Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

Sol SMITH RUssELI.-To many theater goers
there are no more pleasurable events than the
annual visits Of tina. quaint comedian, Sol
Smith Russell. who will begin stay OF one
week at Albsugh's next Monday evening. He
| will be seen in what is declared 70 be the
greatest success Of his life, Peaceful valley,
| written expressly for Mr.. Russell by Edward
L. Kidder author of THE Poor Relation"
The play is founded on the actors personal
observations of that class Of typical Americans
from which Lincoln, Webster, Greeley. Gar
! field and others have sprung Hosea Ho,ce Is
not trivial character 1t Is full OF wit, philos-
ophy and gentle humor. The play is full of
good, moral tone without moralizng, and in
it Mr.. Russell has achieved a remarkable
triumph The play has been mounted with
special scenery throughout by Walter Burridge
from pencil sketches furnished by Mr.. Joseph
jefferson. The sale Of seats begins tomorrow
PETE BAKER The popular German
comedian Pete F. Baker will be at Harris Bijou
Theater. His songs, dances and comedy are all
appreciated in the highest degree. He has
grown in public esteem year after year until he
features of his performances are always prom
inent and enjoyable. and during the present
season this is especially the case. He will ap-
pear in Bismarck" play in which he has
had the most pronounced success. 1t is pic
turesque and amusing, with a proper admir-
ture of sentiment and pathos The story is en-
interesting one. and the company is spoken Of
with appreciation.
WEBER AND FIELDS SPECIALITY CoMPASY.-
Weber and Fields speciality company will be
the attraction at Kernan's Lyceum Theater
next week. 1t is the new company of Weber
and Fields, the well-known Dutch comedians,
and includes many bright artists, among whom
may be mentioned John and James Russell,
Morris Cronin, Swift and Chase. Maud Huth,
tombstone, Riano, Bentley, Filson and Enol.
Most of the artists new to Washington and
promise a delightful entertainment
Mrs LoNGsHoRE PoTTs.-Ihe approaching
series of lectures by Mrs. Longshore Potts, NJ.
d.. will be one of the intellectual events Of the
season. Her receptions in London during her
sojourn there attracted the best minds of the
British capital Men of letters men of science
and women Of the grand monde all united In
doing honor to the plucky little Quackeress.
As a lecturer Mrs. Potts has few equals. She
has made a lecturing tour of the world, receiy-
press and public. Tomorrow afternoon she
will give her first lecture at Albaughs and 1t
will be free.
PADEREwsKI's REcIrALs.-The afternoon re-
citals to be given by Paderewski at the Uni
versalist Church on Friday and Saturday have
excited great interest among lovers OF piano
music and the demand for seats has been very
great 1t, of course. has not equalled that in
New York, where the first days sales for a
series of i've recitals OF this remarkable per-
former amounted to over 1000, but it has
demonstrated lively desire on the part of
Washingtonians to see and hear the man who
has created such a furore elsewhere. Seats
may be obtained at Droop's.
RUSSIAN REFUGEEs.-A lecture in aid Of the
Russian refugee fund under the auspices of
the united Hebrew charities will be delivered
on Sunday evening at the Eighth Street Temple
by DIR. Joseph krauskopf His subject will be
Justice, Not Charity, and from the high
reputation of the lecturer an enjoyable enter
tsinment may be anticipated.
Masonic TEMPLE.-A grand masked ball will
he Of no Ia rid
evening next by the NJ. and P. Dancing Club.
Prizes will be given both for costumes and
dancing. and thoroughly good time may be
anticipated
The NEW YORK SYMPHONY ORcHEsTRA.-The
second concert of that excellent organization,
the New York symphony Orchestra, under the
leadership of Mr.. Walter Damrosch will take
place this evening at the Luther Place Memoir
ial Church. Besides the orchestra, those who
attend will have the first opportunity of hear
ing the wonderful pianist, 1gnace Paderewski,
who will be the soloist of the evening. The
work of the orchestra itself is sufficient to at
tract large audience, but with the added at
traction of Paderewski it is likely that the
capacity OF the church will be fully tested.
few seats may be obtained at Metzerotts.
Miss EMMA THURsBY.-1he gifted singer,
Miss Emma C. Thursby. who a few years ago
created such a furore, not only in this country
but in Europe, will appear at the Metropolitan
NJ. E Church on Friday evening. February II.
She viii be assisted by Miss Ollie Torbett,
violinist; Miss Edith Pond, the singing reader;
Mr.. Gustave Thalberg, the Swedish tenor Mr..
Arthur Donaldson, baritone, and Mr.. Isidore
Moquist pianist. This makes a strong combi-
nation. though the chief attraction will be Miss
Thursby herself. who is said to be in excellent
voice and to sing with that facility and grace
which commanded such great admiration when
she was last here.
PROF. WARMAN's READINGs.-Prof. E. B.
Warman of Chicago. whose course of readings
at the High School was so greatly enjoyed, will
give one more reading on Friday evening next
at the Central High School Hall. His program
will be carefully selected and will include a
recitation of ''Sheridan's Ride which Gen.
Grant, President Hayes and Gen. Sheridan
himself pronounced the best Interpretation of
that celebrated poem that they had ever list
ened to.
TALK on CoLUMBUs.-The lecture to be deliv-
cred by MIR. William E. Curtis for the benefit of
the Children's Hospital at the house Of Mrs.
Thomas Wilson, 1918 Connecticut avenue, on
Friday night next, will be familiar talk on
Columbus. with a great many stereoptican
views illustrating the principal events in his
career. These views compose part OF the col
lection which Mr.. Curtis has been making I'M
der the direction of the Secretary Of State for
the worlds fair.