Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

Much music is prograned, but very little
is ever interpreted There is an inner soul
to all compositions tof the first O, der that
composers feel, but only the greatest ar
lists are ever able to express. To the true
musician compassionate much more than
series of sounds;1 it is an expression of
thought or feeling. The great artist appre.
ciates this. and enhodies it in his interpre-
tation- Madame Naydiea has revealed the
scul OF music; she has, BY her wonderful
voice, her exQuisite technique, her pro-
found musicianship, touched chords long
told those who heard asher that there Is
something more In nusic than melody or
succession Of harmnies. She has just
concluded an engagement with the Dam
in Philadelphia, New York and Boston for
the first time in her career the Brunhildes
in ode Walkure, "y''Siegfried" and Got
terda mmerung," 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 well
known both. in this country and Europe.
MI. H. Evan Williams, the celebrated tenor
festivals. and who is well known in this
city, having sung with the Choral Society
here; Mr.. Frank Cell, the barytone of the
Carl Rosa Opera Company and of the Roy
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
exceptionally well-selected one, and was
participated in by the Apollo Quartet, con-
sisting of Messrs. Mcfarland, Reside, Tur-
pin and Ryan; Mr.. Arthur D. Mayo. pianist,
and Mrs. Hattie Meads-Smith, soprano. The
members of the quartet also appeared as
soloists and in duets, all Of the numbers
presented securing unbounded applause.
'"roo MUCH JoHNsoN"-Mr.w 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 it in London, and Man.
eyer Rapley has been fortunate enough to
secure that week for the National Theater.
1t begins next Monday evening. and will
include only one MISUNDERSTANDING The
play has been in rehearsal for the past
three ,eks, and the fact that its one week
in this country will be given in Washing
ten lends 1t the charm of decided novelty.
Besides, it will go on record as perhaps the
American to the English capital The mer-
its of this example of Mr.. Gillette's power
In the line of comedy acting and play max
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, TAX
Ing In In its merry-making rounds every
stand" of Importance in the United States
and Canada, and always with satisfaction.
It. fs 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
perfect one, the same that accompanies
Mr.. Gillette to London, ana includes Messrs
Sam Reed, Joseph Brennan, Joseph Fran
occur. 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 wentson sale at the box
Office this morning.
JUNGLE 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 matfneeS "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 it's entirety and in a manner that
merits communication: The company is
made up of men and women who can act,
and Of colored people who can sing and
dance, and the character of Uncle Tom is
in the hands of the famous old man negro
impersonator, Milt. g. Barlow, whose name
alone is enough to insure good perform
ance. The entire nstage production is car
rted by the company, including the thrill
ling fOatfng-fce scene, an exciting steam
boat race and collision between the Natchez
and R. E. Lee. st. Glars residence by
moonlight and the picture of the Missis-
duced will be a grand prize cake walk by
the entire company Of colored people, the
famous ham dance. the original Georgia
jubilee shouters in campmeeting songs,
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. CYAN
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 it has received an ovation. 1t
Is cOnceQed TO De the strongest DurleSQue
extravaganza company extant. It sparkles
with originality, bristles with wit and
abounds in hurnor. It comprises opera,
burlesoue. comedy and vaudeville, and yet
is one complete ensemble. Among the
many star artists engaged are Hanley and
Jarvis, eccentric comedians; Dave Morrison,
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; VERNE La
Tor, soprano; Nellie Berwick, the 1000
beauty. besides 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.
MR.. ANTON KASPAR'S VIOLIN RE-
CITAL.1Those who remember Mr.. Kas-
paris creditable work several seasons ago
will no doubt avail themselves to hear him
Saturday evening at the Universalist
Church. This will be Mr.. Kaspar's first APP
caranco after an ab-ence Of f1,yoo van nc