Evening star., 1897-05-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

Theater, despite the threatening weather
and the uprising of prices. was success in
every particular. and all of the anticipa-
tions of pleasure that were raised by the
announcement that the great prima donna
was to sing here in concert were realized.
Calve has warm place in the hearts of
theatergoers not alone on account of her
voice and its capabilities, but for her per-
sonality as well, and yesterday afternoon
at every appearance this personal regard
was shown in the reception. in fact, ova-
tion, that was accorded her. She sang
three numbers; giving an encore to the first
one. Her fYrsf number was THE Pearl of
BRAZIL in winch Mr.. Charles K. North
played the flute ob,igato. The encore was
Spanish waltz song. Although the former
number is rather time-worn, Calve sang 1t
in sucn way asa to cause it to take on
new meaning and new beauties In the
scene from Hamlet" her voice found full
oportunity to show itself in it's grandest
effects. but half her hearers lost sight of
this feature in her great dramatic power,
and al its close she recalled again and
again. As a closing number she sang with
the tenor and baritone the trio from the
fifth act of Faust" Mile. Calve is not
only the possessOr of a. voice not great, but
with sympathetic quality and of good
carrying power cultivated to its fullest ex-
tent. and she knows how to use it with the
greatest possible amount of effect. She
possesses also that personal magnetism
that attracts the attention of her hearers
and holds their attention. These qualities
of voice and personality, well as her
ability as an actress. have all combined to
give her that position of command which
she holds in the operate world.
The other two singers on the program
were j. H. Mckinley, tenor, and Heinrich
Meyn, baritone. who was forced to take
Signor Camparari's place, the latter being
i'll, both of whom well and favorably
known in Washington. While neither one
of them is in the same class with Mile.
Calve their work was pleasing, and they
were given a most hearty reception Mr.
Mckinley sang the prize song from die
Meistersinger' giving it in good style. Mr.
Meyn sang with his usual skill and feel
ing, and gave very general satisfaction,
especially in the Toreador song from Car
men," The Boston Festival Orchestra, un-
der the direction Of Mr.. Moilenhauer
while it did rot. perhaps, give the good
work it might have done under Z Paur
a Seidl. was in nearly every respect salts
factory. 1t gave the "Meistersinger' over
ture, Bizet's ballet music for Carmen
and Saint-Saen's lie Rou ct de Ourphale
anu the "Marche Hervigne
large audience of society people were
present, including Mrs. Mckinley and
party from the White House. and many
others of note. we'll as Bronislaw HUI
herman. the boy vioiirist who is a warm
friend of Mile. Calve.
BRUCH'S "ARMINIUS."-Perh even
hetter and more artistic than the splendid
work Of the Choral Society 7, esday evening
was the second rendition by the society OF
Max Bruch's secular oratorio "Arminius
last night The First Congregational
Church held even a larger audience than at
the first concert. and by their intense still
ness during subdued passages and enthusi-
astic applause following those describing
vigorous action, the members of the large
assembly gave ample testimony of their
appreciation of the Interpretation of the
Inspiring cOmDOSitiOn- The S0l0i9tS
whose work the previous evening called
forth such f1attering comments maintained
to more than satisfying degree the nigh
standard of excellence and artistic merit
which they had set for themselves. In
deed, in the opinion of many. the baritone,
Max Heinrich, was in better form last
evening than at the first concert and sus-
tanned his role in manner such as to leave
little to be desired. Miss Mary Louise
Clary, the contralto, strengthened the fav-
cradle impression she rad made the frs;
evening and performed her part beyond
criticism Her voice. with it's range aHd
power, is one of rch quality and is admir-
ably suited to the part of the priestess
which she sang. Mr.. f. c. Towne tenor
gave an admirable and artistic rendition of
the role of Siegmund, his interpretat ton of
the death song being especially credita BILE
Altogether the concert was IA splendid mu-
sical success. The chorus did admirably
under the efficient dictatorship of Prof
Josef kaspar. and he and the members of
the society deserve unstinted commentator
ipI tHeH CreultdDle W. TX, involving, it
dld, much patient and painstaking prepa-
ration. Undoubtedly a large share of the
credlt for the success of the concert Is due
70 Mr.. John Porter Lawrence who with
the aid or the great organ of the Congrega-
tlonal Church, 50 admirably sustained AMI
ass ste1 the so1Cists and chor.s "Arm:ni.s''
is work heroic in nature and in .rea.
contrast to the character of composition
usually rendered by the Choral Society,"
Expressions of delight at its theme and Cf
approval of the excellence of its production
are general among the friends and sup
porters of the society, MANY of whom rf
gard these latest concerts as the best efforts
the society has made
MR; CLuM'S California
and the Great Northwest" was the subject
or lecture delivered last night by Mr.
John +. Clum at Carroll Institute Han
me lecture was profusely Illustrated with
handsome SteraopticOn views and was lis
tened to with evident appreciation by the
large audience. The lecture dealt with the
beautles OF southern California and then
me audience was taken by easy stages to
tne naSniflcence of Alaskan sights Mr.
Clum recital at all times being delight
1ully Interesting and instructive.
THE CANTATA OF ruth. The can
tata Ruth was given at Odd Fellows
Hall last night before a large audience for
the benefit of the First Reformed Church
me cantata was sung by large cast and
chorus, under the direction of Miss Lulu
Faclus, and the applause the work re-
ceived was fully merted. The cast in
cluded Misses Ancella Boag Fisher, Sophia
Fritsch, Catharine Bates, Orley McCarly
Lulu Meinking, Bertha Caron, Messrs
Charles H. Cross, J. Harry Davis, William
r. Ernst. w. w. Potbury, +. H. Maxwell
f. Cow. w. Weaver. G. Aschenbach. j. FL
Wolf. Misses A. bergman, L. Ragg. r.
Plusge, A. Springsguth, =. Caron, q. Sell
hauseE: c. Muehlesen. A. Loft1er and NJ
Schneider.
MISS HAWKES. EXHIBIT.-M!ss Min
ME f. Hawkes. dancing pupils will give
their annual exhibition at the Columbia
Theater Saturday evening. Miss Hawkes.
pupils are all extremely well equipped for
fancy dancing of this character and the
exhibition will be one of the best ever given
by this class.
HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVE
Rev. Dr. w. r. Stricken will deliver a lee
ture at Hamline M. E. Church tomorrow
night on the subject of How the Other
Half Live" DIR. Stricken is a very inter-
esting talker, with fine descriptive ability,
and the lecture will be rendered further at
tractive by stereopticon views illustrating
the subject.
MR.. CARUANA'S DANCING EXHIBIT
One of the annual events in spring enter
tainmentS in Washington is tho Nav hall