Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-07

l Tackle Paddy Flynn" Bellac and Aouda,
the necromancers and equilibrists said to
be wonderful. In addition to these artists
there are Swift and Chase, the musical makers;
Frank H, White, the tavorite come dian; Foster
and Lewis, in sketches; the original Horseshoe
Four. led by the only Quinlan; Reto, the elastic
wonder; Dolan and Lehman. Joe Hart. Josie
Lowe. Frank Livingston and Fannie Lewis.
THE MARINE BAND-On Monday the Marine
Band will return from their successful western
tour, and under the leadership Of Mr.. John
Philip Souss will give concert at Albaugh's
Opera House. II is expected that the friends
Of the band here would turn out en- masse, and
so the most capacious building III the district
musicians who have reflected so much credit
upon Washington. The program chosen for
the occasion is one that has been greeted with
the most emphatic applause in many cities be-
tween here and the Pacific coast. and includes
Sousa's great musical picture founded on the
famous historical poem 'Sheridan's Ride"
Selections from the works of Liszt, Massenet.
Grleg, LIE Theme and other eminent compos-
ers will also be given. Mrs. Nellie Wilson ShIr-
Cliff has been especially engaged for this occa-
sion and will SIM the celebrated aria, the Pearl
of BRAZIL" and the bolero from the ''Sicilian
fespers." OF course many favOrite pieces of
music may be expected in the encores. such
Mr.. SOusa arranges and presents In peerless
manner. These fancies of his have been very
much admired all over America, and that such
simple airs are heard whistled about the
streets can be presented on a concert stage
with wonderful effect is due to the artistic pen
of such musician as Mr. S0usa and the abiii-
ties of the band to produce them daintily. The
box sheet already indicates that a large audi
ence will be present.
The CIRCUs.-The grand Barnum d Bailey
circus will visit Washington on Monday and
remain here two days. pitching its tents at the
corner of Sd and P streets northwest There
will be two performances daily, and seats may
ha ,.t 81,
ground. The circus and menagarie depart
ments are bigger than ever before. The great
spectacle of Columbus and the discovery of
America will present an amount of gorgeous
ness in costume and scenic effects never
before witnessed. There will be over 1,200
persons IN this spectacle. all of whom are seen
at one time, dressed in historically correct
costumes, with armOr of great beauty and ele-
gancc, costing not less than $50 900. Spanish
soldiers. Moorish warriors. knights in polished
steel and chain a.mor. sailors. mariners. mobiles,
priests, friars and hundreds of other persons
existing in those days are all represented.
Spanish scenes of street life and incident.
games. sports, combats, races trials of skill
and endurance tournaments on horse and foot.
scenes i'll the palaces Of the Moorish kings
with tremendous balets are reproduced. The
court of Ferdinand and Isabella. Columbus
presenting his project of discovery, his voyage,
the ships. crews and pilots. the departure
from the port of Palos are all depicted
with startling realism. Columbus trlnmphai
entry into Barcelona is mos. transcend
entally beautiful affair, in which all the /. 100
characters are S, en- at one time il elegant COS
tunes. flashing arnOr, with plumed horses. fine
trappings, ancient weapons, banners and en-
blems. The thrilling story of Columbus trials.
struggles and final triumph runs through 1t all
and Is pantommically told by the actors. and
Incidentally the tremendous ballet with 800
beautiful dancing girls ia witnessed, followed
by races. festivals and tetcs the whole spectacle
OF such bewildering magniicence as TO abide
IN the mind of every behOlder long after it
has been seen. while the strains of song. chorus
and music haunts the recollection for months
1t must be remembered that all is in addition to
the circus. two menaSeries. hippodrome races,
illusions. horse fair. 100 circus acts and the
other wonderful departments. The new street
parade-itself revelation-will take place in
the morning at 0 O'Clock.
AMATEUR THEATRICALs.--The amateur theat-
rical matinee that was given March 10 will be
repeated next Tuesday at the Academy of
Music for the benefit of the Home for the In
curables. The first performance was thor
Oughly successful that the coming one should
command even better support.
GEoRGETowN ORCHEsTRA.-The last concert
of the season by the Georgetown Orchestra
will be given ON the 20th instant, and Prof.
Josef Kaspar, its conductor. Is determined to
make this a notable event. The program will
be 50 arranged as to present the orchestra at its
best. and it will have the assistance, as soloists
OF Miss Lolita Mills. pianist and Mr.. James
Savage. baritone. The Luther Place Memo
rial Church will be the scene of this concert
and opening of the sale of seats next week
should be quickly followed by the taking of
everything available.
HAaRIs' BIJoU THEATER.-Dan A. Kelly will
be at Harris BIjou Theater next week with his
popular stock company from the Front Street
Theater. Baltimore. Mr.. Kelly is well known
in Washington as an actor Of great power as
we'll versatility. He presents his great
sensational success. after Seven Years" In
this play he assumes numerous DISCUSSES. He
takes the role OF an Irish servant, Hebrew
gentleman. a tramp. He is cast as a southern
man who by means of these DISCUSSES pene-
trates to the midst Of those who designing
his ruin. The heroine is portrayed by Miss
Lucille La Verne. who has been uniformly
successful in pleasing her audiences. The
play is full Of startling climaxes, the action
being rapid and the dialogue strong. The
scenery is very realistic. 1t is carried with the
company. The company includes Josephine
Gould, Messrs. Mortimer, Aibaugh, Fenton and
others.
MILITARY CYCLISTS ENTERTAINMENT AND
HoP.-The Washington Military Cyclists. the
cycle company OF the District National Guard,
are busying themselves with the arrangement
of an entertainment and hop, 10 be given
ut National Rifles Armory Tuesday, May
IL. An attractive program has been pre-
pared. consisting of selections by the
| solos by Mrs. Kate Thompson Berry,
comic songs by George Scott, recitations by
Ed Moore, tenor solo by Mr.. W. J. Caulfeld
and an exhibition of fancy bicycle riding by
| the famous Dan Canary. This will be followed
| by a dancing program, neat little souvenirs
| being given to each lady. The new march
| dedicated to the cycle company by Mr.. Frank
r. GiIls, and now in course of preparation, will
! be played for the first time on the evening of
| the entertainment
The PASSION PLAY.-Much interest is being
! manifested IN a reception of Miss Richards
| charming lecture on the Passion Play at
] Oberammergau" to be given at the Universe
| list Church on Wednesday evening next, under
| the auspices Of the Mary Washington Chap
| ter" of the Daughters of American Revolution
| for the Mary Washington monument fund
ERMINiE AT THE NATIoSAI.--The perform
ance Of ''Erminie" by the Harris Britton 4
| Dean Opera Company at the New National
| Theater last night was an event that brought
| forth enthusiastic appreciation from the audi
forum. The opera was mounted in handsome
| style and the many favorites III the cast
| were withoutexception given hearty welcome.
The chorus was large but not unweildy. II
was an attractive Assemblage of good-looking
| girls with good voices. There was every evidence
| Of careful rehearsal aud throughout, the per.
Torrance showed admirable stage management
| The cast included Alice Vincent a. "Erminie;
Clara Lane. Mabella Baker, as the Princess
| George Broderick, as the Marquis; ]. X. MUIR
| ray, as Ravennes, and Frank David, - Csddy