Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Academy of MuSc.-"Mignon'' was per-
formed at the Academy of Music last night
before an audience that was appreciative
and not disposed to be alert for flaws in
production that had numerous distinct
points of merit The cast, while not as
strong as the resources of the company
would easily permit, was SUFFICIENT to af-
ford a gratifying presentation of the
melodies which make this opera one of the
most delightful lyric compositions that
grace the stage. Miss French in the title
role, displayed a comprehension and SYM
pathy which even more than her musical
execution won the undoubted approval of
the audience. She is most attractive
singer and has made many admirers. Van
Cauteren sang the part of Filena with the
success which has characterized her work
during the season. and Michelena was sat
isfactory as Wilhelm MeiSter. The re-
mainder of the company, including the
chorus, acquitted itself in a praiseworthy
manner
New National Thcater.-Mr. Nat Goodwin
repeated his excellent performance of
David Garrick' ard Lend Me Five Shil-
lings'' at the New National Theater last
night Tonight he will present "A Gilded
Fool"
Georgetown Orchestra Tonight.-Tonight
will see another triumph for the George
town Amateur Orchestra. Everything is
in readiness for their forty-ninth concert
and tickets are selling rapidly, indicating a
most successful affair all the way through
Miss Mary Helen Howe, soprano, and Miss
Anita Cluss, harpist, will be the soloists
of the occasion. Mr.. H. G. Rakemann, the
conductor of the orchestra, feels confident
that his men will do justice to every num-
should please every one, the music being
both light and heavy. Haydn's second
symphony in D major will be given entire
and in such manner as to challenge ad-
miration. The other compositions which
will be rendered are Coronation March,
opera Die Folkunger," Kretchmer; AL
bumblatt," Richard Wagner; prayer, opera
"F'reischutz." Weber: Czarina, '.Mazurka
of Windsor" Nicolai. There is no organi-
cation in which the citizens of Washing
ton take more pride than in this orchestra
and there seems to be no doubt that its
admirers will come forward and make the
affair financial as well a musical sue
cess.
A Lecture on Japan.-Mr. B. P. Murray
delivered a lecture on Japan, the sunrise
kingdom, at the Church of Our Father
last evening. The audience very comfort
ably filled the church and enjoyed the ex-
cellent talk this most interesting sub
ject The proceeds of the lecture will be
used to defray the expenses of the pastor
OF the church, DR.. A. G. Rogers, on the oc-
casion of his trip to Europe, to celebrate
the tiftieth anniversary of his fathers en-
try into the ministry.
Bethesda Park.-Bethesda Park will be
opened to the public ON Memorial day,
May 30. The place has been thoroughly
overnauled and improved in every respect,
and will be made one of the chief attrac-
tions to these who wish to get away
for an evening afternoon from
the heat and glare of the city. There will
be tournament open to local and Mary
land sir knights on the opening day. pre-
coded by band concert, while dancing
will be INDUCED throughout the day and
evening. Adequate car service is promised
Buffers Bijou Theater-Owing to illness,
Miss Ellen Vockey did not appear at But
ler's Rijou Theater last night and, as she
will not be able to appear again, the house
will be closed for the remainder of the
week.
True Irish Hearts"-The attraction at
Buffers Bi!ou next week will be Mccarthy
& McCaulrs company in the picturesque
comedy play True Irish Hearts," 1t is one
of New York's successes and since its first
production has filled the theaters wherever
it has been presented and has been com
mended by the press as one of the best
Irish comedy-dramas written. In both
story and treatment it differs materially
from the majority of Irish plays The com
pany is composed of people of recognized
merit, and among them is the well-known
comedian, ]. F. Sullivan. The play is re-
plete with pretty songs, music and inter-
esting specalties. The following is the
cast: Lanty flanagan, Ed Rowland; Wolf
George Thomas: Miles O'Connor, E. Bren-
Mooney, ]. Harmon; Paddy the tinker, Ed
Gallagher; Mickey Finn, James Tuohy:
Father Curran, Charles Fish: Mike O'Brien,
James Flanagan; John Murphy, James
Mrs. Brady. Mrs. Mary Fish; Mother
Mooney, Mamie Clark; Little Bright Eyes
Little Annie McCaull; Kitty Brady, Ada
Boshel1.