Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-06
AMUSENENTS.

NATIONAL THEArER.-The melodies OF ssTrova-
tore still retain their charm, and large audience
went 10 tn National Theater last night TO hear
the Abbott company render them. They we're not
disappointed OF good measure OF enjoyment, for
the leading members OF the troupe, Miss Abbott,
Miss Annandale, Mr. Pruette and Mr.. MOntegrlno
nlled acceptaoly roles which are usually consid-
cred far beyond the scope OF any but grand opera
singers. Miss AbDOttS clear, ringing high notes
We're used effectively aud won for the fa-
yorite prinia donna frequent applause Miss AMMAN
daies excellent voice added greatly TO the strength
ana solidity OF the performance. The success OF
the evening must, however, be accorded to Mr. Prl-
cite, whose numerous friends were gratfed to note
G. marked improvement both n his voice and In his
acting. he naS gained confluence in himself and
this increases naturally the effectiveness OF his
vocal work and adds in other ways 10 the pleasure
OF his audience. He gave the "Baen" SOLO last
night SO wen tn AZ he mad to repeat IL and at the
end of the act was recalled with Miss Abbott and
Mr.. Montegrifo. The last-named gentleman also
shows Improvement, though at times last night he
went on badly The chorus OF the company Is
strong and well trained. This evening 'Ruy Bias
wiil be sung.
The FIRST THOMAS CoNCERr.-Mr. Theodore
Thomas and his fine body VI instrumentalists
aided BY Mr. Myron W. Whitney, rendered an at
tractlve program OF classical music at the Congre-
gational church last night. The work OF this or
ganlzatfon Is always Of the highest order Of excel
lence, and whatever 1t undertakes Is done with a
perfection OF technique, masterful enthusiasm,
and nicely Of appreciation and expression that
leave no room for other thoughts than those OF de-
Light ana approval In last nights program the
numbers calling for especial commentator were
the Schubert symphony and Voikmann's serenade,
the latter by the stringed orchestra. which were
Interpreted with easy power ana exquisite senti-
ment, and received the close and sympathetic at
tenttOn or the audience through all their move
InentS. Mr. Wuttney'S splendid bass voice was
heard in two numbers, Beethoven's an Questa
1Omba' and Shumanns stirring ballad, "The Two
GerIadiers." The latter had to be repeated. This
evening the second and last concert viii be given,
with JOseffy, the pianist, as sOlOist.
HARRIS BIJ0U THEATEK.-An audience OF large
proportions laughed over the fun OF piece called
keep II Dark" at this house last night IN which
W. T. Bryant and Lizzie Richmond were the lead
Ing performers. Mr.. Bry ANTS dance at the close
OF the second act was a big success.
kERNAS's THEArER.-A laugnable and otherwise
meritOrlOus minstrel entertainment Was given at
kernan'S last night by Moran and ThompSuuS
troupe. There was good Staging, some recent jokes
ana = number OF hrSi-rate specially acts
WILLARD HALI--PTOf. Carpenter continues his
exhibitions OF hypnOt1sm at willard Hall every
evening and succeeds In amusing numerous audi
euceS.
Nh SIAos WOLF will deliver lecture this even
ing at All Souls church. The subject OF the
lecture will be 1.-The influence Of tine Jews upon
the Progress OF the World" The admission Is Tree
and all are cordially invited. Lecture viii begin
at O'Clock.