Amusements

The third concert in the Choral Union series will be given in University Hall Friday evening, Mareh 13, by the Choral Union, assisted by fine soloists and a full orchestra. Kheinberger's great work, "Christoforus" will be given for the first time in Michigan. Among other numbers is included the Maren and Chorous from Tannhauser, given by a eharus of two hundred voices and an orchestra of thirty. CHORAL UNION. A chorus of 240 voices - competent soloists, together with a full orchestra, will appear in the third concert of the Choral Union series, next Friday evening, Maren 13. Such a concert will be worthy the attention of all nmsic lovers, in fact a large number are coming up trom Detroit to hear the performance. The tickets are sold under the existing restrictions, and in view of the three attrartions now offered, ït is the part of wisdom for those desirous of attending to beoome areociate menibers. The programme is as follows : PART FIRST. 1. Christophoros Rheinberger PART SECOSD. 2. Aria f rom Creation HaTdn 3. Flightof theHoly Family Briich 4. Serenade Neidllnger 5. March and Chorus "Tanuhauser Wagner On Friday evening, March 13th, there is to be an entertainment at the opera house that will be unique and well worth hearing. It is entitled "Brother Jonathan," which is presented as a realistic picture of American problems, progress and prospects, by an American, assisted by the famöus Schubert Quartette of ladies. How "Jonathan" started in life. - (Illustrated by stirring views of Colonial times,) Why Jonathan chose the eagle; the cost of liis lirs't farm; tempest in the tea-pot; the idea that made Jonathan a man ; the cost of that idea. This seetion closes with a heautiful and impressive transformation scène. Washington is seen in full uniform, asleep in his tent at Valley Forge. Suddenly a glow of red light is seenabove him. and there iu its radiance stand the Quartette singing "Columbia," above the gleeping hero. A look at Brother Jonathan's estáte.- (This section is illnatrated by a large number of Ehotopraphic views froin every part of our ome land.) The size of the farm to-day; how Jonathan compares with other nations"; fountains of light; mineral resources; productions and industries ; among Jonathan's big things; "America stlll ahead.'r During this part of the leeture the Quartette render"Nightfngale," as [ the evening shadows deepen over the face of a beautiful New England scène. How Jonathan kept the family toeether. - (This sectionis vividly illustrated with realistic scènes from the Civil War.) Sambo in the cotton-field; the first gun iu the war; volunteers ; under tire; f unny things in camp; in the prisons; the jolly tar; in the home waiting fornews; boots and saddles ; hightide; Decoration Day. During this section the thrilling tran8formation scène of "Sumpter's fall" is giyen. A view of the fort is seen, that grows bright with the glow of the tired barracks, and amid the cloud of smoke and fíame the Quartette appear, singing "The Star Spangled Banner." A large number of other selections are rendered including melodies from Sambo's cabin and the measured movement of "Biest be the ground." Some of Jonathan's problems and prospects. - (Illustrated by scènes and faces that Kive a gnmpse of our national niakeup.) How Jonathan has growu.) adopted children; Sambo as a Citizen; the country's wurd; from Donnybrook; "Allee samee melican man"; "Schnapps"; Jonathan's iceberg; the year 1900; wüat uniOQ meaus: 'A little girl's opinión given." During this section a transformation seene is given in which the uational flag is thrown upon the screen in a sim burst, while in its very midst and draped with its colors the Quartettê appear and sing "S'oble Republic."