Evening star., 1897-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS.


Prof Wad's RecitaI-Prof. Emmanuel
Wad, who will give piano recital at the
Washington Club tonight, under the pa
tronage Of several well-known ladies of
this city, Is a professor of music at the
Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore. He
achieved a remarkable success in the Euro
pean capitals, and has won thousands of
admirers in this country by his masterful
playing.
Prof. Joan Van Hulsteyn, violinist of
wide repute. will play compositions Of
Vitali, Rubinstein and Kes.
Colored Y. NJ c. A. Fair-The fair for
the benefit of the athletic department Of
the colored Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation continues to draw large crowds.
and money Is pouring in at a gratifying
rate. The success of the enterprise seems
assured, and those who have been instru
mental in establishing 1t and looking after
its interests are taking a great deal OF
pride in their efforts. The fair Will con-
tinue for two weeks more. A matinee will
be given tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock
for the benefit of the school children.
The Aeolian Musicales.-The Saturday af-
ternoon musicales held in the aeolian
parlors of the Sanders & Stayman build
ing, 1927 F street northwest. have become
so popular that at times it is difficult for
the spacious apartments to accommodate
all who desire to attend. This feature of
affording the public an opportunity to hear
good music, free of charge, was introduced
by Mr.. Percy 8. Foster, the manager
of Sanders & Staymans piano house.
about four months ago. and was pro-
nounced success from the start. During
this time some of the best local musicians
have participated in the programs. Recent
soloists have been Miss Ella Knight and
Mrs. Fannie Hempstone. coatralto singers
and the artists tomorrow will be Mrs. Maud
F. Rath, pianist. The numbers will in
clude Shadow Song from 'Dinorah.' by
Meyerbeer; THE ARA and Under the
Greenwood Tree, by G. c. Cow; Mendels-
wenka Mazurka, op. 6. No. 2. The Aeolian
Grand is still feature of these musicales.
and must be heard to be appreciated. Next
week, Saturday, Prof. VIM. Hart Alger OF
several selections, in addition to the usual
aeolian numbers The programs always
begin promptly at 4:15 pm. and conclude
within one hour. No admission fee is
charged, and cards are not necessary
The Vitascope.-A special exhibition of
the Vi'ascope will be given at Vitascope
Hall tomorrow at Il o'clock noon, the en-
tire proceeds to be donated to the Free
Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital The Vita
scope is the original of the many similar
machines now travelling around the coun-
try under various names, and outside of
the scientific interest attaching to 1t as
the original, is a ncver-ending source of
pleasure and instruction, those who
have once witnessed its mysterious work
ings never tire of seeing it again ami
again. AS far as the eye goes, the Vita
scope accompiiShes what has been the
philosophers dream .for all ages. the re-
production of life, the bringing back into
existence of chat which has passed away.
Musical and Literary Entertainment
the musical and literary entertainment to
be given tonight at St. Paul's Church cor
ner 11th and II streets northwest, under
the auspices of the Luther League of ST.
Marks Lutheran Church. promises to be
enjoyable from number of standponts.
The entertainment will be given in the lee
ture room and Will be participated in by
many well-known Washington musicians,
elocuiionists and general entertainers. The
program will include a number of enjoy
able features of varied nature. Or.
Frank T. Howe will give an interesting
talk en- journalism and newspaper work.
Others who will participate are Guy V.
Collins, ]. Barton Miller Miss Bessie Stew
art, Miss Cora Penfield, George Chandlee
Mr.. Eiseman. Gilbert A. Clark, E. Phillips
Archibald Olmstead. Miss Edna Doe, Miss
Name Clear. Charles Skerrett and B.
Frark Meyers. The Young Ladies' Man
do!in and Guitar Club will also give a
number of selections.
The Biograph.-Tne Ladies' Aid Society
of the First Congregational Church will
be benefited by the exhibitions of the
ploSrapn tomorrow, through arrangement
with its manager Mr.. Jay Durham and
this charming entertainment at Willard
Hall tomorrow during the afternoon and
evening at 2:3o. go and s:l5 pm will be
at reduced prices. 1t is believed that as
the result of these performances the treas
ury OF the society will receive a large ad-
dition.
Mr.. Clum's Lecture Tonight--A tour to
and through California and return, superb
ly illustrated. will be presented in the Ep-
worth League course at the Hamline NJ. F.
Church. 9th and z streets mort Invest. by
Mr.. John p. Cium. The first lecture en-
titled In the Wake of the Setting sun
will be given this evening. This lecture
affords an audience a most realistic tour
to points of especial interest along the At
lantic coast and via the Southern route
through the romantic and historic sec
tions of New Mexico and Arizona to South
ern California. The tour will he resumed
next Wednesday evening, when the subject
will be, "Caifornia and the Great North
west" These lectures are very entertain
ing and instructive. and the pleasing man.
ner in which they are presented has made
them justly popular.