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composers feel but only the greatest ar
lists are ever able to exprees. To the true
musician compositions is much more than
q series of sounds;i 1t is an expression of
thought or feeling. The great artist appre-
ciates this, and embodies it in his interpre-
tatlon. Madame Nordica has revealed the
soul OF music; she has, by her wonderful
voice, her exquisite technique, her pro-
found musicianship, touched chords long
untuned to NATURES harmonies. She has
told those who heard cher that there is
something more in music than a melody or
succession Of harmmies. She has just
concluded an engagement with the Dam
rcsch-Ellis Opera Company, having sung
In Philadelphia. New York and Boston for
the first time in her career the Brunhildes
IN DIE Walkure," ,"Siegfried" and Got
terdammerung," where she achieved an
other triumph second only to that at Bey
reuth. At this concert she will have the
81 pport Of several artists who are we'll
known both. in this country and Europe.
Mr a. Evan Williams, the celebrated tenor
of the Maine, Worcester and Springfield
festivals. and who is we'll known in this
city, having sung with the Choral Society
here; Mr.. Frank Celli, the barytone of the
Carr Rosa Opera Company and of the Roy
al Italian Opera. Covent Garden; Mr.. Leo
stern, the cello virtuoso, and Mr.. E. Ro~
mayne Simmons, pianist. The box office
for the sale Of seats opened this morning.
THE APOLLO QUARTET.-One Of the
most enjoyable musicales of the week was
that given at the Gunton Temple Memorial
presbyterian Church Tuesday night under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society of
that church, for the benefit of the fund to
pay the interest on the debt incurred in
building the chapel directly opposite the
church. on r street The program was an
participated in by the Apollo Quartet, con-
sisting of Messrs Mcfarland, Reside, Tur-
pin and Ryan; Mr.. Arthur D. Mayo. pianist,
ard Mrs. Hattie Meads-Smith. soprano. The
ohay~ 0ff f1n 1r~ rod
scloists and in duets, all Of the numbers
presented securing unbounded applause.
"roo MUCH JoHNsoN."-Mr. William
Gillette, now, as always, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Charles Frohman. will revive
his comedy masterpiece, TOO Much john
son." for just one week in the United States
before presenting 1t in London, and Man.
ager Rapley has been fortunate enough to
secure that week for the National Theater.
1t begins next Monday evening, and will
include only one matinee-Saturday's The
play has been in rehearsal for the past
three weeks. and the fact that it's one week
In this country will be given in Washing
ten lends it the charm of decided novelty.
Besides, it will go on record as perhaps the
only theatrical Jump" ever made from the
American to the English capital. The mer-
it's of this example of Mr.. Gillette's power
In the line of comedy acting and play maxi
ing have already been demonstrated here,
and need no extended comment. 1t began
its career with a whole season in New
York. and followed with extended runs in
Boston. Chicago and other big cities, taxi
Ing in in its merry-making rounds every
stand of Importance in the United States
and Canada. and always with satisfaction.
II Is splendid exemplar Of "the tragedy
of comedy" in that every character in the
play Is unhappy, while nothing but merri-
ment reigns in the audience The cast is q
perfect one, the same that accompanies
Mr.. Gillette to London, and includ IS Messrs.
Sam Reed. Joseph Brennan. Joseph Fran
coe,lr, Robert Hickman. Arthur Brown,
Emerson Stowell James Richard, Ida Con-
quest Especially assigned from the Empire
Theater Company, Kate Meek, Hope Ross
and. Of course, Mr.. Gillette himself, be-
sides numerous deck stewards. plantation
hands, etc. Seats went 7on sale at the box
office this morning.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN."-A gorgeous
Spectacular production Of Uncle Tom will
be given at the Grand Opera House for one
week. commencing next Monday night, with
the usual matinees Wednesday and Satur-
day. by Al. w. Martins mammoth COM
rany, the strongest organization of the
kind in America. This famous old drama
has been seen on the boards more times
than any five dramatic. productions, and it
still continues to draw crowded houses.
Mr. Martin, the proprietor of this company,
secured the original manuscript, and pre-
sents 1t in its entirety and in a manner that
merits comm endation. The company is
made up of men and women who can act,
anu OI cOlOTeu people VINO can sing ana
dance and the character Of Uncle Tom is
in the hands of the famous old man negro
impersonator. Milt @. Barlow, whose name
alone is enough to insure a good perform
ance The entire enstage production is car
ried by the company, including the thrill
ling foattng-ice scene, an exciting steam
boat race and collision between the Natchez
and r. E. Lee. st. Clairs residence by
moonlight and the picture of the Mssis-
sippi levee. Among the specialties intro
duced will be a grand prize cake walk by
the entire company Of colored people. the
famous ham dance the original Georgia
banjo solos and quartets A free street
parade composed Of one white and two
colored bands, horses. donkeys, chariots,
will be given at noon daily.
"VANITY FAIR"-"Vanity Fair" the
gorgeous, glittering burlesque extravagan-
"a, the sensation and rage Of two hem
fspheres, will be the attraction at the Ly-
ceum Theater for six nights and usual
matinees, commencing next Monday. Van
ity Fair is composed of an aggregation of
artists such as is rarely seen on the boards
Of popular-priced theaters. The singers,
dancers, comedians and, in fact every
member of the company. is a good individ-
ual artist. Wherever this attraction has
been offered 1t has received an ovation. 1t
Is conceded to be the strongest burlesque
extravaganza company extant. 1t sparkles
with originality, bristles with wit and
abounds in humor 1t comprises OPERA
burlesque, comedy and vaudeville, and yet
is one complete ensemble. Among the
many star artists engaged are Hanley and
Jarvis, eccentric comedians; Dave Morson
Weston Sisters condolences; Mahr Sisters,
grotesque dancers; Mitchell and Jess, as
1.-The Irishman and the Sport" Marguerite
Tebeau champion female baton twirler;
Shevett and Newell. comedy bar experts;
Fannie Vedder, the vital spark; Bessie
Stanton. original bronze model; Vernie La
lor, soprano; Nellie Berwick, the $4,000
beauty, besides a host of pretty girls in
beautiful costumes, whose chorus singing is
one of the numerous attractive features
that must be heard to be appreciated The
scenic environment of Vanity Fair" is
claimed to be the most beautiful ever set
on any stage.
MIR. ANTON KASPAR'S VIOLIN RE-
CITAL.-Those who remember Mr. Kas-
par's creditable work several seasons ago
will no doubt avail themselves to hear him
Saturday evening at the Universaiist
Church. This will be Mr.. Kaspar's first ap-
pcarance after an ab-ence of three years
abroad. and the young mans many friends
here will doubtless give him hearty well
come. The Wilhemj Club has not been
heard here for two seasons, but the many
delightful concerts that this organization
has given in the past are a guarantee that
the old reputation will be sustained. Mr..