Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
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AMUSHHEVlTS.

The Cantata 'HebeRah."-The can
tata 'Rebekah," which was SO sue
cessfully presented at the Mt. Vernon
M. E. Church some time ago, was again
given at National Rifes' Armory last night
by a, chorus Of sixty voices, under the d.
rection OF Mr.. George W. Lawrence. The
cantata itself abounds in much rich har-
mony. and the excellence of the voices in
the chorus did justice to the many fine
passages In it. The hall was tastefully
decorated with palms, and presented a very
snowy appearance. Miss Ella Lowdermilk
sang the part of Rehekak: Mr.. George W.
Lawrence, Isaac, and Mr.. J. J. Fisher,
Elfezer. Mr.. Fishers opening aria, after
excellent style, and received much ap-
plause. Mr.. Lawrence's work is too well
known to need any comment here. Miss
Ella LoWdermilk possesses soprano voice
OF rather sweet quality. though of mod
crate range, and charmed the audience by
her stage presence. The chorus was well
balanced and sang in a highly acceptable
manner.
The Passion Play.-The interest in this
wonderful drama is instanced by the de-
mand for the repetition of the illustrated
lectures on the subject. Miss Janet Eliza
Detn richards will give her celebrated lee
lure on this subject Friday evening, March
l. at the Untversalist Church, 18th and L
streets.
Russell Brothers, Comedians.-The Rus
sell Brothers Comedians will be the at
traction at the Lyceum next week. This
company OF artists is under the direction
OF Messrs. Weber and Fields. In the COM
pany are the Russell Brothers, those lu.ii-
crous impersonators of the Irish servant
girls; George Murphy, Americas represen-
tative German comedian; OBrien and Hav-
Ell, refined sketch artists; Bonnie Thornton,
the little mascot; VIII H. Fox, in his sa-
tirical creation, "Pade Whisky" Hastings
ana Marion in their race scene: Whiting
and Shepard and the Three Marvels. mar
ers.-
rothy." which will be repeated on Friday
afternoon at the New National Theater
by the players Of Columbian University
promises to be the most enjoyable amateur
venture yet given in this city. 1t will be
for the benefit of the National Homeo-
pathic Hospital. and the lady managers of
that institution are gratified at the way In
which the seats are going. The cast is in
every way competent. The chorus, which
has Illustrated its ability, from musical
standpoint, is as good male chorus as
Washington has ever heard. Singing In the
four parts a great many beautiful effects
are brought out, which are almost entirely
lost In mixed choruses The following is
list Of its members: o. f. Bailey, r. w.
Test. E. d. Flather, P. F. Akin. =. N.
Sames ]. A. Hendley, Mills Thompson, C.
K. Felton,. P. Weisner. A. R. johnson. w.
G. Woodford, f. Rumble. Edwin r. Conner,
Robert Smart, VIM. Mitchell. G. l. Raybold,
J. w. White, E. NJ. Carter, E. F. Concklin.
W. L. Wilson, P. w. Evans. A. A. Rit-
tenour. c. F. Wilson. R. B. Hayes. Harry
Ellis Paul Graham, Thomas Bowling. il,
G. E. Heinicke, r. H. c. Kelton, Allan
Houghton, Herbert McNamee. Paul Grove,
Robert Harlan, Faber Stevenson. Geo. Dag
gett, Eppa Coumbe Geo. L. Strong, Fred.
Cappley T. T. DOMAIN. A. B. Seibold, F.
F. Kyselka. Scott Ingram, A. J. Hough-
ton. l.. C. Brown. L. c. Weaver. J. J.
Lnnd. F. S. Doyle, ". S. Catlett. A. H.
Giles. H. L. Clapp, ". ]. Lembkey, H A.
Selhausen, W. w. Grier, G. E. Davis.
Claude McCauley, A. B. Dent, H. w. Sax
Hicks. Mr.. Edward Asmussen is the plan
list.
1.-THE Pride of Mayo."-Owing to the sue
cess made by Dan MCCARTHY in this city in
the earlier part of the season, Manager
Butler has secured as his next weeks at
original company, who will present THE
Pride of Mayo" with all of the original
scenery, costume and effects used in the
Nltlo's Garden production in New York
city. This is Mr.. McCarthy's latest and
hest effort, and has created sensation
wherever produced. The plot Is interesting,
telling story that is, neither trite nor dull
at any point whilst the vein of comedy
continual roar of laughter. AS an addi-
tional feature with the company, Prof
Harry Campbell will introduce his electric
scenic marvel, entitled 1.-THE Guardian An
GEL"
THE District sAttomey."-T. Henry
French closes an engagement Of 1.-The Dis
trict Attorney" at the Walnut Street Thea
ter in Philadelphia Saturday night, and will
bring the entire company to the Grand
Opera House next week, to give its patrons
a view of play that has created much dis
cussion in Gotham. The story deals with
John Stratton, a young lawyer, who has
been raised by his political friends to the
position Of district attorney. He Is indie
pendent, energetic. honest, not in office to
bestow favors. but to do justice. With this
as basis story thae is said to be very
interesting has been evolved. 1t should be
given fine treatment by the company,
which includes William Courtleigh, Frank
Mordaunt. George Fawcett, Odell Williams,
Charles S. Able, Edward ]. Morgan, Law
renee Eddinger, W. B. Smith, Harry E.
Chase, Alfred Blakely, ]. E. Coyne, T. E.
Richmond. Annie Irish, Lizzie Hudson Col
lier, Adele Richie and Emma Stevens.
BE Very Careful