The Washington critic., 1886-01-23
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

a new musical society has just been or
ganzcd in this city, and is called the Will
helmi Club, 1t is made up OF the pupils of
Professor Josef kaspar aud will be under
bis direction. The purpose of the club is
the study and practice of concerted music.
Miss Emily Coyle has been elected prcsl-
dent of the club. Among the members are
Misses Birdie Lucas, Matte Saxton, Rosa
Schaycr, Emma Prall, Minnie Ilcinrchs,
Mabel Cannon, Roberta Allen aud Daisy
llickoX. There is a broad field open for
such club and under the discriminating
management of musician like Mr. Kaspar
cannot fail TO accomplish much good work.
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The talented and charming Rhca comes
next week in brilliant aud varied roper
tolrc Of new plays and comedies, and as she
is prime favorite In Washington she Will
no doubt be greeted by large audiences.
She Is supported by an unusually strong
comedy company, headed by George +.
Learock On Friday evening next Miss
Julia Wheeler Of Rhea's company Will ap-
pear as Gdidtcd In Gilbcrt's "Pygmalion
and Galatea,n the occasion being her beno-
1T, Mrs Jas. n. Davis, a prominent society
lady of this city, appearing on the same
evening In the role OF Nyrine.
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The advance sale of reserved seats Tor the
Mary Anderson engagement at Albaugh's
Opcra-llouse has been extremely large, and
at present comparatively few of the best
seats are unsold. The remarkable success
of this distinguished actress both here and
abroad has had the effect Of bringing about
n perfect rush for choice seats, and notwith-
standing the advance in the prices OF admis-
sion there Is every indication OF crowded
lpIepg lulipfr tha nutira NVaal Tho RON
ertoire has already been published.
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Bartlcy Campbell's "Gallcy Slave" is the
attraction announced at lIerzog's Opera
House for next week. OF the company the
New York Herald says: Mr.. A. G. lieuder-
son, who sustained the character of Sidney
NGyCon, was well supported by Miss Vir-
ginia Marowe as Ciccig Blaine, Mrs. Frank
Evans as francesca, Mr.. A. &. Enos as
Baron le Bois, aud the other members of
the company The pathos, passion and
bumor of the piece were efiectually
rendered, and the applause bestowed by the
spectators attestcd the appreciation of the
efforts of the artists.
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The programme Of tomorrow nights
concert includes Miss Maggie Mitchell,
soprano; Mrs. Ii. IL. Mills, contralto, as solo
lists, and the full Meriue Band. Mrs. Mills is
well known here as q concert singer. OF Miss
Mitchell the Brooklyn Union says: "Miss
Mitchell has rich soprano voice of wide
range and reserve power. Her high notes
are clear and firm, and her tlills and runs
are made without apparent ellort.n The
selections that have been made warrant the
prediction that this concert will prove one
OF the most enjoyable OF the entire course.
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The Standard Theatre Company that ap.
pears in Gilbert & Sulllvan's "Mikado' at
the New National one week from Monday
includes Mr.. j. IL. Ryly, Mr. Thomas
Whifen, Mr. Gustavus f. Hall, Mr.. Harry
$, Hilliard, Mr. Francis Gaillard, Miss
Vernona Jarbeau, Miss Sallc Williams, Miss
Lulu Tertein, Zelda Seguiu, aud fifty singers
in the chorus. Mr.. Duff brings the same
scenes that were used In New York to the
National.
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The drama "Marlied for Life" in which
Sid G.. France appears, will be given next
week at the Dime Museum. This has
proved one of the most powerful plays of
It's class on the boards. 1t will undoubtedly
attract large houses.
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At the Theatre Comiaue next week an
excellent entertainment is promised. 1t
will include variety, comedy, and dancing
| by Miss Annie Reid, who has been mad
| vertently referred to In these columns as
| Mona Lee, another member of the same
| company.
So
Mr.. Erasmus Levy of Baltimore, who was
| formerly manager at Albaugh's Baltimore
theatre, is to be manager of rord's under
the coming management.