Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

Grand Opera House.-The season OF 1tal-
ian opera, which will commence at the
Grand Opera House tomorrow night, prom
ises to be the nc st notable In recent years.
Never since the season when Patti. Sem
brich and Scalchi were in one organization
has there been SO many frst-class singers
in single company as will be heard In the
operas to be given this week. The sale or
seats has been unprecedentedly large. and
a crowded house is assured at every per-
formance. Tomorrow night Wagner's "Lo-
hengrin'' will open the season, with Nine
Nordica. Mime. Mantelli. Sig. Ancona. M.
Plancon, Sig. Abramoff and M. Jean de
Reszke in the cast. On Friday Verdfs
opera, "Otello," will be given for the first
time In Washington, presenting Nine I'm
ma Eames, Mme Mantelli. Sig. Tamagno,
Sig. de Vaschetti, Sig. Viviani and NJ. Mall
rel. At the Saturday matinee Gounod's
tuneful and ever-popular Faust will be
the work. introducing Nine. Meiba, Mile:
de Reszke. Sig. Ancona, Sig. Viviani and
NJ. Jean de Reszke. and on Saturday night
Massenet's "Manon" will be produced here
for the first time. in which Mile. Sibyl San
derson will be the chief attraction, sup
ported by Mile. de Vigne, Mile. Bauermeis-
ter, Nine Van Cauteren, Sig. Bensande, NJ.
Plancon, Sig. CarbOne, Sig. GromZeski and
NJ. Mauguiere
cinderella. fairy spectacular bal
let, Cinderella" presenter at the Grand
Opera House this afternoon so success
fully. will be repeated tonight. The chill
dren have been carefully rehearsed and
perform their various parts with skill and
grace, rejecting great credit on their in
structor, Prof. George T. Sheldon, under
whose personal supervision the production
is given. The scenery and stage appoint
ments are of the most elaborate character,
the costumes are rich and appropriate and
tho real nnnfac ho pic fountain and
the golden chariot delight all who behold
the spectacle. The large number Of chill
dren taking part make the performance
wonderfully effective, and the principals
all sustain their roles with intelligence.
The Stoddard Lectures-The usual large
audience assembled at the Academy of
Music last night to listen to Mr.. John L.
Stoddard's lecture on Norway" The diff
ferent lectures of Mr.. Stoddard have their
admirers, but last night the universal
opinion seemed to be that Norway" is
ole of his best. Mr.. Stoddards journey
from ChriStiania to the North Cape was
full Of interest. and the scene thrown on
the canvas could hardly be surpassed by
nature itself. Illustrations were given of
the various points of interest across the
and the means OF conveyance along
the roads winding around the gorges,
and of the solemn mountain scenery equal
ing that of Switzerland. The most realis-
tic view of the evening was undoubtedly
that showing the midnight sun slowly sink
ing below the horizon. and then, before
starting on it's upward course
marking the end Of yesterday and the be-
ginning Of today The same lecture will be
repeated tonight for the last time during
Mr.. Stoddard's present season.
Royal Arcanum Rally.-The meeting OF
Kismet Council. No. 1856. tonight in the
hall over the Capital National Bank. 3l6
avenue southeast will I'M
bring out all members OF the
Royal Arcanum. Chas. E. Cornelius, grand
orator Of Pennsylvania; Thad- NJ. Mahon
of Pennsylvania, Frederick A. Woodward
Of North Carolina and other prominent
members Of the order will be present and
address the meeting.
Immaculate Conception Choir.-There will
be concert tonight by the choir OF Inn
Conception Church. under the
direction Of Mrs. Clara Baker Smith. The
event will take place in Immaculate Con-
ception Hall, on N street between 1th and
Sth streets northwest and the program Is
one which will appeal to all lovers OF
music. This choir, under Mrs. Smiths d.
rection. has already attained'a high degree
Of excellence, and 1t will sing several
choruses which will show its good work
1t will be assisted by members Of the
Orchestra, Prof H. c. Rake
mann, violinist: Miss Mae Whitesell. So
prano; Mr.. Perry B. Turpln, tenor; Pror
Arthur D. Mayo, pianist, and others. These
are all we'll known in this community and
their ability Is fully recognized. There
should be q crowded house.
Masonic Temple.-Tomorrow night there
will be a musical and dramatic entertain
ment at Masonic Temple, the chief attrac-
ton being the presentation of the musical
comedy Loan of a Lover in which some
of the most experienced amateurs will
participate At the conclusion Of the pro-
gram there will be dancing.
1.-THE Police Patrol"-A few years since
a Chicago millionaire was found dead in
the hallway of his residence on Washing-
ton boulevard, having been murdered, II
was presumed, by burglars. For weeks the
police were at sea, when finally the crime
was traced to the door OF w. b. Iascott
A reward Of $4,000 was at once offered for
his arrest and conviction. Tascott, now
ever eluded the police and his where
abouts is still mystery. There was some
thing singular about the case that sug-
gested to Scott Marble a foundation for
play. THE Police Patrol is the result.
Mr. A. Y Pearson of New York suggested
the title and the introduction of the patrol
wagon, and this led to another feature Of
realism, until the author had perfected
strong play upon actual conditions of life
pra ctically illustrated. 1.-THE Police Patrol
is booked here and will no doubt crowd
Buffers Bijou Theater next week, if only
to see how Tascott really looked and acted.
"Hyde's Comedians" Music and mirth
follow melody and merriment in quick
at Kernan's Lyceum Theater,
the stage of which will he occupied next
week, commencing Monday, February %.
by the finest of first-class vaudeville or
CARNATIONS, "Hyde's Comedians with the
vocally gifted female baritone" Helene
Mora, as the stellar attraction. Plenty Of
vim and dash will be infused into the pro-
gram by Johnnie and Emma Ray. couple
Of comically queer characters from Call
fornia: Binns and Binns, who in addition
to their own repartee make their musical
speak; Francesca Redding and
Hugh Stanton, erstwhile dramatic stars,
who are now proving their refined comedy
powers on the vaudeville stage; Thorne
and Carlton, a graceful couple Of humor-
lists; Forbes and Quinn. a versatile pair
Of dancers and trick instrumentalists; Has
we'll and Keller. nimble dsplayers of the
poetry of motion; the Electric Quartet, in
a novel act, and a concluding absurdity, en-
titled mistaken Identity" in which the
entire company will be seen.
Railroad - Washington
to Baltimore and Return.
The Pennsylvania railroad will sell ex-
cursion tickets Washington to Baltimore