Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-18
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audience of good proportion, which testified fire.
quently and heartily to its pleasure. Nine
King has lost none of the finish and brilliancy
OF execution which have long distinguished her
as pianist and last night rendered a series of
difficult classical selections in the most satisfac-
tory manner. The st. Cecilia quartette's three
numbers were given in delightful manner and
Miss Evans solo from "Traviata' won for her
well deserved encore.
FORDS OPERA HOCSE.-Mr. George G. Min
the latest acquisition to the American tragic
stage, will appear at Fords opera house next
week, in a round of ShakeSpearean and other
eXactlng roles. The actor who undertakes the
Interpretation of the highest tragic roles must
be prepared to meet not only the severest criti-
cism, but also to patiently live down deep
seated popular prejudice against new adven-
turers in these trying fields. especially when as
pretations without first having served a long
apprenticeship in the lower walks ofthe drama
SIR. Min comes however, modestly, but conf
IDENTITY, and asks that he be judged On his merits
with fairness and kindliness. He has been re-
ceived this week, in Baltimore, with much
enthusiastic. Mr.. Min will begin his Washing
ton engagement on Monday evening with
Hamlet" On Thursday evening "Richilieu'
will be given, and later "Othello' and "Romeo
and Juliet" His supporting company includes
Miss Adele Payne, James Z. Nelson and ]. S.
Lindsay.
ALBNvGH's OPERA HousE.-The dramatic
organization which will next week present the
popular melodrama, THE Lights O'London," at
Squire Armitage, James Neill as Harold, F. c.
Huebner as CLIFFORD, Julian Mitchell as Seth
Preene IA part in which he has won strong COM
mendation), Miss Daboll as Bess, Mrs. Irene
Alderman as Hetty Preene, and Marian Strick-
land as Mrs. Jartis. 1.-The Lights O. London" is
one of the most wholesome and deservediy pop
ular melOdramas of recent years. 1t will be put
ON at Albaughs with the usual excellence.
THE THOMAS CoNCERT5.-Though the three
Thomas orchestra and several distinguished
vocaiists at Albaugh S are yet some distance i'm
the future the demand for desirable places at
Brentano's is already considerable. In his Sc
lection of vOcalists for his concerts this year
Mr.. Thomas has been especially fortunate.
Mime. Fursch-Madi is remembered here with
pleasure by those who heard her with the Ma
pleson troupe two seasons ago. Miss Juch, Mr..
Heinrich and Mr. Winch are all favorabIy
known to the musical world, and may be sure
OF "A generous reception.
THE DIME MUsEUM.-The patrons of Barton
ment will be pleased to learn that the interest
ing spectacular melodrama, Monte Cristo,"
will be the attraction there next Week. Mr..
Ciustavus Clar Ike, an actor OF considerable repu-
tation, Will take the title role. He will be sup
ported by strong company.
HEROES MUsEUM.-The intelligent and en-
terprising management of this house is having
the result 1T deserves in steady patronage of an
excellent class of people. Next week another
Danites." 1t will be enacted by a good com
company, led by Mr. Loudon Mccormick, who
Will appear in his celebrated characterize
ton OF Sandy.
THEATER CoM1oUE.-At this house next
week Mr. Harry Montague will provide another
of the varied and amusing bills of fare for
which he is famous. The olio will include a
number of wel-known and favorite variety
performers.
PATIENCE is being patiently and carefully
rehearsed by the company which will present
1t at Albaugh's next Saturday evening for the
terested predict that this will be the best anna
teur operate performance ever seen here and
of this little Wo rhe rs Se
McCarty, Miss Cora Noyes and Miss Bette Ord.
way Will be in the cast.
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CATALOGUE SALE OF A CHOICE AND FINE
COLLECTION OF GooDs.-Mr. Bowling will sell
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splendid collection of imported decorative and
useful articles, In porcelain and brass, French
CLOCKS &C. VIII be on exhibition Monday next
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