Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-10
AMCSEMENTs.

The Choral Society Concert.-A Boston
Symphony Orchestra concert usually salts
fies the musical desires of this community
for one week and that is probably why
there was not a greater attendance at the
Choral Society's entertainment at Metze-
rott's Hall last night. This society is at
the head of musical organization IN the
District and it's work last evening was in
every way praiseworthy. 1t was the first
time the society had been heard under its
new leader. Prof Kaspar, and its thorough
obedience to the will of the conductor
showed his excellent control over his force
In point of attack. delicacy of shading and
vigor in the forte passages the society was
in splendid form, and the selections given
were such as to show a wide range of
treatment The society is to be congratu-
lated on its improvement ard Prof. Kaspar
Is also to be congratulated upon so quickly
and effectively attaining the confidence and
earnest support of such a large body of
singers.
The soloists were all local musicians with
one notable exception and that one may be
dismissed with the simple statement that al
though he was evidently suffering from ner-
vousness, neither his voice nor method are
hardly up to the concert mark. Miss Maud
POWELL gave new evidence of her artistic
merit as violinist and in all her numbers
played with a vigor and brilliancy that
completely captiyated her audience and
evoked positive enthusiasm Mrs. Nellie
Wilson Shir-Clift has a pleasing personality,
voice of exceptional f1exibility and the
flOri1 aria that she sang demonstrated the
careful cultivatio that her natural organ
mad received. but ii also exhibited decidedly
defective enunciation. Mr.. John Porter
Lawrence played a Chopin polonaise with
dash and brilliancy that proved his tho
rough comprehension of the spirit Of the
composition, and with clearness and ac-
curacy of tone that attested his finish as a
pianist. He has not been heard to so good
advantage since his return from Europe.
He also played the accomplishments TO the
Choral Society in q perfectly acceptable
manner. In one number there was a four
hand accompaniment. Mrs. Thomas playing
with Mr.. Lawrence, DIR. Bischoff accompa-
MED Mrs. Shir-Ciiff and Miss Alice Bur-
bage performed the same duty for Miss
enjoyable and the handling of the chorus
by Prof. Kaspar gives pleasurable antici-
patton OF an excellent performance of THE
Messiah, which will be given as usual
during the Christmas week.
Lights and Shadows of Home" Is the
subject of a lecture that will be delivered
tonight at North Capitol NJ. E. Church by
Rev. W. i. McKenney of Baltimore 1t
will be handsomely illustrated by stereop-
ticon views and will be interspersed with
songs.
Albaugh's.-Roland Reed will appear to-
night in THE Woman Hater" by David
D. Lloyd. This will be his first appearance
in this city in the character Samuel Bun
dy, and 1t is conceded by all to be the best
piece Of acting I'm Mr.. Reeds repertoire. The
play is excruciatlngly funny and Mr.. Reed
is ably supported by the other members
of the company. 1.-THE Woman Halter" will
be given tonight and tomorrow night while
Lend Me Your Wife will be given at the
matinee.
Lecture on Memory.-Prof. A s. Boyd
will tonight explain his system of memory
in a lecture at Masonic Temple. These
lectures of Prof. BOYD have excited great
interest and have been attended by many
notable people. His explanation Of his sys-
tenn is clear and concise and all in the
audience receive some benefit.
Prof. Ewelfs Lectures.-Tonight at the
First Baptist Church Prof. J. l.. Ewell
will deliver the second in his series of IL
Illustrated lectures. taking for his subject
Jerusalem and Its Neighborhood."
Warde and James in "OthelIo. "A schol-
arly and at the same time powerful per-
forma1ce of "Othello' was given at the
New National Theater last night by the
Warde and James combination. The play
is one that is well adapted to a display of
the forces of this organization. Mr. James
in the title role and Mr.. Warde as Iago,
both have excellent opportunity for the dis
play of the abilities which they unquestion
ably possess.