Evening star., 1897-01-14
AMusEMENTs.

German Opera Tonight.-The season of
grand opera which will begin in this city
tonight at the Lafayette Square Opera
House gives promise of being one of the
most notable seasons in social way that
has ever been given in the capital city. The
opera for tonight is "Lohengrin," in which
the talented German tenor, Herr Kraus,
has the leading part Kraus has succeeded
Alvary as the tenor in Mr.. Damrosch' 8
aggregation Of artists and the change has
been acceptable in a great many ways.
1t is said that Kraus is probably one Of
the finest German tenors, singing with rare
expression and beauty of tone, and is un-
questionably an artist of the highest rank.
The bill for tomorrow night is Die Wal
kure," In which Mime. Lilli Lehman will
make her temperance upon the stage in
this country. 'Tannhauser'' will be given
at the Saturday matinee and "Siegfried'
Saturday night. The casts of these operas
include such artists as Gadski, Eibenschutz,
Mattfeld, Kalisch, Mertens, Hobbing, Der
schuch, Lange, Strong, Volmar and Steh-
mann. All the operas will be appropriately
staged and costumed, and 1t Is to be the
effort of those connected with the manage
ment of the season to make the production
or these standard works as complete and as
enjoyable as possible.
Mrs. Wheelers Recital.-Mrs Eva Nash
Wheelers dramatic recital at Rauscher' 8
Hall tomorrow afternoon at o'clock prom
1ses to be an exceedingly enjoyable affair.
Mrs. Wheeler has received the most favor
able comment from critics and in the news
papers wherever she has appeared, notably
in New York, Boston and Chicago, and is
prepared to give a most enjoyable enter
tainment Of this character. She not only
recites dramatic and pathetic numbers, but
IS also humorist of excellent ability and
an impersonator of note. Mrs. Wheeler
deserves recognition, and it is probable
that q large number of people will tomor-
row afternoon extend her hearty welcome
to this city.
THE American Citizen Rev DR.. D. ].
Stafford. the eloquent and impressive lee
turer. will deliver his last lecture of the
season on The American Citizen" at the
Columbia Theater. Monday evening next
The proceeds of the lecture will be devoted
to st. PauPs Church. Aside from the fact
that this will be the last opportunity DR..
StaHords friends and admirers will have
this season to hear him. his subject will be
sumcient to draw an immense audience
Dr. Stanord's views on what an American
citizen should be are we'll known, and he
may be depended upon to give a most bril-
liant charge to his hearers in relation to
what they must be in order to become a
true citizen in every sense.
Jubilee Singers.-The Canadian Jubilee
singers gave most enjoyable concert at
the Metropolitan Baptist Church. r street
between 18th and 18th streets northwest,
audience. The singers are well-organized
and well-balanced body of musicians,
whose work is enjoyable IN every sense,
and some of the concerted numbers were
given with a skill and precision that went
beyond the expectations Of the audience
The company Is composed of eleven ar
lists. and has appeared in all the large
cities of this country, as well as those of
Europe. The solo numbers given last night
were fully as enjoyable as the choruses,
and the whole program was appreciated
IN every number. The entertainment will
be repeated this evening at the same time
and place.