Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1897, Page 24

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1897-24 PAGES. The Castle Square Opera Company has given Washingtonians a taste of opera performed by a good company, with a large and competent chorus and a richness of stage setting and costuming that has never before been witnessed here. The or- ganization has a wealth of principals, and during the week, Misses Lichter and Elaad have alternated in the leading soprano role, Misses Judson and Worden in the second soprano and Misses Macnichol and Linck ir the contralto parts. The male contin- gent has remained the same, although it is“ likely that Ritchie Ling’ will sing the Bar- on tonight, as he is to do the part in Balti- mere next week. The splendid staging of the opera has been a subject of warm praise, and this is due to the effective work of the stage manager, Mr. A. F. McCollin. Mr. McCollin some years ago, before he became stout, used to be a tenor, and a good one, too. He wes the original Ralph Rackstraw in “Pirafore” in this country, sirging the part with Charley Ford’s opera company. Then he was leading tenor in several other organizations, and subse- quently headed his own company, which did quite a repertoire of comic opera. Now he rarely takes a part, his entire time be- ing occupied in drilling the other people and in making the productions effective. “I had a funny experience with Willard Spencer last week,” he said the other night. “We were to do the ‘Princess Bonnie’ in Philadelphia this week, and Spencer was awfully anxisus about the rehearsals. Wed- Nesday came along and no rehearsal of ‘Bonnie’ had been called and Spencer was on pins and needles. He told me that before the opera was first produced the company tad rehearsed for eight weeks before it gould get perfect In the score and business. I told him that was all right, but that we had a different kind of a company, and that Vd have the piece all right by’ Monday. He looked incredulous, but didn’t say any- thing more. Thursday I called the chorus ard worked with them; Friday I had both Principals and chorus, and Saturday I didn’t do a thing with “Bonnie.” Sunday, however, I bad all the people together and Worked them from 9 o'clock in the morn- ing until 7 at night, and when we brought the opera out Monday night it was a big go. Spencer was perfectly amazed at the Tesult, and said he could only find four Minor points in regard to business that he would like to suggest. That's the way we do things,” added Mr. McCollin. “Wait until we do ‘Faust’ here,” he con- tinued, “and I'll show you the greatest luction that was ever mate of that ‘utiful opera. Of course, it will be sung all right, but I am referring to the stage effects. The feature will be in the third ct. when the soldiers return from the war. I will have a full brass band on the stage.and. besides our own great big chorus, we will have about a hundred supers as soldiers. They will march on the stage in Platoons, and at the head of each will be &n officer on horseback, and at the close of the scene all the horses will gallop down to the front, making a thrilling martial effect.” Mr. McCollin has not been in Washing- ton for many years, and Is greatly pleased at the improvements that have been made in the capital city. The last time ie played here was at what is now the Bijou, wher it was under Mr. Ford’s management Bince then the Grand Opera House, the Academy of Music, the Lafayette Square Opera House and the Columbia Theater have been built. It is perhaps not generally well known that actors almost irvariably have inclina- tions toward other prcfessions, and so it will not be surprising to learn that Jam: K. Hackett has always had a leaning to- ward the ministry. When a young man at college Hackett had a chum, and often while sitting in their rooms at night they would talk over their probable vocations in life after graduating. Hackett then trayed his feelings toward becoming a Preacher of the Gospel, while his chum, strange to say. was ambitious to go cn the Stage. As it turned out, Hackett has ie- come famous as an actor, while his old schoolmate has a rectory in a small New England town. The former’s admirers still have fears that the stage will some day lose their favorite leading man. ter is to have a sum- eason, and Manager Luckett has been to New York to engage his peo- le. He will have Edgar L. Davenport as is leading man and Katherine Gray as his leading lady. Mr. Davenport is a son oi the late E. L. Davenport, who was one of the brightest and most versatile actors that the American stage has produced, and, of course. a brother of Fanny Davenport. He is a young man of good abilities and will @t once become a favorite. Miss Gray is a handsome young woman who won grea: favor when she was with Mr. Richard Mansfield, and she will undoubtedly be- Zome popular here. Miss Grace May Lam- kin will be the juvenile woman and Cecile Morris the soubrette. Among the gentle- men in the company are Alfred Hickman, Henry Bergman, Goeffrey Stein and Wm. Boag. The last two are Washingtonians. both of whom have won good reputations on the stage. Mr. Boag is one of the best character actors of the time and his ex- cellent work with Mr. Crane is well re- membered. The season will begin May 17 and the first play will be the big New York Success, “Americans Abroad,” 1nd this will be followed by “A Scrap of Paper.” It 1s the intention of the management to give @ little higher class of plays than has been usual during the summer season, that is. to give more pure comedy and less farce comedy. Lafayette Square Opera House.—"The Queen's Lace Handkerchief,” never before presented in this city at “prices within ihe Teach of all,” will be the second week's Offering at the Lafayette Square Opera House, and the favor and patronage the Castle Square Opera Ccmpany won last week promises to increase with their pres- entation of Joharn Strauss’ fine creation. Musically the opera is rich in color and Style; dramatically viewed it tells a story &@t once natural, refined and interestingly pretty. The action takes place at the court of Portugal in 1570. The kingdom is ruled by the ministry, headea by the prime min- ister, who is Ir league with Philip IT of The Celumbia Th mer comedy Spain. To keep the power in his own band he foments discord between the jung queen, aged s-venteeen, and the ing. who is nineteen, and encourages the latter in all sorts of dissipation. Cervantes, the poet, banished from Spain, is at the time a captain in the Royal Guard and in fove with Irene, first lady in waiting to the queen; these two befriend the young king and queen and desire to depose the ministry. Cervantes is appointed reader to her majesty, and her neglected, girlish heart conceives a sentiment for him, and she writes on her handkerchief, “A queen loves you,” and placing it in the manu- Script of Don Quixote, hands it to him. The book is seized and Cervantes is ar- rested for treason. Irene and the king effect his release by proving that he is in- Sane, and the faithful sovereigns ascend the throne and declare the regency at an end. The prime minister then piays his last card, and hands the king the queen's lace handkerchief with the compromising words written on it. Cervantes is again errested, and the queen banished to a convent. Escaping from his guards, how- ever, Cervantes joins the brigands, and they capture the queen as she Is traveling to the convent, and disguising themselves as host and waiting maid of a wayside inn, they serve the king, who comes that way hunting, and explain all to him, the com- promising handkerchief being declared a message sent to the king by his wife through Cervantes’ friendly hand. The company who will sing includes Miss Liz- sie Macnichol, Miss Katherine Eland, Miss Oriska Worden, Miss Etta Bartlett, Mr. Raymond Hitchcock.® Mr. Thomas H. Persse, Mr. Joseoh Shechan, Mr. Reginald Roberts, Mr. Arther Wocley, Mr. W. Mar- riott, Mr. Eugene Leamy, Mr. J. W. Kil- duff, Miss Jennie Lewis and Mr. Howard. The stage mountings, costumes and inci- dentals will be perfect. Columbia Theater.—The First Gentle- man of Europe,” which Mr. Daniel Froh- man’s New York Lyceum stock company will produce at the Columbia Theater Mon- day night, is the first original play by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett to be offered in America, her “Little Lord Fauntleroy” having been en adaptation of her own novel. In “The First Gentleman of Eu- rope” she has taken an episode in the life of George IV, when he was the young, gay and dashing Prince of Wales, and sur- rounded by a brilliant court of admirers and flatterers. Though his life was one of extravagance, Mrs. Burnett has found a moment in it when his better nature became superior to the temptations which sur- rounded him. It is of this incident that Mrs. Burnett treats in the play. The first act introduces Oldfield, a goldsmith, who has been ruined because he spent all his fortune in making and engraving a golden bowl, and on its completion his patron died. His family consists of his wife, Mrs. Old- field, and Daphne, his daughter. They have an humble lodger whose name is George Carteret, a young man who, though well born, has ambition in the direction of lit- erature and art. His rich father, Sir Chris- topher, has cut him off from his home be- cause he refused to accept the woman his father desired him to marry, and when the play opens he fs living in the house of the golismith’s family. The Prince of Wales was wont to travel about disguised as one of his own soldiers in quest of adventure, and Daphne, the goldsmith’s daughter, at- tracted his attention. The prince, through pretext, finds his way into the house and offers to rent one of the rooms. By this means he is enabled to be near the woman who has attracted him. In act two is seen the boudoir of Lady Sark, a character whom the author has modeled upon the cele- brated Countess of Jersey, who was so brilliant, cunning and subtle. Her spies have learned of the prince’s escapades with the goldsmith’s daughter, and she seeks to fustrate his purpose. Act three Presents the terrace of the Carleton House, where the young prince lives and where we see him surrounded by his ladies and gentlemen. In this act the strongest scene in the play transpires. In act four the development is brought about cleverly. The characters in the play are as follows: James K. Hackett has the double role of the Prince of Wales and Col. Ffoliiot, Charles Walcot will be seen as Sir Chris- topher Carteret and E. J. Morgan as his son George. Felix Morris will play Old- field, the goldsmith, and Frank R. Mills will enact the role of Carisbrook. Miss Mary Mannering will appear as Daphne and Marie D. Shotwell as Lady Sark. Mrs. Oldfield will be played by Mrs. Thomas Whiffen. ‘There are other parts for Messrs. Tabor, Lloyd, Dupont, Miss Root and others. New costumes and scenery, de- signed by Mr. Unitt, will be used. By spe- cial request the “Mayflower,” by the au- thor of “Rosemary,” will be given at the Thursday matinee. Calve Coming to the Columbia.—Perhaps no singer has excited so much interest in late years as Calve, the talented French woman, who will appear at a matinee Wednesday, May 5. Gifted with a beauti- ful voice, and with an abnormal talent for acting, it is easy to see whence comes this wonderful drawing power, that increases season after season. ‘“Calve” is the magic name that has sufficed to fill the great Metropolitan Opera House, New York. People have seemed never to tire of het wonderful character study of “Carmen,” and her portrayal of the part goes beyonu mere acting. Her assumption of Santuzza in “Cavalleria” shows the same faithful ideal. In both of these characters the most subtle touches of the gypsy and of the Italian peasant girl are reproduced with a fidelity that makes one shudder, even though it is acting. There is no singer so much demanded as Emma Calve, and we have succeeded in catering to that de- mand, although at a price far beyond what any singer except Patti has ever received in concert. This means, of course, an extraordinary demand for tickets at very high prices. The remarkable furore which this wonderful singer has created is responsible for this state of affairs. Per- sonally, to those few who have met her, Calve is indescribably fascinating; her charm and graciousness of manner are perfectly irresistible, and create in people a wild desire to hear and see her again at any cost. She will be supported by Mr. J. H. McKinley, tenor; Sig. Giuseppe Cam- panari, baritone, and the Boston Festival Orchestra, fifty performers; Mr. Emil Mol- lenhauer, conductor. Academy of Music.—For 25, 50 and 75c. the Washington public will have an oppor- tunity next week to see Hoyt’s “A Trip to Chinatown,” by the company which played in Chicago during the world’s fair. Laura Biggar and Burt Haverly appear as the widow and as Welland Strong, respectively. ‘Yhe skit will be played fully up to date, and many new musical numbers will be sung, including “She Always Dressed in Black,” “Put Me Off at Buffalo, Jim,”” “Her Waltz,” “The Bells,” Swell of the Day,” “Jusque-La,” “Move Up, Johnson,” and a coster duet styled “A la Chevalier,” sung by Miss Biggar and 3Ir. Haver! Of course, the ever popu’ “Bowery” will not be forgotten. The of characters, besides Miss Biggar and Mr. Haverly, includes Ernest Elton, Richard Karl, Gus P. Thomas, John P. Brawn, Ben- jamin Leffler, Jeanette Lilford, Belle Cham- beriain, Miss Maud Bagley and Rose Sutherland. New National TMater—People who have never visited the southwest section througa which flows the “father of waters,” when they see Mark Twain's “Pudd’nheal Wil- son,” when they hear the interesting stors that these Missouri pecpl- teli, may, doubt whether or not the characiers are over- drawn. But those who cre familiar with that section of the country, both betore and since the war, will tell you that Judge York Driscoll, with his fine sense of honor, and his hasty temper, still lives upon the banks of the Mississippi river, though he mmay be known by another name. They will recall Howard Pembrokes who were the prototype of the impressionable, chiv- alrous lawyer, who holds a supreme con- tempt for all whom he considers his raciui or mental infericrs. He still practices law in a dingy little office up in the second- stery of some age-scarred building, located on a street that straggles back from the rlver into the cow pastures. Sheriff Blake still pursues criminals, and he possibly wears overalls, and cowhide boots, just as he did in the good old days whea’ he }us- tled around full of business looking after “that thar jury.” That same jury, who were unwillingly convinced that ‘Pudd'’n- head's” thumb-marks really did amount to something, are still summoned from their whittling, their tobacco chewing, their spitting and their gossip, beneath the awnings in front of the drug sto’, the gro- cery sto’, the shoe shop and the barver shop to decide cases, dog cases, cow cases, lawsuits arising from division fences, scan- Gals, stealings, etc., just as they were in the old days when they were wont to dis- cuss that all absorbing question, “What did the dern fool want to do with the other half of that dog?” But Roxy no longer lives as in the old days. The emancipa-ion proclamation has wafted her into freedom, and she now roams where she pleases, and at last the 15-16 part white blood and the 1-16 part black blood have been lawfully acknowledged to constitute an American citizen, free and equal and entitled to all the privileges of this great and glorious government. The second visit this season of the play to this city will begin at the New National next Monday. Grand Opera House.—The patrons of the Grand Operk House will next week enjoy a novel melodramatic spectacle, ‘Cuba's Vor direct from its triumphal run at the Star Theater, New York, where it filled that spacious play house to overflowing at every performance. “Cuba's Vow,” as its name implies, tells a story of the Cuban uprising, and tells it graphically. It is a most picturesque play, and 1s full of color. The uniforms of United States naval offi- cers, Spanish soldiers, Cuban insurgents, together with those worn by the Spanish bull fighters, students, peasants, etc., form @ most beautiful study in costuming and colors, which is made all the more effect- ive by the magnificent scenic sets—eight in number—from the studio of Harley Merry, America’s foremost artist in this lMne. One reason for the great success of this play is in its simple but effective de- Mmeation of a series of events, all of which are founded on fact. Cuba-Varona, the daughter of Antonio Varona, played by Adelaide Cushman, returns to the hacienda of her parents, in Bahia Honda, Cuba, to find the bodies of her parents, who have been foully murdered by Spanish Her vow to avenge their death forms the title of the play. Miss Etelka Wardell plays the part of Donna Dolores Vasquez, wife of the governor. Miss Georgie Brier has the part of Delphine Varona, mother of Cuba Varona; Mr. H. Coulter Brinker as Lieut. Percivat Gran,- first of the United States navy and afterward of the Cuban army. Others in the cast—a strong and efficient one, by the way—are John W. Webber, W, L. Buchansz, Hamilton Har- ris, J. W. Howland, V. M. de Siike, Frank L. Brownlee, George Henery, ‘Taylor Gran- ville, W. B. Langston, Henry M, Truman, W. H. Govey, M. F. Davey and. Rose Evans. . Altogether there are fifty-five peo- plein the company, and the big spectacle, which is under ‘the direction of Geor, Kennington, will be given in its entirety exactly as during its run at the Star Thea- ter, New York. S, , Bijou Theater.—The first purely vaudé- ville attraction of the season at the Bijou will come next week, when the Chicago Vaudeville combination, a company that has been doing a big business’ in‘ the west, will open for the regular week's run. The production is essentially a product of the times. being high-class in the broadest meaning cf the word, and totally lacking in indelicacy or suggestiveness. Among the features will be the Marsh trio, composed of the father, mother and daughter, who do a refined scciety sketch to a turn. John- son and Roberts will take a turn at burnt cork and humor. Martin and Knowls have a metropolitan review, and Roberts, the well-known. double-voiced soloist, who was seen here last year, will repeat his act with variations. A special importation is promised in Prof. Coogan, the wire walker, who 1s said to have a dangerous and diffi- cult turn, and a number of other well- known people. Four matinees. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Manager Ker- nan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week will be Jermon’s Black Crook Burlesque Company. This organization is cited as be- ing €xceptionally good, and every depart- ment is thoroughly complete in detail. The company numbers thirty-six people, every one of whom has been selected for their ability te excel in his or. her partieular line. The opening burletta is entitled “The Pal ace in the Moon.” The ludicrous situations are brought about by a visit to the moon in an air ship of two mortals. This is a very witty bit of travesty, replete with appropriate scenery and costumes. The olio which follows is made up of Gibson and Donrelly, the eccentric comedy duo; Emer- son and Omeaga, the up-to-date sketch artists; Miss Dellie Davenport, the petite singer of catchy songs; Moreland, Thomp- son and Roberts, the elite trio of enter- tainers; Eulalie, the sensational dancer, and the Judge and the Senator, in a hu- morous monologue. The concluding fea- ture on the program will be an original spectacular burlesque, entitled “The Yellow Kid of Hogan’s Alley at Vassar College.” The comedians have abundant scope for their fur and the several pretty girls have an excellent opportunity to display their Batty costumes. As a special attraction Manage: Jermon will introduce during the attraction of the burlesque “The Silly Din- ner.”” a satire onthe recent Seely dinner given at Sherry’s, New York city, which was interrupted by the police. There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- urday. Sunday Evening Pictures—On Sunday evening Dr. W. A. Croffut will deliver the sixth of his “popular lectures,” admission, 10 cents, at Typographic Hall, illustrated with abundant lantern slides by Mr. Mur- ray. The subject is “Life in Mexico, where the lecturer has traveled exten: sively, and concerning which country he has written a book. Whatever else may be said about Dr. Croffut’s lectures, nobody says they are either dull or uninteresting, as those on Egypt, Palestine, Greece, Rome, Bermuda and Cuba have drawn uni- formly a full hall. Fifty newsboys have been invited to be present tomorrow even- ing, and have accepted. The Circus is Coming.—Barnum & Bail- ey's circus will make its southern trip in the spring this year, instead of later in the season. It has always visited Wash- ington early in the season, but the change this year wil! come in the cities of the southern circuit. The great show this year is great, indeed. There have been severaf changes made in the circus since it was here last and a number of new and inter- esting features have been added. One of the finest features of the circus will be the big street parade. A feature that has been added is the driving of forty horses to one wagon by an expert driver. These hcrses were not trained to the work. Every one of them is jet black and they make a fine appearance as they prance through the street drawing the wagon as if it were as light a3 a wheelbarrow. It is estimated that the driver holds in his hands eighiy pounds of reins and the ‘work of directing the course of the horses and keeping them in control is a wonderful feat. Another new feature of the show in which horses Play the leading part is an act where elghty trained horses appear in the ring at one time. They are directed by a ring- master who has them so well trained that he is able to manage all eighty without the least trouble. Another feature is the vaudeville show, which will be given in the menagerie. Another additiom. Which made @ great hit in New York is tne foot ball dog. This dog plays foot ball with the clown and so enthusiastic is he over the same that he has to have the entire arena to himself. While he is performing nothing else is going on under the tent. The crowds in New York went wild over him and he is probably the only animal that has a whole act to himself. Altogether the show this year is pri the most complete that has ever Washing- ton. Hande] and His Oratorio.—One of the lit- erary dnd musical events of next week will be the lecture of Mrs. Sloan at the Chenoweth Institute, 1342 Vermont ave- nue, on “Handel and His Oratorios.” The lecture will be a literary event of import- ance on account of Mrs. Sloan’s well-known abilities as a public speaker. It will be illustrated by handsome lantern slides, as well as by musical selections from ‘the writings of the author under consideration. Those who will participate in this latter feature are well known in the musical world of the capital, and their work will be appreciated and approved by those who hear them. They are Mr. Lent, ‘celloist; Mr. Rakemann, violinist; Mrs. Hempstone, Miss Hall, Mr. Clough Leiter and others. Base Ball at tne Lyceum.—Beginning next Monday, Manager Kernan will illus- trate the series of games played by the Washington club while away from home. The Washington club will play at New York Monday, Tuesday and. Wednesday, and these games will be accurately repro- duced. The score by innings of all Na- tional League games will be posted. The Biograph.—Col. Jay Durham, man- aging the biograph at Willard Hall, will ‘have a number of views to put before the public next week. The views to be secured will include pictures that have never be- fore been presented by this or any other like instrument, and will be extremely en- joyable. They will include artistic and novel subjects, and will prove a pleasing additicn to the already long list of views that are being shown at the exhibitions. The career of the biograph in this city has been a continually growing success, and in- stead of its stay here diminishing populari- ty, as is generally the case with an at- traction in Washington, it seems to be gain- ing in public support everysday. The church benefits which have been given have rroved to be unusually successful, and a number of other exhibitions have been ar- ranged to be given for charitable purposes. The Vitascope.—The vitascope at Vita- scope Temple on F street, adjoining the Columbia Theater, continues to hold out at every exhibition to an audience that com- pletely fills the cozy little hall. The pic- tures that are shown cover a diversity of subjects that make the exhibitions thor- oughly enjoyable, and each picture is per- fect in its artistic attributes and the me- chanical effects of the instrument. They | are clear and distinct, do not waver on the canvas and are as near true life and motion as it is possible to make them. New pic- tures are being added to the list of views each week, and this fact is appreciated by the public, many persons coming to see the exhibition each week as a regular amusc- ment. Trinity College Men in Comic Opera.—An ir novation in the shape of college entertain- ments {is that recently started by the stu- dents of Trinity College. The Glee, Banjo, Mandolin and Dramatic Clubs have com- bined their efforts in the shape of a new ecmic opera, “Prince Nit,” the music of which was written by Alfred L. Ellis, '98, and the lyrics by W. Tyler Olcott, '97. It will be produced at the Lafayette Opera House on the afternoon (matinee only) of April 29, with gorgeous costumes, special scenery and properties. A cast of fifty col- lege men -i @ large orchestra are to be taken on the trip. Trinity College has a large list of alumni in Washington, and, an a social event, the luction means“ a crowded house. Washington, the {/BIJO \Vaudeville Co. patronesses are Mrs. Senator Hawley, Mrs. J. Addison Porter, Mra. Fuller, Mrs. Wood- ward, Mrs. Charles @. Mott, Mrs. W. J. Boardman, Mrs. Stephen & Field, Mrs. R. H. McKim, Mrs. A. RiaStuart, Mrs, Senato~ McMillan, Mrs. ~W.iF. Mattingly, Charles Poor, Mrs. H.iH. Dodge, Mrs. Joha 8. Ward, Mrs. Calvin. Brice, Mrs. Alex. Mackay-Smith, Mrs. het. Roosevelt and Mrs. J. A. Aspinwalk A Rose Matinee,-Anprominent feature of the Gran ra Howse, Philadelphia, will be introd: here atithe Hafayette Square Opera House in the: Wedfesday rose mat- itee. In other words eaeh lady who at- ‘tends the afternoon gerfi nce on that day will be given a @éautiful and fragrant rose. The idea is offginaf with Manager Southwell, -and ts qutte pretty, making the theater rich with thesperfame of hundreds of flowers and pleasing -all admirers of choice exotics. It will be a novelty here, and one that will be appreciated by the re- cipients of the favors; In. making this de- Parture from*the beaten path the .manage- ment wishes to assure the patrons that it Is but one of the many really pleasant little surprises in store for Washingtonians who give their patronage and: interest to the Castle Square Opera Company and opera in English, at prices that are within the reach of all. There can be no doubt that the “rose matinee” will be as popular @ Wednesday fad here as it has proven tu be in the Quaker city. The Bischoff Concert.—The program for the concert next’ Wednesday evening, the last pf the Bischoff course, will be of spe- cial interest, inétuding solos by Mrs. H. C. Browning, Mrs. Laura Zeh Johnson, Mr. J. Henry Kaisef, Mr. Douglass G.< Miller; a duet by Mrs. James F. Oyster-and Mrs. Browning; a quartet by Mrs. Browning, Mrs. Oyster, Mr. Miller and Mr. Kaiser; an ergan number -by Dr. Bischoff and a couple of numbers by the Congregational choir. The Castle Square Opera Company still continues to gather in the operatic talent. Joseph Sheehan, the tenor of the Mandarin company, and Miss Josephine Knapp are the latest additions to its forces. Ben Hur, a Tale of the Christ—The fare- well representation of this great religious spectacular drama, to be given Monday evening in the Church of Our Father, bids fair to exceed in popularity and attrec- tiveness any of the previous productions. Of the musical numbers, Mrs. J. T. Ex- icius will render “He Leadeth Me” and and Miss Alice Chandler “There is Sunshine in My Soul” and “Saved by Grace.” The series of lantern slide illustrations has been largely added to and improved, and Dr. Rogers’ eloquent and effective recital of the story has won for him an almost national reputation. Reserved seats at Metzerott’s without ex- tra charge. Max Bruch’'s- “Arminus.”—The Choral Society will make a departure in its work and at its mext concert presen: the great secular oratorio, “‘Arminus,” by Max Bruch. It is safe to say that the work of the society will be just as acceptable as it always has been in sacred works, and in the stirring and martial chorouses of the new effort the voices will be heard to a de- cided advantage. The concerts are to be given at the Congregational Church, Tues- day and Wednesday evenings, May 4 and 5. The solo parts in the oratorio will be well taken care of. Max Heinrich of Bos- ton has been secured to sing the baritone role of the Conqueror; Miss Mary Louise Clary will have the contralto part of the Priestess and Mr. E. C. Towne, tenor, will sing the Siegmund. The Huberman Program.—The program for the.Bronisiaw Huberman concert at the Columbia Theater tomorrow night has been announced. Huberman will be as- sisted by Miss Heyman, pianist, and Mr. Simons, accompanist. Huberman will play Bruch’s concerto in G minor, Wagner's “Romanza” and Sarasate’s | “‘Witches’ Dance.” Miss Heyman will give Beethov- en's “Sonata Apa:siomate.” Wehle’s ‘’'Tar- antelle,” and a MositewsRt waltz. Huber- man’s work wil] be amoly tested by the Bruch concerto, while the other two num- bers assigned to hinr will afford him op- portunity to stow his versatility. The Unique Club.—The Uhique Club will entertain its friends at Suitland Park Mon- day evening next. The spacious. dancing Pavilion will be. refitted and that amuse- ment will be the onder of the evening. Coaches will rur at 1% otclock and every hour during the afternoom and evening. See Supported a Famify ow Five Cents. From the Richmond Pantagraph. The Pantagraph ham just heard of one man who puts in--his “valuable time by making a living for himself and family, al- lowing the poiiticians: todo the rest. “He resides at Ford, and if we knew His name would gladJy give it, This man purchased five cents’ werth-of apples’ in the early witter while fruit was yet very cheap. After pleasantly watchinghis houseful of Hitle tots devour the apples, he batted rab- bit trans with the cores. First and last he caught some three dozen of the timid creatures, which, after beheading, were exchanged the stores for his children’s winter clothing. Using the heads, he bait- ed traps for more profitable game. While these Were serving him in an humble way he was earning $2 and meals each day working on the booms. Going to his traps at an opportune time he got eighteen “short forks” (pole cats), seventeen “long forks” ‘and twenty-seven black cats, be- sides several fur-bearing varmints of le: worth. The proceeds of this catch bought his numerous family’s winter footgear, paid his rént, laid in a good supply of that Sparkling ‘“‘oil of gladness,” and left a balence for provisions and other luxu- ries. ~ AMUSEMEN COLUMBIA THEATER. Tomorrow, erga Night, 5. HUBERMAN, THE GREAT BOY VIOLIXIST. Br. Huberman. Tarantelle......... Romanza. Valse... Witches’ Dance. . Br. Huberman. Prices = 50c., $1, $2, $3. THEATHR BOX OFFFICE OPENS 3 P-M. SUNDAY. COLUMBIA THEATER Metzerott & Luckett. Nixon & Zimmerman. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT. a ONE WEEK, COMMENCING Monday, April 26. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. Managers Directors DANIEL FROHMA: FROM THE LYCEUM THEATER, NEW YORK, INCLUDING JAMES K. HACKETT, MARY MANNERING, CHARLES WALCOTT, Mrs. THOMAS WHIFFEN, FELIX MORRIS, ELIZABETH TYRER, EDWARD MORGAN, MARIE SHOTWELL, FRANK R. MILLS, JOS, WHEELOCK, Jr., GRACE ROOT’ AND OTHERS, PRESENTING EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE The First Gentleman Of Europe, By the author of “Little Lord Fauntlcroy.”” THURSDAY MATINEE, The Mayflower, By the author of “Rosemary."” SPECIAL!!! WEDNESDAY oA, MATINEE Farewell and Only Appearance in Washington of MPLLE EMMA CALVE ~Supnorted Mr, J. H. McKINLEY, Tenor: Sig. GIUSEPPE CAMPANARI, Baritone, And th BOSTON FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, ifty Performers. Mr, EMIL MOLLENHAUER, Condnctot ADVANCE ORDERS FOR SEATS NOW BOOKED. GUZMAN, STEINWAY WAREROOMS, 925 2, E NEXT MONDAY MORE NEW VI WILL BE ADDED AT BASE BALL TODAY. BROOKLYN WASHINGTON. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. ADMISSION, 25 AND 50 CENTS Next | BOSTON, APRIL 29, 80, MAY 1. apes The Only Real Thing in Town. THE COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB'S Merry Modern Minstrels. ———-—-—9 The cleverest Amateur Minstrel nce ever given in Wash- and a part inter- spereed with Marvelous Athletic | ts. ! ©. —— Six funny End Men with lots of little jokes, Fourteen clever singers. to hear again you'll’ coax; A handsome Interlocutor, with suave and easy way, ‘As slick a show as e’er you saw is what you're sure to say. -Every feature up to date. Columbia Theater, Monday, May3, at8:15 P.M. ONE NIGHT ONLY. 25, 50, 75 CENT AND $1.00. ap24,20,30,my1,3 GRANDt HOP Suitland Park, Monday, April 26th, By the Ladies and. Gentlemen ef the Unique Ciub. Also raffle vf a new: Syracuse Bicycle. Coaches leave cab car-terminus at’ Navy rd at 7:30 p.m. simrp. ‘Tiellets, incloding callie ead wamt in coach, 50c. Bring your ladies. or opportunity to, see thm:fameus Suitland Park. it Alb Next: Week. Matinees"Daig.. Speciat Engagement of: The Chicago All-Star Presenting a refined program of up-to-daté spe- It clalties. _ ‘VETASCOPE RALL, 1116 F ST... — “at 2:30, 4:30 p.m. Evening at We, Children, ibe. THE BIOGRAPE. Willard Hall. Hundreds turned away the past week. SPECIAL SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENTS AT 8:15 ONLY. Daily 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. ap24-tf,30 SPECIAL! The Choral - Society WILL PRODUCE THE GREAT SECULAR ORATORIO BY MAX BRUCH: “ARMINIUS” AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MAY 4 AND 5, And have secured the Distinguiehed Baritone, MR. MAX HEINRICH, To sing the role of Arminus, the Conquerer. Miss Mary Louise Clary Of New York, America’s foremost Contralto, will sing the role of the PRIESTESS. Tir. E. C. Towne Of New York, Tenor, will sing the role of SIGMUND: Reserved seats will be sold at 50 and 75 cents, sale opening Monday, April 26, at Sanders & Stay- man’s, 1327 F street n.w. at Ca THEATER. ‘TONIGHT. ‘AREWELL PERFORMANCE. W MR. WALKER WRITESIDE ‘As OTHELLO. | Week—DANIEL FROHMAN'S LYCEUM THEATER STOCK COMPANY. ‘ape CYCLE COTTAGE — RA ACADEMY ee Competent =|CUBA’S VOW AMUSEMENTS. Academy. THE LDNT AT COMEDY SEASON PRICES: All Dress Circle Seats. Al Orchestra Circle. All Orchestra Chairs. Wed. and Sat. Mats., 15, 25 and SOc. T OWN CaN 25 | HOYT’S 0 Consecutive 50 | Tuestrr, Pertormances. | 7g | NOTE—This 1s the company which played in Chicago during the World’s Fair. BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 10, CUMMINGS STOCK CO. At Summer Prices. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, MANAGERS. Regular Wednesday and Saturday Mats. POPULAR WITH THE PEOPLE. AMUSEMENTS. oT Steneontic _ Stereopticon Lecture ON LIFE IN At the is By W. A. CROFFUT, bn. ON “SUNDAY EVEN: G, April 25, 1897, at 8 o'ch ke. Bat, ures. Admission, 10 cents. — ap2s-2te Ben Hurl Ben Hur! FAREWELL REPRESENTATION! Recital of a graphic epitome of Gen. Lew wonderful book. iiluatrated by 145 Wallace's magnificent colored views. Special masical effects, 13th and L. MONDAY NING, Apri . to Kev. Dr. > removal from the city, this will be the last op: portunity of listening ‘to bis unequal rendition ef this thrilling story. Admission, with reserved seat (at Metzerott's), 2c. ApzR.3t APAYETTE . Sete TONIGHT, Evenings at 8. Mats, Wed. and Sat. at 2. Matinees, 25e.. Boe. THE CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY, Chas. M. Southwell, Manager, IN JOHANN STRAUSS’ MASTERIIE.E, Gypsy Baron. | NEXT WEEK, Queen’sLace Handkerchief ap2l-20t¢ RACES. Second Spring Meeting. WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB. Benning Race Course, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 8 antisrs, | 0 APRIL 26--ONE WEEK. FIVE R ACES FIRST TIME IN WASHINGTON, J. J. McCLOSKEY’S GREAT PLAY, A Spectacular Story of the Cuban War. A Strong Cast. EACH DAY. 9| First Race Called at 3:15. Special Trains, direct to thetrack, leave Sixth street station at 2:05 and 2:30 p. New and Elaborate Scenery | ™., returning immediately REGULAR PRICES, EXT ATPRACTION.—“FABIO ROMANI.” MISS LILIAN PIKE WILL REPEAT, BY RE- quest. her Lecture on “The Constitution, Union, the Flag and Patriotism” from her ther's writings, on MAY 15th, at 8 p.m., Scottish Kite Sanctuary, 1007 Gn.w. Tickets for first lecture not used will be good for this one. Admission 25e. ap24&m13,14,15 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE— Handel and His Oratorios, BY MRS. ELIZABETH CHENOWETH SLOAN, To be delivered in the CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, 13th and L sts., at TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1897, AT 8 O'CLOCK P.M. Lecture will be beautifully iNustrated by lan- tern siideg and musteal numbers by the follow- ing artists: Mr. Ernest Lent, Mr. Pfieffer, Mr. Clough Leite z uann, Mrs. Hempstone, contralto; Miss C. soprano, and other tal” ented musicians. Metzerott’ LECTURE THE Cov) ar By the HON. United T = APRIL 27, lock. “EVOLUTION Vers POLITICS." Subject: Tickets, 50 cents. 7th st., and Tho WEDNESDAY, AVRIL At 8 ocho ‘AL CHURCH, Cor. 10th and G sts, Tae program will includ bers by the fol H.C. Brewnin, Ze Jouescn, Miller, Dr. J. chotr. Tickets are now on sale at Jo Ve 2.& ES, 50c. doz. The finest and most beautiful Roses ever of- fered for the mones! You will be asked fully twice as much elsewhere—and even then per- haps not get blossoms as fresh or as lasting. nF. Ellis & Co.'s, It's a well-known fact that our flowers last River A. Gude & Bro., 1224 F st. ap2t-14d Academy-- BIG ATTRACTION. Reserved seats. -25e., BWe., Se. Admission gallery. 15¢. EDWARD HARRIGAN in OLD LAVENDER Next Week—Host’s Musical Comedy, A Trip to CHINATOWN. ap23-2t NEW SATIONAL THEATER. DIGBY BELL, Supported by LAURA JOYCE BELL. ‘The New Pastoral Comedy, “THE HOOSIER DOCTOR,” By AUGUSTUS THOMAS, author of “Alabama,” “In Mizzoura,”” &c. Next Week—Mark Twain's Beautiful Play, ‘sPudd’nhead Wilson.”’ ap23-2t KEsANS cxceom tHeaTeR. tinces Tuesiay ‘Thursiay and Saturday. oe f . _ ‘Hanky Monitis: 20th Century [iaids. - Presenting the Humorous Burlesque, Madame Sour Jane [ARRY MORRIS. er Eee ~ rs -KEY K¢ K. COMIC OPERA AND VAUDEVILLE ©O., a In the tas nee ae : Howe, Mi zo and Crane. ‘THE GIRL FROM HOBOKEN, aT ‘Miss Ealth Frear, Supported falter Howe, in the 1-act burlesque, oF We SARUES CINCH, A Masical Ta-ra-ra, in One Octa mat Tis, 35°80 & Tec” Next ee UeAS vow. apl9-6t,24 BIJOU. — — MATINEES saTonDay. Je in ilarney E. FOOLC ana the ince. ae aweliae Fe ecee fet, @ Be Bd ot 15, 25, 50 & 75c. | *ter last race. RATES OF ADMISSION: To Grand Stand..... . -$1.00 the | To Club House and Paddock. .$1.50 Ladies ...... SUBSCRIBERS’ TICKETS NOW RE: BEN HELLEN, DY. 8. 8. HOWLAND, President. apls-9t settee LECTURES. _ ZION. THE REV. JOHN ALEX. DOWIE OF ZION TAB- ERNACLE, CHICA‘ Will deliver two addresses NEN NEW NATIONAL THEATER. SUBJECTS AY in the At 2:30 P.M.—“JESUS THE HEALER.” with Some Account of 2 At 7:30 P.M with inrehes, COME, EXCURSIONS, ETC. QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. und 13% st. road column in this paper. Schedule see Raft- ap2s-tt |PLANKED SHAD APRIL 25, DURIN KLES MACALE: e 7th st. wharf at 11 a.m leaving Marshall Hall at 1 will 30 p.m., 10 and 5:30 pm. FARE (Round Trip)... DINNER. . Including the brated Marshall Hall Clam Chowder ap23-2t L. L. BLAKE, Captain. Shoot the Chute. View. View.| SUNDAY, APRIL 25, AND YET ANOTHER | Take the Palace Steamer SAMUEL J. PENTZ at 11 a.m, and 2:45 p.m. Tome again at 8 p.m, Tickets, 25e. Cuilldren, 15e. Grand concert all day. Go shoot the chute. ap22-3t FE. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor. EUROPE.—A TOUR THROUGH ITALY, SWITZ- erland, Holland, Germany, France, England and Scotland, conducted by Prof. and Mme. J. D. GAILLARD. — For _itinecary apply GAILLARD SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 1023 15th st. 13 “QUICKEST Steamer Macalester MOUNT VERNON, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf ana at hotels. GLEN ECHO 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, ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE. Norfolk & WVashington’