Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-01
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their literary worth They are given as the
authors intended. without any tinkering by the
stage carpenter, the manager or an alleged
practical playwright. The work Of this COM
pany and the plays it has presented have
been the subject of considerable Comment
BY various critics. but the weight of evidence is
that of commentator and il remains for Wash
ington to pass judgment on this departure from
the average methods of dramatic management
The interest In the effort OF the Theater of Arts
and Letters. which aims TO be to this country
| what the Coincide Franchise is to France. Is
very great and its development will be
eagerly watched. The plays to be given
! are announced as follows: The De-
cision Of the Court" by Brander Matthews. and
/ The Squirrel Inn" by Frank x. Stockton and
Eugene W. Presbrey; Hal O. the Hail." By
John Harrison, ard The Harvest by
| Clyde Fitch.
NATIONAL THEArER.-Hermann the magician
will be the attraction at the National next week.
| ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Daniel Frohman's
company will hold the stage at the Academy
next week, presenting The Charity Ball. and
| The Wife"
] HARRIS BIIoU THEArER.-Miss Jean voor-
hees, young actress who has distinguished
herself by her performance of the principal
role in the popular drama, ''Only Farmers
/ Daughter" will he at Harris Bijou Theater
| next Monday night. She will be supported by
| a strong company and will costume the part
] with richness that has rarely been ecualed.
Miss Voorhees, is the possessor Of $40 900 worth
| Of diamonds. which she uses in the play her
\ manager having given bond to the amount of
! their value to insure their safety. Miss Voor-
hees adds TO native ability careful training a
| liberal education and the advantages which can
only be attained by contact with tie best
/ society, and her appearance IN play which is
SO strong favorite can scarcely fail to be inter-
| esting.
KFRSAS's.-Bob Fitzsimmons. the middle
weight fighter who but recently vanqUished
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| stake of SAC 600. will demonstrate his clever
ness at Kernans Lyceum next week. beginning
| Easter Monday matinee. Fitzsimrnons will
punch the ball. meet all corners, give any man
500 who stands before him four rounds and
| spar round or two with Frank BosyOrth. his
+ sparring partner. Other athletic features will
be introduced including boTts between Fitz-
s;mmons pupils and local aspiraDts. 4 lively
olio is promised. in which viii appear the
Julians, Whitman and Davis. Ed. Rogers.
Oracle and REYNOLDS. Thee. Billy Moore and
Bella Vivian, Cradoc, Walter Keen, Williams
| and Barton.
| TEE GEORGETOWN ORCHEsrRA-The George
town Orchestra forty-fifth public rehearsal will
| take place at 3ietZerott Music Hall Friday
evening next. This organization is one of the in
situations of the District. and its work is of such
n high standard that IL affords just ground for
considerable local pride. The orchestra will
have the assistance of the WilheiTni Club,
Miss Ruth Thomson. contralto; Nj. Arthur ID.
Mayo. pianist: Mr.. Paul Niersch ana Mr.. Henry
XaIder. accompanies: Miss Thompson has "a
pure. rich voice and has made rapid strides
| in her art. Mr.. Mayo is said to possess high
| order OF talent and viii play the Mendelssohn
concerto in ID minor. Mr.. Johannes Miersch
had intended to play. but as he is suffer
ing from typhoid fever his place will be taken
by his brother Paul, whose excellence as a
'eellst is well known. He will play a concerto
for viclonceilO. a serenade by Lit and tara.i-
telle BY Pepper. Prof. kaspar has selected for
the orchestra Deethoven's "Egmonte:'' over
ture. q suite of Hungarian dances by Brahms.
and. with the Nllhelmj Club, Desormes .'Sere-
made de MandOlines' and Czibulka's Inter
mezzo-'
JAMES WHITcoMB RILEY-The popular sc.
c. course" ended last night with the appear
ance OF the hoosier poet at Metzero.ts Hail.
For two hours the large gathering WIS enter
tanned by Mr.. Riey's recitations OF his simple.
hOmelv. hearty verses. He greatly surprised
those who heard him for the first time by his
mimetic powers and his histriouic ability.
Those actors who recite effectively
Goodbye, Jim. Take keer of Yourself and
dot Leete Poy of Nine can be counted on
the fingers of one hand. Many handkerchief
was raised to the face when the Hectic poyS
death was described. Equally accomplished is
Mr.. Riley in depicting humorous scenes, and
! his imitation OF young man who was trying
to tell n funny story, but who kept constantly
losing sight of its point kept every one shaking
with laughter. The singing of the popular
PhilharmoIic Quartet contributed to the en-
joyment of the evening. A pleasant surprise
was provided IN the appearance of Mrs. II. H.
Mills. whose rich contralto voice delighted the
audience in The Swanee River" arranged as
q solo obEgato. the accompaniment being by
the Philharmonic Quartet.
The YALE GLEE CLUB.-The concert to be
given by the Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs On Nor
day night at Metzerotts Music Hall has ex-
cited great deal of interest among college
men III this city and the Yale BOYS will I'M
doubleday be greeted b. full house. Their
excellence both as vocais:s and instrument
tal performers is well known here and it is
promised that even their former efforts will be
surpassed. The program will include pot
pourri from Robin Hood" Rosenfeid's ''Pa-
troll and Dance. Ganle's La Czarina." and
many college giees. well as some vocal num-
bers that will demonstrate the artistic excel
lence OF the singers. The occasion will also be
a society event. and the list Of patronesses has
already been published in THE STAR.
PADEREwsKI--The interest in the great
Polish pianist, Psderewski. does not seem to
abate in the least for already there are a large
number of subscriptions to his farewell recital,
which is announced for the 18th instant at
Metzerott's Music Hall. No musician who has
visited this country in years has excited so
much enthusiasm as Padere wsk, and it is safe
to assume that every seat will be secured before
the date of the recital subscriptions are re-
ceived at Me;ZerOtts music store.
Mr.. GEORGE GROssMITH. the distinguished
London comedian and entertainer, will give bis
Incompatible recitals of evenings of pleasure
at Metzerott Hall April IL and IS. Mr..
Grossmith is well known to all who have ever
visited the English capital. but is best known by
reputation In this country as having created the
comedy roles in nearly all of Gilbert and Sulli-
vans operas. Since these two dissolved part
nership 3Ir. Grossmith has been giving his
monolOgues in the different cities of the king
dom, and since coming 10 America he has ap-
peared IN Boston, New York and the leading
cities Of our country with the best of success
Both press and public are loud in praise of his
work and mis- advent here will be hailed with
pleasure.
DAMROscH.-The next Damrosch concert
viii take place the 10th instant at Metzerott
Muse Han. when the New York symphony Or
chesr-s will be again heard in program tina.
Will ottOrd the utmost satisfaction 10 all who
love good music intelligently and Grtistically
interpreted. The popularity o; Mr.. Damrosch
and his orchestra is already established in this
city ami their appearance calls the best class
OF our people.
The YANKEE LEAGUE" the new burlesoue
OF the Mask and Wig Cub. which they are TO
present at the Academy on Saturday. April Is,
promises TO surpass III attractiyeness any pre-
yloGs effort OF this popular organization of the
University of Pennsylvania boys The plav is
IN two acts anda prologue. The shades OF Rev
cry, Invention. Progress and Unrest open the
proceedings in Shadow Land and bewail the
restraint that Prudence has placed upon them
10 dlssipate dissatisfaction the nine muses
dispatch the shades TO earth in the characters