Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-07
AMUsEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEArER.-A performance of Tam
bauser, alike worthy OF Wagner's work and OF the
reputation Of the National Opera Company 1T
tingiy opened the engagement at the National
Theater last night. A fashionable audience was
10 attendance and greeted with warmth the favor
ties OF other seasons and received kindly the new
singers who were heard for the first time In this
city. These were Eloi sylvia, the 1dnnhauser;
Frank Netta, the LGndgrGre, and Amanda Fabr1s,
the Shepherd. sylvia is the pOssessor OF voice OF
great power and volume, and his style Is very
dramatic tenors, his voice Is notable for those
liner pleasing qualities which catch and soothe the
ear put II Is stirring ana imposing ana well ntted
form IN Tdnahdilser and similar Wagnerian roles.
Mr.. Netta has an unusually attractive basso,
which he uses well. He made an excellent impress
sion last night. Miss Bertha Pferson, the Eiisa-
beth, WAS In admirable voice and showed In many
ways gratifying Improvement over last year. Her
voice seems TO have gained IN power and evenness,
and she sang last night with a precision and Ger.
tainty which have not characterized her work in
previous years. Mr.. Ludwig remains the finished
artist who from his frst hearing has been so Qreat
fayorite with the American public. His noble
voice Is as fresh, rich and true as ever and last
night as Wotfrom he held the audience SPELL
bound as he poured out his splendid minstrel song
The ensemble features OF the performance were
Imposing, particularly the close OF the second act
which was enthusiastically received The or.
enestra under Mr.. HinrichS direction was entirely
satifactory. This evening Faust" will be sung,
In the title role with Miss Juch as Marguerite
In response TO requests that an Italian opera be
Locke has substituted aida for sThe - HuSSel
notsT for Friday night. This Will be a welcome
change 70 most opera patrons
peared as star at this house last evening. "Mon-
bars" has consistent plot, is full OF action and
tons are dramatic and well conceived. Mr.. Man
tell posse sses all the physical attributes OF the
successful actor which, combined with his inteli-
gence and his thorough knowledge OF his art, rem
der him eminently ntted for the portrayal OF such
a role as M0nodrs. In his performance last night
which marked his powerful renditi6n Of char.
aetef which first brought him into prominence a
few years since He was three times called before
the curtain The company was OF about average
ability, though Miss Eleanor Moretti as BsoncSe
scored distinct success. The costuming was un-
The HoFMANN CONCERT at Albaugh's Opera
House yesterday afternoon attracted a larger au-
dience than the previous one. Young H0fmann
Sousa, celebrating and working out the simple
melody 70 surprising extent. Perhaps the great
est interest OF the concert conferred In his direct
ing the orchestra for his own "Polonaise Amerf-
caine, which he did In his usual self-contained
fashion. Nine. Hastreiter and Miss Nettie Carpen-
Ter were also heard with pleasure.
SToDDARD LECTURES" Personally conducted,
by Mr.. John L stoddard the large audience at the
congregational church last evening enjoyed a de-
nghifuf 1aunt through spain. The picturesque
architecture, the lovely scenery, the habits and
manners OF the people were ali realistically pre-
sented on the canvas and eioQuently described by
the lecturer. The bul-nght was almost real and
the fascinations OF that cruel though attractive
church was nIied last night, and the Closest In.
toTest was maintained during the lecture, which
was frequently interrupted BY generous applause
The lecture Will be repeated tonight.
HARRIS BuoC THEATER.-A full house greeted
Edmund Collier In 'yirgnusT at Harris last niQht
MI Collier was enthusiastically received and was
called before the curtain three times HIS support
was very good Jack Cade" Will be given to-
night
troupe, which has among its members some very
popular variety people. entertained q large audi
house last night
The ELks' BESEFrr.-The annual benent OF the
Elks. which has come 10 be recognized one OF
the events OF the local season. VIII be given Al
ba0gh's on Thursday afternoon A brilliant array
or attractions Is announced, including Rice's
b Ma6teIl, Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Ai6angn' ana
Edmund Collier.
A BUILDING ASSOCIATION EiEcTIoS.--At the sec
ono annual meeting OF the Capitol Hill Six Per
Cent Permanent Building Association last night
president; Leopold Moeiler vice president; Chas
!: berner, secretary.F. W. Rest, treasurer; Jos
Howard anthony b. Haske, FREDERICK Zeller,
Supneh Heiimuth. VIM. III. Pike, Paul Hellmuth,
Gustasus Koch and J. {. Baumann, directors
FOR FAILING lSTo DTTcH-The trial OF the suit
OF MIS- H. Mcpherson againt the District OF CO.
luinoa, In which she claimed $4,000 for Injuries
ditch 9th and streets Tor the pipes Of the Heat
anu ROVER Company, was concluded YESTERDAY In
Circalt Court No. ]. The jury returned verdict
GOING 10 WALK TO PHILADEI PHrA-The three
young men who visited the house OF DR. Scott y
Hershey, pastor OF the Sixth Presbyterian church
In south washington, sunday evening as pub-
hshed IN yesterdays STAR, were arraigned IN the
Police Court this morning charged with being sus
picions persons They gave their names as ones.
ter and Joseph Smith, brothers, and Charles
Myers They admitted having been at the pas
tors house at supper sunday evening, but denied
stealing the missionary jug with It's contents
They said that they formerly lived In tns city hut
their homes were now In Philadelphia and SAID
that II permitted 10 do so they would leave for
that city al once How are you going 70 GET
there" asked MI. Padgett. ''Walk there replied
one OF the trlo AT the suggestion OF Mr. Padgett
the Court took their personal bonds TO leave the
city.
The EQUESTRIAN EyrEKrArNNxNr which win be
given at the Washington hiding Academy on sat
urday evening, for the Denefit OF the Washington
Hospital for Foundlings, promises TO be a social
and financial success The entertainment Is TO
be held under the auspices OF a number OF prom;-
nent ladies, whose names are sufficient 70 guar
antee an Interesting entertainment.
ELKs BExKyrr.-severai Of the principal artists
OF the National Opera co. have kindly volunteered
70 appear az Albaughs opera House Afternoon
February Q. Curtain rises at IL O'Clock.
VI ANCIENT cny.-The Annapolis, washing
ton and Baltimore railroad announces the fourth
wednesday next, February q Train win leave
Baltimore and Ohio DEPOT washington. $50 a
m; returning. leave Annapolis $50 q. m The
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