Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
AMUsEMENTS.

The Madrids Beneft.-As thoroughly
artistic as could be desired was the benefit
entertainment rendered the Madrid Mando-
lin Quartet last evening at Metzerott Hall,
end the popularity of the members, Messrs.
A. V. Holmes, A. NJ Dufour, B. F. Judson
and Arthur E. Yundt, was attested by
the large audience in attendance and the
prolonged and determined applause with
which the quartet was greeted. The in
1tfal number on the program was selec-
lions by what was claimed to be the
largest mandolin, banjo and guitar orches-
ira in the world, consisting of $50 perform
ers. under the direction of Mr.. A. v.
Holmes. The Apollo Quartet sang several
pleasing songs, Mr.. M. A. Stern gave i'm
presentations of prominent actors, Mrs.
kitt1e Thompson Berry sang in her usual
pleasing manner Will Conley convused the
audience with comic songs and Rotations.
number by the Madrids, THE Wizard of
the Nile" and 1.-The Madrids' March," the
latter composed by Ben Judson. The sec
ond part included numbers by Miss Alice
Judson, who sang in excellent voice; Miss
Antoinette Warlitz, Miss Eleanor Simonds,
whose rich contrato was heard to good
advantage; Mr.. James Watson, Mr.. Dave
Z. Bangs and the Madrids.
A Reunited Countrywide lecture tonight
at Metzerott Hall by Mr.. S. d. Mccormick
OF Kentucky on the subject of "A Re-
united Country" promises to be an I'M
usually interesting and enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. Mccormick. will be introduced by Mr..
Justice Harlan, who is one of the patrons
OF the lecture, the list including the names
OF those who are highest in civil and mill
tary life at the national capital. Mr.. Nc
Cormick possesses all the gifts of south
ern orator ana is true son of kentucky,
the land of silver-tongued speakers. His
subject is always an interesting one and
a large audience will undoubtedly welcome
him this evening.
Miss Starkey's May Ball-The annual
May ball given by the pupils of Miss
Blanche Starkey will take place this even
ing at National Rifles Armory. Miss
Starkey's class of fancy dancers have al
ways sustained an excellent reputation for
good work, and the event this year will be
much more complete in every detail than
any similar event in the past. The grand
march IN which will be introduced several
new features, will take place at S o'clock
sharp and general dancing will be allowed
from 10 to l.. Several new dances will be
given by the pupils, and the old favorites
Will also md place on the program.
The Coachmen's- Ball.-The Coachman's
Union and Aid Association. No. l. will give
It's fourteenth annual reception and reunion
at Odd Fellows Hall. NJ street between
10th and nth streets northwest this even
ing. II Will he a leap year affair. and all
al rdiStlhentS nave been made for the most
successful event the organization has ever
gwen. The music will be furnished by the
Monumental Orchestra, and a grand leap
year march will take place at II o'cJocL
Refreshments will be served bv the anvil
larry OF ladies of the organza ton, while the
&C mmittee of arrangements consists of
treGeslck Douglass chairman; H. Gordan.
A Granderson, r. l.. Dorsey, G. II Beck
EFT. o. NJ Johnson, j. A. jackson. j +.
Glllem and Henry Lewis.
Typographical Hall-A musical and nter-
airy entertainment will be given tomorrow
evening at Typographical Temple, 40 G
5 HtreeI northwest under the auspices of
Lhcampment No. %, Union Veteran Legion
ana Grant Circle, No. l, Ladies of the G.
a. r. Those who will take part are Mrs.
mos, nos. Z; Noyes, Mrs ]. Esputa DAILY the
Kisses IyieT, WOOD. Esputa, White. Briggs,
thompson. Hort Mr.. and Miss Pulizzf. Col,
John IWeedale, Ed. L. Hay, Mr. Forester
Irof Christian Prof. Cardella and others
sea- and instrumental numbers, together
with literary features, will make up the
program and dancing VIII be had at the
conclusion of the entertainment Refresh
nlehtS VIII be served during the course of
the evening.
The ST. Paul Clubs Military Fete.-In
adultion to the military talent ALREADY
secured for the big May military fete ana
entertainment, to be given Monday evening
IN central Hall over the Center market nv
me 81. Paul Club, G.. A. r., the Ordway
!.iies ana Eihmet Guard have been invited
10 participate, and this will make nm
splendid representation of the District SOL
dIery The battalion will be commanded nv
MAJOR f. X Campbell in the dress parade
WIN y X. Jacobs first lieutenant and al
Jutant, and s. II. jacobson first Iieutenart
ana quaftermaster as staff The National
mes having prior engagement and the
rencioieS not having yet secured their full
equipment of arms and accouterments
tnese TWO companies Will be unable to par
Ilclpate IN the fete, and their places will he
'"nen ny the TWO companies above named
Barnum * Bailey's Circus The COMING
OF the Hirnum d Bailey Circus to Wa shing
ton Is always locked upon as an event Of
mere IMAM ordinary interest. Fifty tnou-
saHd citizens stsnd for hours on the streat
waiting Tor the parade, and the perform
dhces are always attended by such DENSE
crowds that it is + ext to impossible to Oh
tam a seat thirty minute; after the doors
open. Washington is great circus toy.n
AND Barnum IL Bailey's is a great circIIs
W nat interests SO many people old and
young. and all conditions of society a1ik q
must be recognized as a great local event
A week from Sunday the circus train with
us sixty odd cars, will roll into town and
the snow grounds at p and Sd streets north
west VIII be the center of a scene of no
tIVlty and immense crowds that has not
teen witnessed there since the circus wa
last in town. That the circus is not aIvavs
the same old thing" Is said to be amn1,y
demonstrated this season by Mr. RaiIey-
who has secured a great many new and
starting novelties, acts that have never be-
lore been seen under canvas. Fifty thor
ouShbred horses performing at one time in
one ring, a fearless and daShng bareha ok
act on a fierce bull performing all the feats
usually seen on the back of a horse. ma