Evening star., 1896-04-15

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q: viii viii 4 aas aai.,s, =: =: made rapid presrss.
the fact that . majority 81 the members
were formerly connected with the United
States Marine Band, and are thorough mu-
sici9ns, and that Mr.. Haley brings to his
work Of leadership q long experience in
that organization. as well as q natural apt
itude for the duties Of a conductor. The
program will be such as to please the popu-
introduced win be the celebrated anvil
chorus, which will form the conclusion Of
an II Trovatore" fantasia. in which sew
erai nremen In fun uniform will beat the
anvils; Mr.. Haley's new march, dedicated
70 the Elks, and the new national anthem,
the words Of which are by Mr.. John
Ireanor and the music by 4. Tregina Of
1na 5nas city. city: win be sung Iy chorus Of
VII give 1t full force and effect Miss Mary
Helen Howe will be the vocal soloist Of the
eoncert and will sing the bolero from
Verdfs "Sscilian Vespers."
Amateurs to Play for Charity.-The Dra-
matic CiuD OF Philadelphia, under the man.
agement OF Mrs. Eleanor Sherman Thack-
ara, VIII give an entertainment at the La
!ayette square Opera House tomorrow af-
ternoon at 230 for the benefit Of poor mis-
sions in this country This is the first ap-
pearance OF the club in this city. 1t has
scored unqualified successes in the city of
hoehesay tho he. love. and is composed Of some of
IN, 1ne pest talent that that city can boast.
Inc ability of the performers, added to
the fact that the entertainment is for such
an estimable charity, y should attract
uonal capital. who are always ready to
patronize charity and, incidentally, see a
sood show. The affair is under the patron
ladies' ss ol ., some Ws Of the best,known society
ing ing Mrs. Carlisle. Mrs. Lamont. Mrs. Her.
pert, Mrs. Edward Douglass White, Mrs.
He,son He,ssI A. Miles, Mrs. John Sherman. Mrs.
fnTeypnrn. Mrs. Sartoris, Mrs. Sheridan,
Mrs Riggs, Mrs. Hearst, Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs
=; b; Henderson. Mrs. N. 8. Lincoln, Mrs.
=. r; 3. Sands. Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Mrs.
MsrankIin. IRA In Mrs Cullen, the Misses Patten.
cry, Madame de Covarrubias and Mrs.
cameron, All of the boxes have been taken
oy prominent society people. while the sale
noting widespread interest In the pro-
auction Some Of the late comers who have
secured boxes are Mrs. Gen. Schofield and
Mrs. g. c. Reid, wife of Major Reid of the
marine corps. the latter Of whom has taken
three boxes, and will entertain large
party.
weber Dramatic Company.-The Weber
Dramatic Company gave a good perform
aDce Of "Hick'ry Farm" at Odd Fellows Hall
OF the Blue Bell Social Club, to large au-
dience. Mr.. Daniel F. Murphy, as Gil
per pert ~ ~Darkwood," and Mr.. ]. c. Bennett. as
Anderson e assI' W. Were zs good as we're Mr. H. D.
henry henry F. Dolan, as Jack Nelson" Mr..
Weber, as the Alderman" and Miss Lillian
taurole, n as Mrs. Dodge" kept the audience
Halloran, as "Jessie Fortune" was effect
I've. her song being quite feature of the
performance.
FOUNDRY Church.-An entertainment. en-
titled An Evening With James Whitcomb
Riley and the Bees" will be given this
evening at the Foundry NJ E. Church, cor
ner l4th and G streets. The entertainment
Is Ior the benefit of the sibley Memorial
Hospital, and a good attendance is expect
ed by the ladies in charge.
Mrs. Tom Thumb Next Week.-Al,en,s
Grand Opera House will have a series of
maunees every afternoon next week. be-
ginning Monday, April 20. at 2:3O O'Clock
~ ne e,I,a program VIII be especially attractive
mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and the American
Liliputians. There will also be two per-
formances In the evening. namely, Monday
and Wednesday evenings. The company
includes. besides Mrs. Tom Thumb. such
Well-known artists as Count Magri, Baron
Magri, Annie Nelson, Miss Jennie Quigley,
Nine. Irazour, Mr.. Harry Helm, Prof Van
Da Grift, Capt. Geo. Liable and Mr., Harry
c. Danforth. The performance commences
with one-act comedy, entitled 1.-TWO Ri
vals," during the action Of which the Lili-
putians will introduce songs and musical
selections, and after the oEe-act comedy
realistic sword combat between the count
and baron. Refined specialties will be in
troduced by the entire company, and the
performance will conclude with Count,
Countess and Baron Msgri in their lily
sionary act, THE Enchanted Statue" re-
quiring rapid and complete change Of
costumes .everal times and the disappear
ance and temperance Of Count Magri
The matinces will all be given at popular
prices. the gallery 10 cents, dress circle 25
cents, orchestra circle IS cents and -orches-
ira char: so ts. Sale of seats COM
mences Thursday morning. Box office open
from $40 to o'clock. Mrs Tom Thumb
brings her tiny carriage end ponies, which
Will be seen on the streets during her stay
here.