Evening star., 1897-05-03
AMUsEMENTs,

CANTATA OF "RUTH."-The cantata
Of Ruth" by J. Astor Broad will be sung
at Marble Hall, United States Soldiers
Home, this evening by a chorus Of fifty
trained voices. under the auspices of the
First Reformed Church. the cantata will
also be sung Wednesday evening at Odd
Eellows' Hall. 7th street between D and
q streets northwest. The solo parts will
be taken by competent singers, and the
whole production will be under the direc-
ton of Miss Lulu Facius.
CALIFORNIA AND THE GREAT
WEST.'-Americans are waking
up 10 the greatness and grandeur Of their
own country, and there is rapidly grow
ing desire on the part Of the general pub
nc to see and know more of the glorious
things which God and our native land
nave vouchsafed to us purely American.
one result is the popularity of American
tours In lieu Of the European. Next to an
actual visit to the marvels Of the new
west Is an evening with Mr. John p
Clum and his "Glories Of America" His
reaiist1c views and descriptive address have
justly given to his lectures a high standard
OF excellence. He has Yosemite and the
Yellowstone, Del Monte and Alaska. the
Grand canyon and the High Sierras-and
wall present this lecture once more We'd
nesday evening hext at Carroll Institute
Auditorium.
DAVID GARRICK."-The Carroll In
present
Garrick' at the Columbia Theater on the
evening of May II, for the benefit of the
Catholic University Athletic Association
washington audiences frequently In the
past have been delighted with the artistic
work of the Carroll Institute actors, and
no doubt will be pleased to welcome again
this favortte company. David Garrick
Is a three-act comedy, and has SO far prov
repertoire. 1t was last presented in wash
1ngton two winters ago, and won many
warm testimonials of approval. Last Janu-
ary the company presented very cleverly
"A Night or by permission of Augustin
Daily. Mr.. DAILY rendered the use Of an
other of his plays, "7-2S," for the occasion
of the Catholic University Athletic Associa-
ton benefit as a token Of his deep interest
in the university, but unfortunately lack Of
time for preparation has prevented the TAX
ing advantage Of his generous offer. The
friends of the university, and all those who
desire the spread of a healthful interest in
athletics, will be given an opportunity to
evince their appreciation of the work so
far done and proposed by its athletic as
sociation. The lines upon which the uni
versity athletics are conducted promise
much for the future, and testify to the de-
serving character of this benefit Many
prominent ladies have interested them
selves in the success of the undertaking,
and there is good reason to expect the
most brilliant gathering that has yet per-
haps been assembled in the new Columbia
Theater.
METROPOLITAN QUARTET.-The Met
ropolitan Quartet will give it's annual con-
cert at Carroll Institute Hall Friday even
ing next. The MetropolItans will leave
soon after the concert for an extended
tour. during which the principal cities of
Europe will be visited. The quartet will
be assisted Friday evening by we'll known
local talent. including Mrs. Daisy L. Fox
Miss Fannie AtLee. Mr.. Guy Collins, Mr.
Charles F. Roberts, Mr. John Tyssowski
Miss Bessie Driver. Mr. James Wat son
Mr.. Steve Clemens, Mr.. ]. Fred Happier
Mr.. Test, Miss Ross and a vocal quartet
consisting of Miss AtLee, Miss Muir, Mr..
Statham and Mr.. Field.
c. A. c. MINSTRELS.-The Columbia
Athletic Club benefit tonight at the Co.