Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-01-18
AMUsEBfENTS.

nAIOnAl capital, ana, therefore, the sec-
ond concert Of the season Of the latter ag-
gregation last evening at the New Ma
tiond Theater was perhaps unusual only
In that 1t was noticeably greater sue
cess than any of its predecessors. The
customary crowded house listened atten-
lively to every number, and at the con-
clusion of each waxed enthusiastic to an
extent that plainly called for more Like
Sousa, Haley Is Of an obliging disposition.
and he did all in his power to satisfy the
demands Of the audience, one and in sew
eral instances two encore selections fol-
lowing almost every number on the pro-
gram proper.
The band was assisted by Miss Mary
Helen Howe, soprano; Miss Jessica e.
Tabler, contralto, and Mr.. w. r. Kendrick,
cornetist. Miss Howe sang Michaela's
song, Here Must the Smugglers Dwell,
from Carmen" In a manner SO finished
and pleasing as to call forth double en-
core She also sang Don't Be Cross .
with much Of and
she was rewarded with an arm full OF
floral commentator. Miss Tabler sang an
encore ane was compelled to bow her de-
clination to an invitation to appear a
third time Mr. Kendrick. formerly of
the Marine Bend, gave Hartmann's THE
Favorite," with band accompaniment in
thoroughly artistic manner. and responded
to the expression of approval of the audi
ence with the familiar Robin Adair."
The program opened with Sousa's "El
Captain" March, which was followed by
the impressive "Tannhauser" overture,
which was splendidly interpreted and was
the most ambitious number of the evening"
The other numbers, all rendered in excel
lent style were o1 Paraphpase
my Dream waltz, by Waldteufel; Micha-
ellis well-known idyl, Forge in the For
est" CT aracteristique, THE Butterfly"
pleasing sand dance. THE Kinkies," and
numbers included Arthur Pryor's rather &C.
centric Kansas Two-step," Sousa's king
Cotton al d Liberty BelP' marches and
Haley's Mystic Shrine" march. Mr.
all that could be desired as accompanies
The band by its work last evening GER
tainly took f1rmer stand In the regard OF
Its old friends and undoubtedly gained
many new admirers.
'Siegfried."-The season of German
opera came to a close Saturday night at
the Lafayette Square Opera House in
brilliant manner The audience filled the
house, and it was fully distir guished in
character as on the previous night, the
President and Mrs. Cleveland being present
as well many cabinet ministers and
those prominent in official and social cir
cles. The forces under Mr.. Walter DAM
rosch sc emed at their best, particularly
the orchestra, which never played better.
and the audience seemed to recognize the
excellence Of its work in the emphatic ap-
plause given. Mr.. Kraus. the tenor. in
creased ard emphasized the favorable i'm
preston he made in 'Lehengrin." and sang
with clearness, an ease of manner and
an intelligence of phrasing that ELECTED the
most enthusiastic plaudits OF the great
audience, who demanded his temperance
again and again after each fall of the cur
tain. Nine. Lilli Lehman sang Brunhild
in her thoroughly artistic manner, and in
the third act divided the honors with
Kraus.
The performance Of "Tannhauser" Sat-
urdav afternoon was in some respects dis
appointing. for the tenor. Mr.. Ernst, was
suffering from a cold and utterly unable
to sing the part, but it was gratifying in
respect to the Elizabeth of Mrs. Gadski,
who made her best impression during the
season. The chorus was in good form and
sung with impressive effect. The orches-
ira was, of course, delight and salts
faction from the beginning of the great
overture to the falling Of the curtain of
be looked back upon with pleasure and
Mr.. Damrosch deserves the thanks of the
music-loving community Of this city for
bringing his company to Washington. II
had three great singers-Lehmann, Kraus
and Fischer-it had few of good ability
among whom may be mentioned Gadski
and Mertens and the orchestra was, as has
heretofore been said, unsurpa ssed for the
work it had to- do.
The Ice Palace-Mr George A. Meagher
who Will appear at the Convention Hall
Ice Palace tonight in an exhibition of fancy
skating, has been the champion figure and
fancy skater of the world since 1891, win
ming in that year the medal presented by
the Earl of Derby for the championship
and holding 1t at every subsequent meet
Mr.. Measher is a native of Kingston, Can
ada, but is of Irish descent. Not only is he
a skater Of the most wonderful type, but
he has decided social position in Canada
and in Europe, which cannot fail to make
him favorite in this city. Mr.. Meagher
haS iy-a1 doll
Churchill. Princess Louise, the Earl of
Derby. the Marquis of Dufferin the Count
ess of Turenne, Lord Aberdeen, the Paris
Cerle DIES Patineurs the South Orange
Field Club, the Kingston Skating Club and
many other persons of note. as well as or
CARNATIONS, whose names are known the
world over. His collection amounts in all
to twenty-eight pieces, and is probably the
handsomest collection of medals ever re-
ceiVed by any one person. Mr.. Meagher's
exhibitions are the most wonderful that
have ever been put before the public of
any city. His figures are executed with a
grace. skill and daring which is incom-
prehensible to those who do not see him.
He jumps over six chairs on both feet and
over four on one foot: he does the crane:
vine. anvil, crosses and the spread eagle at
lightning speed, In and out among lighted
lamps; he spins on one foot from one end
of the hall to the other, and last, but not
least he turns a somersault at the end of
an acrobatic roll on the ice. He will give
exhibitions every evening at the rink at
o'clock, his turn lasting about half an hour
and on Saturday afternoon will also give
an exhibition at 3 o'clock.
The Cinematogra phe.-An entire change
of pictures will mark this, the last, week
Of the engagement of the cine photographic
that wonderful invention of the Lumeres
of Paris. at Willard Hall in this city. The
cinema tographe has been the wonder and
delight of all who have seen 1t since 1t was
installed in it's quarters at Willard Hail.
and has shown wonderful drawing power
Although exhibitions have been given three
times day. at 2 and o'clock, large
crowds have been present at all of them,
and the machine never seems to lose it's
novel character for an instant. The pic
lures will be changed this week, and some
entire new views will be presented. The
exhibitions will take place at the usual
hours every day this week.
Mrs. Wheeler's Recital.-The dramatic
recital given by Mrs. Eva Nash Wheeler of
New York at Rauscher's Hall Friday even
ing was a most enjoyable affair. The pro-
gram selected was calculated to show Mrs
Wheeler's versatility, and she gave every
number upon it with rare intelligence and
skill. Mrs. Wheeler has good stage pres
ence, a pleasing manner and a well modu-
lated voice, and her entertainment Friday
evening was excellent sample of the
work she is capable of doing.