Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
AMusEMENrs.
MISS HOWE AS MIcHAELA.-An inter-

MISS HOWE AS MICHAELA.-An inter-
esting deviation was made in the perform
ance OF Carmen" by the Castle SQUARE
Opera Company at the Lafayette Square
Theater last night. The part of Michaela
was sung by Miss Mary Helen Howe, and
In manner which earned her enthusiastic
commentator. This was her second an
pearance in this city in prima donna role,
and she justified the favorable predictions
winch were made when she was heard some
months ago as Airline in the bohemian
Giri: The task of performing a role like
Michaela for the first time Is no inconsid-
cradle one. and Miss Howe acquitted her
seif-possessfon and adaptability as well as
musical talent. She was received with
nearly appreciation by the audience her
SOLO IN the third act being sung in such a
way as to elicit especial applause. The
studious sincerity displayed by Miss Howe
In all that she has done is a gratifying as
suIance that she possesses the ability and
Willingness for earnest and sustained effort
without which the true artist cannot exist
THE BIOGRAPH.-Next week will be the
last OF the Biograph in Washington, the
season OF this most remarkable entertain
ment to close on Sunday evening May 30
after a most successful run of over seven
months, having broken all records in the
amusement line In the nations capital
The program now on exhibition is, perhaps
the most attractive one that has been pre-
sented. though all have been of a very high
standard. The great cavalry views, the
newest feature OF the entertainment are
indeed marvels, and SO full OF realism are
they that 1t is almost impossible to believe
you are not seeing the movement of the
men and horses on the drill grounds. The
superb cavalry charge, representing the
soldiers going directly into battle, is one of
the most thrilling views ever presented.
All the popular views will be retained dur
ing the few days more of the Biograph, and
will Nf ho odd ad
who have not seen the Biograph during its
long run should not miss the opportunity
of seeing it before its season closes. 1t has
amused, entertained and instructed thou
sands and thousands of people, and many
have been pleased to witness the entertain
ment more than once. A week from next
Sunday evening will be the last perform
ance. The exhibitions will continue as
usual at 2:30, 4:30 and S:15 pm. Sundays
S:15 only.
MR.. WHITES LECTURE.-A most inter
esting illustrated lecture was given last
evening by Mr.. George w. White, under
the auspices of st. Paufs Union at ST.
Paurs Parish Hall, corner 18th and v
streets. Mr.. White took for his subject
Acadia, the Land of Evangeline." The
views we're taken by Mr.. White himself,
and many of the colored ones were verita-
BILE works Of art. The lecturer was in OK
cellent voice. and his descriptive text was
vigorous and intensely interesting, moving
frequently as he did from deep pathos to
delightful humor. This was but one of
series of free lectures and entertainments
to be given by ST. Paul's Union to its mem
bers; the union having been organized for
the purpose of paying off the debt of the
church by the payment of regular monthly
dues. The following are the directors of
ST. Paul's Union: Senator Thos H. Carter,
Senator Roach, Capt. Patrick O'Farreli,
George E. Hamilton, Thos. Sheridan, Thos.
F. Green, A. A. Connolly, VIM. f. Cough
lin, Mrs. James Jirdnston, Miss K. M
Roach, Miss Annie O'Brien, VIM. r. Zeh,