Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
AMUsENiENTS.

Academy Of Music.-The Hinrich's Grand
last night. Many Of the musical patrons Of
Washington seemed to think that the tune
full graces of this opera have at last palled
on them, but the audience present last
night at the Academy of Music testified
their delight in no uncertain manner. The
Bohemian Girl is perhaps the highest
opera in the repertoire Of this really excel
lent operate organization, and it's presenta-
ton was one Of the most satisfying and
best sustained ever seen in Washington.
The orchestra shared the honors with the
vocal side of the company. and was ap-
plauded for its Introduction, and an oboe
solo came in for fund OF praise. Fernando
Michelera. as Thaddeus. carried the audi
ence with him from the start and in his
singing of You'll Remember Me" and
The Fair Land Of Poland" awakened alb
soiute enthusiasm. and was compelled to
repeat In each instance. Miss Nina Bertini-
Humphreys as Airline. filled all the require
n.ents which an artistic Judgment could
suggest. Il Dreamt That i Dwelt in Mar
bic Halls" was sung beautifully by her and
In the third act she introduced a solo, which
was the most creditable piece of work of the
evening. The member of the orchestra who
played the flute accompaniment to this, is
also entitled TO no small measure of credit
Besides singing her part well Miss Hum
phreys also acted IL. Miss Katherine Flem-
ir.g. the Queen of the Gypsies, though
suffering from a cold. sang with the
warmth and vigor of true artist. Her in
troduced song, bliss Forever Past" from
the Daughter of st. Mark" was given
with genuine dramatic feeling. and richly
deserved the applause IL received. Warwick
Ganor, as Count Arnheim, was a manly
father. and sang to better advantage in the
concerted numbers than in the solos. E. N
Knight as Devilshoof. acted his part with
out exageration and sang IL well. Charles
Storey. as Florstein, was acceptable and
Ren. Motif, as Captain OF the Guard, and
Jean Roberts, as an Officer did their parts
well. The chorus justified the praise which
has heretofore been received.
Tonight Carmen will be presented. in
Producing Kronold, Michelena, Del Puente
ard others of this excellent company.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Charley Hol-
comb the local pugilist, earned $50 at Ker-
mans Theater last night by standing off
Joe Wolcott of Boston, who claims the well
ter-weight championship of the world. VOL
colt slugged the local representative hard
and often, but was not able to knock him
out within the specified period. Holeomb's
gameness and stiffness in avoiding blows
explains why he was still on his feet at the
final call of time. 1t was one of the best
f1stic contests seen in this vicinity for
many years.
Martyr College.-Tonight there will be
an entertainment at the Martyr College
for the benefit of the Peoples Church ana
the Kansas campaign fund The program
is an attractive one, and the participants
will be in every way competent to properly
carry 1t out.
An Enjoyable Entertainment.-A large
audience assembled last evening at the Mt
Vernon Place Church to enjoy treat of
music and song. Mrs. Jennie Lind Muller
Green gave an organ recital, assisted by
Miss Kate Doane, soprano; Miss Daisy
Louise Fox. pianist, and the Mount Vernon
Choral Society, under the direction of Mr.
George w. Lawrence. Mrs. Muller-Green's
opening number was Rossini's William
Tell overture, and she at once won the
admiration of her audience by the mastery
manner in which she brought out its beau
tiful harmonies. Her program included Sc
lections from the standard composers TO
delight those who enjoy the best in classi-
cal music, as well as popular airs to please
all to whom light music appeals. from the
Skirt Dance to the pilgrims chorus from
Tannheuser" Mrs. Muller-Green is a
thorough musician of versatile ability and
was many times encored by her Thoroughly
appreciative hearers. Miss Kate Doane
Is soprano from Baltimore. who has re-
Gently returned from a course of study in
Europe. She has rich, full voice and sang