Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-20
AMUSEMENTS.


ALBArGH's.-The interest in 1.-THE Condo
liers" did not abate this week passed. and
each night the audience more than filled the
theatre. With such popular opera as
"Amorita" to present to the public on the be-
ginning Of the third week of the summer
season at AIbaughs theater on Monday night
the Dickson Opera Company is assured OF a
large attendance. The company has evidently
won the popular fancy. and with the desire OF
the management to produce only tirst-class
operas in the best Of style, the public appears
to be appreciative Of their efforts to please.
In 'Amorita," which was always a favorite
with Neutrality-suspicious., the full strength Of the
company Is brought out, as every member is
cast for part. Miss Lily Post will portray
"Amorita" while Miss Bebe yming will act as
her sculptor lover. angelo" When this opera
was last produced in this city two years ago
the colored pickaninies John and Jess. who
since then have travelled with Francis Wilson,
appeared. Next week these two darkes will
Introduce their speciaties in the second act
kERNAN's LYcEUM IHEArER has presented
no better representative Of the variety bur-
lesque organization than SeftonG " atson' sc ON
pany which will make its first appearance here
next Monday. Its Introductory il a comic
opera i'll which vocal artists aud terpsichorean
beauties vie with one another Its olio is said to
be fresh and is followed by an elaborate bur-
lesque. introducing in the leading role, Miss
Mary b. Deagle,a new but handsome burlesaue
The list OF talent includes Harry Seton, W. B.
Watson. Marten and Kelly, Layton Sisters,
Price and Barr, Harry c. Bryant and James j.
Flelde and the Ianakas.
MANAGER KERNANs BENEFIr-Among the
well-known volunteers for Manager Eugene
kernan's benefit on Monday. May 20, is Mr.
l.. A. Roginski, who has achieved success in
'dissolvlng views" His illustrations OH this
occasion will cover an entirely new field.
A FEMALE PEDESTRIAN ToURNAMENr.-Mi
Clara Beckwith, the champion lady swimmer of
the world. will be special card during the
supplemental season. commencing June 5 with
\ female pedestrian tournament Miss Beck
with has proved an attractive feature in aqua
tic exhibitions at Manager kernan's Audito-
rum and Monumental Theater, Baltimore, for
over six months.
FITzsIMMoNs' AUDITORIUM THEArER.-The
out-of-town people visiting Washington
find. like the resident population, Fitz-
simmons Auditorium TLeater very con-
venient and attractive from the fact
that they can drop in at any time and see the
continuous performance from p m. to ii D. m,
and then the entertainments are always good.
Each act OF specially Is complete in itself. aud
you can see as many OF them or all OF them, just
as you like. Monday there will be another new
troupe, when the performances will finish night
ly at 1890 pm. in place Of IL D. M. SO all may
return to their homes in good time.
HOMEOPATHIC HosPITAL-Next Saturday
afternoon and evening the amateur musical
benefit OF the Homeopathic Hospital at the
National. Age will constitute no bar to help
ing in this good work, at the performance
this afternoon"Plnafore" will be sung with cast
OF young people, no one Of whom will exceed
twelve years of age. From the rehearsals it
has been clearly shown. too, that these young
people are thoroughly capable OF carrying the
tuneful little opera through with a spirit and
accuracy which might we'll be envied by older
performers. The cast will be as follows:
Josephine" Marie b. Howe; "Hebe." Elsie
Pearce; Little Buttercup," Miriam Stoddart;
"Sir Joseph" Frederick Hazard; Capt Corco-
ran," Paul Sperry; Ralph Rackstraw," Merry
man Walker; dick Deadeye," Harold Tracey;
bill Bobstay" (boa;swain), Benton Garrett;
bob Beckett" (boatswain's mate), Walton
Goodwin; Tom Tucker (midshipman), CLAIR
ence Hensey; Sergeant of Marines" Ralph
Burton, and chorus Of sixty voices. Direc-
tor. Prof n. Du Shane Coward; stage man.
ayr, Willis Magruder; accompanist, II. r.
Hoover. At the evening performance The
Chimes Of Normandy" will be sung with a re-
markably strong cast. Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-
Cliff will sing ''Serpolette" and Miss Ruth
Thompson "Germaine." The other principals
will be Mr.. Herndon Morsell, ''Grenichsux;"
MIR. Theodore Friebus. jr.. the Marquis" and
Mr.. Oliver Hine, 'Gaspard." There will be
chorus of forty trained voices. and this opera
will also be under the direction of Prof Glow
ard. In both operas there will be dancing,
which will be under the direction Of Prof. ].
II. Vermllya.
ELKs' BENEFIT.-The arrangements for the
production of s. G. Pratt's elaborate musical
allegOry of war at the new auditorium on Mon
day night for the benefit of the Eks are all
advancing most satisfactorily. The rehearssis
OF the huge chorus have shown that the alegory
will be sustained by a wel-trained and cOmpe-
tent lot of performers. Mr. Pratt has been I'M
RENTING in his effort to perfect every indi-
vidual in the particular role assigned. Nearly
COO voices will be heard IN the chorus and the
musical volume will be immense.
MARTYR CoLLEGE.-The pupils of Martyr
College give one of their unique entertain
ments at the National on next Thursday even
ing. The affair will constitute the commence
ment exercises OF the college and will consist
OF strong dramatic performance, presented
with the excellence which has become charac-
teristic of the pupils Of the college.
PROF. MUELLER's.-Next Tuesday evening is
the date set for the annual juvenile May bali OF
Prof. Muellers dancing academy at Masonic
Hall. The closing reception Of the evening
classes will be held the following night
BETHESDA PARK.-Bethesda Park will be CAV
with light and crowds this evening. At Z o clock
there will be grand concert and at 9 dancing
will commence.
A LECTURE TO TEACHERs.-Prof. Albert s.
Bickmore OF New York will deliver lecture on
Southern Spaln-The Alhambra-at the Ma
tonai Museum this evening at 8 o'clock to the
public school teachers. The lecture will be
llusrated by lantern sllQes ana will be of
special interest to persons engaged in educa-
tional work.
CARROLL INSTITUTE CHORAL Soc1ErY.-The
second concert by the Carroll Institute Choral
Socitey will take place at Carroll Institute Hall
Oh Wednesday evening next. Prof. Mama. the
director. has prepared excellent program
including the cathedral chorus from the Cay
aleria Rusticana," chorus from q new opera
that has met with great success in Italy called
The Clowns and the 4th act Of III T-ova-
tore" will be given in costumes. The fine
work done at it's first public appearance war
rants the prediction that the coming concert
will be thoroughly successful.
BETHESDA PARK Tomorrow will also be a
gala day at Bethesda Park, when through cars
will be run. The cafe will be open and
sacred concert will take place at IL a. m. and
8 p. M. and 4 p. m.
ST. JoHS's Boy CHOIR CoycERr,-The bows
of st. Johns boy choir will give u concert
next Wednesday at st. Johns Parish Hall
10th between II and streets northwest. Those
who will take part are Mrs. Daisy Moore
Roche. Miss Louise Moeller, Misses Iabler and
Rose, SIS Anita Heudrie, in her iuimitable
Rotations. MIR. Perry B. Turpin. Mr.. Robt.
Stearns, MIR. VIM. I. Southland. young pianist
OF whom great things are expected. the
Washington Mandolin and Guitar Club and the
Choir. accom- a led by Miss Mary Dash;el.
The boys will sing several choruses in the ex-
cellent manner for which they are noted.
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