Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-31
INSTALLATION OF TIE PASTOR.
AnuSenlenfS.

National Ihedter.-Mr. SOthern delighted
another large audience last night by his inim
liable representation of 'DeLacy FitZal-
mont, the Crushed Tragedian." He will APP
pear again this evening in the same character.
Tomorrow evening he will have benefit, and
will assume two roles, in both of which he is
always eXcellent-"David GarTick" and HUI
dihras," in "A Regular Fix" ''Dundreary''
will have its only presentation on Saturday
actress, Modjeska, will appear as Camille"
The New York papers are unanimous in her
praise.
1heoter Conique.-The Theater Comique
ment, having been thoroughly refitted Jake
Budd is III full charge. a guarantee of good
performance The company is large and
able one, and the performances excellent. The
audience nightly Is large and we'll satisfied.
Lincoln HdU.-Mlss Emma c. Thursby, the
renowned soprano, will giAe n grand farewell
concert Monday evening, previous to her de-
parture for Europe. She will be assisted by
well-knOwn artists, among whom are MI.
Carlton, the celebrated baritone, formerly
with the Kellogg Opera: Master Lichtenberg,
the young American violin virtuOsO, who it
Will be remembered played at a Thomas Or
chestral concert some months ago: Mr.. Alfred
Pease, the eminent composer and pianist, and
Mr.. G. w. Colby, the musical director.
Marinis HdH.-The UniOne EZ Fratellanza
Italiana will give their third dress and masked
ball here tonight.
Willard HaH-Aptomas' harp reeitaIs here
tomorrow AFTERNOON; assisted by Miss Stone
The Concert at 4thStreet M. L. church has
been postponed till Monday night next.
TIE YALE ALUMNI BANQUET at the Airing
ton last evening IVES pleasant affair. The
oldest graduate present was Rev. Peter Parker.
of the class of ISL. and the youngest Mr.. w.
ciate Justice Strong, Chief Justice Waite, Sen
atOr Dawes. Professors Marsh and NewcOmb.
General Crittenden, General Dunn. Professor
johnson (Of the Washington and Lee Univer-
tN-l nrh Vrict loo
Strong was at the head of the table, with the
Chief Justice OIL his right. Justice Strong
announced the tOaStS, and responses were
made by Professor Marsh. MI. Edward r.
Tyler, secretary Evarts, Chief Justice Waite,
Senator Dawes. General Williams, Professor
NewcOmb, Captain button, DIR. c. &. Cox,
Francis Miller, Professor Johnston and j. Ed
ward Clarke. An original poem, called "A
Yale Salad, was delivered by Colonel Garrick
Mallory. Letters from President Noah Porter
and Samuel e. Perkins, esq, expressing their
deep regret at not being able TO be present
were read.
THOSE AFFIDAvITs.-EditorE Evening Star:
The undersigned is the individual who, 1T the
request of DR.. Palmer, administered the oath
10 each of the persons, patients, nurses, and
others of the Freedman's hospital, whose aft
daVits were recently filed with the Secretary
of the Interior. 1t is due to DIR. Purvis to say
that he induced no one TO sign any affidavif.
He took no part whatever in the signing of
the aihdavits. further state that not one
ing every word read over TO him or her,
except Miss Heaeock, matron of the Home, y
who wrote her own statement and made oath
TO it, and each one of the persons with up
lifted hand made oath TO every word. Not
one of the persons who signed the affidavits
before me. will in my presence deny one word
contained in them. Respectfully coo
January y, 1878. Notary Public.
MR.: FoR9,s COMPANY AT PHILaDELrHIA.-
supporting Madame Modjeska, are several
We'll known artists. Mrs. Jane GermOn is a
granddaughter OF the famous first Joseph
Mr.. George HOey inherits high talent Miss
Laura Joyce is an English Soubrette who has
achieved much success in New YOrk. Mr.. Bur.
r r3ughS and MT; Lanagan are also highly spoken
OF. lhey all show great capabilities in the in.
tellgent support they give Madame Modes
ka- This great tragedienne. when she leaves
this city, will play in Washington and Balti
more, under the management of Mr.. John r
FOrd.-t Phas. Ledger.
STRAUs THE CLoTHIER is Offering great in
ducementS 10 purchasers just now. For the
purpose of re iucing his stock of winter suits
overcoats. ETC., he is making special discounts
on those lines of goods, and means to make il
the interest OF every one to at least call and
examine his stock. IL sales are not made
then, he says he will not complain.
THE WIZARDS HOTEL CAsE-applicatior
for injunction by G. w. Riggs to restrain the
safe OF the hotel furniture under a deed Of
called yesterday in the Equity Court Seine
ten attorneys appeared representing the
various parties, and the consideration of the
case was fixed for Friday.
CRAYoNs AT AUCTIoN.-The lovers of fine
arts should not fail to attend the sale this eve
ming by Thomas bowling at the studio oil
Louis Wieser, on Pennsylvania avenue, neal
10Th street. Bargains may be expected. /