Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
Coming Annusennents.

HE NATIONAL OPERA SEASON.-Ino advance SAFE
OF seats for the engagement OF the National opera
Company at the National Theater next week seems
TO indicate that financially the season will be a
most prosperous one This It assuredly deserves
TO be, such attractive list OF works has never
before been promised by grand opera company
in this city. and the admirable manner In which
This organization has In previous seasons accom-
plished It's artistic undertakings leaves little
doubt that the performances or next week will be
OF the highest character Tbs manner in which
"Nero," are put upon the stage has excited the
warmest encomiulns OF the press in New York and
burning OF Rome in the latter opera. The organl-
Zation has large orchestra under able direction
and well-trained corp de ballet.
ALBAUGH'S OPERA HOUsE.-Mr. Robert b. Man.
TELL a young actor who has in a few seasons taken
a prominent place on the American stage by rea-
lgent devotion TO mis- art, will appear as star
at Albaugh'S next week, in a play called "Mon-
bars" This is an adaptation from the French OF
DEnnery by Louis NathaL 1t Is romantic drama
OF strong situations 1t Is said the time being the
beginning OF the present century and the place
France. Mr.. Mantell has with him a competent
The HOFFMAN, COSCERT.-At the concert at Al
baugh's, Monday afternoon, young Hofmann, the
child pianist will for the first time outside of New
York, conduct the orchestra during the perform
ance OF "The Polonaise Americana +" which was
composed by himself since coming 70 this country.
Nine. HaStreiter, Sgnor DE Anna, Nine. Sacconi
and Miss Nettie Carpenter are still with the COM
pany.
HE DICKENS READISG.-Mr. CnarleS Dickens
will give at the National Theater tomorrow even
ing second and final reading from the works OF
his father. The program for the reading CON-
prises the charming Christmas story, "Dr. Mari
gold" and "Bob Sawyer's Party" Seats may be had
at the theater box Office.
The SToDDARD LECTUREs.-JOhn l. Stoddard will
appear at Congregational church on Monday even
Ing opening his new course OF lectures Mr. StOd-
dard began this season under the most fiattering
auspices In Brooklyn and Philadelphia IL was re-
served for Chicago, however, TO give him a recep-
ton unparalleled IN the history OF the lecture
platform. He began october II a season of five
weeks In the largest auditorium In the CITY, and
night after night was greeted with crowded
houses The historical and literary lectures on
julius Cfe5er and Lord BY ron have attracted marked
attention The three travel lectures are said To
be in his happiest style
HENRY GEORGE will lecture on protection and
the Labor Question" at Masonic Temple this
evening.
Mr. LELAND T. POWERS, the reader and imper-
senator, or Boston, Will appear at the Congrega-
tional church on Monday evening, February 20.
HARKiS' BIJOU THEATsR.-Mr. Edmund Collier
one OF the latest candidates for the tragedan'S
honors, will appear at Harris next week, assisted
by good company. in series OF famous plays.
slack Cade," Wednesday "Damon and Pythias"
Thursday 'Metamora," Friday "virginius," and
saturday "Rlchard Ill"
kERSAS's THEATER-The Mignani-Siegrist Star
Specially Company, including number OF clever
dancers, singers, comedians, elulibrlsts, nagi-
clans. &C, VIII hold the boards at this house next
week. The company is very well spoken OF.
THEODORE THOMAS with his great orchestra will
give two grand concerts In Washington, on Mon.
Joseny and Mr.. Myron w. Whitney Will be the
SOlOistS.