The Evening critic., 1885-05-02
AMusEMENTs.

TIE THOMAS CONcEBTs,-Tho utmost paths
have been taken TO arrange an excellent pro-
rrnmmc OF tho highegt order OF music Tor the
Thomas concerts. The famous duo from tho
Crying Dutchman," which Miss Juch and
Mr. Heinrich viii Sing on Monday evening, i8
regarded ne one Of the most beautiful cOmpO-
sitions OF Wagner. At the Wednesday mattnee,
on which occasion some OF the most delightful
music ever given In Washington VIII be per.
formed, Miss Juch will cling Handels hird
song ana Llszts "Die Lorelei," and Mr. Winch
viii render the barcarollo from GounOds
"Polyencte." on Wednesday evening Nc.
Heinrich will sing the barytone mir from
Webere "Unterblumen Mandelbaumen," and
Nine. Materna, the favorite OF Wagner and the
meet Of living dramatic singers, VII render
famous nrin quail furOr from the "Fldeli1" Of
Beethoven. The sale OF course tickets mas beon
very large, and the sale OF season tickets has
been very encouraging.
BEBZud's MUsEUM.-Tho mighty monarchs
OF the minetrel stage-Burgess, Colon h
Welcb, the three greatest comedians Of n
century-will appear all next week In their
with their mammoth corps OF vocallsts, In
strumentnliets, dancers and comedians, mum
bering twonty.slX flrst.class artist5, On Mon
day, May II, Miss Florence Noble, with Mt.
Harry Jackson, will appear In Pettit's sens2-
tional drama, "Queen's Evidence"
FoRDs SUMMER oPERA.-on Monday oven.
'FrG Diavolo," Miss Alta Norman tlslng tne
part OF ZtTIind, and Zelda Seguin, LddV az.
cash. The company comprises George W.
6ionso st6ddard, ]. q. PoaRes, Webster 0iSor Nor
cross, Luigi Oarlburg, T. a.. Christie and Fan.
ME D'Alma Hunt. These artists are supple-
mented by an eneetlye GhorT9s9i T,1,s t"e9'y,nye
mandy" Thursday, "Martha;" Friday, "Bo-
hemian girl" The general admission for tho
season VIII be twenty-five cents; reserved
seats on the ilrst floor, atty cents, eau now be
secured.
THE THunsDY CoNoERT.-A new attraction
for the testimonial concert to Miss Emma
Thursby, at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
next Thursday evening, will be the appear
ance Of Nine. Hopekirk, planiete, who has
lately come from Europe, but is said 70 rival the
great maestros who have appeared hero. The
programme will include, besides several num-
bers by Miss Thursby. selections by Mrs. T.. A.
Powell and Mr.. A. l.. King, tho New York
tenor, who has been heard to such excellent
advantage In number of recent concerts.
Seats can now be secured at Ellis music store.
ALBAuGH's SUMNER OpERA.-On Monday,
May il, the season OF light opera Will begin
at AlbaugPe. AS announced some time ago
by The CRITIC the company consists OF the
following wellknown singers; jennie Wln-
ston, Louise Searle, late OF the Hess Company;
Agnes Stone, OF the Boston Ideals; Mary
Beebe, Of tho Ideals Florence Bemister, Hat.
tie Star, Annie Myers, Walt Hampshire, OF
the Standard Theatre; W II. Vest Victor Ho-
RBn, George ROeman, Walter Allen, the buno
OF the Abbott Company; Maurice Hogemon aud
A. II, Bell. Each OF these artists Will appear In
the course OF the season. Tho chorus OF
Doeton Ideals and McCaull's company. The
admission VIII be % cents to all parts OF the
house except the orchestra chairs aud the
front row OF the orchestra circle, for which 80
cents Will be charged. Packages OF twelve
tickets can be bought at tho leading hotels
and stores for 49, The length OF the season
Will depend entirely on the patronage.
'pAT1ENCE." In response to many requests,
"patience" will be repeated at Albaugh's on
Tuesday evening. The excellence OF tue pre-
yious performance had made the request for
repetition 80 general that the managers OF
the Georgetown Amateur Orchestra could not
refuee TO comply with it. The proceeds go to
the orchestra, and will be used as a nucleus
for fund with which to build music hall.
''THE DEBUTANTE. ."-Another large audience
assembled at Ford's Opera-House last even
ing to witness the new comic opera. There
was marked improvement on the first per
formance. The general verdict is that ;he
opera Is bright one, and one calculated to be
success II brought out by o creditable com
pany, A poor company would ruin 1t.
THE WAGNER CoNCERT.-A highly enjoyable
concert by the Richard Wagner Society wa;
given at the Church of Our Father last even
ing, and was heard by large audience.
THE BIscHoFF CoNoERT.-The announce
ment that the concert at the Congregations
Church last evening would be the last Of IN,
series OF Bischoff concerts drew q crowded
house. The audience was very apprecistive
THE THEATRE CoMIQUE.-The Theatre Com
| ique reopens tonight, after having been CLOSED
| for the rest OF the week, with "great sensa
| tional attraction.