Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-05
ANUSEAIENTS.

evening, and when Conductor Paur came
forward he was greeted by the customary
large and appreciative audience. No other
company attracts such large audiences,
and the same faces are seen at each re-
curing visit of the orchestra. 1t is be-
cause this orchestra furnishes the best
class of music and plays 1t in the best
manner Conductor Paur always adapts
his programs to the various musical tastes.
giving some solid pabulum to those who
like the classics entirely and also having
lighter numbers for those who prefer mel
ody and rhythm to heavy harmony and
Unique orchestral effects. Last night inc
opening number was Brahms concerto in
E minor, and although this work Is rather
heavy it was played in such perfect man
ner that each movement was warmly ap-
plauded. The other orchestral numbers
were Schubert's ballet movement and entr
acte from "Rosamunde," which is quite IA
miliar here and which was exquisitely in
terpreted; Bizet's "LArlesienne." suite No
l, which, perhaps, received the most en-
phatic Endorsement of any of the orchestral
numbers, and Svendsen's Carnival In
Paris" which was given with spirit and
dash that pleasurably impressed every lis
tener. There was a good deal of curiosity
felt in the appearance of the soloist of the
evening, Cesar Thomson, the Belgian vio-
linist, of whom the New York critics had
said many excellent things. He plays with
great care and finish, and the tones he
brings out from his instrument are full
and true. He captured his audience by his
execution Of the Paganini concerto, al
though his work lacked the fire that the
composition demanded, and, in fact, from
critical standpoint was not as good as in
his Bruch number. The brilliancy of the
concerto, however, carried the audience,
who demanded an encore and got 1t. Mr..
Thomson is an artist, but hardly the great
player that had been expected. We must
wait for Ysaae to find truly great violin
list.
Damrosch Lecture.-Walter Damrosch,
conductor of the New York Symphony Or
chestra, will deliver a new and popular
lecture on Wagner and the Musical Mo-
tives of His Music Dramas at Metzerott
Music Hall tonight. Mr.. Damrosch is
most entertaining lecturer, II reports from
other cities are to be trusted. This will
be his first appearance in Washington
a lecturer. Mr.. Damrosch will illustrate
his remarks at the piano, so the lecture
Will be, in part, a piano recital.
DR.. Easton's Lectures.-Rev DIR. T. c.
Easton Will deliver series of three scien-
titic lectures at the Eastern Presbyterian
Church, the first one taking place tonight,
when the subject will be Geology and
Genesis" The other lectures will he
Voice of the Rocks" OH December Il, and
Final Destiny of Our Globe" December
10. DR.. Easton is an interesting speaker
and these lectures will be instructive as
well as entertaining.
Free kindergarten.-There will be a must
cal and literary entertainment for the BEN
eft OF PeDsoara Free Kindergarten, held in
the tapestry gallery of MIR. Chas Ffoulke
20l3 Massachusetts avenue, on Thursday
the 18th instant. Some of the best talent
In the city Will participate and the object
is an extremely worthy one.
The Baptist Home-The ladies of the
First Baptist Church will have a Christmas
sale for the benefit of the Baptist Home
on F'ridty evening next. This will give an
opportunity to secure Christmas gifts at a
reasonable hgrre, and at the same time
contribute to a worthy charity.
F. foi,
Is being held by the ladies of Grace u. L.
Church. corner 9th and d streets south
west and special musical features are Of
fered each evening.
Trinity Parish Hall.-The rev Trinity
Parish Hall Will be opened with a house
warming tonight, and will continue tomor-
row and Friday nights. This is IL hand
some building and will be of great benefit
to the parish. The members are justly
proud of this addition, but feel that they
should do all in their power to contribute
toward the payment of its cost. There will
be many attractions at the house warm
ing. and all who attend will be sure of an
enjoyable evening.
Light Infantry Armory.-There will be a
ball and supper at the Washington Light
Infantry Armory this evening, for the
benefit of the German Orphan Asylum.
The popularity of this institution should
insure large attendance.
Isl Lootah."-The opera written by Mr..
r. c. Garland, entitled Isl LCOtah," will
be given at Albaugh's Opera House tomor-
row afternoon. The music is bright and
catchy, and the book, written by Mr..
Grimes, has much in 1T 10 commend. The
work will be presented by an amateur cast
and ch 1rus that have been under careful
rehearsal for several weeks and which
Will undoubtedly do full justice to both
score and story. A full dress rehearsal was
held yesterday afternoon, which indicated
a good performance tomorrow. Mr.. George
p. Conn has instructed the company in the
dramatic work, and will have charge of the
stage.
The Power Of Gold'-WaIter Sanford's
THE Power of Gold" is the coming at
traction at Buffers New Bijou Theater
next week. This stirring play is essen
TALLY drama of the English type; an
elaborate scenic spectacle, replete with
startling climaXes, deCorouS yet hearty
humOr, and seasoned with modcum of
vilainy.
The Night Owls.-The attraction at the
Lyceum next week will be the famous
Night Owls Beauty Show. This we'll
known organization is composed of many
new faces. new features and new acts this
season; In fact, everything is entirely new
and up to the times. Included in the man.
moth oio is the great diamartine dancer,
Saharet, the only woman In the world who
can kick nine feet high. The performance
concludes with a spicy burlesque, entitled
THE Devil Among the Girls" which is re-
plete in popular music, gorgeous costumes
and pretty girls. The company this season
includes many European novelties, as well
as American favorites.
Sousa's Band.-Sousa's peerless concert
band, siXty-five strong, will he heard De-
cember IL, afternoon and night, at Metz
croft Music Hall. All Washington knows
John Philip Sousa, every one whistles
huns and plays his marches, and the an
nouncement of his appearance will. no
doubt, cause rush for tickets. The band
will have played over four hundred con-
certs when 1t reaches Washington, a rec
ord that has never been cQualcd by any
musical organization. everywhere crowd
ing houses and pleasing all. Seats now on
sale at MetZerOtt's.
The c. G.. COurSe-One of the most in
tercstine lectures to be delivered in the
city this season is an illustrate one by
George KEENAN,, called Russian Political
Exiles," which will lie presented Monday
evening next at MetZerott Music Hall. He
knows more about and can talk better
probably. on the subject which he has
chosen than any other living man. and he
will doubtless be greeted by a crowded
house. The sale of tickets for this, the first
lecture of the G. G. Course. will open Mon
day morning at o'clock. Tickets for the
course of five evenings. which include, in
addition to Mr.. KEENAN,, Gen. Lew Wallace.
Max ORen, Alexander Black and Will
Carleton, may he purchased for 500 in
Guiding reserved seat, up to 8 o'clock Sat
urday evening at Metzerotts music store.
No season tickets will be sold after that