Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-17
AMUsEMENTs.
Robert Mantell.-Robert Mantell is always
for, added to his natural gift as
an actor. he has a fine intelligence compre-

Interesting, for, added to his natural gift as
an actor. he has a fine intelligence, compre-
hends the spirit Of the characters which he
impersonates and portrays them with fdel-
ity to their creator. He will begin q weeks
engagement at the Grand Opera House on
Monday evening, opening with his success
full play of "Monbars," which will likewise
be given at the Wednesday matinee. On
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings
the romantic six-act drama, The Corsican
Brothers," will be given, to be followed by
'Parrhasius" on Wednesday evening, Ham
let on Friday, with a matinee Saturday Of
Romeo and Juliet" This will be the first
performance of "Parrhasius'' in this city
and will be the theatrical novelty of his
weeks engagement. The piece has scored
great hit wherever II has been produced.
Every care and attention will be paid to the
proper rendering of these plays. New and
have been provided, and the supporting
company is an unusually strong one. headed
by Miss Charlotte BehrenS.
Richelieu.-Last night Messrs. Warde and
James presented BulwerS "Richelieu' at
Albaugh s and greatly pleased a large audi
ence by the excellence Of their work. Mr..
Warde has been seen in the part of the
cardinal before in this city, and his imper-
sor alton is a consistent carrying out of his
conception of the character. Mr.. James
played Barradas in such a manner to
win great applause. Miss Chapman made a
charming Julie, and Mr.. Lindsay was a
good De Mauprat The piece was hand
somely staged.
The Philharmonic Clubs Concert-The
first concert of the Philharmonic Club, to-
morrow evening, at MetZerott Hail. intro
ducing Miss Ellen Beach Yaw, will be an
assured success a filled house expecting to
welcome the phenomenal singer and her
company. Her compass of voice of nearly
four GctaveS seems almost beyond cOmpre-
hension, and has excited much incredulous
comment. II, however, the enthusiastic re-
ports of the New York Herald, Musical
Courier and other leading papers are to be
credited, rare treat may be expected
Miss iaw will sing Alabreff's Russian
Nishtingale," DeifAcqua's willamette"
Proch's Theme and Variations, Eckert's
Swiss Echo Song, especially arranged for
her, and an cave Maria" adapted from the
mtermezzo from "Cavaleria Rusticana,"
with violin obligato. Miss Georgiella Lay,
pianist, will play LISTS Hungarian Rhap
sody, No. 10; Joseffy's AT the Spring" and
ChOpin's Nocturne in A fiat. Mr.. Macmillan
Dick, violinist. viii give Eieux temps Ballad
and Polonaise, Buzzini's "Ronde des Lu-
tines and Sauret's "Capricietto."
Carroll Institute OrcheStra.-The first
concert given by the Carroll Institute
Orchestra will occur this evening In Carroll
Institute Hall, on 10th street between New
York avenue and X street northwest. The
orchestra will be assisted by Mrs. Kitty
Thompson-Berry, soprano; Miss Claudia
Moore, contralto; Mr.. Charles Moore, Mr.
Melville Hensey; Mr.. William Waldecker
accompanist, and the Columbia Mandolin
Club.
Hyde's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES comedians
with Miss Helen Mora, Will be the attrac
ton at Kernan's Lyceum Theater next
week. This well-known organization is even
stronger than ever. Manager Hyde has
surrounded his star with artists whose
prominence in the profession has been at
tanned by their ability to amuse the public
Miss Helen Mora, the phenomenal lady
,raItr
descriptive songs. Others in the company
are the Brothers Dixon, in their novel
musical act: Johnnie Ray, the eccentric
comedian; Alburtrus and Bertram, the club
experts; the Electric Quartet, in selections
limitations, etc; Harris and Walters, the
eminent sketch artists; Harry Warner, the
little wit; the EdiSOnS, in refined comedy;
Thompson and Collins, the comedians, and
Richard Snow, the scientific genius.
An Enjoyable COncert.-An enjoyable con-
cert was given last evening in the Eastern
Presbyterian Church. 9TH street and Mary
land avenue northeast, for the benefit of the
choir fund. There was large attendance
and the numbers which were rendered by
some of the leading musicians OF the city
were greatly enjoyed. Among those who
took part were Miss Amy Shedd, Mrs. Nellie
Cate Patterson, Miss EeanOre SimOndS
Mrs. Il. IL. McEwen, Miss Florence Std
ham, Mrs. Eva Seely, Messrs Gilbert
Clark. j. Nolan, T. Williams Pearman and
Elphonzo Ioungs, jr. The quartet choir of
the First Presbyterian Church sang with
their usual acceptabiity, and the Eastern
Presbyterian Church choir rendered several
selections in an appreciate manner. The
latter organization consists of Mrs. Nellie
Cate Patterson, Miss Miriam Austin, Miss
Matte Miller, G. +. Myers and G. +. Melis
The accompanies for the evening were
Prof. Bischof, Chas q. Woodward and
Mrs. j. l.. Shedd.
A Lecture on the Bells.-A well-attended
lecture on "rhe Bells was delivered last
evening at Mount Vernon Place NJ. e.
Church by Rev. Robert NOurse. The lecture
was given under the auspices Of the David
and Jonathan class of the sunday school,