National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Y. II. C. A. Soniahla.

The second Of the series Of socisbles given by
| the Young Mems Christian Association occurred
| last evening. These sociables were started
through the efforts OF Mr.. Boyle and others for
the very Oommendable object OF furnishing an
offset to the cheap and immoral variety shows
that offer such glittering attractions to the young
men, by sfording an entertainment Of high char
acter at price almost nominal. The large gath
ering in the rooms Of the association last night
testified to the success Of the movement. The en-
tertainnent was Of a general character, consist
| ing OF Rotations, readings and singing.
There were several fine recitations, among
OF Arc" was particularly we'll rendered. Mr.
and Miss Bray were well applauded for q duet
Rathbone, Harmer and Tucker sang a Quartet
Under the Sod and Dew" lyon Boyle, =" the
originator OF these entertainments, delivered his
| Know Apout Pants" This was a happy effort
and received well-deserved applause. Mr. Harry
| Donohue is supposed by some to have carried off
| the Golden Wedding" Refreshments were
served in the lecture-rOOm during the evening.
Musical soiree.
One Of the pleasant private social gatherings of
the season came of last evening at the residence
Of DR.. o. F. Presbrey, in Grant Place. As Prof
Bischof, the blind Organist, is stopping with him
this week, Mr.. 7. invited 3 few appreeiatiEe
friends TO meet him and hear him play. He gave,
in most brilliant style, "Wehlrs March, +" one Of
Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words, !" WaIlen-
haupt's Last Smile" Twilight Thoughts"
(original,) and Yale's "Third MedltatIon;' and
also played, as a duet, ably assisted by Miss
The exercises were varied BY the reading Of
'Stiver's Horse and He Wouldn't Sell the
Farm" two ine bass solos, "The Mariner and
Simpson; q solo by Mrs Fairlamb, and a duet,
On Ciel SleliGto,) both capitally rendered, the
latter by Mr.: FSirlamb and Mr.; Simpson; and
of these exercises, the company proceeded to the
dningrOom and partook Of bountiful collation..
Prof BiEchof. who stays to take part in the con-
cert next Wednesday evening, will have charge
Of the music at the Congregational church TO-
morrow.
Miss Katie Putnam.
This talented comedieRne and estimable little
lady will commence an engagement at the Ma
tional on Monday evening in Little Nell and the
MarchiOness" in the "Old Curiosity Shop" Miss
Katie played a very successful engagement here
last season, and materially strengthened the
bond Of friendship that exists between her and
the Washington public. Her tour this season
has been a positive ovation, her engagements at
| New Orleans Mobile, Charleston, Richmond and
other cities, being the largest played there this
winter. She will, during the week, appear in
BLADE o. Grass "Fsnehon," "Lorle'' and
"PeaTl Of Savoy" in which character she is
her own large and talented company. We be-
speak for the little lady kind and enthusiastic
welcome.
Ford's Opera House-sheridan Mack.
Sheridan, Mack & Days combination give their
two last performances to-day. At 2 p. m. matt
nee programme has been arranged for the special
accommodation Of ladies and children. Tonight
they present several new features not heretofore
| represented. Sheridan and Mack will present
their really wonderful changes, sing several of
their best selections and give their celebrated
noiseless dance. The Stuart Sisters, Lester and
| Allen, Leslie Brothers, Alicia JourdRn, Little
Carrie Boshell and Grimsldi Adams in new acts
the performance concluding, as usual, with q
comic pantomime, in which the entire company
| appear.
Natural History Lectures.
Those who are interested in the curious and en-
tertaing mysteries OF science should not fail to
hear Dr. J. G.. Morris lecture this evening at the
Memorial church on the microscope and its
Discoveries" But few Of our scientific men have
attained so enviable position in the ranks Of the
naturalists as the Doctor. His fine delivery adds
to the pleasure Of his thoroughly instructive lee.
| lures.