Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

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| the people among ovhon he was raised and
by whom he was educated, He tells what
ne wac taught and the arguments used He
| SHOWS what first attracted his attention to
| the cruelt,es snds absurdities Of orthodox
| religion; tells theo books he read and the
road ne travelled from the superstitions Of
| MS fathers to the saience Of today He
| Tells the story aEM tells it without preju-
| olce-Wlthout bitterness; tells it With clear
ness and candor and fxives his reasons for
| tne conclusions he has reached. In this
| lecture he justifses himself and pays a
| glowing tribute to the mental heroes of the
| world 1T is fun Of wit pathos, reason and
philosophy.
SHORE ACREs."-At the New National
| theater on Monday evening. December 13,
lne eminent character actor James A.
Herne, begins a weeks engagement, again
appearing in his mastery portrayal of
Nathanlel Berry in his beautiful play of
american home life "Shore Acres" On
lne opening night handsome gold-plated
florentlne frame will be given to the ladies
IN attendance as souvenir of the fifteen
nuhdredth performance of Shore Acres"
AS heretofore, Mr.. Herne will have the
support OF q nne company of players which
includes all Of last seasons favorites.
among the new members are Misses Mar
ION Cullen, Julie A. Herne and Mr.. Herbert
Flansburgh. Entire new scenery will be
employed.
THE LINDSAY COURSE-Since it has
become more generally known just what
the LINDSAY course is and what really eX-
cellent talent one can enjoy through this
course Tor one dollar, people in Washing
ton are becoming interested and enthusi
astlc ard the sale Of season reserved seats
that opens next Monday morning at L. F.
Droop 4 Sons will doubtless be large one.
with such attractions offered as F. Marion
Crawford. Alexander Black, Robarts
Harper, for the literary portion OF the
course, and the Mozart Symphony Club,
New York Philharmonic Club and the Bos-
ton Temple Quartette Company for the
concerts, 10 say nothing of the balance on
the list. all well-known artists and COM
panies, 1t can be safely said that the Lind
say course Is the best course that has
ever been placed before the public, and at
a price that will doubtless make the series
popular.
A course of concerts and lectures similar
to the Lindsay course has long been a
feature in many cities, the famous Star
course of Boston, for example, and has
proved or the greatest possible good, not
only as a permanent form of amusement,
but from an educational standpoint. The
influence CT such an entertainment cannot
but be elevating, and thus of the utmost
Importance to community. The manage
ment feel sure that there is room here for
the course, and with the success met with
elsewhere. offer the course to Washington
with the intention of making 1t one of the
yearly features among amusements.
Any personal information regarding the
course that is desired may be had upon
application at Drops or a prospectus Sc
cured.
THE BIOGRAPH AT WILLARD HALL.
The management Of the biograph
nounces that the coming week will in all
probability end the present season in this
city and also an unusually strong list of
views for the closing week. The United
States Electric Company has repaired the
damage done in the fire last week, which
com2ciled the bioSraph to discontinue its
exhibitions for four days and now the en-
tertalnmentS are running at the regular
homs The reduction in the price of ad-
mission seems to have met with public APP
proval, as the attendance has been very
large since the reduction. Exhibitions will
be given daily at 30 4:3O and a special
Sunday evening entertainment at $50.
'IOLANTHE" BY AMATEURS The
production of Gilbert and Sulllvans comic
opera of '1olanthe' at the town hail of
Brookland proved a delightful treat to
the residents of that suburb. despite fine
fact that the stage was small and it was
impossible to make any attemrt at scenery.
Miss Blanche Muir as Ioi;,uthc made :.
youthful fairy mother, while Miss Eva
Nhltford won applause as ne majestic
fairy queen. Miss Sadee Drown deserves
much communication for her representation
of Phyllis, as she was su.tc.ins from
severe cold. but her notes were clear and
distinct. The introduction of Mr. Harry
w Towards "Of Course' was appro-
rounded voice to good advantage. MIR.
Arthur T. Earnest made an excellent
Strephon, while MIR. WA H Conley as
Lord Chancellor displayed that humor ard
ease SO natural to him. Both cast and
chorus sang in full roua I'D tomas and re-
Elected much credit upon Prof II. + SALESMAN
whose pupils they were. Mr.. Coney made
proficient stage manager. In the second
act a fairy ballet was introduced by the
pupils of Miss Nrgie i-uCkett, which was
well executed. The opera viii be pro
duced in this city at the National Rifles
Hall Monday night on d more elaborate
scale.
THE SNOWBALL."-"The SNOWFALL"
sydney Grundy's delightful thrce-act COM
edy, was presented by the Bohemian Club
at the Columbia Theater yesterday after
neon in u marEer that would have reflected
credit upon company of professional
actors and actresses: The play was given
for the benefit of the new church in the
northern part of the city, the National
Shrine of the Sacred Heart, and a large
crowd was in attendance. Miss Teresa
Macnen in addition to directing the per-
Torrance, the smoothness of which could
be easily traced to her skill, played the
role of Mrs. Featherstone in a highly intel
liSent manner and in a way that speaks
well for her future, should she continue
staSework. The remainder of the cast,
consisting of Charles f. Purdy as Uncle
John; Miss Alice Freeman, as Ethel Gran
ger. Clarence V. Howard, as Felix Fea Their
Sioilt w lloHI Nliy DduBl. as Harry Prem
dergast: William p. Ryder, as Saunders,
and Miss Lille Evans. as Penelope, was
eminently acceptable.
SAENGERBUND CONCERT-Tomorrow
night, at the Columbia Theater, the Wash
ingtOn Saengerbund will give its first public
concert this season, and it IS expected that
the audience will completely fill the thcater
the organization has a host Of friends
The bund has greatly improved in it's sing
ing since il has been under the leadership
of Mr. Henry Nander, although it had
reached Il high standard before that and
it is expected that its work tomorrow night
will be the best it has ever shown. The So
loists will be Mrs. Thomas c. Moves, So
prano; Miss Lily Wignail. vo!onceIiste, of
London, and Mr.. Otto Luebliert baritone
all of whom are known here two being
local musicians, and Miss WignalI having
created splendid impression at a concert
of the bund last season. There will also
be an orchestra of thirty picked musicians
and the whole will be under the direction
of Mr.. Henry Xander.
JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN The
cantata "Joserh and His Brethren" will be
given by a select cast and chorus in full
costume, at Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street
northwest next Tuesday and Wednesday