Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-08


William 81. Clagett, William ID. Serrin, John
Joy Edison, Andrew Glass and George r. Clark.
Mr.. j. L. Hayghe inquired as to what DISPOSE
tton the managers would make of the surplus
and remarked as the company was managed at
present, the policy holders were paying about
900 per cent He for one was tired of it, and
form, he would draw out and trust his property
to the Father above, rather than in such hands.
After further discussion the meeting adjourned.
Amusements, &c
FoRDs OPERA HOUSE. - Joseph Jefferson,
Americas favorite comedian, will be at Fords
this week. Washington should thank Man
ager Ford for securing him. He has been seen
everybody is anxious to greet him, for he is
without rival in his line or acting. His repu-
tatlon as finished comedian grows as our au-
appreciation of his fine touches OF humor and
pathos: He plays tonight '.Fighting Bob
Acres. In =, sherdans -, Rivals" and 'Mr
mense bill: Mrs: Germon win play sMrs Mala-
prop" in 1.-THE Rivals a character in which she
is without rival. His other support is well
chosen. Mrs. Germon will be warmly greeted
There will be no matinee Wednesday.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr. and Mrs. Mckee
Rankin hold the boards at the National this
week. They will present ''The Danites," Joa-
quin Miller's successful western play. There is
wide scope for good acting in the play, and 1t is
taken advantage of. The plot is very interest
ing, and the scenes attractive. SThe Danites'
will draw.
THE REMENYI CONCERT at the National Thea
ter last night was great success. The audience
comprised large proportion of our musical
people, among them Secretary Schurz and fam
lily, and all were enthusiastic over the brilliant
playing of the Hungarian violin1St who was
melted by their generous applause to do his
best. His delicate touch and wonderful finger
ing was as much OF a surprise and delight to
the musicians present as was the music he pro-
duced to the appreciat1ve people who enjoyed
his efforts with rapt attention, which pleaseS
such performer. The sweet strains Of Men
delssohn and the startling effects of Paganini
We're alike given with an ease, correctness and
spirit which proved Remenyi to be great mas
ter OF the violin. Mr.. HeinzeS piano accompa-
n1ment was worthy of the occasion, and that is
high praise. The sweet singing OF Mrs. Emma
ThurSton and Mr. E. De Celle was most accept
able. By the almost unanimous desire OF those
present, ReInenyt has consented to remain over
one day and will give another concert in Odd
Fellows Hall-'tot the Congregational church
tonight.
THE KATE THAYER CONCERT at Lincoln Hall
tomorrow evening will be pleasant event for
lovers OF music. Miss Thayer is an artist of
great merit, and has earned a reputation in the
musical world OF which she may well be proud
Her support is of the best, as may be seen by
reference to the advertisement
THEATER CoMIQuE.-ThiS interpreting theater
has arranged an excellent bill this week for its
many patrons They keep ahead of the times
well. This week it will present an entire change
Of programme, new and entertaining in every
particular. The clog dancing this week will be
LINCOLN HALL-Next Wednesday evening the
Hon. Schuyler Colfax will deliver here his
famous lecture ''Across the Continent"
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-A Sunday School
Institute conducted by the Rev. DR.. Vincent will
be held In this church, next Tuesday, Wednes-
day, and Thursday. There will be two sessions
daily at p. m. and 7.30 p. m.
THE POETRY OF Observation-Disclosures John
Rodgers, superintendent Of the q. s. Naval OBJ
servatory, will introduce Prot. Proctor, the as
tronomer, at Lincoln hall this evening, who will
deliver his great lecture entitled "The Poetry of
Astronomy"
THE WASHINGTON SlENGERBuND has elected
Julius Yiedst, vice president; D. L. Wolfsteiner,
recording secretary; III. II. Bergman CORE
spending secretary; j. Hartbrecht, treasurer; W.
Hageman, librarian; II. FL. Bergman, collector.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Geo.
Grove and Clara Broomall; Dennis Duckett and
Jane Skinner; W. L. Seward and Josephine A.
Ruthkowska; Thos. Nilsson and Ida Moore, both
OF Alexandria; j. A. Anderson, of Memphis,
Tenn, and Bette r. Daingerfield; A. Howard
Norton and Mary Teresa Freeman; j. H. White
ford, OF Baltimore, Md, and Sallie Quinn; James
Henry Miller and Anna NJ B. Silburn, both of st.
Mary's county, Nd; VIM. ii. OBrien and Mar
ametta S. McAllister: Philip Hall and Mary Ann
johnson; VIM. G. Kreuter and Maria Ather.
THE MEXICAN VETERANS met Saturday night,
Gen. j. w. Denver in the chair. w. L. Parvin,
VI company A, ISL MISSOURI volunteers and
Antonio Biondi, master of the band On the T.
s. fr1gate Cumberland during the Mexican war;
were elected to membership. 1t was voted to
assemble on New Years morning, at Ills Penn
to the White House.
THE CoLoRED EMIGRANTs.-Rev Daniel ORA
per, Of st. Paul's y. NJ. E. church, held services
yesterday morning and evening for the benefit
OF the poor colored emigrantS from North Caro-
lima sheltered In that church. 1t is thought they
NJ Qtr t0 Tndt
tomorrow. The contributions have been quite
liberal, especially so In the churches yesterday
Mrs. Miranda Bailey, living next door to the
grants by throwing open her house to them and
cooking their food.
TEMPERANCE MEETING was held last night
at washington Hall, Capitol Hill. Mr.. j. H.
Sartain presided, and after singing by the choir,
led by Miss Belle Kenfield, remarks were made
Thompson, w. II. Howard and Thos B. Marche
A solo by Mr.. John Maudsley and recitation
by Mr. Thomas p. Southwick completed the
sons signed the pledge, among them several
sailors from the Q. S. ship Portsmouth.
RIFLE SHOOTING AT BENN1Ne's.-There were
three matches at Benning's Saturday. In the
of-hand match W. NJ. FarTow the champion I'm
this kind OF shooting, took part. In this match
eco yards IS; 800 yards, 80; total, SIS. j. o. P.
Burnside, 900 yards, Al 300 yards, 80; total, 80
.. Ii. Laird 200 yards, 49, 300 yards, SO; total 49,
Benjamin Chambers, 200 yards, So; 800 yards, 81;
total, 70.
The long range match produced the following
scores: j. p. Burnside, 500 yards 66; 800
yards, II; 1000 yards 81; total 204. P. j. Pau
Titzen, 500 yards, 92; 900 yards, &c, 200 yards
&c; total. 204.
The military match closed the days shooting.
The following were the scores Lieutenant
Hobbs, Second U. S. Artillery, 200 yards, AZ; 800
yards, 81; total, 70. Sergeant Thomas Hutton,
zoo yards, 50; 800 yards, 80; total, IS. L. Al
mond, 200 yards, IS; 300 yards, 81; total, q.
Total S yaTa goo YARDS
500 yards 81; total, 81. Corporal George Gray,
200 yards, "a 800 yards, Is total, SO. Thomas
Templeton, 200 yards, 80; 800 yards IS; total,
yards, IS; total, As. Corporal Conner was given
the nickelplated watch offered to the man max
ing the lowest score.