Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
AMUSEM ENTS.

The CAPITAL GLEE CLUB made its first APP
pea-ance rs body last night at Mstzerott Hall
in n concert that was in every way enjoyed by
an audience that was large in numbers and
demonstrative In its applause. Though this
organization has been in existence but short
time it has attained high degree Of excellence
under the careful and Intelligent instruction of
its director. Prof. n. Dushane Coward 1t
numbers thirty singers and Il list OF its mem
bership has already been published in The
STAR. All the members are well known i'll
musical circles and they have been trained to
sing together with great precision and ex-
preston. and no body OF male singers since the
original Choral Society has ever shown to SO
good advantage in this city. The selection that
best demonstrated the real power and ability Of
tbs club for serious work Dudley Buck 8
Nun of Nidaros." the solo being sung by
favorable impression not only in this
number but in the other selections
in which he was heard. In all the numbers as
signed the club its work was commendable and
tine success OF its first effort warrants the hope
OF long and prosper Gus future.
The soiois.s, besides Mr. Auty we're Miss
Maud Powell. violiuist: Miss Ruth Thompson,
contralto. and ilr. John p. Lawrence pianist
All these are well known and each has a renuta-
ton that has been secured by earnest and con-
scientious work. Miss Powell has grown in
artistic development since she was last heard in
that place her in the front rank of solo viclin-
ISIS. Miss Thompson was in excellent voice
and sang with much expression Mr.. Lawrence
played with true musicany feeling in his solo
that WAS emphaticallv encored and also per-
formed the arduous task of accompanies most
satisfactorily. The stage was tastefuily dec
GRATED with flowers and palms.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Miss Pauline Hall
changed her bill last night and presented the
ever popular ''Ermnie' to delighted audi
ence in the Academy of Music She was in
good voice and sang the role of which she was
the original in this country in thoroughly
artistic style. The two thieves were Messrs.
Brand and Whalen. and they furnished the
usual amount of fun.
Mr.. CARROLL D. WRIGHT. United States COM
missioner of labor, will deliver a lecture in the
Y. NJ CA. paclOrs tomorrow night upon 1.-The
felatlons OF Economic Conditions to the Causes
of Crime This is an interesting subject and
VIII be treated iii most intelligent and inter-
esting manner. Tickets, without charge NAV
be had at the Y. NJ. G. A. building.
The PAY TRAIN.--Miss Florence Bindev is a
sou5rette those manners and accomplishments
have made her a strong favorite. She will APP
pear at Harris Bljou Theater next Monday in
her successful comedy drama The Paw Train ~
The performance viii be replete with thrilling
cllmaxes and startling scenic effects. good
company and numerous speclaltles will add to
the at.ractiveness of the entertainment. Among
the scenic features are the wreck Of the inclined
plane and the train Of cars nncouped at full
speed.
The CITY SPoBTs. Flynn and Sheridan bur-
lesque success. will appear at kernan's Lyceum
next week for the second time this season. pre-
senting an entertainment III which fresh fea-
lures abound. Among the cards NAV be men,
toned Mile Zitella. character coincidence and
Sohlke. the famous ballet master from the I'M
perial Theatre, Madrid, who promises terpsi-
chOreaE treat.
MANAGER EUGENE HERMAN is promised o
roUsing benefit This season. to take place at the
Lyceum on Monday, May 90. His friends in
and out Of the profession have quietly agreed
with one another to make the testimonial the
most memorable in the managerial experience
OF the beneficiary. Many well-known artists
have already volunteered and those VINO have
the matter in hand state that they have some
thing in store that is calculated 10 prove IN
usually attractive.
FITZsIMMoSs AUpIToRIUM-A complete
change OF program is announced for next week
at Fltzsimmons' Auditorium. Manager James
Fitzsiinmnns has peculiar facilities fo- securing
the best people to play at this place, inasmuch
as he has an arrangement with n humber of
leading New York and Boston theaters whereby
he secures all the novelties that appear in these
cities. The present cOmpanyis making q hit
but will close on Saturday night. SO there will
only be few more oppor .unities to see this
eIcelien: bill. Continuous performance daily
from IL o clock noon TO 1890 pm.