Evening star., 1897-01-25
AMUsEMENTS.

Choirs-The Washington Orchestra and
Associated Choirs gave the first concert OF
series at the Academy OF MUSIC last
night. The house was not only We'll filled,
but the large audience showed the utmost
appreciation of the work of both chorus
and orchestra, while all of the soloists We're
given a goodly share of the applause tnat
was SO generously bestowed upon the per-
formers The orchestra was under the
leadership of Mr. Henry Donch, and in the
opening number. the overture to Semi
ramide." showed that care and hard work
had been literally given to the training or
the musicians. The chorus, under the di-
rection of Prof. Mama, showed equally as
good results, and the choral numbers were
perhaps the most enjoyable of the evening.
The soloists were all well known among
Washington musicians, and each one was
given a hearty welcome as he or she
stepped upon the stage. Mr.. Bernard Ryan
sang "Ecce Sacerdos Magnus," which gave
him ample opportunity to show the quality
of his voice. and he was followed by Miss
Rosa Cayce, who gave Robaudis Star of
Love- Miss Cayce sang the difficult num-
Der In a manner that pleased every one
who heard her, and at the conclusion of
her solo was remembered with a handsome
tribute of flowers. Mr.. W. d. Mcfarland
sang the Siciliana from the prelude to the
opera "Cavalleria Rusticana,'' in his usual
precise way. and Miss Blanche Mattngly
gave the romanza from the same opera.
In "The Holy Night" with choral accom-
paniment. Miss Mattingly was also heard
with good effect Mrs. Nolan-Martin sang
an Ave Maria" with violin obligato by
Miss Lucas, and in response to en-
phatic encore gave The Angels Seren-
ade," also with violin obligato. Mr.. James
Nolan and Mr.. John H. Nolan also con-
tributed to the program. Miss Jennie Glen
nan acted as the accompanist of the even
ing, and filled her difficult post with ad-
mirable ability.
Fiske Jubilee Singers.-A large audience
heard the F'iske Jubilee Singers at the Ma
tional Theater last night 1t being their
second appearance in this city this season.
The program was well selected and gave
full satisfaction to the audience, which
showed it's appreciation in unbounded ap-
plause al every opportunity. The singers
were Miss Mayme p. Galloway and Miss
Laura A. Wells, sopranos; Miss Lizzie
Fraison, contralto; Mr.. p. r. De Lany
first tenor; Mr.. Charles w. Payne. second
tenor; Mr.. J. c. Fowler. first bass, and Mr.
J. N. Caldwell, second bass. Among the
gems of the evening We're the Armorer's S
song from Robin Hood" given by Mr..
Caldwell; Ardittfs "Enchantress." by Miss
Galloway, and the male quartet in Annie
Laurie The Fiske Jubilee Singers have
been bssore the public a long time, but it is
doubtful If they have given anywhere a
more enjoyable concert that was laid before
the people OF Washington last night. The
concert will be repeated Wednesday even
ing next at the Universalist Church, 18th
and l. streets.
Bijou Theater Concert.-The regular Sun
day night sacred concert was given at the
Bijou Family Theater last night. the Ho-
gan's Alley Company figuring in the many
features brought forward to interest and
please the audience, which fairly crowded
the house. number of pleasing speciality
turns were introduced with the songs. and
the whole program was enjoyable. Annet-
ia Reed did her regular turn, and as
pleasing when seen through the week;
Mimi. Bland and William Hagen were
10th heard to advantage in a number of
well-known songs. and the comedy duo.
Manning and Ward. put up d neat sketch
| that was laughable in the extreme. The
Misses Haivers and Leslie We're rewarded
with an encore in their clever speciality,
| while Mr.. Clark and Miss Shirley were well
| received. The Urline sisters sang Don't
| Be Cross, and the program was brought
| to close with Gilmore and Leonard and
| the "Three Gardeners" the latter proving
! to be one of the best hits OF the evening.
| New National Theater.-Mr. Otis Skinner
| brought his engagement to a close at the
| New National Theater Saturday night. ap-
pearng Shylock in the Merchant of
Venice" This young man has been known
| a romantic actor of more than usual
| excellence, but during this engagement he
! has essayed several Shakespearean parts,
| and his work has justified warm commen-
| dation. 1t would be idle to say that he has
| given entire satisfaction in any of these
| parts, but he has shown a careful and in
| teligent study of Romeo. Hamlet and Shy
| lock that argues well for what he may dc
| in the future. In each he shows many
! points of excellence, and the crudities that
| now appear will be softened and mellowed
| by time and experience. and there seems
| to be no reason why Mr.. Skinner should not
+; stand in the very front rank of American
| tragedians.