The Washington critic., 1885-12-12
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TIM WAGNER soCETY's CONCERT.
The Unlvorsolist Church twas filled last
night with a hlghly-cuturcl and exceed
iuglyapprcciative audience on the occasion
Of the second concert OF the Richard Way
ner Society. This society Is composed Of
the best OF the local artists, aud presented
programme which might well be envicd by
The older chambcr-music clubs. whose rcpu-
tations are widespread There were four
numbers, trio for piano, cello aud violin,
by Lent; q string quartet, by Svcndson; an
arrangement from Wagnor's "Wallueren
for violin, and piano quintet Ivy Scam.
bati Mr. Szcmolenyi's viola solo showed
his proficiency on that instrument aud
proved a treat to his auditors The chief
interest centcrcd In the opening number,
the composition of Mr.. Ernest Lent of tins
city, q member OF the club. 10 consists Of
four movements, (a) allegro, (b) larghetto,
lc) scherzo-preato, ID allegro conspirito.
The themes are broad aud well developed
in their treatment, while the harmonics,
though rich, are NOT TN the least forced or
strained. Each movement was loudly APP
plaudCd, and at the conclusion OF the mum
her Mr.. Lent was called before the curtain
90 bow his Acknowledgements. 1t was dc
cidod ovation for o Washington composer.
ronp's orERAHoUsB.
Miss Estelle Clayton appears In "Fa-
vetto" at For1's Opera-House next weok.
She comes well recommended and has good
company. with Miss Clayton Is Miss An
ME Lewis, Washington girl, well known
here as a reader OF high merit. Miss LOWS
has taken the place Of Miss Ida Mule in
the company. She is bright little actress
OF decidedly handsome appearance, and
her numerous friends in this city will no
doubt turn out en- massc TO welcome her
home.
MYTHS AND MIRACLES.
The announcement OF lecture by Mr..
Robert G.. lugcrsoll always serves TO draw
n crowded house. Those who have not
heard him go IA matter OF curiosity,
while those who have once listened to his
wonderful wor1-painting will miss no op.
portunity ofagain enjoying the treat. "Myths
and Miracles" Is his latest lecture, and
by those who have heard 1t, said 10 be his
best.
NATIONAL THBATRE.
The Thalia Opera Company opens at tho
National Theatre on Monday night Tho
repertoire and the order in which It will be
given has already been published. The
company 10 pronounced by competent
critics to be the best OF its kind in the coun-
try and has been playing TO crowded houses
wherever it has appeared. The "Beggar
Student" with which the week will be
opened, will be put on in elegant style.
Reserved seats have been in demand and
are rapidly becoming scarce.
ALBAUGH's oPBRA-HoUsE.
Maggie Mitchell will spend the week at
AlbsuGh's Opera-House giving her roper
toire Of "Magge the Midget" "Pearl OF Sa-
voy,n "Lorlc,n "Fnnchou" aud the ''I.ittle
Barefoot" Her reputation is too we'll cs.
tablishod to require more than tho nero
announcement OF her coming. Her COM
pany, which ia nearly identical with that of
last year, is very strong one.
DIMB MUSEUM.
Mr. VIM. II. Rightmire, the author and
comedian, will be at the Dime Museum
next week in n series OF plays, including
"Pixey,n "The Two Wanderers" and "The
California Detective" He Will be support
ed by the charming actress, Miss Clara
Lloyd, while In his company arc the great
NidOcqs, John and Edna. An enjoyable
performance may be expected.
NOTES.
Joe Jefferson Is one Of the most genial
gentlemen on the stage, and is always good
natufed. In the company he Is known
only as the "angeic manager"
The last performance OF Grip Van
Wrinkle" will take place this evening.
Notwithstanding that Mr.. Jefferson has
been playing this part for over twenty years,
1t is still MS fresh and attractive as ever, as
is evidenced by the large audiences that
witness it at every performance.
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