Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

AIB,ueH's-Miss Huntington, upon the ad-
VICE Of her physician. has decided not to sing
tonight. in order that there may be no inter-
ruptiou for the balance OF the week BY rest
ing tonight she will be able to regain her
strength and voice and appear positively to-
morrow night aud the balance Of the week.
She is improving finely and it is thought will
then be able to present Paul Jones" in mag
pifcent style.
"A TExAs STEER" the most conspicuous sue
Cess Of Mr.. Charles Hoyt, appeared last night
~ the New National Theater to open Its second
engagement in Washington. Mr.. Hoy has gradu-
ally been working away from the song -and-dance
grade Of theatrical production, and it is graft
flying 30 note that the further he gets from this
plane the greater his popularity becomes.
The house last night was crowded to the stand
Ing room limit. and long before the curtain
vent mp IL became evident that "A Texas
Steer" was TO repeat Its former phenome-
nal success There has been no material
change in the cast. Mr.. Tim Murphy pre-
sents the character of MarericE BrdRder
vita TIE delightful genial drollery that
made 1t 50 popular before. He Is q
Washington man and it was shown last night
that ashlngton Is properly proud Of him. He
u an actor al well as a comedian and shows the
true artistic spirit by making the character
picture presented in his role "a matter of care
full attention. Last night he received ovs-
ton- He was presented with beautiful floral
tribute and enthusiastically received at all
times Miss Flora Walsh was, as she always
has been. popular figure in the cast.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Last night at the Acad-
envy Of Music Mr. John l. StOddsrd continued
his talk upon Mexico and gave amount of
information in regard TO that interesting re-
public which is SD close to the United States
that was greatly appreciated by the large audi
ence that filed every seat. Besides the graphic
descriptions Of the scenery and buildings, the
bits of history of the ancient Aztec race,
who Possessed a curious combination Of sd-
vancec civilization and brutal barbarism
besides, the keen observations on the customs
and habits of the people and philosophic refiec-
hons on their future, the lecturer introduces
anecdotes which show a deep sense Of humor
and are told IN such q manner as to be highly
attractive to his listeners. His talk last night
was upon the City of Mexico, the capital of the
republic, and he Of course referred to the re-
markable career OF President Diaz- His
shrewd craftsmanship and diplomacy were
pointed out, how he had turned enemies into
friends and how he was gradually working out
the salvation of Mexico. The curious cab sys-
tenn was described, were the churches and
the ecclesiastical revolution by which religious
property was largely eOntiscated by the state.
The fact was mentioned that the houses of
Mexico have no ehimneys. the temperature not
requiring IRE for heat, and cooking being done
in ovens with charcoal as fuel Funeral train
cars were shown. the cheaper ones drawn by
mules and rushed through the clty at a rapid
rate, and commenting upon this the lecturer
said that owing 10 the indolent habits of the in
habItants the Only time when they may be said
TO be In hurry Is when they are going to their
graves The museum of Mexico, with its nu-
merous relics OF the Aztecs, including the
sscrifeal stone, the Castle of Chapultepec and
. view OF the surrounding country we're shown
aud graphically described, as was the steep
descent Of the Tampico railroad which leads
from the mountain region to the coast. The
same lecture will be repeated tonight in course
b AMI tomorrow night In tine third course.
lee Piano RECITAL Of Mr.. Chas. s. Elliott
for the benefit of the organ fund of the Western
Presbyterian Church will take place on Tues
day evening. the I'D, and not tonight, az has
been erroneously announced
TEE BosroS SYMPHONY ORcHEsrRA-More
interest seems TO be manifested in the next
concert Of the Boston symphony Orchestra,
which Will take place tomorrow night at the
Congregational Church. than at any of the
previous concerts this season. The advance
seats now remain unsoid- The program is an
exceedingly attractive one, both for the
orchestra and also for Eugene D'Albert the
eminent pianist. who will be the soloist.
TIE Howard BURLEsQUE CoMPASY.-Kernans
was packed to the doors last night by a curious
sudience, who had assembled principally to
LOOK upon Eva Ray Hamilton, the erstwhile
sensational star of Atlantic City. She did not
make her appearance until the last act and then
only satisfied the curiosity of those present for
the small part she had was handled in an anna
teurlsh manner and her every action was az
ungraeeiui as one would wish to see. The
grestest attraction was her jewels. She has a
small fortune in these. The performance
Otherwise was good There are o number Of
pretty girls and the costuming is new and ex-
Pensive. Zamora, the wizard of the air, gave q
startling exhibition in midair. His drop from
the ceiling on the perpendicular swinging pole
was blood eurdling. number of natural
pictures depicting popular songs were inter-
spersed throughout the performance. Again
tonight
Hams BuoU THEArER.-''The World
Against Her proved good drawing card at
the Biiou last night, and when the curtain rose
the largest audience OF the season was present
The play Is n skilltul piece OF work, and the
author has defIly drawn his characters from
real life and given them . dialogue that is both
bright and crisp. As for &C lion there is plenty
of AZ, calculated to suit all tastes There Is one
thing In its favor, it lacks Inconsistencies and
none OF the situations are overdrawn- An III
seresting plot. easily followed, and introducing
some really good comedy, keeps the audience
highly Interested. The company Is good one,
and the scenery frst-class Again tonight.