Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-18
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS.

PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS.
THE CHORAL soc1ErY's FEsrrvAI--The musi-
cal festival of the Choral society opened most
auspiciously at the New National theater yes
terday. The rehearsal in the afternoon of
Dvorak's cantata, 1.-THE Spectre's Bride" was
fairly attended, and the thoroughness with
which Conductor Sherman went at the bust
ness augured well for the regular perform
aimee OF the work tonight. It was q genuine
rehearsal, and whenever it was necessary to
stop and repeat passage, whether for the
benefit of the orchestra or the chorus that was
done. The occasion was an interesting one as
as an exposition OF the methods by which Mr.
Sherman has brought the Choral society to its
present high state of perfection and also as a
proof Of the quick intelligence Of the Boston
symphony orchestra to take an entirely unfa-
miliar composition of difficult construction and
play 1T with proper phrasing at sight.
The symphony concert last night was de-
lightful entertainment, and the large and FASH
ionable audience present testified by discrim-
mating applause its intelligent appreciation Of
the exquisite work of Mr.. Gerickes band. 1t is
to be regretted that after tonight we shall not
again see this gentleman at the head of the
splendid organization of musicians which he
has so perfectly trained. He and Theodore
Thomas are the two great orchestral conduct
ors who have visited this city, and each has
presented band which has given us the high
Mr.. Thomas and his force there was a mathe-
NAUTICAL exactness Of playing that seemed sponta-
neous, but which only told of the long and la
borious rehearsals by which this result had
been attained. So with Mr.. Thomas himself
He stood calm as craven image nerved by
machinery, and vet his force was obedient to
every wave of the baton. With MIR. GerIcke
and his band there are sometimes
slight uncertainties of work or read
ing, but there are also times Of instantaneous
inspiration, when leader and players are carried
beyond the mere mechanical phase of work
and sweep their audience irresistibly along with
them in wave of enthusiasm. These are the
thrilling moments which one never forgets and
which outweigh in pleasure many performances
of placid perfection. This is why the Boston
Symphony orchestra, under Mr.. Gericke's lead,
has so rapidly sprung into the very front rank,
and which, now that the Thomas orchestra has
been disbanded, makes it the only great band
of orchestral performers in the country. The
program last night included Memberships
overture, "Ruy Bias" Schubert's symphony
In minor; Saint-Saens' symphonic
poem. "Pheton," and Dvorak's "Scherzo
Capriccioso;" with LISTS song, "Loreley,"
by Mrs. Georg Henschel, and Wotens'
Farewell and Fire Charm" from Wag-
ner's Die Walkure" by Mr.. Georg Henschel.
The Mendelssohn and Schubert numbers were,
by far, the most satisfactory, though the work
of the orchestra throughout the program was
all that could be desired. Mrs. Henschell,
within the prescribed limits of her talents, is
extremely pleasing, and as she attempted
nothing beyond her capacity last night she left
an agreeable impression. Mr.. Henschell's
noble voice was heard with great satisfaction.
The matinee to-day presented the orchestra
In another charming concert, with Mr.. Leffler,
violinist. and Mime. Teresa Carreno, planiste,
as the soloists. The festival will close tonight
with the rendition of the "Spectres Bride" by
the full Choral society and orchestra, with the
following solOists: Mrs. Georg Henschell
soprano; Mr. George j. Parker, tenor, and Dr.
B. NJ Hopkins baritone.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE-Next week Mi
lockers beautiful opera, THE Black Hussar."
will be presented by the Lamont Opera COM
pany, with the following cast Muand, Miss
Helen Lamont; Rosetta Miss Alice Garlic, Bar
6drd, Miss Mabella Baker, Hucke,.bdch, Sig.
Brocalini; HeLbert, Geo. Traverner; Mailman,
Geo. Broderick; PtftkOp, Louis De LANCE This
is one of the most pleasing of modern comic
operas, and will be handsomely costumed and
staged.
HARMS B1JoU THEATER.-Mr J. s. Murphy
will be the attraction at Harris next week. APP
pearing in his well-known play, kerry Cow"
in which he has been successful for so many
years. He comes supported by a good COM
pany, and bringing his own scenery and eff
fects.
KERNAN's THEATER.-There will be no per-
Torrance at Kernans next week. for the gar
den is being put in proper condition for the
opening of the summer season a week from
Monday night. Then there will be perform
ances in the garden and series Of walking
matches will be inaugurated in the regular
building.
The GLOBE THEATER.-The usual variety
performance will be given at the Globe next
week, but there will be many changes in the
program and several new people will be pre-
scented.
The BULL Run PAsoRAMA.-The panorama
building still continues place of attraction
for citizens and strangers, and the lifelike rep
resentation of the second battle of Bull Run is
witnessed with pleasure, while the explanatory
lecture is listened to with satisfaction.
WILLARD HALL-There will be a dramatic
entertainment at Willard hall on Monday even
ing, under the auspices of the Beritz school Of
languages, when plays in German and French
will be presented showing the proficiency Of
the pupils in these languages.
NATIONAL RIFLES HALL.-There will be a
concert at the National Rifles hall next We'd
nesday evening by the Musn Concert company.
which includes Divide Musin, the violinist An
ME Louise Tanner, soprano; Whitney Mock
ridge, tenor, and Edwin NJ. Shonert, pianist.
Most OF these people are well known, and the
concert will no doubt be highly enjoyable.
Seats are now on sale at Brentano's.
On SATURDAY EVENING, the 25th, at All Souls
church, Professor Ernest Lents musical school
will give a concert, when Miss May Avery will
play an old Stradivarius violin of 1862 worth
90, 500, belonging to Elias Howe, of Boston.
The COLUMBIA CLUB BENEFIT.-The Column
bia Athletic club will have its first benefit on
Monday, May "a, at the National theater, when
paradise Flats" by Hubbard T. Smith, will
be presented by leading local amateurs.
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A heavy rain storm did o great deal Of dam
age in Kansas City, No., and in Kansas City,
Kan, yesterday. The loss in the latter city is
estimated at $250,0O0
Three freight trains collided on the Grand
Trunk at Dorval, Canada, yesterday, wreckipg