Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-11
AMUSEMENTS.

ALBeOth S--ll aiiquette ruueful opera. the
"Chimes of Normandy" WAS presented at Al
baugh's last night by the Carleton Opera Com
pany. and the audience. BY its liberal applause.
testified Its satisfaction with the performance.
Two new people were introduced. Miss Marie
Bell, who sang SsrpOlette. and Mr.. 7. Ricketts,,
who sustained the character of Gdspdrd.
Both were well received. the latter proving
himself an excellent actor and showing also a
voice OF good quality and power. Mr.. Carleton
sang the Marquis in fine style. receiving de-
served encore upon his opening solo. Miss
Marie Bach made an effective Germdine, and
Mr.. Drew got all there was out
of the BdiHie. The chorus was fully conpe-
tent, and some of its work was deseryedly en-
cored. The entire performance was satisfactory.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Miss Julia Marlowe gave
evidence Of her versatility as an actress by her
conscientious assumption OF Beatrice in Shakes
peare's brilliant comedy Of "Much Ado About
Nothing at the Academy of Music last night.
Her agreeable personality gave a charm to her
performance that won the majority of her au-
dienee. although those who were inclined to be
in the keen wit with which the
great dramatist has so abundanuy pro-
vided this. one Of his most attractive
herOines. Ii was in the more serious Passages
that Miss Mariowe most effective, notably
where she tells Benedict To kill Count Claudio.
Mr. Tabers Benediet Was an honest perform
anee, although il fell short of what Shakespeare
meant the character should be. Mr.. Shines
DOgbeTTy deserves warm praise, for the spirit
Of the part was manifest even il it lacked the
unc non of stupidity that makes this the most
unique and rich Of all the comic parts of
Shakespeare. Mr. Shines effort last night
shows bis marked improvement in his profess
sion.
USTvERsAIIsr CHURcH-Tonight Miss Janet
Richards viii deliver her illustrated lecture
upon the Passion Play" for the benefit Of the
Mary Washington monument fund. Miss
Richards will speak from personal observation
of the play and she pays particular attention to
the religious character of the people who par
ticipate in it, She has delivered this lecture
already several times and has been warmly COM
plinaented By all who have heard it. 1t viii be
illustrated by seventy-tve stereOpticon views.
Miss LINCOLSs CONCERT.-Niss Bertha Lin
coin. the daughter Of Col. Charles 7. Lincoln
the deputy commissioner of pensions, will be
given u testimonial concert at the Universalist
Church on Thursday evening. the 18th instant.
Miss Iincolns ability a singer Is well known,
and sincere regret was felt in musical circles at
her removal to New York. although her engage
ment there was high tribute to her worth.
Her hosts Of friends here will be glad to con-
tribute toward making her coming concert u
grand success. She will be assisted by Mr.. VIM.
IL. Reiger. tenor; Vim. A. Rowland, baritone
Otto ID. Binger, 'cellist, and Il. T. Percy. organ
ist all of whom are of high rank as musicians.
THE SHOREHAM.-There will be a musical
and literary entertainment at the ShOreham to-
night in aid Of the Training School for Servants.
Some of the best talent in the District viii par
teipate and the program will contain many
attractive features.
ST. PAUL's LUTHERAN CHrRCH.-A musical
and literary entertainment under the auspices
of Class II. St. Psul's English Lutheran Sunday
school. will be given ON Friday evening. the
proceeds of which will 60 for the benefit of the
Sunoay school. After program which viii be
in every way enjoyable refreshments will be
served
E STREET BAPTIST CHURcH.-An entertain
ment and orange sOciable, under the direction
OF the Young Mems League will be given at tine
i Street Baptist Church on Friday evening
next. FIrst-class talent will furnish the pro-
gram and the proceeds will go toward the bene-
fit Of the new church interest.
IKE MISUNDERSTANDING the "Chimes of
Normandy at Albaughs. the Carleton Opera
Company will present grand revival Of Gilbert
and Sulliyans The Mikado" beginning With
Monday night next. The production will be on
o most elaborate scale with special scenery and
acknowledged and made in Japan by native
workmen. The east will include Charley Drew
rs No 40. Tom Ricketts, the Nikd,iO. Misses
Bell. Langdou and Bach the three little
maids" and Walter West Harold C. Blake and
Mr.. Cantor. Mr.. Drew is the creator Of the
part Of 40 10, which he has played in every
city in the country with great success. The sale
OF seats for The Mikldo begins tomorrow
morning.
The INTERNATIONAL VAUDEvILLEs.-The In
ternational Naudevilles. a new attraction. will
make Its first appearance in Washington next
week at hernans Lyceum Theater- Many noted
variety stars, American and European. will ap-
pear. Among the principal cards are Harry
Watson, the ideal Dutch impersonator and Miss
Alice Hutchings. the beautiful Young comedi-
enne- Equally clever are A. 2. Duncan. James
NeAvoy. the TAYLOR twin sisters Basco and
Roberto, Binns and Burns George Kaine. nc
companied by Minnie kaine, is former Wash
mgton favOrite-
BUILDERS EXCHANGE HALL-A course of
complimentary illustrated lectures will he in
augurated at the hall Of the builders exchange
this evening by Mr.. Thomas Wilson. This is a
new held for the managers of the exchange and
II Ii believed that il will prove gratifying sue
cess. Tickets NAV be secured by applying to
Messrs- Fred Iilling. T. ii. Warner. Thomas
Norwood. Jacob Vehmeyer or Thomas King.
the committee.
LECTURE BIZ JUDGE TOUEGEE.-Judge Al
bion W. TOurgee will lecture in this city az the
Church Of Our Father. corner 18th and J. streets
northwest, ON Tuesday evening. Nav IT, 1892
Ex-sPeaker ThOs- ID. Reed will preside. This
Bruce, Frederick DOuglass, ex-senator Pinch
back. John =. Cock. DIR. Charles b. Purvis,
Auditor John X. Lynch and others.
FRANK FRAYNE.-A week of the sensational
drama opens at Harris Bijou Theater next Mon
day night. with the successful actor. Frank L.
popular melodrama. The Boy Ranger" intro
ducing his trained horse. sitting Bull" and
his performing dog. Ben" Ben is one of the
most intelligent animals ever seen on the stage
and he has "a part in The Boy Ranger that
exhibits his sagacity to the greatest
advantage. Mr.. Frayne is wonder
ful shot and gives some extraordinary
exhibitions of Workmanship during the
performance. He invites all marksmcn TO COM
pete with him. and at each performance shoots
q limited number of coin MS souvenirs There
are some startling pieces of realism in the play
the IRE scene being one of particular interest The
attraction Is highly spoken of wherever IT has
been seen and has been enjoying thoroughly
successful season.
The OPERErTA TX JacoBI'' will be repeated
by request Thursday evening. May II. at the
Masonic Temple Leading parts will be taken
by Mr.. Harry Brandon and the Misses Sue
kuhner and Daisy Moore. Dancing will follow
performance
: = -A-LAA .RIA.-Watch for announcements.
-AdrL.