Evening star., 1899-02-09
AMUsEMENTs.

Mr.. HOLMES LECTURE.-Mr. Burton
Holmes gave another of his very interest
ing lectures at the Columbia Theater yes
terday afternoon TO the usual crowded
house. His subject was "Gre,ian Jour
neys.'' the lecturer taking his hearers first
through the Corinthian canal, which was
shown upon the screen by a stereopticon
and explained by Mr.. Holmes who said
the waterway was almost useless on ac-
count of the number of cave-ins constantly
going on. Many views of famed Greek Won
ders were shown and described by the
speaker. the lecture proving to be one full
of unending pleasures in the shape OF the
entertaining accounts of experiences ana
beautiful descriptions of subjects so well
known to all students of Greek history.
One of these descriptions was of the ascent
to Magaspefion and of the monastery in
the great cave there. Excellent pictures of
the interior of the sacred house and of
the monks were shown. A number Of NOV
ing pictures illustra ting a portion of the
queens jubilee celebration in London
brought the lecture to close Mr.. Holmes
next talk will be on THE Grand Canon Of
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MR.. FAIRCHILD ON "STUMPING"-
Mr.. Lee Fairchild inaugurated last night
series of lectures to be given by the Mems
Club of Gunton-Temple Memorial Church.
corner 14th and r streets Mr.. Fairchild
was the first of several entertaining speak
ers who will be heard by the club during
the season. His subject was "Stunping,'
All address peculiarly picturesque and ex-
ceptionally entertaining. Mr. Fairchild has
a happy style, and his many anecdotes and
amusing incidents, related in capital man
ner never failed in full appreciation. The
speaker took tour through New York last
fall "stumping" in company with Rough
Rider from Roosevelts regiment, and his
account of the trip was highly interesting.
PLUNKET GREENE'S RECITAL.-Mr.
Piunket Greene was heard again in recital
last night at the Universalist Church. The
eminent English basso made most favor
able impression upon his first appearance
In Washington some two weeks ago, when
the many fine qualities of his voice were
displayed to advantage in a program of
songs ranging in character from the heavier
German dramatic musical works to the
ancient Irish melodies, such as Kerry
Cow For his return recital Mr.. Greene
selected program much the same in va
rfety, treating his audience to a number
of popular and entertaining selections. His
voice is one of modulation and complete
control. 1t is rich and velvety in quality
and aptly adapted for recital work. Mr..
Greenes power of expression is great, and
his singing throughout is most pleasing
The recital was given under the direction
of Mr. Ed GHsman Msns v.1Ier The aeeSmpaniss com
summoned hurriedly from New York for
the purpose.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.-There will be
an entertaining addition to the already ex-
ceptional1y good program at the Grand
Opera House at the matinee performance
this afternoon when Benson H. Pierce and
Miss Minnie W. Bowen, both of Washing
ton, will appear in an up-to-date sketch.
called "Parthingomar," from the pen Of
Mr. Willard Holcomb. also of this city
1t is hoped that Miss Flo Irwin will recover
from her attack of grip SO as to be able
to appear tomorrow.
DBMATBRIALIzED SPIRITS. Every
once in while the thinking world is
brought face to face with a fact which
causes the wisest of men to question the
accuracy of human knowledge The phe-
nomena in the present instance is DR.. Alex
ander, the famous spirit medium who has
been creating a furore at the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia, filling that immense
three months. The test which has caused
the greatest amount Of controversy is en-
titled Standardization. While the me.
dunn is surrounded by committee spirit
forms appear on the stage. Disappearing,
they Immediately appear among the audi
ence in plain open light Other experiments
are slate writing, clairvoyant tests, float
ing tables and chairs, materialiZations etc.
DR.. Alexander will appear at the Academy
Sunday night, February II.
HALEY'S CONCERT.-What promises to
be musical event of no small Importance
will be the second concert of Haley's Band,
which takes place next Sunday evening at
the Columbia Theater. Mr.. Haley has been
get together a band that would do this city
credit, and he thinks that he has been able
to do SO, as it was the verdict of those
present at his last concert that the band
had never played well. Another impor-
tant item of the Haley Band concerts is
the very excellent program that Mr.. Haley
has a happy faculty of arranging-one that
appeals to both the lovers of classical and
light music. The soloists for the coming
concert will be Miss Mary Helen Howe,
Mrs. w. L. Wilson. Mr.. Leon Reizenstein
and Mr.. o. Welt.