Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17

Mrs. John Cassels in honor Of the visitors.
and when that was over a large number o!
them enjoyed Dutch students, feast at
the University Club. while the others spent
the early morning hours at the Metropoll-
tan Club. They left by special train at 1
am. for Richmond, where they will appear
this evening.
First Bischoff Convertible popularity
and merit of Professor Bischofs concerts
was never better eXemplified than by the
greeting he received last night at the Con-
gregational Church 1t was the first con-
cert Of this season, which, by the way, Is
the fifteenth, and the edifice was crowded
with an enthusiastic and delighted au-
dience The program was exceedingly we'll
selected. Professor BiSchof opened Inc
evenings entertainment displaying ms
mastery and sympathetic touch IN grand
Cffertory on the organ. The Congregational
Church choir had three numbers, all OF
which were rendered with a precision and
volume that were most enjoyable, Haydn
THE Heavens are Telling" being especially
praseworthy. Mr.. Douglas G. Miller has a
true, sweet tenor voice, ,and sang with tell
ing effect Bischoffs Come To My Heart
and a popular selection from THE Fencing
Master" The sympathetic contralto voice
of Miss Florence McNelly was heard in
"A Summer Night and pleased so well
that an encore was demanded and given
Mr., Elphonzo Youngs gave selection from
Carmen" on the cornet so artisticaliy that
an encore followed. Mrs. Hattie Meads
Smiths excellent rendition Of selection
from "Ernanf' afforded an opportunity Tor
sympathetic phrasing that called forth
warm praise. Miss Zue Brockett was heard
in two recitations, both of which were de-
livered in d striking characteristic way
that spoke volumes for the ladys ability
and skill
The German Opera Observation-Disclosures
was not favored with visit last year from
Mr.. Damrosch and his German Opera Com
pany, but as has been already announced,
Manager Allen
formances at the Grand Opera House the
last Of January when this city Will be
given the best performances of grand opera
in every sense of the word-Scenery and
stage settings, costumes, principals, and the
magnificent Symphony OrcheStra-that
have ever been witnessed here So far this
season, Mr.. Damrosch has been touring the
west and south, having given three per-
formances in Atlanta last week to enor-
nous audiences, and this week they are at
the famous old st. Charles Theater. New
Orleans, it being the first time in twenty
years German opera has Deen civen in that
city, and as there is no French opera sea-
son there this year, the success of the COM
pany Is unquestioned. Considerable inter-
est will be taken in Mr.. Damrosch's ven
ture in this city, where he is SO well known,
and the good reports which have reached
here of the great ability of his singers and
tEeir splendid success in Cincinnati, Chi
caSo, and other cities, will undoubtedly
serve to increase this feeling and result in
large and profitable business.
Boston Symphony Orchestra-The second
concert this season of the Boston symphony
Orchestra, which takes place at MetZerottS
Music Hall tonight, will have an added in
terest in the fact that the soloist is Franz
Ondricek, the Bohemian violinist. who has
created positive furore wherever he has
appeared. He is said to have the masterful
technique of Caesar Thomson, with the fire
and passion of Wilhelmj, and this comhina-
ticn certainly ought to make him marvel
Gus performer. The program, which has
been already published. is one that will APP
peal to all lovers of music of the best class
OF the playing of the orchestra nothing
need be said, for no musical organization
is so popular in this city, and its selections
under the direction of Mr.. Paur. have been
unusually happy.
The Choral Society.-Tonight at Conven-
ton Hall the Choral Society will give its
annual presentation of Handel's grand
oratorio of the Messiah" The chorus is
large and effective. and the soloists will be
Miss Charlotte Maconda, soprano: Miss
Ruth Thompson. contralto; Mr.. E. c.
Towne tenor, and DIR. Carl Duff, bass
The new Washington symphony Orchestra,
formed by Mr.. Herman Rakemann, will
furnish the accompaniment, and the whole
performance will be under the direction of
Dr. Harry c. Sherman, the leader of the
Choral Society. The concerts of this so
ciety appeal to the highest and best feel
ings of the community, for they furnish
the most exalted form of musical compost
ton, interpreted in the best manner. The
society deserves the encoura cement of the
community for its high aims and lofty pur-
pose and 1t is hoped that Convention Hall
will be crowded tonight.