Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-13
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with great spirit, those particularly deserve
ing mention being Sigs. Campanari and
M.chelena. The formers aria at the close
of the third act, and the sextet and chorus
which formed the finale, were so excellent
ly given that after two curtain calls it was
obliged to be repeated. Nine. Van Cauteren
was the "Elvira" and received deserved
applause for her rendition Of the we'll
known aria in the first act. The most sue
cessful of all the operas that have been
presented by this company, however, was
THE Barber of Seville" which was sung
with spirit and smoothness that amply
rewarded the largest audience of the sea-
son. The opera is in a lighter mood than
any of the others done so far, and the COM
pany seemed in a certain way to share the
enthusiasm of the audience over the
change Nine. Van Cauteren sang well,
and Viviani gave the role of the eccentric
music master a touch of the same delight
full JUNCTION that he throws into his Me-
phisto. Del Papa sang the role of the
Count in a manner which pleased, and
Campanari was hailed with unbounded en-
thusiasm in the part of Figaro. One of the
most gratifying performances in the cast
was that of Sig. Mama as DR.. Bartolo. He
sang with animation and correctness and
acted with true appreciation of the re-
quirements Of the part. He received quite
an ovation when he first appeared and his
excellent work was well applauded.
Georgetown Orchestra.-The last concert
of the Georgetown Orchestra this season
will be given at MetZerott Music Hall next
Friday evening. This body of musicians
Is the largest and best of its kind in the
District, and it's programs always appeal
to the cultivated musical taste. 1t has al
ways enjoyed the generous support of the
Washington public and there is no reason
to believe that there will be any lack of
response to its appeal now. Director
Rakemann has prepared a program that
cannot fail to please, and the rehearsals
indicate that the work of the orchestra
n q oh ia a
for years maintained. The soosts will be
Miss Anita Cluss harp.st, and Miss Mary
Helen Howe soprano The seats, which are
on sale at MetZerott's music store, are be-
ing rapidly taken, and the indications are
that the attendance will be very large.
The Strollers Tonight.-It is probable that
there will be big turn out of society peo-
pie and other lovers of good theatricals at
National Rifles Armory this evening on the
occasion of the presentation by the Stroll
lers of New York of a double bill. Mother
in-Law" and Raspberry Shrub, Sec The
Strollers is the name of one OF the best
tropolis, and wherever they have played
they received the highest encomiums for
their work. They gave an initial perform
ance at the Grand Opera House last Friday
afternoon, and scored a decided success
Both the plays are humorous and laughable
in the extreme, and the merit of the per-
Torrance should of itself be sufficient to
attract large audience this evening, quite
apart from the fact that the performance
is for the benefit of SO popular and deserv-
ing an object as the Emergency Hospital
The price of admission has been placed at
81, and at that figure there should be
large audience on hand when the curtain
rises.
A Colonial Ball.-The May fete, at the
Washington Light Infantry Armory, was
brought to a glorious end by an old-fashion-
ed colonial ball Saturday evening. The
music was by the Marine Band, and the
program embraced dances which were in
vogue in the days long gone by. Reels,
waltzes and old-style square sets were in
dulged in by both the bellies of this genera
ton and those of past one, every one en-
tering into the spirit of the occasion with
the greatest amount of zest. The guests
were received by the cabinet ladies
the flower booth, being assisted by the
ladies of the colonial committee Mrs. Car
Isle, Mrs. Lamont, Miss Morton, Mrs. Bar
rett, Mrs. Olney and Mrs. Wilson We're
among the party, while the colonial COM
mittee was composed of Mrs. Rosa Wright
Smith. Miss Ann Randolph Ball, Mrs
Roberdeau Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Ross
Banks, Mrs. w. H. Owen, Mrs L. P. Black
burn. Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. John NJ. Wilson,
Mrs. William D. Cabell, Miss Sarah Lips
comb. Mrs. A. A. Lipscomb, Mrs. Philip
Philip. Mrs. Edgar Thompson, Mrs. William
II. Baldwin and Mrs. John Boyd Tilford.
The room was decorated with the stars and
stripes in addition to the original trim
mings, while palms and ferns were inter
mingled with great quantities of bunting in
u nlSnly artlSuC 1aSnlOn. Inc Dall formed
fitting close to the May fete.
Mr.. Waggaman's Art Gallery-Nearly
five hundred people visited Mr.. Thomas E.
Waggaman's art gallery Saturday. which
was open to the public for the benefit of the
Teachers Annuity and Aid Association
The gallery was open from II am. until 10
pm. and the room was nearly always filled
with those who had come to admire the
handsome works of art which fill the gal
lery.
May Ball at the Opera House.-The feat
ures of the May ball given by the Misses
Minnie and May Hawke at the Grand
Opera House Saturday night were the large
audience, the beautiful children, the artis-
tic dancing and the floral display. The
chairs comprising the front row Of the
orchestra were entirely taken up with
flowers The evenings entertainment OPEN
ed with the crowning of the May queen,
Miss Gertrude Blue. Miss May Belle Owen
was maid Of honor. Baby Burdine, crown
bearer; Master Willie Orme, herald and
Masters Willie Collier and Raymond Jones'
pages. An English country dance, a rustic
dance and May pole dance followed, con-
Guiding with pretty tableau, the chill
dren being grouped around the May pole
Then came the dance of the flowers, Miss
Miriam Stoddart and Miss Pauline Bliss
doing solo dancing with great grace. The
next dance, the four seasons, was some
thing new and pretty, the queen of sea-
sons, Miss Annie keene, doing the solo
work and was enthusiastically appIauded
A scene in fairyland introduced little
tot, Miss Helen Durnin, who danced with
exceptional grace and received much ap-
plause. The march of the amazons was
led by Miriam Stoddart. In the sailor bal
let the boys were in the majority, although
several pretty misses helped to round out
the dance. Master Willie Collier was the
soloist of this dance, and at it's conclusion
he was presented with a stand of flowers
that was too large for him to carry and
also handsome gold medal. An elaborate
court scene followed, the minuet being
danced by the little folks in faultless style,
the soloist of this number, Miss Nellie
Barrett, giving La Directorate with grace
and precision. The dances of all nations
followed. each separate number therein be-
ing enthusiastically applauded. 1t was al
most midnight when the grand march of
nations began, and the evenings entertain
ment was concluded with a beautiful tab
leau, the Goddess of Liberty occupying
the center of the stage, with the entire
school groL ped artistically around her.
Prof. James H. Vermilya was the master
of ceremonies.
Testimonial Lecture.-Rev. NJ. B. Chap
man, D. D., Of Trinity Church, Baltimore,
will deliver lecture at Mt. Vernon Place
Church, corner OF 9th and K streets north
west, tomorrow evening. The lecture is a
testimonial one to the choir leader of the