Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-11

suit attafnablo but by force. THESE last
are q mere handful comparatively. but
their activity puts them In the foreground.
By means Of stereopticon Mr.. KEENAN,
presented portraits Of the leading Rus-
slams who have fought for the ameliora-
ton of their country'S condition., men ana
women whose aims are the same, but
whose methods vary. Many q touching
story was told of the lives OF those VINO
had fought for human rights, which are
not only not respected, but not even recog-
niZed by the cars government, and when
thu lecturer declared himself a brother
who would work while life remained to
tell their story to all Americans, the entire
gathering broke out into loud cheers.
"Dorotby."-The opera of Dorothy VIII
be given by 'gThe Players Of Columbian
University, the cast having been careruily
selected by the director, Mr.. N DuShane
Coward 1t was feared that Messrs. Bond
and Friebus would be unable to appear,
but it is now hoped that there Will be no
| break in the list The performance VIII
take place at the New National Theater in
| stead of at Albaugh's, but this change has
not created any confusion, as Mrs. Lincoln
has kept q record of all tickets sold, to-
gether with the name and address of each
purchaser, and the same seats at the Ma
tional as had been selected at Albaugh's
will be delivered to the patrons by mes
senger.
Divide Muslin Concert-Arrangemen have
been made for special rates to the Divide
Musin concert Thursday to be given to mu-
sic pupils who obtain tickets through their
of Mr.. Scharf of this city, who is a brother
of Edward Scharf, Mr.. Musin's pianist and
musical director. Mr.. Musin will have,
therefore, musical as well as a fashion
able audience for his recital Seats are
now on sale at Metzerotts. In Mr.. Musins
company are Annie Louise Musin, the we'll
known soprano; Bessie Bonsall, contralto;
Fred. Elliott, tenor, and Edward Scharf,
pianist. The company is playing now in
the south to large and enthusiastic audi
enceS.
Lewis Harvie Finney's Lecture.-The
friends of Mr.. Finney of the Navy Depart
ment are taking e great interest in his ap-
pearance in the National Lyceum course
as lecturer on the subject of THE Glories
of the Nile The lecture has been pre-
pared with care. and it is finely. illustrated
with colored views. In so large a hall as
Metzerott's these should show to great adj
vantage. Mr.. Finney has in hand the ma
terial for another lecture, in which he may
be heard later in the season.
National Lyceum Course.-As announced
in Saturdays Star, subscriptions to the
National Lyceum course at the rate of 81 50
for ten entertainments will be received
until Thursday at the office of the Nation
al Lyceum Bureau in the MetZerott build
ing. The bureau has made arrangements
by which Some of tie artists who appear
in the course. as well as other renowned
musicians, will be heard at private recitals
to be given during tho social season.
Columbia Photograph Company.-The
Columbia Photograph Company have in
Guided new features in their photograph
and kaleidoscope exhibit which make their
parlors on the avenue more attractive than
ever. The inclemency which prevailed out
side did not prevent large number of
people enjoying this novel application of
the continuous performance idea.
Marie Decca.-Tonight Nine. Marie
Decca, who Is well known in Washington
comes to Metzerott Hall at the head of her
own concert company. Nine Decca has
been frequently heard here, and has host
or friends in this city. who will undoubted-
ly turn out to give her a warm reception
She will be assisted by Mrs. Clara Murray
harpist; Mr.. Chas. DAlmaine, violinist and
Mr.; Grant Weber, pianist. The program
VIII be an attractive one and Nine. Decca
VIII be heard in several numbers.
Sousa's Band. - Manager Blakely of
Sousas Band is in the city. 'You are go
ing 10 hear remarked he, plunging inn
| nedately into his subject the finest band
concert ever listened to in America, rot
excepting these heretofore given by Sousa
hlmself. Mr.. Sousa's concert in this city
VIII be- including matinees, the G0pth con-
secutive concert given by him without the
| break of a day. The organization as a
whole is an instrument played upon ty
all the various moods of its great conduc-
| tor, as played by Paderewski or a List
| The band has now fully achieved the end
| sought by Mr.. Sousa and myself in it's or
| ganization. 1t is the equal OF the Band of
| the Garde Republicaine of Paris, having
! the additional advantage of a leader who
! appreciates fully the tastes and wishes of
| the people, and who respects thcm In
| THESE CHdlaclerlSllCS OF great leader ana
| a great musician is the secret of Sousa s
| unparalleled success, and when you hear
! Sousa's Band this time you will agree with
! me that state the clear, cold facts, and
| under rather than overestimate the ac-
| complishments of its magnetic leader"
| Seats are now selling rapidly at Metzer-
otis.
| Fair and Entertainment.-The ladies Of
| the Western Presbyterian Church, H street
| between 10Th and Goth, will hold a fair and
| entertainment Tuesday and Wednesday af-
| ternoons and evenings, December IL and II.
Christmas novelties will be found in the
shape of fancy articles, &c. Refreshments
| will be served, and everybody who attends
is assured pleasant time.