Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-12
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The Decca Concert.-An appreciative, II
not a large, audience assembled in Metz
croft Hall last evening to listen to con-
cert by the Marie Decca company. Nine.
Decca is well known in this city, and there
were many Of her friends present who ap-
plauded every number she sang. She gave
the well-known aria from Linda" Eek
ert's Swiss echo song, Gillet's "Loin du
Bali and Gounod's AVE Marie" In each
case, except the last, she was encored, and
the flexibility Of her voice, its extensive
range and her method were pleasing. But
Nine. Decca was not the only attraction
on the program. Mrs. Clara Murray prov
ed harpist Of exceptional merit. bringing
out effects that have not been heard be-
fore upon this instrument, and proving
herself an artist of high order. She has a
mastery control Of the harp. technique
that is remarkable, and she plays with ex-
cellent expression and finish. She had, by
the way, a remarkably fine instrument.
Mr.. Charles DAlmaine Is young vioiinist,
but he plays with true artistic feeling, ana
only needs experience to become a master
of his art. Mr.. Grant Weber was an ex-
cellent accompanist, and proved himself
good soloist, particularly in his Chopin
numbers. Altogether, the concert was
quite satisfactory. and was greatly ENJOY
ed by those present.
Lectures by Rev. DIR. Hamma.-A rare
opportunity for instruction and entertain
ment Is afforded in the lectures by Rev.
DR.. HANNA on Monday and Wednesday
evenings of next week in the Memorial
Lutheran Church. The subject of the lee.
lures is .'The Land Of the Midnight Sun"
Norway, Denmark and Sweden. DR.. Ham,
ma enjoys the reputation of being a pleas
ing and brilliant talker, and his views,
more than a hundred of which are shown
with each lecture are of the finest ever
presented. The lectures have been de-
hvered in many of the large cities, and
with annrpcia tiOD nv large
audiences, while the press has uniformly
accorded them the highest standard of ex-
cellence. Each of the lectures is complete
in itself, and differs in all respects from
the other.
The Pensoara KiIdergarten.-The enter
taipment to be given in the tapestry hall
of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. l.. Ffoulke will be
of an extremely attractive character. Free
kindergarten work in this city, which is
sustained entirely by subscription, includes
not only this institution. which has re-
ceived the support Of every lady OF the
White House since the time of Mrs Hayes,
but the Nursery Maids kindergarten
Training School, the first ever opened in
the United States, in 1876, and which has
been free since 1888. The entertainment
tomorrow night will include vocal music
by Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes and the reading
of Joan of Arc by Mrs. Louise Jewell Man
ming.
Mrs. Manning's Recitals.-Literary circles
in this city are much interested in the pres
ence here of Mrs. Louise Jewell Manning,
president of the Minneapolis College of Ora
tory, who is devoting her art to their enter
tainment. On Saturday night, at Meter
OFT Hall, she gave to large audience Col
George James tragedy, Joan OF Arc; to-
night she presents, at the Elsmere, Born
sens drama, Arm Got Gelline;" tomorrow
lors of Mrs. c. NJ. Ffoulke; and Friday
evening she recites Brand" the somber
play of the great Norwegian, 1bsen. at the
Universalst Church. In the latter 1t is
Cor onrin hat oh q
greatest American interpreter of the great
est living poet. She is said to be unique In
her art.
French satirist, will make his last appear
ance before a Washington audience next
Monday night at Metzerott Music Hall,
when he will deliver his brightest comedy
lecture, Her Royal Highness, Woman.
Mr. Blouet is now finishing his trip around
the world and will complete the circuit
when he reaches San Francisco, the start
ing place. This will also end this brilliant
Frenchman's career upon the lyceum stage
as it is his intention to permanently retire
from the platform, ana, as he expresses 1t,
live with his family. The seats are selling
rspidly and the lecturer will certainly be
greeted by a crowded house This is the
second evening of the &C. c." course. The
third attraction is General Lew Wallace
January Z.
cert occurs at Metzerott Music Hall this
evening. With a vocalist, fifty of the best
musicians the country affords, ana WIN
John Philip Sousa himself, perhaps the
most brilliant and graceful bandmaster In
| the states, at their head; with program oil
| infinite variety and lot of catchy and
| popular encores, including his own marcn'
| es, behind them, what lover OF good music
can afford to turn his back upon them, nc
matter what the weather threatens! Band
| master Sousa's success and popularity are
doubtless as much due to his musical com.
positions as to his ability as musician anS
L i. 6a6 a
King as Strauss is the waltz King. Anc
| there is probably no modern music whicl
| is more extensively hummed and drummeC
| and thrummed than Sousas inspiring
| marches. But nobody can play his OWL
| compositions like Sousa himself, ana tnis
| will be one of the strongest reasons wh!
| our readers will turn out en- masse 10 neal
| Sousa's Band tonight.
| Masonic Temple.-ln these days there ar
| lunches and lunches, but the QuodlDe
4 luncheonS given by the laules oI LII
| National Homeopathic Hospital are Famous
| and their reputation is known Tar am
| wide These Will be given on Thursda!
and Friday of this week at Masonic Hal
| from Il till z. Thursday evening tner'
will be selections from Pirates and Plna
! fore by the children who gave those operas
| so successfully last season, also dialec
| reading by Miss Janet Richards, who ha
| read in Boston, and is known mere as
| most entertaining lecturer. Friday even
| ing there will be singing by some OF ou
| local fayorites, among them Mr.. Augustus
| Francis and a reading by Mr.. L. T. Whit
| taker after which there will be dancing
| with good music. There will be on sal
| delicious homemade candy, exquisite EN-
| broidered linens, bags and fancy articles
| and aprons, which every one needs. Eacl
| lunch table will be presided over by on
| of the ladies as hostess, and attended by
bevy OF young ladies, who will wait upol
| the guests without delay. The chairmen o
the several committees are Mrs. Johl
Tweedale, Mrs. Pelouze, Mrs. Allen. Mrs
| Dye, Mrs. Dubant, Mrs. ]. Il. Wight, Mrs
| Wilcox, Miss Clephane, Mrs. Paul, Mrs
Quaifre, Mrs. Birney, Mrs. Hough and Mrs
Stafford.