Evening star., 1899-04-01
formed at Sanders & stayman's, 1927 F

formed at Sanders & Stayman's, 1927 F
street northwest, early Monday morning,
person will be waited upon exactly in ac-
cord with his or her position in the line.
No ticket will be put aside to be called
for, and no more than ten seats will be
ton sale, which has been larger than
for many previous seasons of only four
performances In this city, indicates that
each of the operas to be given here will be
of the city. It will be for the single seat
sale to determine which of the operas shall
draw the largest house. On this point
opinion is divided; some incline to the be-
lief that it will be 'Lohengrin," because
Of the great popularity of that opera and
the fact of its principal roles being in the
hands Of Madame Nordica, Madame Schu
man-Heink and the two DeReszkes. Others
say that Faust will lead, because of it's
strong hold upon the majority of opera
goers here and the great desire there will
guerite and M. Saleza, the new French
tenor, as Faust, a role in which he has
carried off the highest honors during the
New York season. Noteworthy in this cast
also are Madame Mantelli, as Siebel and
M. Pol Plancon, as Mephistopheles. There
are many, however, who incline to the idea
that Die Walkure,' the closing perform
ance, will draw the largest house, as 1t
has seldom been sung in this city, and
never before with such phenomenal cast
as is underlined for it's rendition on this
out doubt the greatest impersonator of the
heroic women of the Wagner music dra-
mas, after Nine. Materna, the public has
ever heard, will sing Sieglinde. while Sieg-
mund will be sung by NJ. Ernest Van Dyck;
Hunding, by Mr.. David Bispham; Wotan,
by the great Anton Van Rooy; Fricka and
Waltrante by Madame Schumann- -Heink,
and Brunhilde, by Madame Marie Brema.
BURTON HOLMES LECTUREs.-"Gre-
clan Journeys the Illustrated lecture de-
1tx-or IIoJyn OF he
lumba Thater last evening, proved to be
entirely outside the beaten paths of former
descriptions of that interesting country,
and this original journey was heartily en-
joyed by the large audience present There
is so much to tell about and describe in the
larger cities of Greece that it is small
wonder that the interior Of that country
has been neglected by lectures. But Mr.:
Holmes was looking for fresh material and
certainly found it when he crossed the path
leading to the old monastery located in the
mountains of Messena- His description of
this old abode, with it's unique buildings
and ancient history, was clever in detail
and rich in descriptive anecdotes and sto-
ries. Mr.. Holmes took this journey on
mule back, in company with George Moore,
the English writer, and eminent artist.
and as a result the experiences were Of the
most enjoyable character.
At the conclusion of the lecture moving
pictures were shown of unusual interest
the scenes taken in London during the
queens jubilee being particularly attractive
and entertaining.
Tonight Mr. Holmes will take his au-
dience for trip through Yellowstone Park
and a treat is in store for the lovers of our
own natural scenery, as the pictures in the
possession of the lecturer are said to be Of
extraordinary excellence.
THE COMING CAKE WALK.-The cake
walk, like the corn-shucking, Is an institu-
ton peculiar to the negroes of the south,
and the limitations of them so frequently
given by cork-faced Caucasians convey
but faint IDEAS of the fun and merriment
the real unique thing inspires. The cake
walk to be held at Convention Hall April
will be participated in by large number
Of colored couples who have gained wide
reputation in that linz. Haley's Washing
ton Orchestra has been engaged by Mana
ger Brooks to furnish the music. In addi-
tion to these attractions there will be sing
ing and exhibitions of buck and wing dance
ing by colored vocalists and specialists of
recognized ability.
THE SPRING RACES. The fourth
spring meeting of the Washington Jockey
Club, which will be opened Monday, means
the inauguration of the sport in the east
and as every stall at the Benning track
is occupied and many horses are stabbed
at the old Ivy City track and elsewhere,
the fields will be large to overfiowing and
the racing coreSpondngly interesting
Since the present management took charge
of the Benning course the people of Wash
ingtOn have been provided with clean hon
est sport, and the consequence has been
that the attendance has steadily grown at
each succeeding meeting, the patrons of the
club representing the best element. 1t is
true that at times some improper charac-
ters have secured admission to the grounds
and stand, but at this meeting special Off
GERS will be placed at the different en-
frances, with instructions to exclude all
improper characters. 1t is the purpose of
the club In this way to follow the example
set by the officials of the old Ivy City
course, where 1t was impossible for a dis
tn m eli 70 tha
stand or grounds, and where the attend
ance of ladies was perhaps larger propor-
tonateiy than on any other race course in
the country. AS the opening day at Ben
ming this season will be Easter Monday an
unusually large attendance of ladies is ex-
pected, and the show of spring gowns and
hats will undoubtedly be no less interest
ing than the racing which will include a
full-course steeplechase.
MANAGER GRIEvEs BENEFIT.-A
testimonial is to be rendered to Mr. John
Grieves, manager of the Bijou Theater, by
Messrs Johnson and Ritter, who are the
lessees of that establishment. 1t will take
place next Thursday night and a large ar
ray of talent will come from New York to
participate in the performance which Is
expected to be one of the most attractive
ever presented in the Bijou Theater. The
managers of the affair are Percy s. Will
Jams of the Novelty Theater, Brooklyn;
Harry S. Healey of the Auditorium New
ark; Lewis Robie Of Waldman's Theater.
Newark; S. j. Poll of Polls Theater New
Haven, and William Morris, manager Of
George Lemons Vaudeville Exchange
Signor Liberatf, the great cornetist and
Prof. Haley's full band will give a free
concert in front of the theater from to 8,
and Liberati will also appear in the pro-
gram on the stage. Among others who
will participate will be Marie Dressler. Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Sidman, Frank Bush, Hu-
bert WNkie and Dorothy Morton, Joe
Welsh and Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman 1t is
expected that large number of ladies will
be present on the occasion, as the pro-