Evening star., 1896-01-27
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Samson and Delilah'' Tonight.-The con-
cert Of the Choral Society, which occurs
this evening at Aliens Grand Opera House,
has attracted more attention than any
other appearance which the society has
made for some time This may be due to
the fact that the work which will be rem
dered. Saint-Saens' sacred grand opera,
Samson and Delilah," in concert form
has not been given by this society before
although its preparation has been started
several times. The work is a difficult one
and one which appeals to every lover of
good music. The soloists are of the high
est order, embracing Nine. Hastreiter, as
Deiiah, one of the most talented con-
traltos in the world; Mr.. ]. H. Mckinley. as
samson; Mr. B. Merrill Hoslinson, as the
High Priest, and Mr.. Arthur Beresford, as
Ablmelech. The orchestra will consist Of
soloists from the New York Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra Of last year and the Sym-
phcny Orchestra from Baltimore. and is
rully trained to the intricacies of the Or
chestration of the work. The sale of seats
Tor the concert has been exceptionally
large, and 1t Is expected that the financial
results of the evening Will be a great deal
more satisfactory than they have been in
the past
Ball Of the Southern Relief Soclety.-A
Charity ball for the benefit of the poor will
1o SVEN uesuay evening, February 4, un-
der the auspices of the Southern Relief So
clety, at National Rifles Armory, on G
street. The Southern Relief Society has Sc
cured an enViable reputation through its
hospitality and its good works, and it Is
expected that the coming event will be the
most enjoyable in which 1t has ever par
ticipated. 1
Inc Poster Exhibit-The poster exhibit
OF the Business Woman's Club is attracting
,arge crowds to its rooms, Cos 11th street
hnra
This exhibition is one Of the most unioue
ana attractive that has ever been given in
this city for some time, and both the de-
votees OF the fad of collecting these color
largely In evidence.
vincent will lecture at Wesley Chapel to-
nlght at 8 o'clock, his subject being
~ Ihoreau and His Wooden Inkstand." Mr.
Hi1cehis lectures are always enjoyable,
anu large audience will be one hand to
near him this evening
Peoples Course of Lectures. tho
prominent young pulpit orators of Wash
ington Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis of the
western Presbyterian Church holds a fore
most position. He has but lately entered tho
popular lecture field, and is meeting with
unquaI1fied success wherever he is heard
ednesday night next, in place of Tuesday
n,ght. as originally announced. Dr. Ennis
Half Moon on the American Rhine" as the
second entertainment of the PEOPLES
course at the Universalist Church. He will
De assisted by the choir of his church, which
VIII render several musical numbers. illus
uating some portions of the lecture The
views TO be used are some of the finest ever
Shown In this city, and a most ENJOYABLE
evening Is promised. Mr.. John p Clum
gives the third evening of the course. with
ms Illustrated short stories, "The Old Sante
F'e Trail on February j.
Annual Charity Ball-An event which oc
ours each year for the benefit of sweet
charity and which is looked forward to by
society Is the annual charity ball in aid of
the Children's Hospital. 1t will take place
Monday evening, February 3, at National
Hines Armory, and Is expected to be the
mcst successful one of the series. The
tickets for the ball may be had at Thomp-
sons drug store, on 18th street. the hotels
and from the ladies connected with the hos
pltaI The reception committee will consist
OF Miss Miller, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs. Sher;-
dan, Mrs. Ramsay, Mrs. Mcclure, Mrs
James Marion Johnston, Mrs Green CLAW
Goodloe. Madame de Sibour, Mrs Hopkins.
Mrs. Hammond. Mrs. Edward McCauly.
Mrs Glover, Mrs Gale, Mrs. Leech, Miss
Henry. The committee In charge of the
floor will be composed of Dr. Charles Bis
pham chairman; Baron Ketteler, Capt
Heese, Count Won Schwerin, j. Van Ness
Philip, F. Andrews. w. Andrews, c. l.. NC
Gawley, Edward McCauley, Lee Phillips.
ard, Jesse Brown, A. c. Barney, Chas.
Page Bryan. Lieut.. T. R. Rodgers, DR..
Baker, DR.. Adams. DR.. Bailey Ashford, DR..
Craig, DR.. Deal, DR.. Acker DR.. Bryan, Dr.
Lieber. Dr. Rupert Morton, DIR. Clayton,
Mr.. Wurderman, Walter Gait. Mr. Small,
Mr. Moses. Mr.. Woodward. Major Taylor
DR.. Rowland, Chas. G. McRoberts, j. L.
de Peyster, T. s. Beatty. George w. Evans,
DR.. Alex. Magruder, ]. F. Wilkins, Frank
lin Bartlett Capt. Michler, Lieut.. Macomb
Franklin Steele, Arthur Addison, Gen. f.
II. Jones, John Poor, Charles Poor John ].
Chew, p: A. Bowers, Gen. J. F. Tryon.
John Edie. The list of patronesses en-
braces some of the best-known ladies' in
Washington society, and is as follows: Mrs.
Stevenson. Mrs. Olney, Mrs. Lamont Miss
Herbert, Mrs Fuller, Mrs. Gray Mrs.
Mrs. Townsend. Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Ander,
son, Mrs. Hit, Mrs. John Lee Carroll, Mrs
Calderon Carlisle, Mrs. Num- Mrs Crosby
Noyes, Mrs. Scott. Lady Pauncefote
Madame Patenotre. Baroness Won Thiel,
mann. Madame Romero, Madame Men
donca. Madame Dupuy de Lone, Madame
Dominguez, Mrs. Morrile, Mrs. George
Gray, Mrs. Brice, Mrs Quay. Mrs. Lindsay,
Mrs. Elkins. Mrs. Bugher, Mrs. Hearst
Miss Riggs, Miss Patten, Mrs. S. s. How
land.
welcomed Miss Ellen Beach Yaw's second
appearance in this city at Metzerott Music
Hall Saturday evening. Miss Yaw was
here two years ago, and at that time it
was predicted that she would be famous as
a singer before many years had passed
This prediction has come true Her range
Is phenomenal, as she took high B fiat in
the altissimo in the "Ah, Fors Lui." from
"Traviata,' with the greatest ease and has
the ability to take the E in the same oc-
tave; but she has evidently cultivated her
high notes at the expense of her middle
and lower registers, as the notes in those
lack expression and intelligence. Her high
notes, however, are marvellous, and 1t is
her ability to go to such towering heights
that forms her chief drawing power. Her
company Is an excellent one, embracing
Mr.. Maximilian Dick, Miss GeorgielIa Lay
and the Philharmonic Club of New York
Mr.. Dicks playing was of high order of
merit, and the encores which he received
were emphatic to the cheering poin: He
rendered Vieuxtemp's "Ballade and Pol
onaise" and BaZzini's "Scherzo Fantas-
tique" in a manner that stamped him at
once as a master of his instrument Miss
Lay rendered the 'Tarantelle" and Can
zonette'' of Liszt for the piano, and re-
ceived hearty applause. The Philharmonic
Club rendered three numbers, and were
also well received.
The Saengerbund Concert.-The Saenger-
bund concert at the Academy of Music last
evening was a most enjoyable affair, the
attendance being large and the numbers
rendered up to high standard. A number