Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Mozart Symphony Club.-The concert
given at Metzerott Music Hall last night
by the Mozart Symphony Club was In
every way enjoyable. The organization Is
an excellent one, each member being
thorough musician and capable soloist,
while their quartet playing was artistic In
its nicely and finish. The program was an
attractive one and nearly every number
was encored. There werc introduced three
instruments that are rarely heard and the
effect produced by them induced surprise
that they are not more frequently en-
ployed. These instruments were the VIOLA
d'amour, played by Mr.. Stoelzer, the viol
de gambia. on which solo was given ~
Mr.. BIodeck, and the Roman trumpet, the
capacities of which were brought out py
Mr.. Hoch The satisfaction of the audience
with all these instruments and the manner
In which they were played was suHcientiy
demonstrated by the applause that each
solo received. Miss Cecilia Bream' soprapo
soloist; Mile. Zoe de Vielle, elocutionist,
and MIR. Otto Lund, vioinist, also partlci-
pated in the program and were heartily re-
ceived .,,
Willard Hall.-The Christmas entertain
ment at Willard Hall last evening tor the
benefit of the Sunday school OF the Churcn
of ST. Michael and All Angels furnshed
a dramatic and musical program tnat was
greatly enjoyed. The participants IN the
musical numbers were Mrs. Eva wilson
Carpenter, Misses Reichenbach, Hester
Armstrong, Williamson, Messrs. harry
Hughes, Jonn G. Armstrong, VIM. ii. Con-
ley, w. II. and Kent Nelson, and Angelo
Fireman.. A three-act play, entitled The
Birds Christmas Carol" was also given
in an excellent manner, Misses Eva Coffin.
Marion Wilson, Mary Schneider, Frances
Schombert, Emma Schneider. Louise Eas-
ton, Carrie Lauer Cornelia Nelson. Irene
Nelson, Messrs. Perry Allen, w. H. Nell
son. VIM. H. Conley, Percy Smith. George
Chase and Glenn Morse appearing in the
cast.
The Choral Society-Tomorrow night the
Choral Society will give it's second concert
this season, when Handlers grand oratorio,
THE Messiah" will be presented at Con-
vention Hall. This noble composition has
been annually produced by this society dur
ing the Christmas holidays, and it is pecu-
liarly appropriate to this joyful season.
This year the society presents the best
quartet of soloists it has ever engaged
and its chorus will be larger and stronger
than ever before. There is no doubt of
the ability of Miss Emma Juch, Miss Kath-
airline Fleming, Mr.. VIII. H. Reiger and
solos of this oratorio. and the society itself
will give full force and expression to the
grand choruses, in which the work
aboCnds. The liberality of the society
in ging it's talent deserves recogni-
tion and support by the public, and Conven-
ton Hall should be filled tomorrow night.
Never has oratorio, the highest form Of
musical composition, been so completely
and artistically presented in Washington
as by the Choral Society, and this season
1T has surpassed all its former efforts. The
prices are within the reach of all and
tho sale thus far has been unusually large
The Cornell Clubs.-Tonight at Metzerott
Music Hall the Cornell Glee, Banjo and
Mandolin Clubs will give concert which,
1t is expected, will be one of the most en-
toyable musical events of the season. All
these organizations unusually strong
and the program will be an attractive
one, both voCaliy and fundamentally. 1t
will embrace college songs and compost
tfcrs of more ambitious character, but
1t may safely be said that each number
will be effectively performed. There is
quite large number of Cornell graduates
will turn out in force to greet the present
students. The concert will be .unoer the
patronage of a number Of cabinet ladies
as well as other ladies prominent in off,
Cial and social circles and will probably
be made society event.
Richard Mansfield.-Next Monday at AL
baugh's Opera House Mr.. Richard Mans
field will commence an engagement of one
week. His yearly visits to this city are
always looked forward to as most i'm
portant event In the seasons theatricals.
Each year he adds to his repertory one
or more interesting productions. In addi-
ton to presenting some of the favorite
roles. which have become endeared to the
public, Mr.. Mansfield will this year pre-
sent two distinct novelties. On Monday
night, arms and the Man." a comedy In
three acts. by Bernard Shaw, will be given.
This play is described as a satirical COM
edy, with its scene laid in Russia. The
rest of his repertoire will be as follows:
Tuesday (New Year matinee), Beau Brum-
NELL" Tuesday night, Napoleon Bona
parte;" Wednesday night, "A Partisan Ro-
NANCE" Thursday. Prince Karl" Friday,
Beau Brummell;' Saturday matinee. Ma
poleon Bonaparte;" Saturday right, "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" Seats are now on
sale.
Sam Devere's Own Company.-Manager
kernan's New Year attraction at the Ly-
ceum Theater will be Sam Devere's Own
Company. headed by the inimtable Sam
himself, and comprising a strong aggrega-
ton of vaudeville artists. prominent
feature of the big program will be the ap-
pearance of Omene. presenting her dance
of the harem. Others in the company are
Hayden and Heatherton, the portrayers of
refined comedy; Rowe and Rentz, just two
comedians; the Donovans, the original COM
edy duo; Huested and Guyer, in songs and
dances; Lille Western. instrumentalist;
Evans and Vidocq the eccentric comedians,
and the original Quaker City Quartet.
During the above engagement there will
be matinees daily.
Casper the Yodler."-Mr. Chas. T. FL
lis the well-known German comedian and
sweetest Of singers, we'll deserves the sue
drama, Casper the Yodler," which comes
to the Bjou Theater next week. 1t has
been many a year, and many day added,
since there was as good or a better enter
tainment offered to amusement lovers as
this pretty domestic comedy, which Mr..
Ellis has had the pleasure of appearing
in for the past eight years. This Will, how
ever be the last year that he Will present
this most popular of modern comedies, and
will, to honor tho occasion, produce 1t In