Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS.


The Philharmonic Club.-The second con-
cert of the Philharmonic Club was given
at Metzerott Hall last evening, and SO far
musical enjoyment went it was far
superior to the one held last month. The
club itself was heard to excellent adj
vantage in a Beethoven trio and one by
Chabrier, while all the members appeared
in solo numbers. In their order upon the
program Mr.. Lent proved his mastery OF
the cello by his playing of a romance by
Huber and an allegretto movement by
Kiel; Mr.. Rakemann showed his remark
able technique as a violinist in Caprice
by Divide Musin, and Mrs. Lent was heard
with great satisfaction in a group of piano
compositions, consisting Of LISTS Love
Dream Straus Gruenfelds Persian
March," and Chaminade's La Lisonjera.'
Both Mr.. Rakemann-and Mrs. Lent were
obliged to respond 20 encOreS, he giving
Beethoven Romance in F major with ex-
cellent expression, and the latter repeating
La Lisontera." Each member of the club
fully maintained the high reputation al
ready acquired, while the ensemble play
ing was Enthusiastically artistic: The as
sistants of the club were Mr.. Anton Schott
and Miss Dora Valesca Becker. Mr.. Schott
was in excellent voice. and he has never
sung here with more spirit. He had three
numbers on the program, the first consist
ing of Scotch ballad, Tom, the Rhymer."
ana a descriptive song, ArCnlDalU DOUG
las" by Carl Loewe, the second being Wag-
ner's "Graal-Erzaehlung," from "Lonen-
grim" and the Love song from ''Valkyrie,"
and the last two songs by Peter Cornelius
Elm Ton," and Schumann's 1.-TWO Grena-
diers." After the Wagner number the APP
plause was SO great that he was obliged
to return, and he continued the spirit OF
the moment by singing by Silent Heart"
from Die Meistersinger." His concluding
song. "The Two Grenadiers." was given in
such q spirited manner that although 1t
was the last thing on long program, the
audience tried to have him repeat 1t. Miss
Becker proved herself a violinist of what
might be called the romantic school, and
played with artistic finish and expression.
Her first number was suite by Ries and
her second included Wieniawskfs Leg
ende" and Sarasate's "Gipsy Melodies"
this eliciting an emphatic encore, to which
she responded with a Mazurka by Wien
iawsk. Mr.. Lent performed the difficult
task Of accompanist in the most satisfac-
tory manner. The concert as a whole was
one Of the most interesting and enjoyable
that the club has given.
Ellen Vochey.-Tonight. at Metzerott
Hall, Miss Ellen Vockey will give a dra-
matte recital that will prove of unusual in
terest. She will recite the great race
poem. How Salvador Won." for which she
has received high praise in New York and
other cities; the forest and court scenes
from "As You Like It." the letter scene
from Macbeth" the curse scene from
Leah" and Conversations after Marriage
from the school for Scandal" Miss
Vockey will be assisted by Prof. Myer
pianist the Columbian Either Club, and
Miss Anita Cluss, harp virtuoso.
Prof. and Mrs. Baldwin, company
headed by Prof and Mrs. Baldwin, who
are said to be extremely clever people, will
appear mt Metzerott Hall on Monday night
next. They give a unique and varied en-
tertainment that has met with great sue
cess both In Europe and in this country
The psychic entertainment is said to be
weird and fascinating; Mr. Baldwin being
known as the only white Mahatma. Their
assistants are said to be people of ability
and artistic merit.
Life" will be the subject of lecture by
Rev. Geo. F. Dudley, rector of ST. Ste
phens Church, Mt. Pleasant, with stereop-
ticon views, on Monday evening, November
ga So'clock, at the Congregational Church,
Howard avenue, Mt Pleasant. Much in
terest is being shown by friends of Mr.:
Dudley outside of his own parish in his
efforts to encourage his parishioners in
their work to raise money for the church
building fund.
Marie Decca's Concert.-Marie Decca, the
lyric soprano, who is row filling an en-
gagement of sixty concerts with the Marie
Decca Grand Concert Company, under the
management Of the Redpath lyceum Du-
reau, will appear at MetZerott Music Hall
on Tuesday evening, December H. This
city, her home for several years, will prob
ably give her a cordial welcome. The
Decca company is now in the west where
they nave met with phenomenal success.
Other members of the company are Mrs
Clara Murray. harpist; Mr. Charles DIAL
vain, violinist, and Mr.. Grant Weir,