Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-18

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ing the testimonial benefit to the Tuxedo
Quartet The audience was very large and
enthusiastic, and the long program of IF
teen numbers was strung out by numerous
encores, until it reached an almost weari-
some length. The feature Of the evening
was the orchestra, composed of 100 man
dolins, guitars and banjos under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. A. V. Holmes, who has had the
orchestra under training for very Short
time to obtain the excellent results which
were manifested last evening. The aggre-
cation was made up of local clubs and I'M
attached players, and rendered Tourjee's
Waltz. dedicated to Nine. Nordica, in a
pleasing and really artistic manner. The
Tuxedos appeared three times on the pro-
gram, and each time had to respond to
three encores. They also played several &C
compartments to the soloists. and left a
lasting impression on the minds of their
hearers as to the excellence Of their work.
Miss Cara Pryor charmed the audience by
her two songs, "Fleeting Days" and
:'Suwanee River," while Mrs. Kitty Thomp-
son-Berry was in no less favor with her
solo, 1.-THE Forest Song" Hub Smith. al
ways popular. sang the latest song, II You
Want Kiss, Why. Take It." responding
to an encore with Mrs 'Enry 'Awkins."
George O'COnnor was also in evidence, and
sang the ''Yallar Girl Little Alabama
Raymond Shaw. the remarkable tenor from
the New York Academy of Music, was In
excellent voice, and sang with great sweet
ness. He was obliged to respond to several
gram were ]. J. Fischer, the Dino Mandolin
Orchestra, Cullen and Collins, Washing
tons leading banjoists, the Mount Pleasant
Brass Quartet and the Columbia Quintet.
Mr.. c. F. McEnaney performed the difficult
role of accompanist. while the services of
the National League Orchestra, under the
direction of Prof. Wagner, were kindly
donated. The performance, as whole,
was unusually successful and reflects great
credit on its manager, Mr.. Henry Ram
sever, the business head Of the Tuxedo
Quartet
Gilmore's Band Concerts. - G l more's
Band, under the dictatorship of Victor
Herbert, gave two concerts at the Grand
Opera House yesterday, a matinee and an
evening performance. The afternoon con-
cert was mostly composed of Irish melodies
in honor of the day, but in the evening the
program was more pretentious. Sig. De
Carlo won an encore on his work on the
piccolo, as did Herbert l.. Clarke on the
cornet. Both played Irish songs, while
Nine. Louisa Natal sang The Angels
Whisper and 1.-The Low Backed Car" and
Mr.. Herbert also rendered cello solo.
The band gave the overture from William
Tell better than has been played by any
hand in this city, and received an en-
phatic encore.
In the evening the center of attraction
vas the child pianist, Frieda Simonson.
There appears to be no question as TO her
age, and although some seem to think that
she is not the equal of what Josef Hoff-
man was, still Hoffman was at least three
years older at the time of his appearance
here. She played Chopin's Introduction
and Polonaise," for the piaro and cello,
that instrument being played by Mr.. Her.
bert, and later rendered Moschelles "Alle-
gro Brilliante," and LISTS arrangement of
Schubert's "Wohin." Her efforts were
enthusiastically received, and her style and
touch point to a wonderful future. The
overture and march from Mr.. Herbert's
new opera, prince Ananias,' and his
Grand American Fantastic" on national
airs, pleased the popular ear. While the
attendance in the afternoon was rather
small, the evening house was very well
filled, notwithstanding the other local at
fractions. Mr.. Herbert has proved himself
competent bandmaster, and aims to keep
his force up to the high standard set by his
predecessor.
Concert at Buffers Bijou.-Butler's B,jou
Iheater was filled to the doors by the
friends and members OF St. Vincent de
Paul conference of ST. Aloysius' Church
last evening, who had come to hear a sa-
cred concert for the benefit of the poor of
st. Aloysius' parish. Miss Alice. who was
the leader of the affair, was assisted by
some of the best known local talent. Miss
Alice Judson sang the soprano solo from
Ernani, and she was followed by the
Metropolitan Glee Club. after which Mrs.
Flint gave spirited rendition of Verdi's
Don Fa.ale." Miss Anita Cluss played
''rhe Harp That once Through Tara's
Halls" with her accustomed skill, receiv-
ing three encores. Mr.. NJ. w. Handlin sang
Erin Must Be Free" and Miss Frances
Rodgers recited "Laureame. the Marble
Dream" her posing being very effectual.
The Apollo Quartet, composed of Messrs.
Reside, Ryan, Mcfarland and Turpn.
rendered several numbers to the great sat
isfaction Of the audience. TIE bolero from
the 'Sicilian Vespers,' was given credtably
by Miss Alice. Others who contributed. TO
the program were Mrs. Kitty Thompson
Berry, Miss Pauline Whitaker, Mr.. James
Nolan. Miss Jennie Glennan, and Messrs.
Gilbert Clark. H. T. Statham, James Ma
honey and George E. Terry.
The String Orchestra's First Concert
A new musical addition to the talent IF
Washington was given an airing at the
Uniyersalist Church Saturday evening. This
was the Washington String Orchestra.
composed of the pupils of Mr.. Ernest Lent,
and under his direction. The orchestra
comprises about thirty vioiins.twelve vioias
and 'ceIlos and double BASES besides the
help of pianos. Nothing very pretentious
was attempted, but Handlers Largo" and
a simple minuet by Boccherini were rem
dered in a very pleasing manner, giving
promise of more difficult work in the flu
ture. AS it was, the orchestra played
smoothly and with expression and sur
prised it's friends by the excellence of its
efforts. Mrs. Edwin q. Perkins, Mr.. John
Porter Lawrence and Mr.. Lent were the
soIoists, Mrs. Perkins singing Mr.. Lent's
Laughing Song" followed by the English
ballad, at Was Lover and Lass" Mr..
Lawrence's number was Man Lebt Muir
Einmal-Strauss-Tausig, which was given
with even more than his usual skill. Mr..
Lent chose one of Mendelssohn's songs
without words for his solo, and fully sus-
tanned his reputation as master of the
cello The audience very comfortably
filed the church and gave the new orches-
ira a most encouraging reception.
Peoples Lecture Course-Hhe fourth lee
ture in this popular course will be given
Tuesday evening, March 10, in the Cniver-
salist Church. It is entitled "Marvels Of
the New West" and consists of descrip-
lions of scenes and incidents of travel as
told by Mr.. John P. Clum of California, su-
perbly illustrated by views Of the wonderful
natural scenery of that region. This enter
tainment takes the place of the one on the
program to be given by Miss Ellen Macy
of New York.
Lectures at Georgetown College.-The
first lecture of the series which are to be
given under the direction of the George
town Base Ball Association will occur to-
morrow evening in CASTOR Hall. Rev. d.
J. Stafford, d. D., will be the lecturer, and
his subject will be Readings From Various
Authors" DR.. Frank Baker, Rev. E. ].
Dewitt, S. j., and Justice NJ. F. Morris are
the other lecturers who will take part in
the course. The ready sale which the
tickets are meeting betokens the popular
ity of the event.
The Pennsylvania railroad will sell s1.25
avcurS,on tickets n RaIffnlore March %