Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-06
AMUsEMENTS.

ley than In either "A Poor Reia ton" or BE
witched." When the curtain rises on the first
act you see as pretty picture rs ever graced
the stage. To the left on the peak of one of
the White mountains is Arytope House. with its
verandas enlivened by the presence of merry
tourists. From the hotel verauda there is a
steep decline, or rather the side of the noun
tain. This mountanside is what Hosea calls
his perpendicular farm" and down in the
valley is a little cottage-the home of Hosea
and his widowed mother. Mr. Russell is of
himself great attraction, but he is also wise
enough to know the value of a proper support
ing company. He has quite a number of
clever people associated with him this season.
who contribute to the success of the piece. and
all the scenery necessary for the three acts of
the play is carried by Mr.. Russell.
HARRIS BIJoU THEArER.-At Harris Biiou
1heater next week the attraction will be the
fGvorite songster and comedian, Pete F. Baker
Mr.. Baker has enjoyed success that insnres
him n welcome at every visit. He has a grace
full presence and has been remarkably happy
in his selection of plays. He appears in The
IMMIGRANT next Monday night. He appears in
the role OF genial young German full of niirth
and music, but always ready with n stout heart
and quick wit for any emergency. A number
OF new solos. duets and trios are presented.
The Chris ahd Lena Quartet is valued feature
OF each performance. Mr. Baker himself is
well known for his pleasing songs and dances.
some exceptionally fine scenery and costumes
are promised. La the cast among others are
the Irish comedian, Billy ktI.uedy. and lhe
bright little soubrette, Clara oleman. Little
Lueiia Shirley. a child who is always pet with
her audiences, also appears in. There are four
acts III the play, each repiete climax and sitna-
ton. The Emigrant" is not a stranger to
Washington. and the jolly pilgrim will I'M
doubleday receive the warm welcome that his
hearty good nature claims.
KEBNAys LyCEUM THEArER-Weber and
Fields Specially Company, which will open nj
Herman S lyceum Theater next Monday for one
week presents straight variety entertainment
possessing the merit of freshness aud contain
ing several OF the cleverest specially perform
ers III the profession, many of whom will make
their first Appearance in Washington. Weber
and Fields. the young Dutch comedians, are
too well known to need an introduction. Miss
Maud Huth is a new card, but has scored de-
cided success in negro specialt!es including
songs and dances. Johnstone Rlano and Bent
ley make up new team whose acroIatic act is
calculated TO prove genuine novelty. Among
others are John and James Russell, the we'll
known Irish artists; Swift and Chase, the mu-
steal CONF dians; Filson and Euall. new cards
here; Morris CronIn, the athletic swell: Launder
and TomsOn, in their comedy hit, Buttons"
and Dryden and Mitchell, the versatile artists.
James Russell sustains his reputation as fe-
male inpersonator In the buriesque on The
Two Orphans, appearing In his greatest hit.
Louise.
The BosroN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA the
ing the Boston symphony Orchestra viii give
Its next concert and the program will include
Faust overture by Wagner, the pilgrims
march from BeriioZs symphony. "iiaroid lii
Italy, and Schumanns overture, Scherzo and
tlna!e, OF. 50. This organiZation.Is already
recognized as the finest band of musicians now
befoie the public. and they have increased
their former weli-earned popularity under the
direction OF their present conductor, Air.
NiAisch. There Will be two solosts at
mir hr, V,,l,..
mezzo soprano, who created a very
favorable impression on her first appear
ance here with the Washington Musical
Club. She will sing an aria from Saint-saeus'
Samson and Dolilah and group OF three
songs from different composers. Miss Leonora
Won Stosch will be The other soloist, and great
interest attaches to her from the fact that this
VIII be her first appearance III her native city
since she went abroad to study four years ago.
her early work on the violin when she Was a
pupil OF Prof Josef kaspar Is we'll remem-
tefed and it is believed that the promise of
excellence she then gave has been fulfilled.
Shewil play Saint Saem .'Rondo Capri cioso,'
which vail give an opportunity to develop her
style and execution. A few seats may De OBJ
tanned at Ellis music store.
1HE MIEKsCH BKoTHEHs CoSCERT-The con-
cert by the Miersch Brothers. who will on this
occasion be assisted by Mrs. Thompson Berry,
soprano, and Mr.. Henry Xander, pianist both
artists OF repute, promises to be an uncom-
well known 10 W asllnb ton as q 'ceIllst who chal-
ienges Comparison. but his brother Johannes
viii then make his initial bow before our
pubic. He Is ayiolinist of the highest order
and comes with European reputation and with
an artistic history OF unusual Driliancy, having
been the protege and personal friend of some
OF the crowned heads Of Europe. Seats are
now on 81 lie at MetzerOtts.
The MARINE BASD.--1Le concert to be given
on the I'D instant by Newman Loyal Temper
ance Legion promises TO be a notable event.
1t Will be ;De first appearance OF the Marine
land Ill concert since Mir. Sousas return from
Europe. and II Will afford the conductor AN
opportunity OF presenting several novelties,
among which the announcement is maize OF the
hrst performance OF descriptive piece by Dir.
Sousa entitled "oheridans Ride Dr. J. W.
Blschot, orgaulst. aud Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Shir-Clitf, soprano, will also participate in the
program.
Col X q. INGERsoLL.-The distinguished
lecturer, Col. Robert q. Ingersoll, viii deliver
lecture upon ''Shahesl care at the New
National 1Leater tomorrow Sunday evening.
i he eloqucnce OF Col. Ingersoil is well known
and appreciated IN this city and 1t may safely
be predicted that II large number of people
will wish to hear him speak upon the great
dranatlst and poet some years ago ut
meeting Of the Shakespeare Club nj Col In
gersoll house, OH h stree lie began u brief
talk upon the works of the greatest student OF
human nature that the world has seen, and if
this lecture is the Ou.growth and elaboration
OF those remarks 1t certainly will be the
orator . most eloquent effort.
Miss THURsBY-The gifted singer, Miss
Emma c. Ihursby, will make her reappearaace
in Washington after several years absence, IN
the Metropolitan Church, in grand concert on
next FRIDAY evening. She will be assisted by
Miss Ollie Iorbett, violinist; Miss Edith Pond
the singing reader. Mr.. Gustaye Ihalberg, the
Swedish tenor; MIR. Arthur Donaldson, bari
tone, and Mr.. Isidore Mo4uist. pianist. Miss
Ihursby held the highest position on the con-
cert stage. aud she has many friends III this
city who will be glad to again listen TO her pure
and sympathetic voice. Seats may now he
served at MetzerOtts.
PADEREwsKIs fIRsT RECITAI--The audience
that assembled ut the Cnlversaiist Church yes
terday afternoon to listen to the first recital OF
the pianist, Ignace Paderewski. was large, rep
rescutatIve OF the best culture OF the city and
thoroughly enthusiastic. 1t was mainly COM
posed OF ladies, WHO are no douD; impressed
by PaderewshIs unique personality, and being
impressiUnaDle themselves are naturally easily
excited into the most enthusiastic ueuioustra-
lions by the brilliancy OF the artists technical
work. And yet those who attended to Judge of
him critically and who had not been too
tayorably impressed by his work OF
Wednesday night were compelled to modify
their first Judgment OF the man : sympathetic
power. lie exhibited u marvellous technique.
touch yelvety, ringing and at the same time
singularly firm aud elastic, and i'll his inter-
probation OF the works OF different composers
II tod GrtU hi ,.tt