Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
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without OrcneSlfal acCOinpdHl-
ment, as was the case with the perform
ance which was given last evening at AL
lens Grand Opera House. the change was
one that as undoubtedly appreciated by
many who admire this class of music. 1t
may be said that at no time during the
thirteen years of the active work of the So
ciety has a more thoroughly satisfactory
performance been given than the large au
dience heard last evening. An Instrument
al ACCOMPANYING was played on the piano
by JOHN Porter Lawrence and D. G. Pfeif-
fer at q reed organ, with a cello obligato
by Charles H. Thierbach, jr. While the de-
fects of the work of the chorus and also of
the soloists were perhaps more noticeable.
at the same time the audience We're en-
abled to erjoy to the full the sympathetic
and artistic rendition of the solos. concert
ed portions and choruses which character
ize this performance. While in some por-
lions the chorus did not respond promptly
to the baton of the conductor, yet as a
rule, the work was characterized by vigor
and accuracy, as well as delicacy of inter-
probation Especially notable was the rem
ditiOn of the chorus Thanks Be to God"
The title role in the solo portions was taken
by Mr.. Ericsson Bushnell, who has a dis
tinguished and deserved reputation as
bass singer. His magnificent voice was
heard to good advantage and his interpre-
tatfon CT the music was broad and sincere.
Miss Eleanor Meredith was the soprano
soloist, Mrs. Fessenden the contralto and
David G. Henderson the tenor In the
quartet Comfort Ye the Lord" their
voices were heard with good effect. The
angel trio was beautifully sung by Mrs
Shir-Clif. Miss Stidham and Miss Simonds
These ladies. with Miss McCulloch, formed
the Philharmonic Quartet, which in con-
nection with the Apollo Quartet did some
N,ly - g cot
ETY.. DR.. Harry C. Sherman, is due the
credit of drilling the chorus into such eX-
cellent work. He regretted, did the
board of directors, that it was deemed in
made the most of the material at his dis
pOSal.
Lafayette Square Opera House-It seems
that many elements unite to invite popu-
lar favor for AN Artists Model" which
George Edwardes' London burleSquer5, Gn-
der the management of Al. Hayman and
Charles Frohnan. will present at the La
fayette Square Theater Monday night for
week. AS important an element as the
EDrettO, the music, the novelties of cos
tune, and the ability of the players, is the
reputed beauty of Marie Studholme, who
plays the part of 4 runaway school girl
She is described as a pretty. dimpled little
pink and white thing, with an innocently
frolicS0me manner, who dances and sings
and jokes her way into the hearts of her
audiences more quickly and surely than
any one else has done in long time. Fred
Wright, jr-, also has made a decided hit
in other cities Another successful artist
with the company is Maurice F'arkoa, a
French singer. The cast contain. host of
other people, whose character sketches are
said to be ably done. Such are Lawrence
Marshall. E. W. Garden and others. Miss
Alison Skipworth is reputed to have beauty
of a thoroughly English type, and Alice
Nixon to be wonderfully skillful in spright
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very handsome. The scenery shows
Partisan art studio and an English ball
room. AN Artists Model is by Owen
Hall. with lyrics by Harry Greenback and
music by Sidney Jones Coupon holders at
Monday nights performance will receive
superb Sarony photographs of beautiful
Marie Studholme.
Mr.. Downing's Beneit.-The benefit to be
rendered Robert Downing, the favorte
Washington actor. at the Grand Opera
House tonight promises to be a great sue
cess. The sale of seats is very large, and
Mr.. Downing's friends kill be out in full
force. TOnights performance will celebrate
the twentieth anniversary of Mr.. Down
ing's entering the dramatic profession, and
also the 3,0ooth performance of THE Gladi-
ator,' which will be presented for the last
time. Mr.. Downing will be assisted by his
powerful company of legitimate players,
led by Eugene Blair, the beautiful and &C
complished wife of the beneficiary. who will
appear in both the plays to be given. The
Marriage a beautiful one-ace comedy by
Charles Dance and 1.-The Gladiator" Miss
Judson, late of the Hnrichs Opera Com
pany, and a great favorite in Washington,
known local athletes will appear in the
arena scene of 1.-The Gladiator in some of
the old Roman sports. The Mystic Shrin-
ers, to which order Mr. Downing belongs,
VIII turn out in full force. and have re-
served a large portion of the orchestra for
themselves and friends.
Sacred Concert.-Manager Allen an
nOunces that he has arranged with Mrs.
Gen. Tom Thumb to conclude her very sue
cessful Washington engagement with a
concert tomorrow evening Mrs. Gen.
Tom Thumb has for some time bean pre-
pairing an address to be delivered by her
describing her life before the public. AS she
has appeared in public performances in
almost every country IN the world, it should
be very interesting. The address has been
completed. and will be delivered by her
tomorrow night at the concert There will
also be a duet by Captain Liable and Miss
Nelson; piano recitals by Prof. Van Da
Grift: vocal selections by Miss Jennie Quig-
ley; whistling solo by Baron Magri, ac-
companied on the piano by Count Magri:
hypno-eleCtro demonstration by Nine Ira
zour: vocal selections by Count Magri;
vocal solos by Miss Annie Nelson and Mr.
George Liable. all members of Mrs Gen
Tom Thumbs company of American Lili-
putians. The concert to conclude with a
short address by Count Magri. Seats now
on sale at the box office. Orchestra chairs.
80 cents; orchestra circle, 50 cents; bal
cony, reserved, % cents.
Aliens Grand Opera House-Every actor
and actress in Shaws Comedy Company
will be on their mettle with nerves keyed to
their highest pitch in anticipa ZION Ct the
character of their reception Monday night,
as they are all well aware that to gain
favor with a Washington audience they
must earn it. The entire company have
been in active rehearsal three weeks and
Mr.. Shaw promises that the opening per-
Torrance will be a perfect one. The COM
pany is by far the strongest and most
expensive one ever organized to play a
summer season at popular prices. To pro-
duce the character Of plays Mr.. Shaw has
selected for this season requires comedians
of exceptional ability, with singing voices
equal to comic opera, and a company capable
of giving a perfect performance of musical
comedy is capable of giving first-class
performance of comedy or light opera.
Such company Mr.. Shaw has organized
for his fourth summer season, to commence
Monday night at Aliens Grand Opera
House. CDR. Flam," new musical comedy
of English origin, will be the opening bill.
1t is filled to overlooking with laughable
situations. bright dialogue and catchy mu-
sic. Incidental to the. play a number of
Few, refined specialties will be introduced.
New National Theater-"The Strange
Adventures of Miss Brown" will be seen at