Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-14
AMCSEMENTS.

National Theater.-There is a great con-
trast between the plays of Demise" and
''Frou Frou,' and the actress who may
thrill her audiences as the governess in the
first may not be able to hold their atten-
ton in the Interpretation of the frivolous
Gilberte in the latter. Miss Olga Neither
sole, however, proved her versatility by
bringing to a well-worked character dis
tinct originality ard power. The comedy
element was well sustained, and the gaiety
Of the actress in the earlier acts was as in
fictitious as was the impressiveness of the
death scene. The supporting company was
in every way competent, and the play as a
whole was given one of the best represen-
tations ever seen here. The audience was
large and enthusiastic. In fact, MSS Meth
ersole has captured Washington playgoers
completely. Tonight she will be seen as
Juliet.
Metzerott Hall-The Boston Symphony
Orchestra will make its initial appearance
of the season at Metzerott Music Hall to-
night. Judging from the advance sale of
single and season tickets the attendance
will be very great, and as the program is
an exceedingly well-chosen one, the sue
cess Of tn, opening night is assured. The
soloist of the evening will be Mr.. q. Cam
panari, the well-knoWn baritone, who made
such a hit with Hinrichs in this city last
gram is calculated to show the strength OF
every part of the orchestra, while the two
numbers from Berlioz's Domination of
Faust are two of the most beautiful num-
bers for strings ever written. The 'Eroica'
symphony by Beethoven in its entirety will
be the opening number.
Calvary Baptist Church.-The musical
public of Washington will be treated to
one of the finest organ recitafs which has
ever taken place in this city Saturday
evening at the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr.
J. Frank Donohoe, the eminent organist of
Boston; Mr. William H. Rege, Mr.. Frank
Gebest, the new organist of Calvary
Church; Mr. John Porter Lawrence, Mrs
Shir-CHff, Mr.. William d. Hoover and Miss
Anita Cluss will all have place on a pro-
gram that will abound in good musical
things. The new organ has been completed
and is in every way satisfactory inStru-
ment. The audience room of the church has
also been beautified, and will be used for
the first time.
For Needy Confederate Veterans.-A
great success is predicted for the enter
tainment to be given tomorrow evening at
Metzerott Music Hall under the auspices of
the ladies of the Southern Relief Society
for the benefit of needy confederate veter
ans resident in this city. The program will
be musical and dramatic one, and the
talent which has been engaged for the
evening includes some of the beSt-known
people in Washington. Mr. John Porter
Lawrence, Sig. Mariana Mama, Miss NJ
Greenwood Hardy of Texas and others will
participate.
Carroll Institute Dramatic Club.-The in
itial performance of the Carroll Institute
Dramatic Club in Robertsons three-act
comedy. Home" was given last night at
Carroll Institute Hall before a large and
appreciative audience. The performance,
taken as a whole, was an excellent one,
and the evidence of hard work and study
was seen at every point Mr.. Percy Winter
directed the presentation, and was in
great measure responsible for the thor
oughness of the details. The music was
furnished by the Carroll Institute Orches
ira, under the leadership of Mr.. Ben Jud-
son. The part of Mrs. Pinchback, taken by
Miss Anita Hendrie, was remarkably good
and worthy the work of professional
Linthicum Students.-The Lnthicum Stu
dents will make their first appearance of
the season tomorrow evening at their in
sttute. o street between 31st and 32d
streets. Three comedies will constitute the
bill Halter and Printer" THE Race for
Dinner" and an entirely new comedy, by
Special Request" In addition to the dra-
matte part of the program, Mr.. Geo. O'Con-
nor will render comic songs, Miss May
Blossom will dance and Mr.. E. Il. Hay
will make remarks.
Business Woman's Ciub.-The Business
Woman's Mart begins today a the club
rooms of the Business Woman's Club, Go6
18th street northwest. 1t is an exhibit of
curios and sale of woman's work, and will
continue until November 49, The rooms are
open day and evening.
The Golden Age.'-Rev. DR.. George Ell
lott the former pastor of Dumbarton and
Foundry churches, will lecture on the
Golden Age tomorrow evening at the for
mer church, at 1:30 o'clock.
National Rifles Hall.-The annual supper
and entertainment of the I.adics' Asso-
citation of the First Reformed Church will
be given this evening at National Rifles
Hall. These annual entertainments of the
association are looked forward to by all
who are members and friends of the or
ganization and good attendance is gem
orally the rule at such gatherings.
Brookland Dramatic Club-The Brook
sieur'' at the town hall in Brookland to-
Broodand Guild. Dancing will be INDUCED
in after the performance. Those who will
participate in the play are Messrs. Camp,
Rubsam, Davis and Page, and Misses Fill
more and Julien
Lecture California, including China
town, representing high and low life
among the Chinese. their modes of living
etc, illustrated by over enc hundred stere-
opticon views, will be delivered tonight at
Odd Fellows Hall, Sth street southeast,
under the auspices of American Council
No. "a, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. the views are en-
tireiy new and are shown here for the first
time.
Chauncey Olcott.-The engagement of
Chauncey Olcott at the Grand Opera House
next week is anticipated with pleasure. He