Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27

respondent.
tation at the Congregational Church
| last evening by the Choral Society,
under the direction of Prof. Horatio Parker.
| of his oratorio of "Hora Novissima" was a
ization. The interest manifested by the
| musical as well as the general public in the
| occasion was shown by the coming to-
gether of an audience that filled the large
| auditorium 1t was an appreciative, and it
| might be also said a critical, audience, and
| the music of the composition, which was
| sung with fine spirit as we'll as expression
| by the society, fell upon ears that were
| ready to pass an impartial verdict. The
| Washington presentation is the seventh
| that this oratorio, which was composed by
| Prof. Parker in 1SJ1-92. has had, and with
Mr.. j. Fred Wolfe of Lehigh University at
| the organ; DR.. Anton GloetZner of this city
at the piano; Mrs. Marie Kunkel thinner
man, soprano; Miss Gertrude May Stein,
contralto; Mr.. E. c. Towne, tenor. and Dr.
Thomas S. Baker, bass as soloists, and
the Choral Society, under the leadership Of
the author, the conditions last evening
were especially favorable. 1t may be said
at the outset that one drawback to what
may be termed popular enjoyment of the
oratorio is the fact that the score is writ
ten for the Latin rhythm, instead of
translation, so that a language is used for
eign to the vast number in a modern au-
dlence. The translation which was pro-
vided in the program hardly made good
this deficiency. Unconsciously the mind
makes comparisons with other similar COM
positions, and naturally those Of the mas
tiers as most familiar recalled: and
while Prof. Parkers work does not rank
with the best products OF the great COM
posers, still there is much to be said of the
loftiness Of conception and the skill and
knowledge which the oratorio throughout
displays
AS to the part of the society it would
be within the bounds to say that too high
praise cannot be given for Its excellent
work. 1t was evident from the opening
chorus that the singers were interested.
They responded to the leaders, baton. not
only with alertness, promptness and vigor,
but as whole they showed familiarity
with the score that enabled them to keep
their eyes on the leader and then to open
their mouths and sing with all the might
they possessed. Such earnestness could not
but be infectious, and even with an indiffer-
ent score it would have been impossible for
the audience to resist the influence. Ger
tainly the society earned the heartiest COM
mendation for it's spirited work. the result
of the combination of the earnestness of the
individual The solo parts were we'll sus-
tained, Mr.. E. c. Towne, the tenor, re-
cefving especially hearty expression of APP
prevail from the audience for his solo at the
beginning of the second part. Miss Stein
also sang artistically, her solo being given
with fine effect. In the portions sung by
the chorus and the soloists the voices blend
ed we'll together, and swelling into the re-
quired full volume of sound.
AS an accompanist Mr.. Wolfe evidently
understood the meaning of that term, and
gave the necessary support to the singers.
He had, however, opportunity at the
opening Of the evening to show his ability
as an organist in the half hour recital. He
played his own arrangement Of Siegfreds
Death March, which illustrated the scope
of the instrument as well as the versatility
Of the player.
CHASE'S NEW GRAND-Popular inter-
est in Chases bill for next week will be
excited by the announcement that begin
ming with next Monday at the matinee the
American biograph motion picture ma
chine will lend it's aid to the program 1t
will be remembered that these pictures con-
tr1buted very much to the success of Chase's
theater last season, and with their depar-
ture from the program many regrets and
protests were amicably filed with Mr..
Chase The first set will take UP recent
International events, and present men and
scenes that have been the talk Of the world. |
In addition to these there will be the usual
quota of comic views. The star attraction |
among the dramatic offerings will be Ell
enne Girardot and a company of five compe- |
tent players in the new farce "a Game of |
Cards. Mr.. Girardot won dramatic fame |
nrst In the name part in "Charley's Aunt" |
In history, and last season he duplicated |
his former success in the musical comedy !
Nam selle 'Awkns" An interesting nov |
city feature is that furnished by WEIGH, |
l. itiHSAo q SOIHpd Y, W no VIII De seen mere for
the first time. These are five farce comedy |
players who have a play Astounding in |
laughs. Two other new corners are Walz |
and Ardell, who will contribute a pleasing |
speciality OF operate singing, relieved by |
some original humorous work with a piano |
Lolita Gladstone, the quaint country girl"
already strong favorte, will deliver her
newest series of approximations under the
title AT Husking Bee" Louise Cunning
the highland lassie, who also has won the
hearts of Washington with her sweet sing
ing OF Scotch melodies, will contribute a |
fresh repertoire of songs. Evans and White
the black-face dancing comedians, and La
Petite Mignon, juvenile mimetic celebrity,
round off the bill.
ION THE sUWANEE RIvER."-"on
the SuWanee River" which made a sue
cessful tour last season, is the offering at
the Academy, beginning Monday March a.
for one week. AS may be inferred from
the title. 1t Is story of life in the south
land. The author presents interesting
characters and beautiful tropical surround
ngs There is nothing of the sensational
type, no horse races nor cotton congresses;
simply a pure heart story. The first act
shows typical southern planters resi-
dence. with the interior surroundings and
the old Suwanee river in the distance The
is fully competent, numbering
such well-known people as Stella MayheW.
Frances, Kate Weston Cherry, Fred Trues-
1ell, Allan H. Bailey. Earl Atkinson, Har-
rlson Stedman and the Clover Leaf Quar-
-et. Matinees will be given on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons
THE AMERICANS.-Next weeks attrac-
ion at the Bijou is w. B. Watson's ag-
sregation Of talent which he styles the
Americans. The opening burletta, enti-
led Levy in Japan" was specially writ /
EN-, with new scenes and incidental music
Mr.. Watson essays the principal part of
Julius Levy, a Hebrew peddler, and Miss
Dupre will be seen as Henrietta Mussot, a
TYPICAL French singer. Prominent among
he many high-class vaudeville acts which
follow are Jeannetta Dupre and Annetta
Yale; Allen and Appleton, in their one-act
professional Life" Mildred
Murray; the Brothers Lassard. acrobats
md equilibrists; Spencer Brothers, 1.-The
Oarkey Kings" and George H. Diamond
assisted by Ed. F. Marsh, presenting a
series of beautiful illustrated songs. The
losing burletta, which is styled 'Kraus-
meyers Alley" again introduces Mr.. Wat
ION and Miss Dupre as Herman Kraus-
meyer and Kitty Krausmeyer, respect
vely.
MIACO'S CITY CLUB.-In addition to the
egular matinee and evening performances,
danager Herman will give midnight shows