Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07

gram may be anticipated. The concert is
under the patronage of many prominent
ladies, including the wives Of Senators Nor
rill, Gallinger ana Chandler. and the occa-
sion will undoubtedly be made a society
event.
Midway Plaisancs.-At Convention Hall,
commencing next Thursday, there will be
Seen for nine nights and eight afternoons
reproduction of the famous Midway
Plaisance, which was such an attraction at
the worlds Columbian exposition at Chi
cago. This great cosmopolitan display will
include the German, Irish, Indian and Da-
homeyan villages, the Turkish and Chinese
theaters, the street in Cairo, Moorish
magic. electric scenic theater, Old Vienna
and other wonderful attractions. Those
who attended the worlds fair will need no
other inducement than the bare announce
ment to again look upon these attractive
scenes, while those who could not go 70
Chicago have now an opportunity Of wit
Messing one of the greatest features of that
great exposition.
Mask and Wig Club.-Tonight at the
Academy of Music the celebrated Mask and
Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania
VIII make Its annual appearance IN Wash
ington. This time II will present bur-
lesque entitled, King Arthur" which is
said to surpass all former successes. The
music has been selected from the works Of
Sullivan, Braham, De Koven and Sousa,
and Is therefore bright and tuneful. The
dialogue Is said to be witty, and the situa-
tons very funny. The piece will be hand
been published and includes some excellent
actors and singers. The chorus will he
large and all have good voices. This club
is always greeted by an overhowiag house
and there is every indication that such
will be the case tonight
Ascension Churcn-Next Thursday even
ing Miss Janet Elizabeth Richards will re-
peat her illustrated lecture, The White
City by the Lake" at Ascension Church
for the benefit of that church. Those who
have heard Miss Richards deliver this
lecture know how entertaining she makes
her description of the many attractive
features of the great worlds fair, while
those who have not have a rich treat In
store for them.
Miss Kate Field-Among brilliant Ameri-
can women none are better known than
Miss Field. She has studied, read and
thought She has travelled and observed.
and a polished and many-sided culture has
added its charm to a woman singularly
charming by nature, and possessed of the
subtle gift OF fascination. Whatever she
does she does well. and in her lecture. THE
1ntemperance of Prohibition" which she
will deliver at Metzerott Music Hall next
Tuesday evening, she touches a subject
that has been discussed probably more than
any reform of our day. The lecturer and
the subject should crowd the house on that
occasion.
Henri Marteau-A coming musical event
OF much Importance is the appearance of
Henri Marteau, the great French yiolinist,
at Metzerott Music Hail. Wednesday even
ing. April Is. Msrteau brings an excellent
company with him, Nine. Linde the con-
tralto, being considered the successor to
Miss Carey. Annie Larchaume, the pianist
although new to this county, has met with
unqualified success wherever heard
Throughout the tour of Marteau i'm the
United States he has carried all before him.
rousing his audience to the highest pitch
of enthusiasm. The advance sale of seats
opens at Metzerotts music store Monday
morning, April g. at $50
Coming Summer Opera.-Mr. Edgar Stra-
kosch arrived here this morning from Ha-
Vana. He spent only few hours IN the
city and left on an afternoon train for New
York. Mr.. Strakosch declares he will have
the best summer opera company that has
ever been seen in Washington. He will
open the summer season at AIbaugh's
Grand Opera House on May Z. in ''Girofie-
Girofla-"
Willard Hall.-The Pink Domino" an
original operetta, will be presented by Mr..
E. b. Hay and Miss Bertha Lincoln, for
the benefit of the rector's aid of St An
drew's Church, at Wizards Hall, Monday
evening. The scene is laid at the Shore
ham and pertains to the present time The
operetta will be preceded by tableaux, illus
trated songs, statua-y, etc An enjoyable
evening may be expected