Evening star., 1896-04-06
AMUsEMENTs.

ments given by the Elks in Washington are
always enjoyable affairs, and the one given
last evening at the National Theater was
no exception to the rule, except that 1t
was even better than ordinary. The pro-
gram rendered was an exceedingly long one,
but the numbers were of such an excellent
character and rendered in such way as
to take away all the tiresome features usu-
ally accompanying a long concert. The en-
cores accorded the performers stretched the
entertainment to a very late hour. but the
large audience remained enthusiastic to
the last and demanded more. Esputa's or
chestra opened the concert with an over
ture march by Campagna, and this was fol-
lowed by Mr.. E. B: Hay. who gave an elo-
quent and Interesting address. Following
this the new band of the National Guard.
the Washington Military Concert Band.
gave q splendid rendition Of the overture
to-, to William Tell. under the direction of Mr.
VIII Haley. its leader. The Madrtds. con-
sisting Of Messrs. Yundt, Judson. Holmes
and Galleher, played potpcurr OF popu-
lar airs, and the Washington Saengerbund,
decker, rendered 'Old Kentucky Home"
and Dixie" in its usual spirited and pleas
ing fashion. The Apollo Quartet, consist
Ing Of Messrs. Turpin Ryan, Reside and
MeFarland, NC and the Elite Quartet compris,
ing Misses Whitesell and Eichhorn. and
Messrs. Mcfarland and Rebstock, were re-
ceived with great favor, while Miss Mary
Helen Howe's solo, Mascagnfs "Pre-
ghiera," with harp and violin obligatos by
Miss Anita Cluss and Mr.. Sol. Minister, was
one Of the features Of the evening Mr.. T.
-. McNulty of Baltimore gave tenor solo,
when the Tide Comes In;' Miss Anita
Cll So gave selections on the harp in her
usual artistic manner. and Prof. William
Wa!decker scored another hit by his fine
work on the piano. Miss Mae Whiteseil
save soprano solo. Miss Hurworth a
Wnlsthng solo, Mr.. j. Leslie Gossin a dra
matic recitation. Miss Collins recitation,
Miss Margaret Eichnorn a contralto solo,
and Mr.. W. H. Conley some comic recita-
tons that pleased every one. The concert
vas brought TO close by duet. Hope
Beyond" rendered in excellent style by
r. F. McNulty and A. C. Delavigne.
The Ice Palace.-During the carnival at
the Convention Hall Ice Palace Wednes-
day, which IS to be given for the benefit of
the Washington endowment fund of the
Home for !ncuratles, Joe Donoghue will
try to break the worlds record for three
miles. His trial will he looked Upon with a
great deal OF interest on account of his
success in the races which were held here
a snort time ago between John and Harley
davidson and Mosh,er, and also because he
has beer in steady training, since that time
Thursday, Friday and Saturday he will also
try for worlds records at different dis
tances, and Saturday will engage in a
handicap race, to which local skaters are
eligible for entry. Sites, Ilgenfritz and
Saunders have all s.gnifiad their intention
of entering, and the handicappng will be
done IN such way as to make Donog hue
put forth every effort of which he is capa-
Die IN order to come in ahead at the finish
The Stoddard Lectures. s.--Tonight at Metz
croft Hall VIII commence the third of the
series of lectures by Mr.. John l.. Stoddard
His subject will be Napoleon" and he will
present much new matter in regard TO the
great warrior and statesman that will
prove 6GpiHa1 nj 1,y.n o1-o
some new ustrations that cannot fail to
delight his audience. This subject is of pc
culiar interest at this time, and there is no
doubt that the attendance will he larger
than at any of the previous lectures.
Hibernians' Enterta.nment.-A musical
and literary entertainment will be given
this evening at Carroll Institute Hall under
the auspices of the Ancient Order of H.
bernians, Division No. 3. An interesting
ana ENJOYABLE program has been prepared.
to be followed by dancing. The talent
which will participate are well known, and
an evening Of pleasure is anticipated.
A Sacred Concert.-A sacred concert will
be given at the Lafayette Square Opera
House next Sunday evening that promises
to be exceptionally enjoyable 1t is for the
benefit of st. AIMS Church. Tenleytown
and Is given under the direction of Signor
Mariana Mama. Those who will take part
are Mrs. Pauline Mama. Miss Blanche Mat
tingly. Miss Mamie Donnelly, Mss Mary
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Masterson. Mr.. Bernard A. Ryan, Mr. W.
d. Mcfarland Mr.. Chas F. Goodchild Mr.
A. L. Den.son, Mr.. Thos Murray Mr. Geo
H. OConnor Mr.. Sol Minister ard Mr. Chas
Thierbach, while Miss Jennie Glennan will
act as accompanist. The seats are now on
sale at MetZerott's.
Paderewski's Farewell Concert-Pade-
rewski will give his farewell concert in
this city April Is. and seats may be Sc
cured now from Guzman. 925 Pennsylvania
avenue Paderewski has been creating a
genuine sensation in the west this season
wherever he has appeared, and his concert
in Washington, coming, as 1t does, so close
upon Lent, will have an effect of crowding
the house in which he appears.
Moody Choir Concert-The Moody Choir
will give concert in Central Hail. corner
9th and streets northwest, on the even-
ing of April Is at 8 O'Clock. This choir is
remembered for the excellent concerts 1t
under rehearsal for some time in anticipa-
ton Of the coming event, there Is every in
d1cation of a highly enjoyable musical
evening. The chorus Is under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. Percy S. Foster, and Mr.. F. H.
Jacobs, the baritone who was with Moody
sists of five hundred voices, and will be ac-
companied by two pianos, organ and or
chestra The sale Of reserved seats opened
this morning at Sanders & Stayman's, 934
street northwest
Victor Bugle and Drum Corps.-A ball
and supper for the benefit of the Victor
Bugle and Drum Corps will be given to-
morrow evening at National Rifles Ar
mory. This is the first ball given under
the auspices Of the corps, and it is pro-
posed to make it a memorable event. The
dancing is to begin at $50 and an elaborate
tend.