Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-10
AMUsEMENTS.

THE BOSTON SYMPHONY CoScERT.-Atth the Con-
gregational Church tonight the celebrated
Boston symphony Orchestra, under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. Arthur Nikisch, viii give it, third
concert this season. The selections by the
orchestra will be "a Faust Overture" by Wag-
ner; 1.-THE Pilgrims March" from Bellioz's Sym
phony; Harold in Italy," with viola solo by
Mr.. Kneisel, and Schumann's overture, Scherzo
and Finale, op. so. Mrs. Julia Wymsn will sing
| an aria from Samson and Delilah" and a
group Of three songs and Miss Leonora Won
Stosch, whose girlhood is SO pleasantly remem-
bered here will make her first appearance in
this city since the completion Of her musical
education abroad. playing Saint Saens Rondo
Capriccioso for the violin.
The MIERscH CoNcERr.-The concert to be
given at the Universalist Church on Monday
evening next by the Brothers Miersch promises
to be a musical event of much Importance.
Mr.. Paul Miersch is recognized as cellist Of
high ability, and his brother, Johannes
Miersch comes with European reputation as
a violin virtuoso which has been Endorsed by
the best critics of Boston. Mrs Kitte Thomp-
on-Berry. soprano, and Mr. Henry Xander,
pianist, will assist, and the program will be
arranged so as to delight every class Of musical
taste. ..r...
The MODERN ATHLETE--Yale'e famous
pitcher and foot bail player, AlonZo A. Stage,
will give an illustrated lecture on the Modern
Athlete" on Saturday evening next in Gymna-
sinm Hall. Y. NJ. C. A. building, Mr.. Stage has
speak understandingly upon the subject lie has
chosen and will no doubt present an extremely
interesting talk. He is good fluent speaker
and his illustrations will add to the attractive
ness Of his lecture.
A MUSICAL EvEyING.-The ladies interested
in the work of Rev. Mr.. Aspinwal in the ncrth-
west section have arranged for a concert to be
held on Thursday evening, the 18th instant, at
Calvary Parish Hall, at the corner of 18th and
Madison streets, near Dupont Circle, at which
Mr.. George W. Morgan, the eminent organist
Miss Maud Morgan. the harpist; Miss Minnie
Evan. soprano; Miss Amy Hare, pianist, and
others will be heard. The object is to pay for
the furnishing of the parish hall and organ and
1t Is intended to present an entertainment that
will be one of the most attractive given during
the season. Many leading ladies IN society are
interested in this concert and have SO arranged
their engagements as to be free on the evening
IL takes place. Seats are now on sale at Met
zerotts, Brentaro's, Droop's and Knabe's.
Masonic TEMpLE.-The Hebrew Boston
Opera Company will present tomorrow night
at the Masonic Temple, for the first time in
this city, the great melodrama entitled ''Shmen-
dric, the Idiot. the Polish Wedding" This
piece Is in three acts and ten tableaux, and
VIII be given by strong cast, headed by Ma
dame Sophie Friedman and Herr A. Margoies,
and be placed upon the stage with all the
necessary accessories.
Mr.. Porter OF TLxAs.-Joseph Wheelock is
the leading man of Frank W. Sanger's COM
pany, which is the attraction at Albapghs
Grand Opera House next week. MIR. Potter of
Texas will be the play presented and Mr..
Wheelock has the title role. Mr.. Wheelock is
always powerful exhaustive and intelligent in
any heroic character define alton, but he is said
to have Outstripped any of his pronounced sue
cesses by his picturesque portrayal OF a char
acter Gunter in his book has made famous
enough to be familiar. The decisive dialects
SO dificult to define Mr.. Wheelock has caught
to perfection. MIR. Wheelock is sud to give in
the first place a distinctly faithful representa-
ton of the authors character, and, second, he
unfolds sincere evidence of art most vel
come in these superficial days.
The PAY TRAIN.-Next week will bring to
Washington the sprightly little soubrette,
Florence J. Bindley, in ''The Pay Train" Miss
Bindley is one of the prettiest little women on
the stage and as a star she has won admirers at
every appearance. 1.-The Pay Train is Il melo-
drama OF thrilling interest and it affords ex-
cellent opportunities, not only for Miss Bind
led, but for competent cast. The mechanical
effects used in the production are very elab-
crate. The story is full Of exciting climaxes
and stirring situations and we'll Gale ulated to
hold the interest of every lover of the melo-
dramatic.
LILY CLAWS GAIETY CoMPASY.-Lily Clay's
Colossal Gaiety Company, under the manage
ment of Sam. +. Jack, will appear at Kernan's
Lyceum Theater next week. This troupe of
dazzling beauties is well known in Washing ton,
and Is recognized everywhere as the largest and
most perfect organization of female talent
Manager Jack has aimed to represent every
type Of feminine beauty. The company in
cludes attractive vocalists, shapely dancers and
clever comedians. The entertainment is
marked by lavish elegance and is repiete with
novel features and new ideas.