Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Austrian Bands Concert.-The Aus
TRAN Imperial Band delighted many people
assembled at Convention Hall last night,
with the kind of music that does not re-
quire a large fund of previous knowledge.
1t was not an event for purely technical
appreciation; it was a concert which moved
The emotions of the hearer to merry rhythms
or to the simpler strains which get straight
to the heart without stopping to secure
passport from the intellect. Nevertheless,
the program was dignifed one, containing
as il did products of composers who COM
mand critical as well as popular approval.
The organization is an admirably constitut-
ed one, capable of producing many delicate
and unusual effects. 1t turned from an
artistic performance of LISTS .'Rhapsode
Hongroise" to Home, Sweet Home" and
Other typical American melodies in a man
ner that was pleasant not only for the high
standard of execution that was main tanned,
but for the spirit of graceful courtesy which
the presentation of these works to an
American audience implied. Conductor
Zehrer has the personal magnetism which,
combined with good discipline, makes the
work OF each individual player a sensitive
and sympathetic element of the orchestra
not mere autOmaton. The solo numbers
We're received with the greatest satisfaction.
The performance of Herr Rebner on the
violin and OF Herr He'll on the key bugle
both evoked degree of enthusiasm that
calleA for encore Appearances
Inc modern spirit of realism, which has
stepped across the footlights into the or
chestra' was well represented in this pro-
gram, in the descriptive fantasia IAN Aus
trian Reservists Dream" A number of
selections were presented in which vocal
and other interpretations were very ingeni-
ousiy introduced. 1t is expected that the
attendance tonight will be even larger than
last night.
Miss Richards Lecture.-Mss Janet Eliza
beth Richards lectured Saturday night at
the Cniversalist Church on the world
fair. for the benefit of the National Homeo-
pathic Hospital Miss Richards treated her
subject in her best and brightest way. She
mas been an extensive traveller, can tell of
what she has seen, in a manner which
makes her auditors know that she has seen
IT, She has an artistic sense which is of
great value to her in descriptive work. To-
night Miss Richards will lecture on the
Midway Plaisance."
Willard Hall.-A bazaar which means
pread Tor the Home for Incurables will be
held at Willard Hall December 1 and 2.
Useful and fancy articles, dolls, pictures
and toys suitable for Christmas gifts will
be sold at moderate rates. The famous
costumed dolls from the British section,
worlds fair, have been loaned for the oc-
caslon- The Marine Band have generously
rendered their services in aid of the great
Christ-like charity. Unusual pains have
been taken by the distinguished women in
charge or the bazaar to render the affair
as perfect as possible, in order that its
manifold attractions may establish it as
an annual custom. The best cooks in the
District have been engaged, and luncheon,
Gunner and supper will be served in the
best manner 1t is to be hoped a generous
public will recornpense these noble women
for all their trouble.
The Lotus 'Glee Club of Boston will he
heard at the Church of Our Father, corner
18th and l. streets northwest, tomorrow
night. This club has been here before and
Is Pleasantly remembered for its excellent
work, both in solo and concerted numbers
and 1t will no doubt be greeted with a large
attendance tomorrow night. The club will
De assisted by Miss Minnie Marshall elo-
cutioniSt.