Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-18
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sent him back to the court Of King Arthur in
the sixth century. In the comedy Of "Niobe, "
which Is now In its second successful season.
the authors have brought the petrifed Queen
OF hebes over a much longer period Of time
and landed her alive in the somewhat troubled
bosom of Yankee family. Both conceits sug-
gest instantly the possibilities of infinite fun,
and, as handled by their respective authors.
the fun is got out OF them in solid chunks, so
to speak. "Niobe" can be seen and laughed at
on Monday next at Albaugh's Opera House.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr. Robt. Down.
ing will be seen at the National Theater next
week. His repertoire will include Richard
the Lion Hearted" 1.-The Gladiator" and
"Othello."
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Miss Minnie Seligman
will be the attraction in MY Official Wife
HARRIS BIJoU THEArER.-"The Dago," a
new play by Richard F. Carroll, which up to
date has been very successful. will be at the
Bilou next week. The company is headed by
the three CAROLS, r. NJ. Z. H. and Richard
F. The former portrays the title role, in
character work. Edwin Fl. will interpret q
heroic but funny Irish policeman. Old Sponge,
q comedy tramp, is in the hands Of Richard F..
Carroll. Scenic and mechanical effects are
literally introduced. one of which is fire
scene, which is said to be thrIllingly realistic.
hERNAN's LTcEUM THEATER--Sam T. Jack 8
Lilly Clay Gaiety Company. the attraction at
hernans Theater next week, has scored a de-
cided success this season. In place Of the stereo
typed first part there Ia q spicy, musical,
nautical travesty, entitled "Christofo Column
DO, which is replete with new features and
interpreted with specIalties including acts
usually reserved for the olio. ''Mazeppa," the
buriesque will be produced with careful atten-
ton to detail. including the fiery, untamed
steed, and enliveued with variety of features.
The wild horse of Tartary is impersonated by
the beautiful Arabian stallion Crispin. Holt
dav matinee Washington's birthday
F. MARION CKswFoRD.-On Wednesday even
ing. February %. Mr.. T. Marion Crawford, the
novelist, whose readings have been very sue
cessfpl in Boston and New York. will read at
Metzerott Music Hall. Mr.. Crawford is In the
front rank of American novelists. and those who
are familiar with his absorbing stories are
anxious to see ard hear the author himself.
Seats on sale at Metzerott's music store.
Sol SMITH RUssELL--One of the quaintest
and most popular of comedians who visit Wash
ington during the season is Sol Smith Russell
who will be the inaugural week attraction at
Albaugh's. Mr.. Russells remarkable engage
Inent here last season will be remembered by
ali who witnessed his performances in Peace
ful Valley" Mr.. Russell will also appear in "A
Poor Relation" the two plays dividing the
week.
NINE. VI. SIsIERETTA JONES, who has ac
quired the title of the Black Patti from the
purity of her voice and the excellence of her
vocslization, will give a concert next Friday
night at the Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Church. She
will be assisted BY some of the best talent OF
New York Philadelphia and this city. Nine.
Jones was born in Virginia, but received the
finish of her musical education at the Con-
seryatOry Of Music in Boston. She has met
with pronounced success wherever she has
sung and has achieved a reputation superior to
that of any colOred singer since the days Of
the BLACK Swan" Tickets may be had at
Ellis music store.
For THE POoR--A musical and literary en-
tertalnment for the benefit of the poor will be
given at Odd Fellows Hall. on Sth street south
east. on Monday evening. February "a. The pro-
gram will include some OF the best known local
talent. and it is the intention Of the promoters
of the project. Mrs Hodges and Mrs. Horton.
to make the occasion one of note.
LINTHICUM HALI--A soiree will be given on
the 2Sth instant at Linthicum Hall, under the
auspices of the Georgetown Ladies' Aid So
ciety. for the endowment fund for the Home
for Incurables. The object is certainly a worthy
one and those having the affair in charge prom
ise enjoyable time.
MErzEBorr MUsIC HALL.-On Monday even
ing next Russell ii. Conwell, said to be an ora
tor of exceptional ability and force, will deliver
a lecture In Metzerott Music Hall on the sub
ject, The Silver Crown; or. Born king 1t
Is said to be eloquent, humorous and original,
and has won the emphatic approval Of every au-
dience that has listened to it. Postmaster Gen.
that many distinguished persons will be present.
The GEORGETOWN ORCHESTRA will give its
second concert this season at MetZerott Music
Hall on Tuesday evening next. 1t will be
assisted by the Wilhelmj Club. Carlotta Nicolai,
mezzo contrslto, and Anton kaspar, violinist.
This orchestra ia by far the most important
musical organization ever formed in this city,
and IL has had a longer continuous success than
than any of the kindred clubs. Its steady i'm
provement has been peculiarly gratifying to Its
friends and a source of satisfaction to its con-
ductor. Prof. Josef Kaspar, who has been IN
firing in his efforts to raise the standard of its
work This orchestra is one of the orgauiza-
tions in which Washingtonians take pride and
its public entertainments are always largely at
tended The program at the coming concert
will be, 20 Prof. kaspar asserts, the best that
has Yet been presented. A few seats are yet
unsold and may be obtained at MetZerott's.
Miss ANNA SEAToN SCHMIDT will deliver two
illustrated lectures at Carroll Institute Hall, the
first being OF next Tuesday evening. the 2lst
instant. when she will talk on Paris and the
French Revolution" and the second on Thurs
day evening. March 2, when her subject will be
paris and Napoleon the First. These lectures
have been heard here before and with great
satisfaction Miss Schmidt is a pleasing talker
and holds the interest of her audience both by
the comprehensive manner in which she treats
her subject and by the clear explanation Of her
exceIiaut illustrations. Further lectures in this
10,
March 9. in The Passion Play" Rev. d. j.
Stafford, ID. Columbus" Miss Richards,
London
The COLUMBIAN PROMENADE CONCERT
The interest in the Columbian prone
made concert TO be given February % BY
the Legion of Loyal Women at Builders
Exchange Hall clearly demonstrated
yesterday by the fact that in spite Of the
sudden incemency of the weather over sixty
were present al the rehearsal for the grand
march. The next rehearsal will be on Monday
next at O'Clock. same hall. The costumes as
discussed were full Of beauty and interest to
the ladies. Prof. Cardella spoke Of the fine
musical program to be rendered by the or
chestra. Miss Dorothy Byrde Rogers will be
the soloist and Mr.. John Tweeda'e the recita-
ZIONIST of the evening. The personnel of the
tableauX was of great interest.
THE PASSION Play will be the subject Of an
illuminated lecture to be given at Harris Bjou
1heater tomorrow night under the auspices
and for the benefit of the Relief Society of 81.
Aloysius Church. This subject is one that il
always Of interest and when to graphic de-
scription ia added the attractiveness of realis-
tic illustrations the entertainment ALWAYS in
duces a crowded house.
The MOZART CHORUS CLUB gave 4 musical and
literary entertainment at Concordia Hall last
night for the benefit of the poor Besides the
work Of the club. which. under the direction of
its director, Prof. j. III. Hunter, was highly
creditable. there were individual numbers by
Misses Nav Hunter, Ella Lowdermilk, Minnie
Heinrich. Katie V. Wilson, Berthe Thompson,
Alice Plllsbury and Helen Nye, Mrs Emily
Frech- Barnes, Messrs. Morris Harrison W. J.
Cauliield, Elphonzo Youngs. jr., and Will L.