Evening star., 1897-02-05
AMUsEMENTs.

Patience" by Amateurs.-Gilbert and
Sulhvan's comic opera Of Patience" given
last night at the Brookland Hall for the
benefit Of the Brookland Guild, was largely
attended. The entire cast did remarkably
well. Miss Bessie Driver, as Patience, has
full. clear voice, which came out strong
In all her work. Her solos were partic-
ularly we'll rendered. Miss Jennie Tyrer
as Lady Angela was the most aesthetic Of
all the maidens, and carried her character
to perfection. The solo, Gifts Of Gifts"
sung by Miss Tyrer In the first act, called
forth loud applause. Miss Ella Ehlshlager
as Lady Saphir and Miss Eleanor Burgess
as Lady Ella deserve high commendation,
while Miss Eva Whitford made a typical
Lady Jane. Mr.. w. H. Conley is always
good in whatever he undertakes, and
proved equal to the proper fulfillment Of
the character Of Bunthorne. Mr. p. II.
Maxwell filed the role of GrOsvenor in
creditable manner. Mr.. Charles Bell as
and Mr.. F. VIM. Ernst as the Duke deserve
commentator for the manner in which
they interpreted their parts The solo
work in all cases showed careful training
and the chorus work was good. The act
ing and stage managing reflected great
credit upon Mr.. w. H. Conley who had this
matter in charge. The opera was produced
under the direction Of Prof. H. E. Salts
companist of the evening. The applause
throughout the opera was hearty, and in
many cases encores had to be responded
to. At the conclusion of the performance
dancing was indulged in and refreshments
served in the guild room. Between the
acts a mandolin, violin and guitar quartet
rendered several selections. Others who
took part in the opera were Mr.. Louis
Steinbach as solicitor, and Mrs. Dickerson,
Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Stone Mrs. Davis, Mrs.
Marceron, Misses Mamie and Martha Ru-
pertus, Lerch. Cook, LOTUS and Comb as
maidens, and Messrs, Allan, Bradley,
Steinbach, Gottwald, O'Brien, Butler Dick
erson, Gellman, Davis and Reubsom as
dragons.
The opera will be repeated by the same
cast tonight at Odd Fellows Hail. for the
and 1t is expected that the hall will be
crowded to witness one Of the best anna
teur performances that has been given IN q
long time.
Mr.. Mayo's Recital.-The concert given by
Arthur D. Mayo and Mrs. Charles Shaler at
the Church of Our Father last evening was
splendid success. The auditorium was
well filled and vigorous applause greeted
the efforts of the musicians. Mr.. Mayo's
splendid technique was well demonstrated
in the rendition of selections from Schu-
mann, Beethoven. Mendelssohn. Chopin,
Heller, LisZt, Moszkowski, Bendel, Verdi
and Wagner. His selections from Die
MeiStersinger were the favorites of the
evening. Inc rlCn cOntTdltO voice Oh MIS-
Shaler was heard to splendid advantage in
Wagners "Schlaf Holdes Kind
The Biographe.-The biographe still con-
tinues to draw at Willard Hall, and several
new pictures will shortly be added to the
collection, which Is now probably as COM
plete as there is in this country. The new
scenes Will deal with military subjects.
They were secured at Governors Island.
New York harbor. and picture a regiment
in heavy marching order, soldiers scaling
high wall and blanket" court-martial.
Exceptionally large audiences have been
noted during this week. and the excellent
advantages of the biographe over other like
Inventors have been the subject of fire.
quent comment. The exhibitions are given
daily at 2:3O 4:30 and S:15 pm, and the
whole Number of pictures embraced in the
collection are shown at each exhibition.
Aeolian Recitals.-The Saturday after
noon recitals In the parlors Of the Sanders
& stayman building. 1927 F street, are be-
plays the most difficult music perfectly and
artistically. A prominent local soloist as
sists each week. and tomorrow Mrs. Lee
Conwell will sing soprano solos. Last
Lottie Caverly, and rscitations given by
Prof. W. H. Alger OF Baltimore. Next
week the Washington Lady Quartet will
assist. All lovers Of music are cordially
welcomed by the director. Mr.. Percy g.
Foster, and no charge is made for admis-
sion.
Washington String Orchestra.-The con-
cert to be given this evening at the Church
of Our Father, corner 18th and l. streets
northwest, by the Washington String Or
chestra promises to be one of the most en-
joyable ever given by this -welI-known Or
ganization. The Washington String Or
chestra has been one Of the standard mu-
steal organizations Of the city for some
time past, and has always enjoyed repu-
tation for accuracy, efficiency and skill, as
well as intelligence in its Interpretation Of
the difficult works 1t has presented from
time to time. Mr.. Ernest Lent, its conduc
tor, is musician of recognized merit and
ability, and has brought the organization
up to high standard. The program which
will be given tonight will test the capabili-
ties of the orchestra in many directions
and will be enjoyable in the extreme. The
orchestra on this occasion will be assisted
by Miss Emile Russell, soprano; Mrs.
Francis Hempstone, contralto; Miss Eliza
beth Gardner. pianist: Miss Louise Carson,
Miss Grace Hopkins. Mr.. FitZhugh Colds
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