Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-14
through the play, and the interest is lively
throughout

The Ice Palace.-The second week of the
ice palace at Convention Han opened yes
terdsy with an exceptionallyssarge attend
ance. The afternoon session was the best
attended since the opening, while the ice
surface, large as it Is, could not accom-
modate all who wished to tryit last night.
New valves were put in the pipes Sunday,
and the ice yesterday was as smooth as
could be found anywhere outsof doors, and
OF course great deal safer., In order to
accommodate those who wish to have
comparatively clear floor on which to make
their first attempt at Ice skating, 1t has
been decided to open the ice palace in the
mornings. The instructors will then be
able to give their undivided attention to
the beginners with much more satisfactory
results. There were a number Of we'll
known people at the afternoon session yes
terday. Among those in attendance We're
the daughters of Senators Cameron and
German, Miss Letter and Nh. George Hell
len, who recently Won the golf champion
ship at the Christmas tournament. AS
soon as the ice in the vicinity of Washing
ton breaks it will be a difficult matter to
accommodate the patrons, and only the
very early corners will secure the privileges
of the ice.
"A Straight Tip."-Murray & Lohman's
Comedians will be at the Grand Opera
House next week in "a Straight Tip which
has been rewritten and up to date The
company Is said to be a strong one.
Samson and Delilah."-The sale of seats
to honorary members of the Choral Society
for the coming performance of Samson
and Deiilah" opened yesterday at Ellis
Music Store, and already a large number
have been reserved. The prices for this en-
tertainment, which will be held at Aliens
Grand Opera House, will be the regular
theater prices, and from the interest that
Is being manifested. it is expected that the
house will be. filled. The rehearsal Of the
Choral Society last night showed that the
choruses will be given with full effect, anu
with a force larger than at any previous
performance Of the society in. several years.
Hawthorne.-Mr. Leon H Vincent will de-
liver lecture tonight at Wesley Chapel
upon Hawthorne" and those who have
delighted in the works of that charming
writer will be we'll repaid in listening to
Mr. Vincent's earnest and graphic story or
his life and writings. This is the first of a
series that Mr.. Vincent will give under the
title of the Chatauqua Union Lectures
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Kernan's
Theater was crowded to the doors last
night 1t was the initial performance in
this city of Isf1am's Octoroons The curtain
The Blackvl!e Derby, which introduced
the strength of the company During the
act several excellent specalties were given,
the best being by the irrepressible Tom Nc
IL tosh, whose humor is all pervadng. Then
there was a cake walk, and several weird
Honolulu songs and dances. Madah Hyer
sang several songs in an acceptable man
ner, and the Mallory brothers contributed
musical act that was good A feature of
the entertainment was novel comedy crea-
ton by Brown, May and F'urber, entitled
The Dago and the Monkey The Span
tsh Serenade was eXcellently rendered, and
the ballet was above the average johnson
and Shipp sang themselves into popular
favor and Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mcintosh fol-
lowed with ten minutes of fun. The per
torrance Closed with selections from we'll
known operas introducing Madame Flower
who is known as the bronze Melba She
vas assisted by Fred j. Piper, an excellent
baritone, and the entire company.