Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
AMUsEMENTA

\ hLBACeH ne XoTICk OF farce COr1e1V''
Ii the latest title accorded Vim. A. Mestayer,
| and he il was who first conceived the idea Of
placing upon the stage q satire on something
seen every day. and the instan taueous and pro-
longed success accorded the Tourists in a Full
| man Palace Car il a matter Of stage bistorv
''Our Grab Bag" Mestsyer's newest creation.
! Is said TO be brim full OF pretty music, genuine
wit and fun in great variety. Miss Vaughan.
Nr. Messenger charming co-laborer sings her
| own creation. 1.-The Fiddle and l." and the
great Casino success, The Nightingale" and A
large company OF comedians and vocalists help
| 10 make up q very ENJOYABLE performances.
| Our Grab Bag" will be wide open at Albaughs
Grand Opera House every night next week and
| on Wednesday aud Saturday afternoons
HaKRIs' BIJoU TREATEE.-Next week prom
ises to be one of the most eyentful in the his
tory Of Harris Bijon Theater. The attraction
is the famous romantic drama, The ivy Leaf"
and the engagement is to be in the nature of a
be nefit to the Women 3 Relief Corps OF the De-
partment of the Potomac, q. A. K The fund
80 realized is 10 be for the entertainment of Ia
dies visiting the G.. A. r. encampnent The
object IL one that interests the public gem
orally. a. there is q natural and praisevorthy
desire among all the citizens OF Washington TO
make the efncampment success in every par-
ticular. The play is well known as one of ex-
ceptional merit Its story is direct and power
ful. and while containing the clements of fun
and pathos in a marked degree is free from
boisterousn ness or weak sentiment. The scen-
cry fs new ami appropriate. The scenes
OF the play are laid In the Emerald Isle and
the scenery was painted from sketches made in
Ireland. The company is spoken of in .erms
OF concentration, and includes n number of
peculiarly accomplished people, who Introduce
IRISH llSS, reris and music on genuine Irish
bagpIpes in an appropriate and entertaining
manner. The seats already sold show that the
attendance Will be large at every performance.
Many prominent people have secured places in
the theater
hEhNhNs EYcErM THEATrr.-Harry ". Will
ilams Own Specially Company. direct from the
academy OF Music. Pittsburg, will open At
herman Lyceum 1heater next Monday. Head
ing the list OF talent is Frank Bush, mimic
impersonator, monologist and story teller
noted alike for his versatility and originality.
lie Is one of the most popular artists ON the
variety stage. The Acme Four. another feature.
are well known here and have scored hit in
| their funny sketch. Tubs Visit" Among
others may DE mentioned the three Caron
Dros, IN novel. acrobatic and pantOmimic
act; Horace Wheatley, the Dublin boy, late of
Wheatley and IrainOr; Larry Smith in Cow
lets, assisted by Emma Lee; Isabella Ward.
the young and gifted musical artist: Garnella
Bros, Ia their portrayal OF the Chinese under
| the influence of opium; Burk Bros. two clever
artists, and saunders and Bindeii, in High
Times In the Kitchen"
The SrobDARD LEcTUREs.-John L. Stoddard
VIII Inaugurate the lectures OF his thirteenth
| year Mt the Academy Of Music on Monday even
| ing next, beginning a season of three weeks.
lie Will have the satisfaction of knowing that
| enlarged opportunity to hear him has but adj
mlnistered to an enlarged demand. so that
although more lectures are to be given than
ever before full houses for all are already as
sured. The lecture for the first three evenings
u next week IL Oh travels in Sunny Spain"
1t Will not be doubted that the lecturers elo-
| quent descriptions OF people and places. of
| scenes beautiful in themselves and of others
which have intense historic interest will be
| made especially clear and enjoyable by the aid
OF his hne Illustrations. There will be general
curiosity to hear about Mexico. which will be
the subject for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings.
SToDDARD MATINEEs.-A new announcement
and what should prove to be very welcome
one Is that OF a course Of three Stoddard matt
nees on the Saturdays Of Dir. Stoddards stay
here, March IL, ~, 70. At these matinees the
subjects Will be respectively: Norway, Land
OF the Midnight SUM-" Jerusalem and the Holy
Land, and by request The Passion Play at
Ober Amlnersau. Matinee course tickets and
| tickets for single evenings so on sale Monday
morning.
| HALL OLD GUARD BASp-Halls celebrated
Old Guard Band of New York city have been
specially engaged to give a grand concert at
Concordla Hail. Sth and streets northwest on
the evening of tuesday, March 8. The band is
composed OF thirty-hve picked musicians. II.
A Hall, the leader, is noted saxop hone sOloist,
and special feature Will be Ill. cornet playing
| Of Master Frank HURT, a wonderfully clever
boy cornetist. line management have decided
to charge popular prices. 10 cents to all parts
/ Of the hall.
| HE SEVEN OLD LADIES OF LAVENDER
| TowN.-fhis operetta. slight story OF fairy
| transformations, about which has been gath
| cred u variety of the most popular and pleasing
| music. Will be produced next "Wednesday even
! ing, with some thirty voices, under the n,u-
steal direction of Madam Szemelcnyi. 1t was
| given about u yeGr ago and WAS well re-
| ceived that there has been IL gtie'.il demand
| tor its repetition among the il,euds ot the
| young people taking part. Enlarged and inn
proved. with new voices and new music, it will
merit a crowded house. 1t opens with the
gossips chorus from '.Olivette and closes with
one from Patience"
| NATIONAL RIFLES HALL.-The several repub-
lican state associations III this city will unite in
joint promenade. reception anu dance at the
| National Rifles hall next Tuesday evening.
he Marine Band has been especially engaged.
ana It Is expected that large number OF re-
publican members of Congress will participate.
| he entire net proceeds will be devoted to
! establishing permanent headquarters for all
republican slate associations the District.
| WEsTkRS PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH. - There
will be grand concert at the Western Presby-
| terrain Church on Tuesday the I'D instant, IN
| aid of the organ fund. Mr.. Chas s. kliiot,
pianist and composer, assisted by the choir Of
| the church, VIII furnish an attractive program,
and AL enjoyable evening may be anticipated.