Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-02
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Hinrichs opera season at the Academy of
Music was an entirely suspicious one. A
large audience testified its appreciation.
From private box to gallery came unmis-
taxable assurances that Carmen" as pre-
scented by this organization albeit under the
disadvantages which attend the opening
night of season, was a satisfactory en-
tertainment Rich as this opera Is in mel
ody its very prcfusion In that respect pre-
vents its Immediately impressing itself on
the popular sense of tune, and the execu-
ton Of the artist is more than ordinarily
important feature Of its attractiveness. The
toreador song Is to be sure popular gem,
and the baritone who does not find in it
an opportunity to stir the hearts of his
audience Is unworthy of his profession.
Campanari could not have had more "a
vorable opening to impress himself on the
public of this city, and he could not have
taken advantage of it more brilliantly. He
was greeted with enthusiasm, which
amounted to an ovation. Del Papa sang
the role of Don Jose with musical finish
and gave promise of being highly
valued member of the organization. 1t is
to be regretted that the dramatic require
ments of grand opera, especially in a case
where the dramatic element is so strong as
in Carmen. have often to be sacrificed
to the musical necessities. People who
can sing these roles well are scarce enough;
those who can both sing and act them
mold sang the title role with the firIlness
yet f1exibiity of voice which have hitherto
been so much appreciated here. She acted
the part not without spirit, though per-
haps a little self-consciously. Nine. Van
Cauteren, as Michaela, won the approval
Of the audience by the sympathetic rich
ness of her voice and the chorus and minor
parts We're not deficient. The excellence
of the entertainment at popular prices is
this season, as it was last. a matter of
agreeable surprise. Tonight Faust" will
be sung with Campanari, Viviani, Kro-
mold, Van Cauteren and Fleming in the
cast.
New National Theater.-Everybody who
bought a ticket for the kendas at the
National last night got THE Queens Shil-
liEg' for change, and everybody felt that
he was very considerably ahead on the
deal. In very striking, and even more
pleasing than striking, contrast to The
Ironmaster" of the previous night is THE
Queens Shilling and very delightful
piece of play work it is, with it's military
glitter and precision, and it's story of the
love of private soldier triumphing over
that of his colonel. a phase of the conflict
of hearts which always exceeds in interest
the more to he expected victory of the
great and powerful.
Farragut Posts Benefit.-"The Strollers"
Q: East Washington presented THE Three
Furies, one-act comedietta and Uncle"
three-act farce at Odd Fellows Hall last
right. under the auspices of Farragut Post
and Relief Corps. G. A. r. Both were put
on in quite a creditable manner. and the
work of the young people in both presen-
ment. Those who took part in the produce
lions were S. Miles Bouton, R. r. Riordon,
Agnes Flynn, Laura Eichelberger, Berthe
Yoder and Annie French, w. T. Kirby, H.
Ashby, W1l. Leffingwell Bessie Erly and
Shirley Potter. The especial feature of the
evening was the new Farragut Post March,
under the direction of Mr.. Riordon and the
leadership of Miss NJ. d. Swingle, in which
sixteen young ladies of the Eastern High
School performed a number of pretty and
difficult evolutions. Miss Eichelberger sang
between the acts and received hearty APP
plause, her song. 'Since BERTHE Commenced
Delsarte.' making decided hit.
National Rifles Armory.-The entertain
ment to be given by the Young Woman's
Christian Temperance Union at National
Rifles armo.y Monday and Tuesday even
ings next promises to be quite a success
The plans of the managers of the affair
are rapidly nearing completion, and the as
surance is given of a most delightful and
entertaining evening. The Capitol Hill or
eastern section will be arranged by Miss
Martha Haines, and the center middle
section will be looked after by Miss Mary
E. Drown. The entertainment will consist
of music. tableaux and a great variety of
interesting special features, and many Of
the VS. will take part in the program.
st. Stephens Fair-The ladies of st. Ste
phen's parish Columbia Heights, held a
fair in the parish hall last night for the
debt which now rests on the organ in the
new church. The congregation has just
built handsome new house of worship, adj
joining the old one using the latter as a
hall and Sunday school room. An enter
tainment and supper was given in conjunc-
ton with the fair which realized quite a
neat little sum toward the realization of
the ladies' hopes. The tables contained
fancy articles of great variety and number.
and they we're disposed of at quite a rapid
rate. The affair will be continued tonight,
the supper being omitted and literary
and musical entertainment being substi-
tuted in its stead. There will be no charge
for admission.
Miss Starkey's May Ball.-Notwithstan d-
ing the Indictment weather of last night
Miss Starkey's third annual May ball, at
the National Rifles armory, was in every
way success. When the grand march
started at o'clock a sea of faces looked
down upon the little ones from the gallery
and the surrounding seats, and the enthu-
siasm brought out by this event was con-
tinued Throughout the evening. This years
class is made up of about sixty scholars,
and every one displayed great proficiency.
Gold medals were given by the teacher for
department and attendance after a neat
speech of welcome had been made. The
Umbrella, Gaiety Girls and the Dance of
the Brownies were the new dances intro
duced. and, with an fmpromptu song and
dance in costume proved to be the features
of the evening.
Gardiner G. Hubbard's Lecture.--Mr.
Gardiner G. Hubbard will lecture before
the Catholic University this afternoon at
4:30 o'clock, his subject being THE Life of
Napoleon, as Told by His Portraits" The
lecture will be illustrated with a fine series
Of stereoptcon views.
The City of Rome.-Rev. Father Dulaney
Addison will lecture on the City of Rome
at Trinity Parish Hall, corner of Sd street
and Indiana avenue, tomorrow evening at
8 o'clock His lecture will be illustrated,
and Indiana avenue. tomorrow evening at
tanning speaker. the lecture will be inter-
estng and profitable.
Mr.. Kaspars Recital.-A great deal of in
terest is being manifested in the coming
farewell recital of Mr.. Anton Kaspar the
well-known violinist of this city, prior 10
his departure for Berlin to engage in a
course of study. 1t will be held at the Uni
versalist Church, corner 18th and l. streets
northwest, next Saturday evening, and a
program of unexceled musical numbers is
looked for by his friends and by the friends
of those who will assist him. Nine. Kas-
par, Miss Lena Stakely, Miss Mary Lock-
hart and the Wilhelmj Club. under the
leadership OF Prof Josef Kaspar, will
assist Mr.. Anton Kaspar. and a most en-
joyable musical evening is assured.
The Imperial Mandolin Club Concert
Tho Immortal Mandolin C,lub compoSad Of