Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12
AMUsEMENrS


TO be notable event Already the. advance
sale h quite large. indicating the popularity %
tins actor here, and the fact that ne will pro-
duce two plays never seen in this city ADDS to
the interest of his coming. The repertoire has
been changed from that frst-Ann5unced and
viii be as follows; Monday Beau RrummcIl"
Tuesday, Prince Karl "Wednesday matinee
Beau Brummell." "Wednesday night, "A
rarisian Romance: Thursday, Don Juan"
Friday. Beau Brummell." SATURDAY, matt
nee. Don Juan." Saturday night DIR.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" Mr. Mansneld's COM
pany will include Misses Beatrice Cameron.
Emma v. sheridan, Julia Brutone. Perdita
Hudspetti Messrs. ID. II Harkins. W J. Fer
guson, Frank Larder and ". II. Crompton-~n
competent people.
HARRIS BIJoU THrsrFR-Somethine Of q
novelty is promised a. the attraction az Harris
Bijou Theater next week In the way Of a m.lo-
drama OF superior strength and undoubted
success that depends entirely on the legitimate
efforts Of author and actor. discarding. except
SO far rs complete and handsome settings are
Concerned, the assistance Of the stage mechanic.
The title Of the play ~ III" IL refers 20 the
number by which the hero. unjustly convicted
OF his fathers murder. was known in prisou-
A. W. Fremont is the star. He has proved an
eminent success and has been a conscientious
IN mounting the play as he lie with his own
work. for the acting OF Thomas Bridgland ss
the villain. Willie jackson "a a young man with
tendencies TO sport aud Martha Rudisill as the
heroine. have all been spoken Of in terms Of
the highest commendRtion.
hERNsNs LYCEUM 1HEsrER.-Geo. Dixor's
Athletic and American four's Vaudeville Com
pany, the attraction az kernAn's Lyceum Thea
ter neat week. promises entertainment IN
which celebrities of the pugilistic ring Will
divide the honors with noted variety stars
George Dixon, the champion bantanl-weighs
tighter Of the world. lls pounds. will give spar
ring exhibitions with Dolly Lyons q clever
young boxer. but is open Co all Corners. Among
the local pugilists who have agreed Co meet him
IAa..
will give trial. though each outweigh him
Dixon viii forfeit S25 TO any one who gains
more points than he does The amateur boz
ing tournaments for the Dixon medals viii
prove an interesting feature. The famous
American -Four head the list of specially talent
which includes Gertrude REYNOLDS. Max Pet
tinglll, Dolan and Lenhare. Edgar and Curran.
Ames. Celeste. Katie Gilbert aud Felix and
Claxton.
THE NEW YORK SrARs-The first OF the
Bischof concerts took place at the Congrega-
honal Church last evening and very largely
attended. The participants IN the program
were announced from New York although one
OF them, Miss Fielding Eoselle. formerly
OF tins city, aud her friends last night gay. her
a genuine ovation. Her work justified their
enthusiasm, for her voice has developed a fun
rich quality and she sang with artistic taste
Miss Helenhack was an acceptable soprano and
Messrs. babney and Harper sang well the lat
ter especially so. Mr.. Victor Harris was a COM
potent accompanies and piano soloIst Of good
ability.
NYE AND BURBASK.-t is expected that the
UnISerssilist Church will be filled on Monday
night TO listen TO Bali Nye and Burbank the
two humorlst readers. I'VE will read from his
own works and give expression 20 his own con-
celts. Burbank rs an exceptionally good elocu-
zionist with the power of comedian. and his
readings are well remembered IN this city.
Those who have ever heard him will desire 20
hear him again. and for that matter 80 will those
who have listened to the quaint. dry manner In
which Nye reads. Altogether the entertainments
promises To be one of the most attractive Of
iercd this season.
THE Passion PLAY-The ladies OF the z
Street Baptist Church announce an interesting
course OF lectures. the frst of which will be 4 n
illustrated lecture by Byron A. Woods on the
Passion Play, 10 take place at the church on
Tuesday evening, the 18th instant. Mr. Woods
describes this wonderful production from per-
sonai observation, and his views are taken from
the only negative an existence. he IL said 20
be singulariy gifted a lecturer. Later in the
season he will be followed by Rob't J. Burdetie
and Russell Il. ConwelL
The NHITE-GREESBuRGH BENEFTr.-The per-
formance TO be given at kehs Hall next We'd
nesday nighs for the benefit of Mrs. White
whose husband was killed. and Miss Green
burgh, who was seriously injured at the MUSIC
han dlsastes, pr Dmises TO be one Of unusual
interest. The military drama of the .'Old
Guard" will be the main feature Of the pro-
gram, although "a large number OF musicians
have volunteered and they will add 20 the at
Effectiveness of the occasion The e.ntlemen
having the matter in charge have been indie
iatlgable IN their efforts and anticipate a sue
cesstul result. 30 that "A substantial sum NAV be
realized Tor the afflicted ladies.
lHE BERSAYs BENEFIT.-Ihe benefit concert
Tor the tarally Of the late Prof. Robert @
Eernays takes place at Albaugh's Opera Hou.e
tomorrow evening. There will be an orchestra
OF 10 performers, under the direction of Prof
josef hAspar. ami among the other volunteers
may be mentioned the Washington SsnRer-
bund. Mime. Pauline Mama, Sig. Mama, Phil
harmonic Quartet. Washington Mandolin Banjo
and Guitar Club, the Schubert Quartet Mis-
Lolita Mills, who played with success at the
Marine Band concert in Philadelphia, Messrs
Miersch aid Nander and Mrs. Wadsworth.
Vivian. The program will be one of the most
complete and attractive ever presented In this
city
1HE MEssIAH.-The Choral Society. Walter
Damroseh. conductor, will give Handles ora
torlo at Altanghs on Monday, January II. Mr..
and Mrs VIM. LAWN MARY Howe). Christine
Nelson and Ivan MOyawski are TO be the solo
lists lhe society has a chorus OF 200 and the
s!mphony Orchestra of New York will assist
Tickets at Ictzerotts on Monday morning.
SCIENTIFIC LECTUREs-Prof. John 81 De
Motto. one of the most interesting lecturers be-
fore the public, is 10 give a course of four pop
uiar lectures on scientific subjects at the
Inlyersallst Church. beginning January l.
lhe lectures are fully illustrated by experiments
and lantern projection and are full of interest
for all. The course tickets. at the low price q
clio, wall be placed ON sale at Metzerotts On
"Wednesday.
The GAUENFELD CoNcERr.-Alfred Gruen-
field. the piano yirtuoso. makes his first sp-
pearance In Washington at the Uniyersalist
Church neat Saturday evening. assisted by his
brother Heinrich, the court 'cellist 20 the En-
perior OF Germany. of the various piaulsts
who have visited this country in the last few
years Gruenfeld. equal in point of techniaue
tn AL.