The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-13
MARTIN LUTHER'S LIFE.
DELfGHTFUL ENThRTAfNMENI
FOR THE SAKE or CHARITY
I'm M Presented nj the Acade OF Music
February cath and .oth-Musi-
cal Features.

The story OF fsuNtlti iht aAN - 'h''''
crial scenes will be detailed I'm MozaT1
Academy OF Music on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. February Ath ana
asth. with the assistance OF every ncces-
fary OF the lecturers art and spectacular
emphasis. calculat to render IL pleasing.
interesting. and instructive. As a histori-
cal production, II impresses more strong
IL the important Incidents OF that no'aoie
spocb upon the minds OF the spectators.
than can be accomplished through weeks
III study. Mrs. IA. T.. Monroe. the Phila-
delphia lecturer who is the originator OF
this entertainment and under whose man
agement IT Is presented. delivers most
interesting discourse upon Luther' ms
life and deeds.
MRS. MONROES LECTURE.
Mrs. Monroe's lecture is illustrated by
eighty-nve superb stereopiicon views.
which AFFORD charming illustrations ol
objects Of art, pictures OF renoWh' ana
situations of interest. Mrs. Monroe mas
travelled extensively through the tetil-
tory where these views can alone De
taken. The lecture and views are given
an added interest by the allegory whlch
acts Ike rich frame for the truths taken
from the history OF Luther and his times.
The entertainment is opened ana closeu
with two beautiful triumphal marches, IN
which the participants with their richly
grandeur. difficult TO describe. Besides
there will be represented Luthers famous
trial at Worms, Erfurth Monk ana Cholr
Men. Muno and Novices. etc. There VIII
be about 200 participants who are repre-
sentatives from the various churches OF
the city. wearing sixteenth century cos
tunes. Mrs. Monroe connects these rep
rosentations by the lecture and views at
intervals. -
THE CHORAL NUMBERS.
feature OF the production Will be the
choral numbers, which MT In harmonious
ly with the story The entertainment mas
made an excellent record In Boston, New
York city Brooklyn. Philadelphia, Balu-
more. Washington, ID. c., Pittsburg. Chi
cago and many other cities. The best
nress and clergy OF this country are pro-
fuse in endorsing this entertainment.
Among the participants. patronesses. and
chapcrones are represented the Leading
people of the city. The uniqueness of the
entertainment in itself attracts large
crowds. but much local interest attaches
itself from the facts that persons who
represent these historical characters ara
well-known throughput the city, and also.
because of the worthy object for which
this entertainment is presented. The Day
Nursery and Free kindergarten Board or
Managers have not come before the public
in so elaborate an undertaking for some
time. but realizing the urgent need Tor
funds to continue the work OF the institu-
fions successfully, they are making pre-
variations for the presentation of this en-
tertainment.
KINDERGARTEN'S WORK.
The noble work Of this institution can
rot be too highly commended TO the at
tention of the public. Here a home Is al
forded for the little children of the poor
while the mothers are earning living.
The children while at the nursery are
given proper attention, fed. and, In many
Instances clothed. All who are old enough
must attend the Kindergarten. The adj
mission fee for each child Is fifteen cents
a week and children ranging in age from
two months to eight years, are received
The work OF the institution is growing,
and the demands are increasing. The
current expenses are far in excess OF ths
regular income. A deep necessity, TOO. is
felt for larger quarters, better adapted
10 the purpose. TO meet the last demand.
the Board of Managers are establishing
a building fund with slow progress. The
entertainment affords an excellent oppor
tunity for those interested in this charity.
10 give IL assistance The public has al
ways responded to this call literally. but
now at the opening of the year appeal is
made for help. through tho means of
this entertainment.
POPULAR PRICES.
The admission will be 70 and 80 cents
with privilege Of reserved seats. Re
served seats will be on sale at the box
office on and after Saturday, February
10Th. at the Mozart This entertainment
has been the means OF raising large
sums of money for charitable purposes.
Churches of every denomination. colleges
Y. NJ. c. AS. w. c. AS. etc. have shar-
ed its benefits. Among tie many en-
dorsers Of this entertainment have been
the present Governor of Connecticut Mr..
Chas. Dudley Warner. Rev. Russell Con-
well Hon. John Wanamaker. etc.
MARTIN LUTHER REHEARSAL.
The ladies and gentlemen who are to
take part In the entertainment descrip-
tive OF Martin Luther. and his times"
20 be given for the benefit Of the Day
Nursery and Free Kindergarten at the
Academy of Music. February oath and
18th next are requested TO report for re-
hearsal at the Academy on Monday next,
at S o'clock i. NJ.