Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-14
AMUsEyIENTS.

Sunday Concert at Albaugh s.--The first OF
a series of sacred concerts, under the man
agement Of MIR. Edgar Strakosch, was given
at AlbaughS last night and that the audi
ence was satisfied with the program was
fully demonstrated by the frequency of the
encores. The chief attraction was Miss
Edah Carr. young girl of only fourteen
years OF age,who has a voice of phenomenal
range and power, and who sings with the
ease and grace of a matured professional
Her first number, caro- Nome from Rig
oletto," displayed the careful cultivat ion
she had received, and in response to the
emphatic encore she gave the familiar
Comm Thro' the Rye" in an exquisite
manner. Her second number was Cowen s
The Better Land" and though 1t was tine
last on the program, the audience endeavor-
ed to secure repetition, but she declined.
George Broderick. the basso of the Stra-
kosch opera troupe. sang the 'Infelice"
from the opera of 'Ernanf' In manner to
bring out the capabilities of his rich voice,
and for an encore he sang the Armorer S
Song from robin Hood. He also sang
Leach's Let All Obey" in the best style
that ii has been heard in this city since
the late Sher Campbell. Isabelle Urquhart
was we'll received IN her song and Mrs.
Clyde Collins. who sang Hervey's once"
MIR. Guy Standing recited Gilberts ETH
quettt III al eNcelient manner, anu +.
Fred. Hunty sang Moir's "Only Once
More" Miss Alice Johnson sang Bailey IS
waltz song, LAS the Fleeing Days Go By"
effectively, and the theater orchestra con-
tributed to the enjoyment Of the evening by
several selections, doing very good work
particularly in the intermezzo from the
"Cavalleria Rusticana," which was obliged
to be repeated.
These Sunday night concerts can be made
very popular.
Miss Edah Carr will be heard tonight
and every other night during the week at
Albaugh's in the second act of THE Little
Duke" Miss Carr will sing various selec-
lions each night. Her voice last night made
a decided impression. Her voice is rich and
pure. possessing all the range of a prima
donna. Although thirteen years of age. this
child bids fair to become the greatest song
stress of modern times.
Carroll INSTITUTION Wednesday evening
the Carroll Institute Orchestra will give
musical, literary and athletic entertainment
at Carroll Institute Hail. assisted by the
Columbia Either Club Miss Pauline Iseman,
Messrs. Cullen and McErneany of the Alpine
Trio, Messrs Geo. O'Connor Chas. Moore
his athletic class. The Given brothers and
Percy Leach will do a skirt dance.
Mrs. s. Barton French will repeat her
lecture on Greek travel on Friday May Is,
at 8 O'Clock, at her residence, 1894 street,
for the benefit of the sufferers from the
Greek earthquake 1t will be illustrated
with many stereoptcon views taken by her
self.
Mrs. Calvin s. Brice, Mrs. D. p. Morgan,
Mrs. Sweat and Mrs. Chadwick have the
tickets.
Miss Helena Hartnett Mitchell, a Kansas
girl, will be given a benefit, under the
auspices Of the Kansas delegation. at Al
baughs Opera House Wednesday after
noon. Mrs Carlisle is interested
in Miss Mitchelrs success, and has
taken a box, which will be occupied by her
self and several of the cabinet ladies, and
Senator Martin will occupy a box with some
of his friends. The play, in which Miss
Mitchell will be the principal, assisted by
her pupils, Is Buckstones Married Life"