Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-06
ANUsENENTS.

DraBY BILL A. STAR-Next week at
Abaugh's Mr.. Digby Bell, who is q favorite
comic opera comedian here, will make his bow
"a q star, presenting Moi. T'rTa'v and
wedreS.av evenings T. aa-''. G.. '-I'~
opera, THE Tar and the Iari.... ,- Meet
nesdsy evening will be the three hundre~. ,
ssventy-ffth and farewell performance OF this
opera Managers Albaugh and Askin have ar
ranged for q handsome souvenir in the shape
Of q spoon, to be an exact reproduction Of
the famous Martha Washington spoon used at
the frst state dinner. 1t " to be OF silver,
with q gold bowl. upon which will be en-
graved, Farewell Performance Tar and
Tartar" mAiing one o, the hsndsomess
Of this county. They will be packed in neat
little satin boxes tied with the national colors,
and one Of the spoons will be presented TO
every lady attending this performance. On
THURSDAY evening Mr.. Bell will present for the
FIRST time upon any stage Jupiter by Harry
b Smith. suthor Of '.Robin Hood" aud Tar
and Tartar" The music is from the pen Of
Julian Edwards. late with Carl Rosa and also
director Of music Of the Savoy Theater, Lon
don Mr.. Bell, who plays . dual role, is very
enthusiastic over his parts. and feels that he
viii give TO the comic opera world entirely
new creation, and certainly the most humorous
in his talented career.
LITTLE LORD FAUSTIERoY."-No play has
aroused wider admiration than Little Lord
Fauntleroy," the attraction for next week at
Harris Bijou Iheatsr. 1t has achieved the
highest success in all civilized countries Ii
touches a chord OF tenderness in the human
hsArt in a manner that Is irreslsioie.
II pure and healthy ri.yu,s IN 81 ZONE me-
better side Of human nature. The company
that will present IL at the BijOu next week Is a
competent one, securing a graceful impersona-
tion OF the title role, and a competent presenta-
tIon Of the abundant comedy In the piece.
Creole BURLEsQUE CosPAsT-Sam T. Jacks
Creole Burlesque Company. composed OF bellies
OF the sunny tropics and the fairest daughters
Of the Nile. will appear at herman lheater
next week for the hrst time this season. The
COMPANY includes vlvacious yOcalists, shapely
tsrpsichorean artists. merry burlesquers and
clever comedians, who contribute toward an eu-
tertainment that possesses the merit of freshness
Tropical revelries and Egyptian pasimes
hyen the program Special scenery represents
the luxuriance Of the sunny tropics aud rare
ghmpses of oriental pleasures are given.
DUMBARToS N. z CHURcH--A concert and
organ recital will be given at Dumbarton
Avenue u. F. Church on Friday evening next
by Dr.. J. ". BischOf, assisted by the choir Of
the Congregational Church DR.. BischOffs
reputation Is well known, and his choir con-
tairs some good individual voices while their
training makes them successful in concerted
work.
WASHINGTON MUSICAL CLuB-The third con-
cert of the Washington Musical Club. consist
ing OF Messrs- Xander, pianist; Rakemann,
violinlst. Miersch, ylollncellst, and Morsell
tenor. will take place at the Universalist Church
tonight They will be assisted by the PhIlhar-
monte Quartet, young ladies who always
listened to with pleasure The program Is an
attractive one and the entertainment promises
70 be the most successful yet given by the club.
Reserved seats may be obtained at knabe's,
Ellis 4 Co.'S. Droops and Metzerott's.
NATIONAL RIFLES HALI--1he entertainment
given at the National Rifles Hall last night for
the benefit of the Children's Orphan Asylum
was thoroughly enjoyable The creditable
manner in which Miss Ellen yockey gave scenes
from several plays testified to her excellence as
an el0cQtionist and her dramatic instinct. The
musical portion of the program was furnished
by an amateur orchestra directed by Mr.. g. II.
Kuhn, IT., Mrs J. Brown and Mr.. II. T. Stath-
orm. yocalists; Miss NJ T. Mullaly, pianist. and
Mrs E Szemeleneii accompanist. A dance fol-
lowed the completion of the program
MRS HowARDs RECI AIs--The series of
lecture recitals upon Wagner's comedy opera
Die Meistersinger Won Nuremberg" by Mrs.
Constance Howard promise to be among the
most interesting entertainments given here
this season. They will take place IN Mr.
Harvey L Pages studio on the afternoons of
the Sth and 1lth instants and at night on the
18th Tickets for these recitals may be secured
at Droop's and Euabe's