Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
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Tho concert given by the artists Of the
Hinrichs' Grand Opera Company last even
ing at Aliens Grand Opera House was
distinct success. The entire orchestra, un-
der the direction Of Mr.. Hinrichs, rendered
several numbers with fine effect, and ac-
companied the singers in q number of in
stances. Richard Karl sang q number from
"Ernani," and Nine. Natal, in excellent
voice. rendered the polonaise from Mig
non." Fernando Michelena sang the WELL
known "Ah m'Appari" from Martha" his
sympathetic tenor being heard to great
advantage In the number. Eugene Lorrain
sang Massanet's "Automne." and accom-
panied himself. for an encore, in a pretty
Arditis "Paria Valse," and in response to
the applause that followed, sang another
waltz song: She executed the difficult trills
and runs in the former with huency and
fiexibility. while the sweetness of her
voice was not lacking in the slightest de-
tail. Louis de Backer sang the prologue to
Il Pagliacci." being followed by Katherine
Fleming. who had to respond to an encore
with the rest. M. Gogny sang Joncieres
Dimitr1, and the program closed with the
quartet from "Rigoletto' being sung by
Natali, Fleming, Michelena and de Backer.
Sacred Concert at the Lafayette Square,
the Lafayette Square Opera House for the
benefit Of ST. AIMS Church, Tenleytown
attracted large number of people, who
were repaid by hearing an excellent pro-
gram well interpreted. The concert was
under the direction Of Mr.. Mariana Mama,
the director Of the choir at st. Patrick's
Church Miss Jennie .Glennan acted as the
accompanist The opening number was q
concerto and toreador song from Car
men," in which Mr.. Charles Goodchild sang
the baritone part. Miss Mary Helen Howe,
Mrs,, Paqlina Mama. Mr.; B. A: Ryan. Miss
were the others who participated in this
number, together with large chorus OF
WeLl-trained voices. Mr.. Sol. Minister, Miss
H M, Mr.. William D: Mcfarland and Mr..
Mama rendered the Introduction and trio
WIN violin obligato from II Lombardi."
Miss Jennie Masterson rendered sousa,s
p KING Cotton March" by request. and Miss
cello oblisato by Mr.. Charles Thierbach.
Miss Donnelly. Mr.. Mcfarland and Mrs.
h Praaa sang "Torzetto Reiigioso." from ''Ti
sang Eaara. Miss Mary Helen Howe
splendid voice. and the "Lacrymosa' from
Rossinis requiem mass was rendered by
MISS Mattingly. Mrs. Mama, Mr. McFar-
lana' MT r., Ryan and chorus. The second
part OF the program contained several ex-
cement numbers. including solos by Misses
SMatt1ngly and Donnelly, Mrs. Mama and
MT. MI: Geo: OConnor. and a scene from the
third act of Carmen closed the concert
Miss Donnelly. Miss Cayce and Mrs. Mama
with the chorus, taking the different parts.
Spiritual Temple Bazaar-The bazaar
Tor the benefit of the Spiritual temple fund.
winch closed at Masonic Temple Saturday
ensnnng last. was a great success finan-
cially and otherwise. While the various
booths were literally patronized and their
appearance greatly admired the other fea
lures essential for the complete success Of
. the entertainment were by no means lack
ing. among the items of the Interesting
program provided throughout the fair was
the 1ancy dancing of Prof. Caruana's pu-
pills, including Miss Isabelle Shelton.
Closing Night at the Ice Palace-The Ice
Faiace at Convention Hall closed for the
season Saturday night, signalling the
event with a masked carnival a race and
record-breaking trial of speed A large
crowd was present, and after the unmask-
ing the ice was crowded to its fullest ca
pacity. The costumes of the maskers were
both original and handsome the most no.
table being tailor seated crosswise on a
table. dummy legs being used to heighten
the effect; Rip Van Wrinkle an Indian. a
hayseed and a bloomer girl At 8 O'Clock
Donoghue started to break the worlds rec
ORD Tor one mile 2.3S held by himself and
maze at the rink some time ago. He sue
ceeded In cutting 1t down to 2.3O L. his
speed being something marvellous At 8
o'clock he entered into a two-mile-and-a-
haif handicap race with Ilgenfritz. La Mat
ana Bushnell. the three local skaters being
given four laps apiece. The race was an
exciting one, and Igenfritz managed to
keep in front. coming in at the finish about
forty feet ahead. Prizes were given to the
G. w. Baltzly. Fred. Bugher and w. Scott
Towers. The prizes ranged from SO to SIS,
and were won by Miss Edith Marean, as
The Evening Star, most original costume;
Paul Evans, most handsome ladies' cos
tune twentieth century girl; P. D. Lewis,
most handsome gentleman's costume cour-
tier; Mr.. G. Brennan, most original gen.
tleman's costume, Indian, and John Mace
Manager Towers of the rink has another
project in view.
1.-The Danicheffs" by Amateurs.-The AL
baugh Dramatic Association will present
Alexander Dumas play, in three acts,
The Danicheffs," the production being un-
M. Hardy, this evening at National Rifles
armory The different parts will be taken
by competent people. who will give fin
ished and enjoyable production of the
work. The association embraces some ex-
cellent actors and actresses, who have
given performances that have been COM
plete successes. and all the indications are
that the performance this evening will be
up to the standard of previous ones.
A Lecture on Egypt.-Dr. A. F. Wilmer
will deliver an illustrated lecture on
Egypt and the Nile at the Church of Our
Father on Thursday. April 16. for the bene-
fit of the Salt Air Home at Colonial Beach.
DR.. Wilmer recently spent some time in
Egypt taking photographs of all the
places of interest in that historic land. The
lecture is full Of delightful personal remi-
Eiscences,. and is bright and entertaining
throughout.
The Weber Dramatic Co.-The Weber
Dramatic Co. gave very enjoyable per-
formance Of 1.-The Confederate Spy" at Odd
Fellows Hall last Friday evening to very
large audience. The performance was for
the benefit Of the first battalion, U. R., K.
Of p, and a very neat sum was realized.
E Street Baptist Church-A series of en-
tertainments. consisting Of two lectures and
concert. Is announced to take place with
in few weeks at the f Street Baptist
Church. The first one. a lecture by Russell
H. Conwell. will take place April 81. and the
sale of reserved seats is now open at
Droop's. The second entertainment is the
concert in which such well-known artists
as Herman Rakemann, Henry Xander, Miss
Elise Dufour, Mrs. H. Clay Browning, Mrs.
Marguerite Nolan-Martin, Mr.. William D.
Mcfarland and Mr.. j. Henry Kaiser will
take part. The third entertainment is a
lecture by Robert ]. Burdette, who has Sc
lected ''The Story of Rollo." The subject
of the lecture April q is 1.-The Jolly Earth
quake; or, How to Be Happy" and is one
of Mr.. Converts ablest efforts.
100 It. boards for one dollar, any
length. F. Libbey & Co.. 9th and NY. ave.
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