, with gold medal and $1,500, to James J. Shanhon, an American living abroad, for his painting entitled “‘Miss Kitty;”: second prize, silver medal and $1,000, to the Norseman, Fritz Thaulo for his “Arques at Ancourt— Evenin; third prize; bronze medal and $500 to the American impressionist, J. Al- den Weir, for his “®ace Reflected In a Mir- ror;” honorable mention was awarded to Wilton Lockwood of Boston for his “Violin- ist," and to Louis Paul Dessar, for his pic- ture called caendee ms Nets.” * * The meeting of the Society of Washing- ton Artists on Tuesday evening was held at the new gallery, 1620 Connecticut ave- nue, and the recently«completed place of exhibition was naturally the topic of much discussion.. The @rramgements for light- ing it in the evening were given a thorough test, and found -eminently satisfactory. Aside from thé proposal of Mr. W. H. Holmes for membership there was no business transacted that did not relate to the loan exhibition, which opens next Sat- urday. The collection of pictures has al- ready begun, and they will before ro 2 be in place on the walls of the new ery. Sunday, the 2ist, is the day sew for the regular opening, but on Saturday evening there will be a private view and dregs re- ception. For entrance to that a dollar will be charged, but for the Femuias days and event “ -—=3 AMUSEMENTS. : AMUSEMENTS. Grand OperaHouse | COLUMBIA, Fists «tune Sita & Zimmerman, Directors, KERNAN & RIFE, MANAGERS. mesa, Week Commencing Last Time of NOVEMBER 15. |“COURTED INTO coURT.” Matinees LUMBIA. ¥. B. & O. &. Metzerott, Mgrs. Wednesday and Saturday. Nixon & Zimmerman, Directors. The Liebler & Miner Co. Opening [onday, Nov. 15, Present MATINEES THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, Philadelphia and Boston’s EDWARD Latest and Greatest Success, H A RRI G A AMUSEMENTS. Academy. “Rnomxe NEXT MONDAY, BEGINNING NO INCREASE IN PRICES, RESERVED SEATS, 25--50--75c. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINERS, 25 & 50 cents. MERRITT & DAVIS’ wv, MeSORLEY'S THE Mrs, Annie Yeamans || wie | TWINS AND HIS NEW YORK COMPANY, Presenting His Greatest Comedy Success, “THE GRIP” Hear these New Songs written by. An elaborate and timely conceit of witty words, Shistly music, fairy raiments, prolific comedians and maids divine. THE GOMPANY MARK MURPHY, A play for the jle—A new and suc: tional, melodramatie produc- tion, ‘with all the original scenery and mechanical ef- fects. SEORET ‘Formeri of one aud ews Na 8 univer DAVE BRAHAM. |, % sca amis ® o—_—___________» “THE LITTLE OLD DU EEN,” - | wit “THE BELLS OF SHANDON,” JOHN T. TIERNEY, eS “PAT AND HIS LITTLE BROWN MARE,” Bor several years of the “Hustler, tana ‘a Superb Company. “THE MOUNTAIN DEW.” soe ory aeqgene it : “WEEK OF of Irishmar. Monday Evening, Nov. 22, PREMIER PRODUCTION, CHARLES COGHLAN’S NEW ROMANTIO COMEDY-DRAMA, The Royal Box, MR. COGHLAN IN THE PRINCIPAL ROLE. Supported by E. J. Ratcliffe, Albert Bruning, Charles Stanley, Walter Craven, Taylor Granv! Charles Plunkett,«Claude Brooke, Frank Sheri Guy Nichols, James Morton. Mrs.’ Louise Thorndyke Boucicault, Miss Grace Filkins, Miss Gertrude Cozhlan and Miss Lalu Klein. Sale boxes and scats begins Thursday, 18th inet.1t COLUMBIA 33" NOV. 14 EVE) Lecture by Rev. Dr. D. J. STAFFORD Benefit of Carroll Institute. Subject: “The Moral Lesson of Macbeth.” Nat 1. Wills, Formerly, featured with “Lost in New York’® and. “Tho Prodigal Father."” Without doubt ENEMY. Abounding in Exciting Incidents, Intense Scenes and Beautiful Cli- maxes. Pronounced by press and public as a Grand Play and a Stu- pendous Production. First Time in Washington at POPULAR PRICES. Next week:—The New York Jour- nal’s Original Production, the most famous and artistic delin- eator of tramp character be- fore the public. Horwitz & Bowers, Popular songz writers, pleasing parodists, travesty men artists par excellence, — ‘The Who wrote “Lucky Jim.” Marie Stuart, The “American Fougere."” Famous Vaudeville success. Last season with Freeman's fun-mukers “A Railroad Ticket.” Marguerite Ferguson, little dancii rtion = wonder. tar” of 's Mishaps.”” (laugh- ‘The “5 The Addis Sisters. ‘TicFadden’s Row of Flats.’ | ,2amssion at'"werzerott's Montay moreing! Xb: | Australian novelty performers, = nol3 z vember 8. at 9 o'clock. no6-7t Lafayette - a ee Monday, |txive a Your Last Opportunity to See . EDWALD E- RICE'S LATEST NOVELTY, Popemg Nov. 15.| a" Mile. Loretto, Only Appearance Here of the Distinguished Author, ANTHONY HOPE Late of Canary and Lederer’s A naive littie maid in pleas- ing specialties. FROM PARIS Who Has Been Fascinating Washington All Week. | (Author of | ee nee ot oe “Phroso,” Gertie Millington, Exices—25c-- D0e.,, 16e-, 141.00 aba $150 Rope Aen too Late of “The Merry World.” Prima Douna ea Matinees—25c., 60c., 75c. and $1.00. Readings from His Own Prano in musical selections. Next Week— eee THE BELLE OF Stories. kso 2 REWEeEES Prices: 50c., 75c., $1, $1.50. Seat Sale now in Nate Jac nm, progress at Columbia Theater Box office. nolt-tt2i | Ctaracter dialect comedian A, lending feature. re the London Music Halls for Lafayette Sq. Opera House __ 3. W. Albangh, Manager. ee Nixon and Spee Directors. Pansy Arbuckle, INNID ergeres, Parks, First: Ameri Monday, November 15. Frem the Folies ae Parts. First Americag WEDNESDAY- ‘MATINEES--——-SATURDAY. egular BAS Prices. eT ee Queenie Marshall Autumn Meeting OF THE Washington Jockey Club BENNING RACE COURSE Saturday, Nov. 6, The Bnglish Chantense, in imitations of « performers, Frank Saddler, Musical Director. Arranger, Composer. AN ENSEMBLE OF FARCE MEN AND MAIDA FIRST TIME HERE. Direct from the N.Y.Casino. THE GORGEOUS GAYETY OF THE Geo. W. Lederer Co. Geo. W. Lederer, | Manazing Geo B. McLel:an, | Directors, THE BELLE OF NEW YORK Book by Hugh Morton. Music by Gustave Kerker. Staged under the personal direction of GEO. W. LEDERER. ‘As presented for ‘AR Nov, 22-HOYT'S “A CONTENTED WOMAN. it THE BEST MELO- ACADEMY. tae am Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinces, THE CITY ‘TO s 7 or ly a hundred nl t the N hepa hye ni tities tm aeane |DACUTdaAy, Nov. 20./" "| NEW YORK peat ere with the original immense o1 = = z ANI peated ‘tion, including the. following HURDLE AND STEEPLECHASE EVENTS. s ——e CASINO CELEBRITIES: 5 NEVER | pWith its wealth of trathtut cftects, Dan Daly, Wiliam Camero F t R t 2 1 5] None: | Presented vy a company of unusu Henry Davenport, Harry Dodd,” Irs ace a ° o | MORE: | excellence. Geo. "A. Schiller, William Norris, = 4 = Next Week—The funniest of all farce comedies Helen Lord,” Phyllis Rankin: Special trains, direct to | «x-sor: TWINS.” Get seats any time. William Gould, Crissie 2 pO ose Babe Maye” 2S track, leave 6th street sta= | jmmsaws treo miEaTE Marie George, Paula Edwardes, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 9 HOPKINS TRANS-OCEANIC STAR SPECIALTY CO., Introduciuz the Sensation of the Hour, PAPINTA. Next Week—COLUMBIAN BUKLESQUERS. noS-6t TRADES BAZAAR, NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, G STREET BETWEEN 9TH AND 10TH N.W. November 9 to 19 inclusive, Under Auspices of the Methodist Union And Managers of Methodist Home for the Aged. Lanch (Bcropean Plan) served from 12 to 2 p.m, Dinner served from 4 to 7 p.m.—25 cents. Season tickets (10 admissions) Single admission. ~ LECTURES. Grace Pierreponte, Winifred Goff, Lionel E. Lawrence, : LA PETITE ADELAIDE, and'100 others. A Meznitude of Cast and Chorus. Opulent Diversity of Costumery. Lavish Scenic Mountings and Accessories, Over 100 People in the Stage Action, Grand Pallet Di ‘The Most Elaborate of Casino NEXT ATTRACTIC HOPPER AND s The Reigning Musica! Sensation, EL CAPITAN, Again Presented On a Scale of Augmented Splendor, by DE WOLF —AND— HIS ADMIRARLE COMPANY, Entire Original Cast and Chorus. Superb New Stage Settings. New a Seat Selling Opens on “GROWTH OF PAPAL DESPOTISF1 IN BRITAIN” tion at 1 and 1:40, return= ing immediately after last race. nol3-tf NEW WATIONAL THEATER, JOSEPH JEFFERSON. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, RIP VAN WINKLE NEXT WEEK—— mma. THE SIGN OF THE GROSS. Presented by Wm. Greet’s London Company, in- cluding CHARLES DALTON. Seats now on Sale. sement. » Productions. -50 cents Brill “MALTA: ITS PEOPLE AND ITS KNIGIITS” X-=TRA Taxssarvine Will be the subject of a lecture by Res. W. BL TRINITY PARISH HALL, 3D AND IND. AVE., = ATTRACTION. DeRIEMER of Aurora, Ti ot the x. ALC. A Fourth Mustrated lecture on the “History of the oe Salles 1409 New York ave., ‘THIS BVENING, at Ts Church of England,” by Rev. Richard P. Williams. ee Te o'clock. The public is invited. at It* Tuesday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Adiission 2c. WHLL PRESENT coca aataaueie Haeaiea eee CHEON TOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. PAUL'S 5S. M Eplscopal Church, to be held at 1312 F st.. 15th, Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman ith, ‘7th, 18th, 19th and 2vth, from 12 to 3 Gelock. Lunch,’ 25 cents. n013-6t DANGING—PRIVATB DANCING PUPILS _DE- sired by Iady teachers, $1 any hour: six lessons, Fj, Suction to clubs; ail fashionable dances: lerences; a.m. clase, beginning Nov. 15, $2 pet mo. Addiess QUICK METHOD, Be Star office. A EVERY DAY, 2 PAL Bijou Theater fren NIGHT, 8 PM. IGH-CLASS FAMILY PERFORMANCE. MILTON AND DULLIE NOBLES, TT OTHER BIG ACTS. SPORTING DUCHESS With Its ALL-STAR CAST. Ffolliott Paget, Cora’ Tanner, Edmund Collier, Louis Massen, Eleanore Morrettt, AND OVER 100 OTHERS. BENEFIT OF HOME MISSIONS, Subject, Venice, the City of the Sea. ‘all; r. 10t FRIDAY, NOV ADMISSION nol3-s.w,th&t EXCURSIONS, ETC. J. H. Stoddart, Brening—10e. 20c., 30c. Matinees—10c., 20c, R rved Seat St8 orexs ORI ENT a ras Exe = te it Sete EGYPT, HOLY LAND, TURKEY, Gk a studio in the Corcoran building, have 3; (kino, one to the MEDITER- both finished something new. There are L A Ss T Ww E E K dvantag. two portraits in the studio that Mr. Coffin 13 A aes se Tae =e has painted recently, one a half-length fig- OF THB = . ure of his aunt, and the other a study of Lis fellow worker. It is a fairly good like- ness, but is most interesting as a study of light and shade. The low relief of Miss Apperson, which Mr. Evans made a short time ago for Mrs. Hearst, is, perhaps, the best thing he has done, certainly it is the most pleasing. The face is very beauti- ful and fuli of expression, and the sculp- tor has handled it in an excellent manner. The treatment of the hair is notably good, and it would be indeed difficult to find fault with any part of the work. * TOURS For Arlington, Fort Iyer and Falis Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. au7-10,tf BIOGRAPH, At Willard’s Hall. Don’t Missthe Last Chance. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENTS TUESDAY, NOV. 16, FOR BENEFiT OLD GUARD POST OF G. A. BL SPRCIAL SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT, 8:15 P.M. nol3-20a GRAND SAGRED CONCERT Yellow Fever Sufferers Of Alabama, NEW NATIONAL THEATER, SUNDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 14, 1897, The bust of Dr. Bedioe upon which Mr. Ferdinand C. Leimer has been at work for some time, is now practically finished. It is a striking likeness of the sitter, and the sculptor seems to have been quite suc- cessful in catching the expression of the ts and peor hae a lifelike appearance to the bust. Dr. lloe, who is soon to suspend ‘k on his bust of Major Butterworth on account of the latter’s critical illness. * * * In speaking of the Art Institute exhibit, Be: ‘ RAND OPERA 3 pm leave this country to take charge of a con-| G KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. Aleranéris.7 p= sulate genes is ecranete a eaane. 50 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8. 5 ers i good a lece of work leparture. 7 a.m, Mr. Letmer has been obliged to s sOuly METINED Satuctay. Portsmouth.8:00 = com Francis Wilson i i i He Hel He vi |