Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-18
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commences Monday night next with the Garlic
ton Opera Company in Balfes delightful "Bo-
hemian Girl" For this production Mr.: Garlic
ton has especially engaged MIR. Jay c. Taylor,
the foremost tenor OF the American lyric stage.
Mr.. Taylor will sing the part Of Thaddeus, in
which he has made u tremendous success in New
York and San Francisco. The remainder Of the
company will include Mr.. Carleton, Miss Bell,
Miss Langdon, Miss Bach, Miss Wisdom, Mr..
kicketts, Mr.. Drew, Mr.. Blake. Mr.. Cantor and
a chorus OF forty voices. The scenery will be
new and magnificent and the costumes gor-
geous. The sale Of seats for Bohemian Girl'
commences tomorrow.
"THx WAGES OF sIN."-The management of
the Harris Theater have just completed arrange
ments by which the powerful company present
ing the English drama, 1.-The Wages Of Sin,' -
will appear at the theater next week. The great
play not only interests the audience by the SEN
sational and pathetic scenes it presents. but
teaches n moral lesson Of the highest order.
The great divine, DIR. Spurgeon, some years ago,
In speaking Of the play, said il was calculated to
do more good than all the sermons preached
from the pulpits. The company presenting the
play is Of exceptional merit, each member
having been selected for his or her adsptablity
to the part assigned. 1t includes Charles Hal
leck. Hal. Clarendon, w. H. Stuart, Harry H.
Minnick, Jay Hunt. Julia West, Flora Odegard,
Lew Michael and Loduski Young, who ranks
high among the emotional actresses Of the day.
BOB FIrzsIMMoNs.-Bob Fitzsimmons, the
champion middle-weight fighter, will be the
attraction at Kernan's Theater next week, to-
gether with his own company OF athletic and
variety stars Fitzsimmons has never appeared
here, and for the benefit Of local aspirants to
pugilistic honors it may be stated that he weighs
l55 pounds and will meet all corners. either in
his own or the heavyweight class. He will give
81 600 to any man who stands before him four
rounds. James =. Carroll the retired cham
pion light weight, is with the company and will
meet all corners in his class. Among the variety
stars arc Roae and Martin Julian, R. NJ. Carroll,
Frank Moran, Vanola, Theo and Rowe and
Rentz.
A BENEFIT TO Mr.. KEnNAH-The friends Of
Eugene Herman, resident manager of Herman
Lyceum Theater, have rendered him a testi-
monial benefit which has been ret for Monday,
June s. An ideal variety entertainment is
promised, including many talented volunteers
and athletic celebrities, and concluding with
the biggest and grandest cake walk ever pre-
sented.
The MILITARY CYCLISTS EKTERrAINMENr.-
The inaugural entertainment and hop
of the Washington Military Cyclists,
second separate company, d. c. N G.,
which was held last night at the National
Rihes armory, was great success.
The program was very ENJOYABLE and Of artistic
excellence. section of the Georgetown ANA
teur Orchestra played the opening overture in
their well-known conscientious manner and
pleasurable precision. Brig Gen. Albert Ord
way in a bright and happy speech outlined the
object and merits Of the cyclist corps and elo-
quently appealed for an unbiased trial Of the
new idea in this country. He said the roads
Of this country were, Of course, a formidable
handicap against the project but that, with even
the greatest obstacles to overcome, he was con-
fdent the cycle would in time become sub
stantial success and the new corps q useful aux
iliary to the militia wing Of the army. Miss
Kitty Thompson Berry then followed in solo
hpr IN adv nm
Mr.. Alfred Barker gave recitation
full Of fire and vigor and was loudly
applauded. A comic song by Mr.. Geo. Scott
was also well received. Mr.. W. ]. Caulfeld then
sang an enjoyable song in an acceptable man
ner. Mr.. Ed. C. Moore's comic recitation was
one Of the features of the evenings entertain
ment. Mrs. Berry, assisted by the orchestra,
again won loud applause by her excellent sing
ing. The orchestra then followed in an enjoy
able selection and at its conclusion the audience
adjourned to the lower hall to witness the feats
Of Dan" Canary on the bicycle. "Dan" is
known the country over as one Of the best in
the business and his performance last night lost
nothing Of its old-time excellence by COMPARE
son with other riders. At the conclusion of the
entertainment an elaborate dancing program
was INDUCED in by the many friends of the
newly organized corps. The floor committee
BENZ. Wall, Sergt. H. E. Cook. Sergt. w. H.
Muzzey, Private C. B. Story, Private s.. H.
Wiggin and Private Chas. H. Henney.
Miss LINcoLN's CoNCERr.-The testimonial
concert rendered to Miss Bertha D. P. Lincoln
will take place at the Universalist Church to-
morrow night. The assistants will be VIM. H.
Reiger. a tenor of exceptional ability; VIM. A.
Rowland. a baritone, who has been highly
praised in many cities; Otto D. Binger, 'cellist,
and Richard I. Percy, organist. Miss Lincoln,
who is the daughter Of Col. Chas. p. Lincoln,
deputy commissioner Of pensions. has voice
of excellent quality and power, which has been
carefully cultivated, SO that she already has
taken good rank among the best singers of New
York. She has host Of friends here, who will
no doubt crowd the church tomorrow night.
GKoRGETowN ORCHEsTRA.-The third grand
concert Of the Georgetown Orchestra will take
place at the Luther Place Memorial Church on
Friday night. Mr.. Josef Kaspar will conduct
and the program viii be arranged SO as to allow
the orchestra to be heard at its best. Mr.. Jas
Savage, baritone; Miss Lolita Mills, pianist;
Johannes Miersch, violinist; Tanzo Salvage,
accompanist; Miss Anita Cluss, harpist, and the
Wilhelmj Club will assist, and the concert prom
Uses to be one of the most enjoyable ever given
by this organization. Mr.. Kaspar has been
diligent in rehearsing his force and he antici-
pates that it will make showing that will
demonstrate the constant improvement it is
making. Seats are now on sale at Metzerott's.
The GLADIAToR.-A testimonial benefit will
be rendered Concordia Division, No. S, U. R.
Knights of Pythias, at the New National The
alter on June IA, when Mr.. Robert Downing and
his company will present Saumet's tragedy,
1.-The Gladiator" This is one of the most sue
cessful plays in Mr.. Downings repertoire and
should attract a large audience.
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