Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
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The Moody Choir Concert.-The Moody
Choir concert which took place last even
ing at Central Hall, was an unqualified sue
cess unsteady and financially, the immense
audience completely filling every available
inch of space in the large hall. The chorus
numbering 435 voices was under the direc-
ton Of Percy S. Foster, who showed that
he had the large body of singers under fine
control in every number. The chorus was as
sisted by Mr.. F. H. Jacobs, baritone; Mr.. Ell
phonzo Youngs, jr., cornetist, and the Cosmos
Ladies' Quartet, consisting of Misses Keene
Lyman, Campbell and Keene. Miss Ger
trude Dana sang the soprano solo in the
angels chorus from Eli" and DR.. F. ].
Woodman gave the baritone solo, with
chorus, Praise Ye Jehovah" Those who
played the accompaniment were Mrs.
Grace Dufour Brown and Miss b. May
Hunter. piano. Mr.. Irving c. Brown, organ,
while the Moody Choir orchestra, consist
ing of Miss Knight, Miss Creighton, Mr..
Nyman, Mr.. Lindsay, Mr. Ballard, Mr..
Fitch, Miss Yingling, Mr.. Baker Mr.. Per-
kins, Mr.. Paxson, Mr.. Fahnestock and Mr..
Rudy, also assisted in the rendition Of the
concerted numbers.
An evening With Riley.-An entertain
ment. entitled "An Evening With James
Whitcomb Riley and the Bees" was given
at Foundry NJ. E. Church last evening,
large audience being in evidence. The
for the benefit of the Sibley Memorial Hos
pital, and a goodly sum was realized for
this purpose. Those who took part in the
unique entertainment were Eugene Will
kins, Lawrence Call. Beverly Brown. Mrs.
Charles Carbry, Miss Jane Young, Miss NJ
F. Brown, Miss Alice Chandlee and Messrs.
Chandlee Hopkins, Riggles and Walker.
The room was decorated for the affair, and
the different personages in Rileys works
made an extremely picturesque appearance.
benefit of company A, sixth battalion, and
the Second Regiment Band was given at
the National Rifles Armory last evening
The program presented was excellent
one, and after Its rendition supper was
served on the floor below, dancing occupy
ing the remainder of the evening until a
late hour. The overture was played by the
band, and the Apollo Quartet, consisting of
MeSsrs Ryan, Reside, Turpin and McFar-
land, rendered several numbers in their
especially pleasing style Mrs. Kitty
Thompson Berry sang, and Lieut.. J. F.
Woodman, surgeon of the sixth battalion,
Bangs gave a dramatic recitation, and Miss
McReynolds and Fraulein Koehle rendered
piano and violin duet. Miss Katie "
Wilson sang. as did George OConnor, and
Col. F.. 3. Hay gave a humorous reading
The band closed as well as opened the pro-
gram.
Paderewski Concert Postponed.-It is an
nounced that the Paderewski concert which
was to take place tonight has been post
poned. Those who have secured tickets can
have their money refunded by applying at
Metzerotts music store.
"Ben Hur"-The surprising popularity of
the representations of this wonderful story
was shown again last nign. by the large
audience that attended its production at
the Church Of Our Father, and is still fur
Their attested by the announcement of two
more exhibitions to be given Monday and
Tuesday, April 20 and y. The manage
ment have secured some very fine new
views and new and striking musical effects
will be introduced. The epitome of the
story, as rected by Rev. DR.. Rogers, is al
ways new, and Mrs. ]. T. Exnicious, the
soloist, has made reputation by her rem
dering of the musical numbers A unique
and attractive feature will be the whisthrg
of the Ben Hur March at the close of the
chariot race, by Miss Constance Hurworth
The sale of reserved seats begins at Metz
erotts today.