Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-18
AMUsEMENrs.

THr GIoRoITowS OacHrsrnA.-Metzerots
Hall was filed last night with audience that
gave abundant expression Of its satisfaction ut
the performance OF the Georgetown Orchestra
si it, forty-third public rehearsal. No local
musical organization has a greater hold upon
the community than this orchestra and the
good work u has done in enIarging and broad
ening musical taste IL fully recognized and ap-
precihted. IL now stands Of the head Of ANA
teur musical organizations in the country. Ii
u not amateur in the character Of its work but
from the fact that the great majority OF its
members are held together by their love Of
music As an art and do not play for .
salary. The program last night in
Guided Lsssen's Festival Overture. De Beriot's
REFUSE. Moroccan de Concert and q group
composed Of Guiraud's "Danse Pcrsane.'
saint-Saens waltz from "Etienne Marcell'' and
DvorRks "Slavische Tame, in all OF which the
work OF the orchestra was generally pleasing.
In the De BeFiot number the solo was by twelve
violIus in unison. and in this was manifest the
thorough practice that had been gone through.
The effect well rs the concerted accompani-
ment fully justified the applause that was given.
In the accompaniment TO tho Grieg con-
certo the improvement OF tho orchestra
was demonstrated and this number
q decided interest because it
intro duced piano soloist Mr.. John P.
Lawrence. Who made his first public appear
Snce since his return from his protracted
studies abroad. All the technical difficulties of
Mr.. Lawrence. who displayed vigorous style
ana a thorough Interpretation Of tine authors
meaning that was highly gratifying. Miss
Emma juch was the other soioist and sang
better than at either of the previous concerts
At which she has appeared here this season.
The whole entertainment proved that Wash
ington has increased reason to be proud Of the
orchestra. and the large attendance indicated
that the people are Wiling TO properly sustain
the organization.
NV NATioSAL THEAyYR-Miss Helen Barry
will present for the first time on any stage
Paul VI. Potter play of The Duchess at the
National Theater NEXT week.
ACADEMY or MUsIC-JOhn L. Sullivan in
That Man From Boston" will be the attrac-
tion at the Academy of Music next week.
ALnAU0H s.-The advance sale of seats and
boXe- for the engagement of Rose Coghlan and
Charles Coghlan and the strong company which
will present Sardous Diplomacy" at AlbauShs
next week has been quite large and indicates
the success Of the engagement. Diplomacy"
ha. long been established IN public regard, both
IN Europe and America. ''Dipiomacy's' first
American presentation was at Wallack's Thea
ter. New York. in ISIS. OF the original cast
Rose Coghlan and Frederic Robinson-two Of
the four persons now Aliye-will be seen here in
their original roles. Miss Coghan as the
Countess Zictd and Mr. Robinson as Count
Ori9f. Charles Coghlan will appear the
cold. calculating, courteous man Of the world,
H't1y BedUcisrc. John L. sullivan Julian
BeCHcisyc. Sadie Martinez a. Dora and Beatrice
Moreiand Rs Ldtg HeBry fdirfdJ.
"GHE SENsroB,' which has always drawn
large aud delighted Audiences in Washington,
Will be produced AZ Albaugh's Opera House to-
night by Vim. H. Crane and his excellent COM
PAW By special request of the many admirers
81 this great American comedy. Ii viii be given
with new scenery. The sale of seats has been
large aud indications point to brilliant closing
Of Mr. Cranes engagement at Albaush's this
week.
HARRIs BIJov THEATER-'Iost in New
York" will be given at Harris Bijou Theater
next week. A good company will form the
cast. The scenic effects demand two car
loads Of scenery. There is Gramercy square as
well as the Mansion OF Albemarles and Wards
Island Insane Asylum. The East river ny
moonlight presents a stream of real water and q
genuine steamboat. surrounded by water craft
Of all description. The play gives a vivid
picture of New York life, containing elements
Of every variety from the Battery to Central
Park. number of new specialties will be
introduced
kERSASs IYcEUM THEArER.-Harry ".
Williams Own Company. which he sends out
every season from the Academy Of Music. Pitts
burg. will be the attraction at Kernsns Lyceum
next week His chief feature Of the company
this season consists of the three Carons, cele-
bra'ed scrobatic grotesques. whose reception in
this country after repeated triumphs in Europe
u gratifying. The Quinns constitute another
card. Prof. j. E. Kennedy presents an instruc-
tive and amusing act Besides these cards, there
are the Burke Bros, with their trick donkey;
Horace Wheatley, songs; George Leslie and
Minnie Collins, songs and dances; Senator
Frank Moran. orations; Sister, Omi, slack wire
artist. and Phil. and Hattie Mills, sketches.