Evening star., 1896-03-25

b pOnsn ana unlen IN the work OF the Or
chestra that 1t had not known before. It
was thought by some that Nikish was rath-
er fnicky, that he was narrow in his ideas
and apt to dwell too much upon small ef-
fects but there is no denying the fact that
he did succeed in making Els men play
!! more smoothly and with more artistic ef-
feet.
The present conductor, Mr.. Emil Paur.
has now. SO far as this city Is concerned.
completed his second year at the head OF the
orchestra, and he seems to be decided I'M
provement over ell his predecessors. or
course he had an advantage over them IN
taking force that had had the beneht OF
the training of three excellent conductors,
but he has established feeling between the
players and himself that Is one OF perfect
confidence in his ability as director. Al
though educated In the German scnooi. anu
with a natural predllection for it's expon-
Ell ts, he Is yet catholic in his taste, knowing
that music in its best sense IS not conIneo
to any school or nationality. His programs
have all been enjoyable and calculated to
please every phase Of musical taste, ana
the work of the orchestra has SHOWN
gradual improvement until now 1t can stand
comparison with any body of equal NUMBERS
In the world. Mr.. Paur does not propose
to be satisfied with what has already been
accomplished, but when he comes next sea-
son will show that his men can do even
better work than ever before.
Watterson on I-incoln.-It is not sur
prising to learn that the best class OF our
son Grafton on Abraham Lincoln at the
Lafayette Square Ooera House next Sun
Gay evening. The distinguished editor and
orator is a Washington boy, and II all
signs do not fail he will receive a warm
and enthusiastic greeting from his many
admirlI.g friends in this city.
"a Woman of War"-To the close and
observant student the drama offers deep
and rare charm by its traditions. We see
the methods employed by its great ex-
/ J,r:, Wv
efforts can the progressive artist of the
present mold a still greater success, sur
rounded as he is by the elaborate stage
mechanism and scenic accessories of our
day. To that close student and admirable
actress Miss Virginia Stuart will be in
deoted for the forthcoming elaborate pro-
duction of "A Woman of War" In her
| researches for something original to present
to the public of today Miss Stuart came
across a charming novelette, from the pen
of Gen. Felix Agnus. in which the heroic
fortltude, the tenderness and courage, the
true Womanly grace and sacrificing devo-
ton of the women of the south during the
trying days of '61-'65 We're presented in a
rev form. To have the work dramatiZed
to present it in the larger cities of the
rCrth to gain popular approval was the
wo1k of months. Success crowned her eff
| forts, and with it came the determination
| to demonstrate to the south of today what
| her daughters ofthose trying days were like,
the risks they ran, the dangers they braved
! the loyalty they displayed and the ordeal
| they underwent in their devotion to the
cause they believed was right. All these
form a series Of stage pictures that will
| touch every lover of his country, every
| patriot, every woman. tco, for in her is re-
| hected the woman who braved all for love
and country's sake: The settings and
ncuntinSs will faithfully depict the locale
| of the story, which is founded upon historic
| facts.
| Miss Ada Rehan.-Tfe engagement of
| Miss Ada Rehan at the Lafayette Square
| Opera House. commencing next Monday
| March 30, promises to be one of the red
letter events of the season. The theater-
| goers of this city owe debt of real graft
| tude to Messrs. c. b. jefferson, Klaw &
| Eranger for having brought about the ar
! rongement which enables them to present
| this charming woman, who for years has
! held New York in her affectionate grasp,
and has been at the head of the great Au-
| gtstin DAILY Company. which is beyond all
cav.l the finest organiZa ton in the country
Miss Rehan comes here accompanied by
the entire Augustin DAILY Company and the
productions will be given under the per-
stnal supervision of Mr.. DAILY. The roper
tcire Is one of rare strength, and includes
several plays that are distinct novelties
with our Washington public. On Monday
and Tuesday evenings and Saturday mat
inee The Countess Gucki' will be seen here
for the first time: Wednesday evening The
Last Word will be presented; Thursday
double bilD THE Bellies Strategem" and
The Honeymoon" Friday evening "The
SCHOOL Tor Scandal; Saturday evening,
Tanning the Shrew.'
The Rentz Santley Novelty and Bur-
lesque Company-Manager Kernan's at
traction for next week will he the famous
Rentz Santley Burlesque Company. a sa-
tire TIRE on the popular play Trilhy, entitled
Twill Be Club" will serve to introduce
the full strength Of the company in their
several specialtes. intermixed with witty
dialogue. new burlesque from the pen
OF Chas Lovenburg. entitled Robin Hood.
1r, will conclude one of the cleverest and
up-to-datc programs ever presented on
vaudeville stage. An entire new series of
living pictures culled from the finest works
of art will also be feature. Mr. Abe
zation. only engages young and handsome,
as well as artistic, performers. Among
the names appearing on the roster are Col
Ems and Collins: Carrie Scott. Leslie and
Tenley. Lottie Elliott, Van Leer and Bar
ton, Winnie Mitchell and Georgia Blake
a novel dance. executed by six pretty
girls, entitled It's Something You Don't
See Every Day. will be one of the fea-
lures.
Church Of Our Father-An entertainments
Tor the purpose of raising funds for the
proper equipment of the Salt Air Home
for Invalid Children, at Colonial Beach. will
be given tonight at the Church of Our
Father. The entertainment is to he given
under the auspices of the board of lady
managers of the charity, and it is hoped
that large number will attend and swell
tne Iund that gives SO much pleasure to so
many little ones that are accommodated
by the home. The entertainment will con-
sist of DR.. Rogers now famous lecture on
Ben Hur," which has attracted so much
attention of late, and an enjoyable even
ing is assured all those who attend Mrs.
Mary Davenport, the wife of Rev. Dayen-
port of Anacostia, is the president of the
board of lady managers of the home, and
the entertainment is given in order to al
low the board to make some additions to
the facilities for taking care OF the chill
dren. Mrs. Davenport will receive any
money or supplies that charitable ones may
donate for the home.
German Dramatic Club.-The benefit per
formance of the German Dramatic Club viii
be given tomorrow evening at Willard Hall.
when hve-act comedy that has been under
rehearsal for some time past will be pre-
sented. Only once in the season is adn,is
sion charged to entertainment by The
club and this Will occur tomorrow night
The play to be presented takes in the entire
strength of the club, and there is every
reason to believe that the rendition of the
comedy will be highly enjoyable. The Ger
man Dramatic Club is we'll known for the
excellence of it's productions, and the one
tomorrow night will be of even more than
the usual merit. An orchestra Of twenty
pieces has been secured to fill in the inter
missions between the acts The cast will