Evening star., 1898-12-30
AMUSE NENTS,

ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-James O'NeilI
changed his bill again last night. presenting
lor the hrst time in this city his new play
When Greek Meets Greek" The title is
suggestive of action, and it is in action of
the rapid nature this particular star excelIs
The play is described as a classical and
romantic drama. Mr.. O'NeiH divides hon
ors with Mr.. Edmund L. Breese, who also
mas strong part. The play is one of lln-
usual interest, and will without doubt prove
one of the strongest in Mr. O'NeilIs rener-
tore. An excellent duel scene is the china v
OF the third act, and for his magnificent
work in this Mr.. Neil was called before
the curtain several times. Miss Minnie
Radcliffe, Miss Louise Collins and Mr. Fred
erick Hartley all have nice parts and pIav
them with finish. The play will be reneare1
Saturday afternoon
COLUMBIA THEATER.-A DISTINGUISHED
audience enjoyed Roland Reeds The
wrong MI Wright last night at the CO.
iumbia Theater. A White House party. in
ley, Captain and Mrs. Rand and the Misses
EarDer. occupied one of the boxes The
MISSES Letter were also present in a box
"hlle speaker Reed and other well-known
men IN pubic life We're conspicuous in the
audience. " 'i-
WESLEYAN GLEE CONCERT To-
NlGHT.-The Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin
Clubs give concert tonight at the Metro
poiitan NJ. E. Church. 1t has been a mum
Der of years since these student singers last
appeared In this city, but their magnificent
vocal and instrumental work will he re-
membered by all who heard them upon
mat occasion. Their reputation Throughout
New England and the eastern states is
Sec, secoiid TO tnat OF no other college organiza-
ton. The glee club contains a number of
unusually fine voices, prominent among
theIn bellS the basso profundo of the quar-
tet; 10 the usual instruments of a man
haa
mute. enrlching the ensemble effects to a
considerable degree. On the generous nro
gram will be found several college songs
Gehee Italianischer Salat'' and Faber's
"A Cannibal ldyl,' and, by the combined
clubs, Sousa's ''Bride-elect' and stare ana
Stripes Forever" 'ttu
GRAND Observation-Disclosures is almost
ready to enter upon an engagement Of 1vbst
mas been neraided as one of the most ambi
nous seasons OF grand opera that this CITY
mas ever oeen Vouchsafed. Tuesday even
ing next, unless all indications faiJ tho
curtain of the Lafayette Square 'Onera
House viii rise upon brilliant assembiaee
SCch as is only possible in the nations can
llai. ana disclose to their view one of the
most beautiful of tragic operas, which will
ne presented in manner consistent with
the highest tradition of the work. That
Madame Melba will impersonate one of the
ioVenes. or all the Shakespearean herones
and endow the beautiful setting of melody
that Gounod has woven about the story of
Romeo ind Juliet with the unsurpassed
beauty of her voice, is enough of itself.
But, in addition, we are promesed the debut
of tenor who enjoys distinction abroad.
and who is said to be equipped with all the
art to make him famous in America M
Bonnard has justly come to be regarded az
one of the most eminent of FL ench roman
tic tenors. The two leading singers of the
cast will be supported by 9th ars of renown
and Mr.. Ellis announces that The costumes
of Romeo and Juliet" will b entirely new
and that of itself will lend additional Ius
ter to the premiere of the opera. The stand
ing of the artists engaged by Mr. Ellis is
the best assurance of the kind of grand
opera we shall enjoy.
Madame Melba is a singer of whom at
this late day it is only necessary to saw
that her superiority as a soprano is ac
knowledged throughout the musical world.
that she is now at the apex of her fame
clifton. AS for Frau Johanna Gadski She
probably has no superior in this country
today as German lyric soprano. and her
faultless purity of intonation and tone pro
duction, allied to a voice of rare natnrol