Evening star., 1897-03-25
AMUsEMENTs.

boston instrumental Club, consisting OF
members of the Boston Symphony Orcher-
ira, assisted by Mrs. Frank A. Gardner
soprano, entertained a large audience at
the Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon
with a &C ncert In aid Of the National Ho-
meopathic Hospital. Friends of the hos
pital and those interested in the higher
order of music responded generously. ard
as a result the hospital is today much bet
ter OF financially. The affair was also
gratifying social success, among those oc-
cuping boxes and orchestra chairs being
a great many persons prominent in social
life
Mrs. Gardner was on the program for
two numbers. but determined encores re-
Quired the singing of as many more. Pos
sessing an attractive personality and man.
ner. as well as a clear and well-trained,
though not powerful, voice, Mrs. Gardner
had no difficulty in at once winning high
place In the regard of her auditors. Mrs.
Gardner sang Luckstone's waltz song. DE
light Gounod's "'Tis Not Always May"
and "Belraggfo," from "Semiramide." Each
time she appeared on the stage she was
fairly loaded down with floral rewards.
The members of the club are Mr.. W. w.
Swornborne. conductor; Mr.. Daniel kuntz,
violin; Mr.. F. E. Schuchmann violin; Mr.. E.
r. Marble, viola; Mr.. Rudolph Nagel eel
s,n! 10; Mr.. p. Golde, bass; Mr.. G. B. Van
net; Mr.. F. c. Muller, oboe; Mr.. Pierre
Muller trumpet; Mr.. H. Lorbeer, horn;
NJ. c. Schumann, horn.
The numbers were Rossinis overture
Italians in Algiers;" Gounods entracte
Philemon ct Baucis;'' a selection from
Wagners Lohengrin;" double number
The Shepherds Dance and THE Morris
Panee,. | Dance. from rom Germans Henry WIZ"
Langey'S CanZonetta," "Felice;" and
selection from Punchielli's La Gioconda"
II Is needless to say that all were executed
IN manner thoroughly artistic. and each
was fully appreciated by the audience
Wits Sonntageruhe" for string quartet
was particularly pleasing, as was Doppler's
duet for flute and horn, Souvenir de Rigi"
by Messrs. Van Santvoord and Lorbeer.
The Biograph-The exhibitions at Willard
Hall of the Biograph continue to attract
most apprecfative audiences. The Biograpb
mas developed into a genuine instructor
For the past two weeks there has been an
Increased interest upon the part of educa-
tors to witness the realistic views shown by
the wonderful invention. The new views of
the inauguration of President Mckinley
are proving to be exceedingly popular
They are doubly interesting because they
are the exact reproductions of scenes which
thousands of the citizens of Washington
witnessed, and the fidelity of the Biograph
to make truthful record of passing
events naturally stimulates local interest
IN the instructive entertainment
Many of the schools and churches have
become so interested in the exhibition that
r.
ranged. On Saturday next the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First Congre gational Churc.,
will have their initial benefit. During the
remainder Of the time the Biograph re-
mains IN Washington many new views will
be added. making an entire change in the
number. There are some views how ever
which do not grow old but. upon the con-
trary. increase in popular favor the more
frequently they are seen. The perform
ances will continue, as usual at 2:3O 80
and SIS pm.
The Crystal Maze.-The Crystal Maze at
42l 1th street northwest is now in its sixth
week of continued success. The manage
ment, however. in consequence of previ-
ously made contracts, will have to leave
Washington shortly, and those who would
like to see this funny and unique place
would do well to go at once because there
may not he another opportunity. The Maze
was crowded all of last week, in spite of
the bad weather, and, has before been
said, ladies form the majority of the visit
ors. Maze parties seem also to be in great
favor, and the management has been an
preached by several schools and clubs for
special prices they want to visit the
Maze In a body.
Haley's Band Concert-A concert by Ha-
ley's Washington Concert Band is an
for Sunday evening, April 4, at
the National Theater. when the former
of this excellent organization will
be repeated. Not in the modern history
at least of musical Washington has there
been recorded such almost Instantaneous
success for any body of musicians as that
which has rewarded the hard and per-
sistent labors of Mr.. Haley and his able
force. Mr.. Haley has been happy in the
selection of his programs, as the great
favor of their reception in the past will
attest. For this concert Miss Bertha Lu
cas-, violiniste, will be the solost.
Henry Miller in "Heartsease The sale
Of seats for the engagement of Henry
Miller at the Columbia Theater next week
In the new romantic drama 'Heartsease"
opened this morning. The sale was eX-
liant audience for this talented actors
opening night. The result is particularly
gratifying for it indicates that the public
taste is still in the direction of wholesome
plays. despite the quantities of French sug-
gestiveness with which thea ter-goers have
been SO frequently regaled the past few
seasons. "Heartsease'' has the agreeable
aroma and poetic feeling that is associated
with the pretty, dainty flower from which
1t takes its name. and an Interesting clean
love story, healthful sentiment, elevating
ambition, picturesque surroundings and
stirring incident are the elements which
who plays the leading role is a deserved
faVorite in Washington. Manager Charles
Frohmah has surrounded him with a COM
pany OF unusual excellence. Among them
are Louise Thorndyke Boucicault. Grace
kimball, Nannette Comstock, John r Sui
llvan, Frank Burbeck, Leslie Allen Max
Flgman E. d. Lyons and others of almost
equal note
st. Paul's Church.-A musical and literary
will be given in the lecture
room of st Paurs Church. corner 11th and
II streets northwest, tomorrow evening
The affair is to be given under the auspices
OF the Luther League of St Marks Luth-
eran Church, and an enjoyable program
will be provided, in which some well-known
local musicians and entertainers will par
ticiDate.
choice Flowers for Presentation
arranged in specially designed
boxes j. Louis Loose, 18th and F sts.-Ady.
Boards. 12-in., 1c. rer foot. 9th & NY. av.
ADV dyertisement.