Evening star., 1896-03-16
AMusEMnNTs,

Bernhard in "Phaedre." Mime. Bernhardt
closed her engagement at Aliens Grand
Opera House Saturday night by the presen-
tation of Racine's great tragedy "Phaedre. ="
This severely classical play has not been
seen in this city since it was given by Ristori
many years ago, and the majority OF those
who saw it Saturday night witnessed 1t for
the first time AS the hapless queen, con-
sumed by a guilty love for her handsome
stepson, Nine. Bernhard is not seen at her
best, for she Is essentially woman of ac-
ton, and the stimulation Of repressed emotion
is not her forte. The hero of the play was
Hippolyte, admirably taken by M. Darmont,
who caught the spirit of the author and
elaborated it in dignified and impressive
manner. His splendid physique, his ease Of
manner, graceful gestures and the clearness
with which he enunciated his lines enabled
him to easily make the part the leading fea-
ture of the performance. The support was
adequate. and to those who affect purely
literary taste and the French classicism the
tragedy was pleasure. 1t is believed, how
ever, that the majority Of the audience would
have preferred to see Bernhard In "Fedora,
as originally announced.
Ben Hur."-Tne great interest that the
representation Of the thrilling story OF Ben
Hur has excited Is evidenced by the contin-
Ued demand for it's reproduction. 1t Will be
given again on Tuesday and Wednesday
evening, March II and 1S, at the Church OF
Our Father. A number of new views of the
celebrated chariot race have been added,
making the total number upward Of one nun
dred, and the musical effects are said to be
exceptionally fine. DR.. Rogers rendering OF
the story has become famous throughout
the city for its eloquence and finish, and one
Of the most valuable features of the enter
tainment is it's highly stimulating effect on
the moral and religious sense. Reserved
seats are ON sale at Metzerotts.
"Eloquence in Shakespeare" Rev. Fa-
ther Stafford will lecture on "Eloquence IN
Shakespeare" next Monday evening, March
fit of ST. vincent's Orphan ASYLUM. but
the reputation Of Father Stafford alone is
enough to draw & crowded house The
sale of seats will begin Wednesday morn
ing at Metzerott's music store
Lectures on Russia.-An interesting course
the Washington Club, ITO 1 street north
west. by Prince Serge Wolkonsky. The
first lecture will be tomorrow afternoon at
4:30. and as the lecturer is thoroughly
equipped to do his subject justice, an en-
joyahle talk is anticipated. The other lee
lures will be March Is, 81 and "a.
Last Nights Sacred Concert.-A sacred
concert for the benefit of the poor of St.
Aloysius' parish was given last night at
the Academy Of Music. number of the
participants. The Carroll Institute Orches-
ira, Miss Anita Cluss, the Madrid Mando-
lin and Guitar Quartet, John H. Nolan,
Charles Ulivieri, male quartet. consisting
of Messrs. Phil. Baer. Chas. Skerrett. ]. j..
Nolan and J. H. Nolan; Mrs. Kitty Thomp-
son-Berry. Edward Walsh and Miss PAU
line Whitaker were among those who took
part in the rendition of an extremely en-
joyable program.
The Last Bischoff Concert-The last
Bischoff concert of the present season will
occur Friday, March 90. A new feature is
announced for the next concert. 1t is a
new quartet, known as the Bischoff Quar-
tet, and it will make Its initial appearance
next Friday evening. 1t is composed of
Miss Elsie NJ Bond and Mrs. II. c. Brown
ing, sopranos, and Miss Florence McNelIy
and Mrs. James S. Raymond, contraltos.
The Ice Palace-The attraction at the
Ice Palace this week will be the return
engagement of Miss Mabel Davidson the
skating queen. She has been fulfilling en-
gagenents at different rinks since her visit
here, and has added several new figures
and tricks to her skating. Her costumes
as before, will he one Of the features of
her present appearance. 1t is said that
rink has ever had, and there is every in
dicatlon that the immense crowds that
saw her before will be repeated during this
week Miss Davidson will give exhibitions
every evening at o'clock, lasting twenty
minutes. except tonight and tomorrow
night, when the hall is used by the Ma
tlonal Guard, and this afternoon and to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.