Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

ALHAUoH's OPERA HousE.-''The Soudan,"
thrilling military melodrama, will be the AZ
traction at Mbaush's Grand Opera House next
week. So much has been written about 1.-The
Soudan" during its long runs in Boston and
New York that the theater-going public are
doubtless aware Of its phenomenal record The
production viii be given here, 1t is promised.
in the same excellent manner as elsewhere.
Among the most prominent scenes produced
are the battle Of the desert city and the return
Of the troops to Trafalgar Square, London
Three hundred people will take part in the
presentation. The cast is in every respect q
competent one, and in addition to the large
force that comes with the company First Ser
geant Hays and fifty men from the Washington
barracks will take part in the thrilling battle
scene.
Hams BIJou THEATER.-Mr. Dan. A. Kelly
win bring to Harris Bijou Theater next week
his melodramatic success, 1.-The Shadow De-
tective." The play will be presented by a care
fully selected company and with new and strik-
ing scenic effects. Mr.. Kelly plays quadruple
shadow detective; Murty OBrien. an Irish
policeman; Giocdnni, an italian. and lack
Bedntosser, a Yankee. The play contains FIVE
acts, each thrilling with exciting situations and
climaxes. Among the principal scenic effects
are the illuminated church and the snow scene
in the second act. In the third act is shown a
railway block-signal station and two trains ap-
preaching at full speed in opposite directions.
This is spoken OF wherever seen as ono Of the
greatest railway scenes ever presented. Nu-
merous additions have been made to the per-
formance, so that 1t adds to its former prestige
the charm Of novelty. Among the prominent
members of the cast are Harry Buckingham,
Helen Desmond and Leona Bland.
KERNANs LYCEUM THEATER.-Sam T. Jack 3
Forty Thieves" Company, which will make its
first appearance at kernan's Lyceum Theater
next Monday, has proved one of the most sue
shOXman'a
II is composed of gifted burlesque queens and
talented comedians. who have been engaged es-
pecially for Mr.. jacks grand revival Of the
Forty Thieves" The presentation of this ex-
travaganza. based on the story of poor Ali
Bdba and the wonderful cave is said to be Mr.
Jacks greatest effort. He has spared neither
pains nor expense in perfectiug the production
and promises representation of the familiar
story that has never been surpassed. The plot is
cleverly carried out and sustains its interest
but the introduction Of many happy incidents,
pretty scenes and rich sensations enlivens the
burlesque. Manager Jack has sought to i'm.
part to this representation that charm which
the story Of the "Arabian Nights itself pos
sesses, and between the scenic artist and the
costumer, between the shapely burlesque queen
and the clever comedian, he is said to have
succeeded. There will be magnificent glitter
ing first part, followed by lively and refresh
ing olio.
A TESTIMONIAL CoNCERr.-Great prepare
tions are now being made for q testimonial
sacred concert, which will be given by the COM
bined local talent Of Washington to the Wash
ington Light Infantry Corps at Aibaugh's Opera
House on the last Sunday Of the present month.
From indications, it will be rare treat to all
lovers OF good music, details Of which will be
given to the public SO soon as the extensive
program shall have been finally arranged.
LECTURES On SPIRITUAL ScIENcE.-W. J.
Colville of Boston commenced a course
of lectures on spiritual science at ll2l 10th
street on October 8. The courses consist Of a
series OF eight lectures on Mondays and We'd
nesdays at pm. and OF four on Tuesdays at 8
pm.
ORGAN RKCITAL.-There will be an organ re-
cital by DR.. ]. ". Bischof, assisted by Miss
Boyd, soprano; Miss thompson, contralto; Mr..
Grant. tenor; Mr.. Wilson. basso, at Hamline
Church, 9th and P streets northwest, ON
Wednesday evening next This is for the bene-
ut Of the organ comm ittee of Ryland NJ. E.
Church of South Washington, who are working
to get pipe organ and expect to get it during
the coming spring.
The DAMRosCH CONCERTS which have been
arranged for by the Choral Society will be
among the most important musical events OF
the season. Three symphony and three oratorio
concerts will be given under Mr.. Damrosch'
direction. The choral works to be given are
The Messiah p" Elijah" and 1.-The Damnation
of Faust" Season tickets for the six concerts
will be placed on sale at Metzerotts on Wednes-
day morning. Eminent solo talent will appear
at the concerts. Miss Emma Juch singing at the
first concert, November l6. The enterprise OF
the Choral is highly commendable and merits a
large season sale, aside from the artistic worth
Of the concerts.
SoUsA's New MARINE BAND will appear at
Metzerott Music Hall on Friday, October %,
giving the first concert in the popular Star
course. The other concerto will be given by
the Lotus Glee Club of Boston, the eminent
violinist, Divide Musin, and his concert COM
pany. and the New York Philharmonic Club, of
which Messrs. Johannes and Paul Miersch are
members. The prices are placed at 81, 50 and
50 for the four concerts and the sale opens on
Monday morning at Metzerott's.
The URANIA SCIENTIFIC THEATER, from
Music Hall. New York, will present the won
derfu! stage spectacles, "A Trip to the Moon
and The Seven Ages of Our World" at Metz
croft Music Hall from November to Novem-
Der IL. The spectacles illustrate the grandeur
Of the earth's revolutions and the wonders Of
the lunar world, with beautiful scenes and mar
Vicious light and mechanical effects. Novel en-
tainments, they we're the success Of the last New
York season, and have just closed an engage
ment in Philadelphia before crowded houses