Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
AMUsEMENrA

eon al Aoaughe next week, beginning with O
matinee on washington's birthday. promise 10
excite more than ordinary interest The
eSnees were arranged by Sig. Francion Capt
Aiired Thompson designed the costumes and
tne scenery was painted by two Of New York's
most famous scenic artists 1t is promised by
'he management that this will be one OF the
grandest productions which Washington society
nae had an opportunity Of witnessing for long
une. Miss Martinez will of course, wear
uIeams OF dresses, but in this case they will be
G1s'iS realities that have been dreamed before.
Her piana costume is modelled after the famous
picture OF Greuze, q boudoir gown is taken
rom Na'her g masterpiece. a court dress is an
eAacs reproduction from Latour's pastel and
snePnerdess costume in the last act is an or.gi-
pa pa, ma..esa-ah Paris productions. The play
and others.
HARRIS BJou THxArrR.-Next weeks en-
gagement at Harris Bijou Theater will open
noon. George Washington's birthday will be
celebrated BY vivid representation Of the
struggles of one Of this countrv's most famous
pioneers-Danl Boone His life in the wilds Of
hentueky was full of Romantic and thrilling
adventures, and il can be readily understand
how a play Of intense interest could be based
upon IT. The new "On the Trail or Danl
Boone, has met with the unnistagable narks
of popular approval The company carries It's
own scenery and properties. There are nu.
performance. A troupe of performing
horses 10 appropriately introduced. and their
portion OF the entertainment forms a rev.
citation to the enormous possibilities
in brute sagacity. There is also |. band Of
genuine Indians, with their squaws and
papooses. The special orchestra has been
spoken Of in the highest terms for its musical
performances and the brass band gives free
public concerts that have invariably met with
praise. A good vocal quartet is introduced
during the performance and there is singing
and dancing by capable artists In their line.
Daniel Boone" has been SO great q favorite
at its every appearance that there is no reason
to doubt that next Mondays matinee will
open the weeks engagement in most satisfac-
tory manner.
kERSAN's LYcEUM THEATER.-Cyclops and
Sandowe, the strong men, who will make their
second appearance in Washington next week at
kernans Lyceum Theater the special feat
ure of Williams and Orr's Meteors, opening on
Monday (Washington's birthday with special
matinee, will not only repeat their marvellous
feats of strength, but meet all corners in wrest-
ling contests. They invite trial of strength and
will give any man 500 who lifts as much as
they do. They have defeated all the strong
men in the world and made O record here In
their exciting contest with Ronaldo. Fore
paughs strong man. Cyclops has the record
for lifting pony with one hand and moving
freight car weighing sixteen tons, while San
dove has accomplished the unprecedented feat
OF lifting grand piano holding twenty men.
The company include many noted variety stars,
among whom may be mentioned Ed. VI. Favor
and Edith Sinclair, Press Eldridge Gallagher
and West, Inman Sisters, Harry Watson and
Alice Hutchins, Tuchibana and Dune and
Leslie and Collins.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH.-On Monday night
the concert OF the Newman LOYAL Temperance
Legion will take place at the Congregational
church 1t Will be the first appearance this
season OF the entire Marine Band in concert.
and Mr.. John Philip Sousa. it's conductor, will
present several novelties, including his latest
descriptive composition, ''Sheridans Ride"
The band will be assisted by Dr. J. W. Bischoff,
organist, and Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff and
the entire entertainment will undoubtedly
be highly enjoyable. Tickets may now be OBJ
tanned at Ellis music store.
HAMLINE CHURcH.-1he Hamline Chapter of
the Epworth League will give a grand concert
at the church, corner 9th and L streets north
west, on Wednesday evening next, when the
following well-known talent will participate:
Prof j. W. Bischoff. Misses Dobbins. Cora Boyd,
Messrs. VIM. Mcfarland, Frank Reeside, Frank
Baxter, John Nolan, Alfred Barker and Mr.. L.
ID. Hay. Tickets may be obtained at the stores
of Jno. +. Ellis, w. q. Metzerott I. h Nolan.
L. b. Towner. X w. Duffey and II. II. Hough.
GERMANIA MlFSSERcHoR.- annual masked
bail OF the Germania Mennerchor will be
held on Monday evening next at the Con-
cordia Hall. These occasions are among
the pleasantest incidents during a season,
always being we'll managed by efficient COM
mittees who provide for the comfort and
enjoyment Of their guests. SIX vaiua-
BILE prizes will be awarded for uniqueness Of
costume and for skill in dancing.
Sons OF JoSADAB.-Empire Council, No. IA.
Sous OF Jonadab, will give ATS third grand bali
at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, on Monday
night. The committees having the affair in
charge are determined to make the affair one
IN every way to be enjoyed.
Bishop KEANE.-1omorrow Sunday even
ing Right Rev. Bishop John J. keane the rec
tor Of the Catholic University, will deliver q
lecture at the Academy of Music, taking for
his subject The Rights of Man." The lecturer
has high reputation for eloquence, is known
10 be close observer, q deep thinker and a
close reasoner, and it may be anticipated that
his treatment of the subject will be mastery
aud effective. Seats may be obtained at
Metzerotts and Ellis music stores and at
Mrs. Brosnaa's.
MERCHANTS CARNIvAL.-At Willard Hall on
next Tuesday and Wednesday will be given
merchants carnival for the benefit of the New
Eastern Presbyterian Church. A good pro-
gram. including drills, recitations and vocal
selections, will be presented each evening
Among the participants will be Mr.. John
Tweedale, Mr.. George Scott, the Mozart Club
and other well-known Washington talent.
The SIoDDARD LECTUREs.-The preliminary
announcement Of the Stoddard lecture season
will be read with interest. The demand, as
shown last year, having outgrown all previous
calculations, the lectures are to be given in
three courses. exactly alike at the Academy of
Music, the courses beginning on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings. March Z, and g.
Mr.. Stoddard is evidently determined to sus-
tain his well-earned reputation and has pre-
pared series treating Of especially important
and interesting places, among which are the
points in Mexico visited by him last spring.
notable feature of the course is that rejecting
his experiences of travel in the Holy Land which
will particularly attract those who heard his
Passion Play lecture of last year. The sale of
course tickets will begin March I.
FLIRTs AND MATRoNs-Jennie ONeill Potter
has found in her new monologue Just what was
needed to display her varied talents. Into the
life of most women comedy, pathos and even
touches of tragedy come at times, and all these
are portrayed in the life of Emily Living
stone" who comes upon the stage at eight
periods with varying intervals showing the
queen OF the nursery, the Vassar girl, the bud,
the belle, the bride, wife, mother and grand
mother. This calls for eight changes Of cos
tune, and the eight dresses worn by Miss Pot
ter present the latest ideas in the art Of Dress
making. Music especially arranged is intro
duced and familiar airs frequently heighten the
comedy effects. Between the scenes the Phil
harmonic Quartet Misses Meads, Law. shep-
herd and Stidham) will sing and the or
chestra will render several selections. To
close the entertainment Miss Potter will
describe the great race at Sheepshead Bay