Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-22
AMUsEMENTS.

''Robin Hood. robin Hood" was sung
at the National Theater last night with
some interesting changes in the cast. The
attendance was quite large-unexpec tedly so
evidently, as the supply OF programs was
not equal to the demand. Much interest
was felt In the appearance Of Miss Lucille
Saunders. who alternates with Jessie Bart
lett Davis in The role of Alan-a-Dale. Her
acting Is graceful. and her voice has a rich
ness especially in the chest tones which
made the gem of the opera, "Oh, Promise
Me-" peculiarly delightful as she sang it.
She has a way of developing the sentiment
OF a song that Is the more effective because
matters of method seem to take care Of
themselves without any special effort on her
part This was especially noticeable in her
Singing or the chimes song in the last CT
which was interpreted with intense feeling
and artistic effect. The audience gave her
a welcome whose enthusiasm left no doubt
as to its sincerity. Temple, who is already
well and favorably known in this city, as
sumed the part of Robin Hood, with very
good results. Another interesting change
was that by which Mr.. Holland assumed
the role that Mr.. Mcdonald had played. 1t
Is significant fact, and which brings
strongly to the attention the merits Of the
Bostonlans as an organization, that such
substitutions can be made without impairing
the pleasure of the performance.
In obedience to the earnest request of a
large number of people, the management
has decided to give Robin Hood" on Sat
urday night instead Of the "Ogalallas" On
FRIDAY night THE Maid of Plymouth" will
DE given, and that will be the only inter-
ruption to the robin Hood" performances
The Stoddard Lectures.-Touight at the
Academy of Music Mr. John l. Stoddard
Will give new lecture in his SERIES This
he calls From Ceylon to the Himalayas I"
and In Its presentation he will have an
opportunity of presenting some wonderfully
attractive views Of the scenery and build
frgs in India. His description of his trip
ard the objects of interest he saw will
De graphic and eloquent, and 1t Is belev ed
that this will be one Of the most entertain
Ing and Instructive lectures Of the SERIES
Tie Oratorio Of the Creation.-The sale
Of seats for the Choral Society's production
of The Creation" on Wednesday evnaing,
April IL, at Convention Hall, began today
at Metzerotts, and notwithstanding the
early opening Of the sale the most desira-
bic seats are being rapidly tax IN. Among
these who have already secured seats are
Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Fuller
the cabinet ladies and many others promi-
nent in official and social circles. Indeed
the audience promises to be the largest as
well the most cultured of the season.
The opportunity to hear music of the high
est class at popular prices, and especially
to hear artists of such excellence as Miss
Lillian Blauvelt. late the prima donna
soprano of the Royal Opera House Crheater
de la Monnaie) at Brussels; Mr.. William
H. Rieger of New York, who has few peers
on the concert stage. and DR.. B. Merrill
Hopkinson of Baltimore, who will sing the
baritone role in his usual pleasing man
ner. should not be missed. The Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra, which rendered eff
cient support in The Messiah" will again
assist the society.