The Washington bee., 1896-10-31

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Flora Batson Metropolitan A. M. Z.
church, December 3.
Prof. w. c. o. Jacques is still draw
ing crowded houses.
Bergen Star Concert Metropolitan
, A. M. E. church, December 8.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton concert November 10.
Mr.. Joseph H. Douglass carried the
house by storm Tuesday night.
Prof. !. T. Layton surprised himself
on last Tuesday evening. His singing
was excellent.
Miss Matte Wilkes of the Oriental
America Co, sings very charmlngly
the composition of Prof Will M. Cook,
entitled the "Cannibal King" Miss
Wilkes is very dignifed on the stage
and her voice is as sweet as that OF
siren.
This has been week for Afro-Am-
erican shows. At the Bijou Family
Theater, the Darkest America held
forth. The great comedians, Mr.. Sam
Lucas and wife can be seen doing some
great acting. The scene Of the Wash
ington colored society at the home OF
Congressman Juber Lynch in which
Mr.. Lucas takes a prominent part is
very laughable. Among some OF the
principal characters are Miss Hall, as
Aunt Becky; Mr.. John Rucker, as Un-
Gle Amos Jackson; the hottest coon IN
town, Mr.. James Crosby, and that pop
ular and most refined singer, Miss
Florence Hines, who never fails TO
bring down the house. Miss Hines has
not lost any of her sweet and spirited
singing, if anything she is steadily i'm
proving.
MIR. Kelley Miller read a paper on
higher education before the Second
Baptist church Lyceum last Sunday
afternoon. At the conclusion OF his
paper, Mr.. H. c. Smith took the floor
and said that he believed in higher ed
ucation; that the people had no right
to oppose the paper as they were no
the Judges. He attempted to defend
his official conduct in Brazil. The elo-
quent Mr.. Luc'us H. Peterson answer
ed Mr.. Smith and the one utterance he
made placed quIetus on the eX-con-
sui. Mr.. Peterson, in sarcastic man
ner, said that IT was well to bear and
be patient with Mr.. Smith as he had
been in Brazil for three years and this
was the first time he ever had an OPP
portunity of appearing before Wash
ington audience and was liable to say
anything. Mr.. Peterson then lndorsed
Mr.. Miller's paper.
At the Metropolitan church on last
Tuesday night, Miss Lillian L. DALEY
was rendered a benefit by the citizens
of Washington. The participants were
Miss DALEY, who bids fair TO become
fine elocutionist. Prof. ]. t. Layton,
in his solo, ISRAELI, was well rendered.
This well known artist is one OF Wash
ington's favorite baSsos. Mrs. Lulu
10y Brooks, who has very sweet So
prano voice, sang very sweetly, l
Dreamt." Mr.. Joseph Douglass car
ried the house with his violin rendi-
tions. Miss Dailey's recitations were
highly applauded. She was intro
duced by Mr.. r. S. Smith, who related
the history of her life. The other par
ticf1ants were Miss Lulu Hamer, the
Orphsas and Amphion Glee Clubs:
Mr.. VIM. NBraxton was the pianist and
Major c. ANFleetwood director. Ma
ior Fleetwoo& and Mr.. R. S. Smith
are public spirited citizens who'
deserve the credit for this enter
tainment for the benefit of worthy
Young lady. The house should have
been packed,
The Academy of Music was crowded
this week with Washington's most
classic and cultured people. Mr.. John
w. Isham's Oriental America was pre-
sented. Mr.. Isham is young man OF
great talent and enterprise. He has
spared neither pains nor expense to
present one of the greatest shows on
earth to the American people. He is
we'll aware what Afro-Americans can
do and the presentation of this show
has no doubt convinced the most Skep-
tical that Afro-Amsricans will in few
wears monopolize the stage. Such
men as Mr.. Isham will be able to make
greater success out of Afro-American
Shows than any other man. The genial
and well known Col. Phil H. Brown, of
New York, is representing this troupe
in connection with others. Among
some of the most prominent partici-
pants were Miss Margaret Scott, who
made quite a hit. The Meredith Sis
tiers are very fascinating. Miss Lennie
EIdridge, Mr.. Sidney Woodward,
Madam Plato, VIM. Elkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eldridgs are singers and actors
OF excellent ability. Mr.. Will Elkins
Of this city is with this troupe and his
MANY friends and admirers were glad
to-preet him. The Oriental Huzzars,
lead by Miss Bell Davis elected great
applause. Miss Davis has one of the
most perfect figures of any lady on the
stage. She is as graceful as she is pretty.
The 2oth century girls on bicycles
made q hit. Lovers of good music
should not fail to see this troupe.
Misses Matte Wilkes and Mayme Cal.
Ioway deserve special mention