Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS,

1 CtOse OF the opera SeaSOn.-The two per-
formances Of the Italian opera troupe given
! at Aliens Grand Opera House Satur-
| day were marked by the same excel
| lence that characterized all the work of the
| splendid company that Messrs. Abbey,
Schoeffel and Grau have got together. These
operas were not so well patronized as those
| that had preceded them, however, and this
| was to be wondered at, particularly as to
Aida" which has always been popular here,
and it has never been better interpreted than
1t was by Nine. Nordica and those associated
with her Saturday afternoon. Nordicas dra-
matte soprano, with its excellent quality Of
tone and its perfect schooling, found good
opportunity in the title role, while she also
gave to the part the spirit and earnestness
that 1t required. Nine. Mantelli was heard
TO excellent advantage as Amneris, and both
In her singing and acting was intensely
forceful and interesting. Sig. Russitano
gave a conscientious Interpretation Of
Rhadames, but his voice, while of good quail
lty, was of insufficient power and in concert
ed work he was overshadowed by the others
of the cast Plancon was dignified priest
ana sang with excellent effect. The opera
was well mounted.
Verdi's "Falstaff' had it's first representa-
ton in this city Saturday night, and it gave
Victor Maurel the opportunity to show to
washington audience what splendid actor
he was. Those who saw him last year in
lago required no additional proof of his great
dramatic ability, but in Falstaff his power as
comedian was manifested in remarkable
degree.
In makeup, manner, gesture, play of
feature. method of delivery, he was the Fat
Knight of Shakespeare idealized and refined
materially from the Interpretation that is
usually given the dramatic stage
Throughout the whole opera his singing
and acting were superb, and the applause
that he received fully demonstrated the
pleasure of the audience Verdi has made
central flpnra md
all the other characters are subordinate to
him. Still, there is some good work allotted
to the others of the cast. and particularly
to Ford, who, in the person of Sig. Cam
panari. found a fitting representative.
This gentleman became quite a favorite
mere last spring, and he was warmly vel
| GGmed ON his appearance Saturday night
his rich. powerful baritone voice was
heard with pleasure, and his efforts were
rewarded with liberal applause. Cremo-
! iin1. Yong tenor made very favorable
impression, his voice being of excellent
qoahty and good range, and handled with
artistic eject. Nine. Scaich made a gre IL
Dame Quickly. entering thoroughly Tito the
splrlt Of the part, and showing in every
scene what perfect artist she was. Nine
Savlile and Miss Lola Beeth were both at
tacuVe. and sang and acted with proper
spirit. The whole performance was enjoy
anie' ana the only regret was that there
were not more people present to listen to
the latest work Of the venerable composer
VINO mas given to the world such a wealth
Oh n1eioay IN Iroyatore,'' Traviasa. Err
man, R1goletto,' and score of other
operas. and to witness the magnificent VOL,
or the finest actor on the operate stage
Victor MaureI.
Odd Fellows Hall-An Entertainment will
be given by the Lafayette Guards at Odd
fehows Hall. ith street between and f
streets northwest, tomorrow evening. The
talent is well known, and embraces Misses
Kate V. Wilson, BERTHE Thompson Alice
Pil.sbury. the Cecilian Quartet, Miss Ger
trnde Bangs, Mr.. w. Bien and Mr. w. T.
Southard The tickets will be for sale at
the hall on the evening of the entertain
ment.
PHYSICAL Beauty Lecture.-Madame Lee
Fevre of Paris will lecture tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock at MetZerott Music Hall
on physical Beauty and the art of at
tanning and retair ing it. The lecture is for
ladies, and tickets may be secured free by
them at rooms 20 and - Metzerott building:
Madame LeFevre gives out a great many
interesting and valuable suggestions and
there will doubtless be a large audience to
hear her.
Prof Cores Lecture.-An illustrated lee
ture on ''Holland's War With the Sea" Will
be delivered by Prof Gore of Columbian
University at the chapel of the Church OF
the Covenant tomorrow evening at =
O'Clock. The lecture has been entirely re-
written, and thirty views have been added
to the Stereopticon exhibition accompany-
ing the talk. The object OF the lecture is
charity, and there viii probably be large
attendance.
Mr.. John w. Fosters Experiences-Th
lecture to be delivered by Mr.. John w. Fos-
ter. eX-Secretary of State. his expert
ences in he far east during his term of
adviser to the Chinese empire in the recent
war of that country with Japan. promises
TO be unusually interesting. 1t will be de-
Hvered at the Eastern Presbyterian Church.
9th street and Maryland avenue northeast
Wednesday evening, and there is every in
that will
tracted by Mr. Fosters personality and his
ability to deal with his subject The stere-
opticon display will be conducted by Mr.
Frank G. Carpenter the well-known jour-
nalist the views shown being made from
photographs taken under his personal d.
recton.