Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-05

ington is such a beautiful city. and its peo-
pie are SO thoroughly cultivated and 90 en-
thusiastic."
1t is understood that efforts are being
made TO present Mr.. Harry wheaton's
opera of Jack. the Giant Killer" at one Of
the theaters in short time 50 that the
full effect of this excellent work can be
seen Those who witnessed the perform
ances at the Central High School were
unanimous in their praise Of the compost
lon. both on account OF Its musical num-
bers and the ingenious manner In which
the story was developed II is peculiarly
adapted 10 childrens voices, and the little
ones who participated in the performances
entered into their work with all the en-
thusiasm OF childhood The possibilities
io- spectacular effects were seen in the
amazon marches. the groupings of the
chorus. both In the court scene and in the
giants cave, and all these possibilities can
oe made realities only when the opera 10
placed upon large stage with all the ac-
lights.
The Apollo Quartet which was heard 70
such excellent advantage at the National
Iheater last Sunday night, Is composed Of
some OF the best male voices that there are
In this city. They have sung together for
some time. and have been so careful IN
their rehearsals that their concerted work
Is little short Of perfect. Their voices har-
monize thoroughly, and their phraslng n
artistic. Each member is also a solo singer,
which places this quartet In better position
for concert work than many similar or
CARNATIONS now known here.
The Metzerott Music Hall will undoubt.
edly be filled to Overlooking on Friday even
ing next the occasion being the annual
concert by pupils OF Mrs. Harriet H Mills
The demand for seats is an evidence OF the
popularity OF both the singers and their
. ,eaeher, ana as an interesting program hes
been arranged, containing a number of sx-
cellent new songs. as well some old ia
Worries ana stirring concerted numbers, Q
most pleasing concert is assured.
1ar NF,lA
meeting with much success since fits organi-
zauon, about month ago II Is composed
OF the following gentlemen: Philip Bar
late OF Cleveland's Ministries. first tenor and
director; Edward Leeds. second tenor; WAL
ter n. Grounsell baritone. and John Basr,
bass.
Marteau. the young French violinist who
created such a favorable impression at his
recent appearance here. will return and give
one more concert at Metzerott Hall on the
18th Instant He will have with him Cam
panari, the baritone, who Is already an e.
tablished favorite. having made himself 90
by his excellent work In the Howe-Levin
concert.
On Thursday evening next what promises
TO be one OF the most delightful musicales
of the season will be given at the chapel OF
St. Thomas Church, corner 18th and Madi-
son streets. for the benefit OF the building
fund OF the church. In addition to numbers
by the excellent choir of the church, COM
posed of Miss McCulloch. Mrs. Philip Mauro.
Mr. Chas. F. Crosby and Mr.. W. ID. Hoover.
selections will be rendered by Mrs. Stilsoa
Hutchins, Mrs. Hormiss and the Phllhar-
monte Quartet. Miss Burbage will give
piano selections, and Mr.. RaNemann will
contribute two violin solos. The affair 10
under the direction Of DIR. ii. c. Sherman.
who will also fiji the trying role OF accom-
PIANIST.
The committee appointed 10 examine bids
presented to the Convention Hall Company
for the erection II a pipe organ In Conven-
ton Hall have reported and transmitted a
scheme fo- a three-manual and pedal pipe
organ of forty-four stops, which they deem
suited TO the requirements OF the hall for
all purposes for which an organ is likely
to be used. The committee. which consisted
OF Messrs W. II. Daniel. ]. w. Bischoff.
Josef Kaspar, ID. B. Macleod and Percy
s. Foster, advise that the work OF building
be given only TO a firm OF established and
unquestioned reputation, as the element OF
quality Of tone is OF far more Importance
than quantity or cheapness OF construction.