Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-02
ASSESSMENTS.

The Georgetown Orchestra.-Tonight the
Georgetown Amateur Orchestra will give
its first concert this season i'm Metzerott
Hall. The advance sale of seats has been
quite large, and everything indicates that
the audience will be a large enc. Consider
able interest attaches to this concert, as IT
will be the first appearance of the orches-
ira under its new lealer. Mr.. Herman G.
Rakemann. Mr.. Rakemann's ability as a
violinist is thoroughly recognized, and his
reputation in that respect is not confined to
this city. But tonight will be his debut as
conductor, and his friends are satisfied
that he will demonstrate that he has the
capacity for effectively handling a large
body Of musicians Tine program is an at
tractive one. The orchestra will be assist ed
by Miss Sophia Church Hale, coctralto; Mr..
John Porter Lawrence, pianist. AMI Miss
Anita Cluss, harpist
J.. The Children's "Pinafore. The juvenile
performance OF "Pinafore,' which will take
place at the New National Theatcc tomot-
row afternoon for the benefit Of the Ma
tional Homeopathic Hospital promises to
be an entertainment Of unusual interest.
All the little ones, both cast and chorus,
have worked hard at rehearsal. and the
lady managers who have been active in
experimenting the preparations are thor
oughly satisfied with the work done. These
ladies' were Mrs. Harrison DinCinan, Mrs.
W. W. Dudley. Mrs. A. F. Chiids ana Mrs
A. A. Birney, who constitute the committee
In charge OF the perform ince, and most
or them have been present at the various
rehearsals, the last OF which took place to-
day at the theater. There will he several
new features introduced during the per-
formance among them being a silent drill
by members of the GonZaga College Cadets
and some fancy dances arranged by Prof.
J. H. Vermilya. The performance will be
under the direction of Prof. Harry Wheaton
Howard, as musical Director, and Mr.. w.
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pearance of the box sheet indicates that
the house will be crowded.
carroll Institute Dramatic Cuba crowd
ed house greeted the first performance of
the carroll Institute Dramatic Club las.
evening at the hall of the institute on lath
street. The organization started oct on it's
histrionic career with an unusual promise.
An Evening With Shakespeare was the
title OF the evenings entertainment, and
the range was from the most grave to the
most gay. The stage was most tastsfuily
draped and decorated and All the arrar gee
ments, which were under the management
OF MI; Goldsborough Goddard, were excel
lent me entertainment was opened by
sort OF prologue, spoken by Mr.. John j.
Dolan, president of the Debating Club Of
the Georgetown Law School, who gave dual
honors to Shakespeare and TO M. l.. J.
Walsh, the president of the organization,
whose whole-souled enthusiasm had con-
tributed so much to the success If the club.
Inc nrst bit given was the second scene oI
the first act Of Julius Ca.,r." preceded
by music by the Tuxedo Banjo ard Mando-
I'm Club. Mr.. E. ]. Walsh I'D caesar and
Mr.. j. s. Moran Brutus. The scene was
warmly applauded. and after a banjo duet
between Messrs. Cullen and Hall the cur
tain rose for three scenes from Hamlet"
vincent E. Lynch, as Hamlet; J. Travis
Cocker, as Horatio; John F. Pearson as
Marcellus; N. F. Halloran, as the ghost
ana Mrs G. Robertson, as he queen, were
all excellent. Scene five Of act two from
Twelfth Night followed. VIII Gee rye
OConnor, as Sir Toby; j. A. Brennan, az
Sir Andrew Aguecheek; c. T. Daily. as
Fabian; j., Travis Cocker. as Malvolio.
and Miss Nora Cocker, as Maria. The Jas
selection of the entertainment WAS scene
one of act four from the Merchant of Ven
Ice Those who took part in this were J.
;; Moran. as the Duke of Venice; J. J.
Nolan, as Antonio; j. Travis Cocker, as
Bassanio; John F. Pearson. as Salarino; c.
L. DAILY, as Gratiano; E. ]. Walsh, as Shy
lock; Miss Helen Lackaye, as Portu anu
Miss Nora Cocker, as Nerissa. All the par
tlcipants acquitted themselves credl;ably,
and the entire evening was an enjoyable
one.
Capital Glee Club Concert.-The Capital
Giee. Club gave its second concert last night
at Metzerott rIall. A large audience at
tended. and the club did itself proud. In
answer to the baton of Director edward
the club sang first the Pilgrims Chorus
from .Tannhaenser" Following this was
the Spirits and Hours Chorus from PRONE
theus inbound" Mr.. Auty assumed the
tenor solo and the New York Philharmonic
Club rendered valuable aid in the accom-
paniment. In this number the club showed
Its excellent training and the result of
careful rehearsal The Philharmonic Club
played 1ntrata Notturno, and Mr.. Auty
sang Tiecks Maselone. Mr.. Weiner, d.
rector of the Philharmor ic Club, rendered
two flute solos in creditable manner Mr.
Sol. Marcosson of the New York organiza-
ton proved himself violinist of excellent
ability. and Miss Marian Weed sang very
acceptably. Several other numbers were
well done, and the music was received with
earnest applause The Glee Club proved
last night that the hopes Of its friends have
not been misplaced. 1t is male singing or
sanization of which the city may well be
proud, and will prove a worthy successor
Of the original Choral Society and the Apollo
Club.
Mr.. Henry Watterson at Albaugh's .-Just
at this time. when public interest is fully
aroused over questions of the greatest mo- |
ment, Mr. Henry Watterson desires to
meet the public and to discuss the Com. !
promises Of Life" His lecture is eloquent
and the triumph Of literary merit The :
best literary people of Washington will be /;
pen sways the opinions Of so irany
Americans. Mr. Watterson is aware that
IL is impossible to meet all his rricnls on
any night during the week. and the only
opportunity left him is on Sunday evening
next at Albaugh's Opera House The lee |
ture Is said to be broad far.reachiny eio- |
quent passionate sermon, full Of caustlc |
power, brilliant epfgrams and tiery lilera- /
ture. such as only Henry Watterson can |
utter.