Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

.Tannhauser, Wagner; Elizabeth's Greet
Theure Halle, Nine. Gadski: cello solo,
Fantasia Characteristique. Servais, Mr.
Aeindl; aria. La Mort de Jeanne DARE
No. 1, in E fiat, List, Miss Little and or
chestra; scene and aria from Der Fret
schultz, Weber, Nine. Gadski: overture
nJubel." Weber. Principal scenes from
Rossini's grand opera, 1.-The Barber Of Sc
vile" in costume and with scenic effects:
Rosina, Miss Stewart: Almaviva, Mr.. La
vim; Bartolo, Sig. Rosa, and Figaro, Sig.
Del Puente.
BISCHOFF CONCERT-Dr. ]. w. Bis
choir is offering an exceptionally nice pro-
gram FOR his concert at the Congregational
Church next Wednesday evening, April 20.
In the first place, DR.. Bischoff deserves a
word of thanks for resigning the original
cate of his concert in favor of the Choral
Society. When he found that the 10th was
the only date the Choral Society could
have the orchestra he offered to change his
concert to the 10th, so that they could
have the use Of the Congregational Church.
his concert will be a sort of song recital
variety of songs, the most important one
being an aria from "Mirelle" which she
mas never sung before. Other numbers she
has selected are Henschel's Spring Song"
Arthur Foote, all Of which have been sung
here by Mrs. Henschel, and Kellie's "The
Boy and the Brock" a delicious song
which Mrs. Shir-Cliff sang for the first
she is the only one who has sung it here
Another interesting number will be Nevin's
"Wynken, Blynken and Nod" which she
will sing with DR.. Bischoff's chorus. Quite
a pleasant surprise to her old friends and
admirers will be the temperance of Mrs
Mamie Morice Burdette, who will play
some interesting numbers by Moszkowski,
Chamlnade and others When Mrs. Bur-
oet5e gave up her musical career and mar
red, some years ago, she had the prospect
OIL brilliant future. She was a special
protege Of Mrs. Thurber and spent some
years in New York studying the piano. Her
PLAYING has never deteriorated nor been
given up, but she has been heard very sell
dom In public since her marriage. 1t Is to
be hoped this is the first of a great many
public appearances, as she Is a gifted
pianist.
KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-
Flynn & Sheridan's Big Sensational Double
Show has been specially engaged by Man
ager Herman of the Lycetlh for next week.
The show Is called the Double Show on ac-
count Of there being two clements COM
pany Of twenty white artists and another
OF fifteen creoles. and the idea is said to
be most novel and interesting one, in
presenting an array Of talent both of male
and female performers of both sexes rarely
excelled. There are many new and novel
features promised, among whom are Lima
and Vani, the greatest acrobatic duo be-
fore the public today, and Ziteila the
queen of burlesque. This lady is we'll and
popularity known. having been at the head
Of her own organization the past five
years The following are few Of the olio
acts that will be presented: Dillon and
Hughes, in chansOnettes; Marion and
Pearl. the eccentric acrobatic and gro
tesque comedians; the latest terpsichorean
novelty by the white and creole ladies: led
by Miss Gertie Sawyer, and assisted by
Ruth De Shon, Dora Parker Marie Proc
tor, Maud Gordon, Stella Robson, Mamie
Dillon. Clara Wagner and Flossie Hughes,
melange OF singing and dancing; the
comedy and operate duo, Bohee and
Coates; the four Whalan babies; 1.-The
Golden Gate Quartet" Messrs Coates
Sutton, Coates and Winford, four Afro
American singers, dancers and comedians
The performance begins with a grand
double bill, introducing the entire COM
pany Of white and creole artists, headed,
respectively, by Zitela and the creole
nightingale, Miss May Bohee. "A Swift
Chase, or Off to the Gold Fields, an en-
tirely new burlesque, will be introduced,
and produced with everything calculated
to please the eye and ear. The music is
said to be very catchy, and many new
SCI gs will be introduced. There will be a
grand buck dance, cake walk and other
numerous novelties introduced throughout
ton of the famous Silly dance at the con-
clusion of the burlesque. AS a special fea-
ture, Manager Flynn has engaged Maxwell
and Simpson, who will appear in a novel
act, giving animated views Of Gen. Lee and
the Inflated battle ship Maine.
MCKEE RANKIN COMPANY.-For the
week of April % the Lafayette Square
Opera House announces the Mckee Rankin
all-Star company, including the following
names. all well and favorably known in the
theatrical world: Mckee Rankin, Wilton
Lackaye, Nance O'Neil, Rose Eytinge, H. A.
Weaver, Andrew Robson. Ricca Allen, Mrs.
John T. Raymond and Isabelle Sterling.
Charles O'Malley," a romantic comedy in
four acts, will have its initial production
hers. This comedy is from the pen of Theo-
dore Burt Sayre, author of the THE Wife
of Willoughby.' The advance sale of
places and boxes opens at the box Office
en- Thursday.
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA.-The history of
the world shows that during their lives
few musicians and composers have reaped
public recognition is usually slow. But tho
phenomenal success Of the brilliant con-
ductor and composer, John Philip Sousa,
whose fame is worldwide, furnishes IL
marked exception to the general rule. It
is claimed by many that the most success
full leaders have graduated from the violin
desk. Sousa was professional violinist at
twelve, leader of orchestra at seventeen,
WAS appointed leduer OF the united states
Marine Band at twenty-four and now in
the early part of his manhood he finds him
self near the top wave" of success, with
an income, as a result Of his hard work.
princely in extent. His ability at all times
to fully realize what the public demand
and a willingness to give it to them is the
reason of his great popularity, and his
gentleness, kindness and liberality the rea-
son for the great love the people bear him.
The coming production Of Sousa's Troop
ing Of the Colors,' at the Lafayette Square
Opera House on May II and II, Just pre-
vious to his departure for Europe, bids
fair to outstrip any Of his previous great
successes.
RINGLING BROS GREAT MENAG-
Bros Worlds Greatest
Shows transport complete geological gar
den from city to city. Their geological dis
play is not merely menagerie; it ia a
wild animal exhibition an aviary, an aqua
rum and paamarium, all combined in one
magnificently complete display. But the
collection does not end there For the first
time in history ornithology is given care
full and scientific attention by a compre-
hensive collection Of thousands of living
specimens OF the gay-plumaged birds Of
occident and orient. The ornithologicaI
display as well as the geological collection
is exhibited in a series of massive gorge-