Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-01

AmuSementS, &c.
NATIONAL THEATKR.-The capital perform.
ance of freaks" at the National last night de-
served much larger audience than 1t attract
ed. 1t should draw crowded houses for the rest
OF the week. Mr.. Mackey and Miss Sylvester
In their respective roles are inimitable The
latter as an ancient maiden, with a seven act
tragedy TO read, is as amusing to the audience
the 'Bugle." whose woes are pictured by MI.
Mackey. Every theater- gOer should enjoy a
hearty laugh over this play before the season
closes.
PINAFoRE IN BLAcK.-It must be understood
that the cOlOred opera company announced at
the National Theater next week is not bur-
lesque troupe. The solos will be finely sung,
and the charming music of Sullivan given In its
entirety. The management declares that the
Washington C0lOred Crew will have a national
reputation after the ship gets fairly ON its
course.
THEATER CoMIoUE.-The most sensational en-
terta1nment ever given In this city can be seen
at the Comique this week.
FORDS OPERA HOUSE.-"The only Jarley1
and her great wax work show will be at the
opera House tomorrow evening, and at natl
nee tomorrow.
win give Cinderella at this hall next week.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-The compliment
airy benefit to Prof. BSchOff, which takes place
wei attended. The programme for the evening
Is well chosen.
MOUNT VERNON PLACE NJ. E. CHuRcH.-The
choir OF the church. assisted by other musical
talent, VIII give an old folks concert tomorrow
evening.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-The walking matches
commence tomorrow evening. See advt.
THE FUNERAL OF the late Mrs. Elizabeth L.
Pinkney. wife OF Bishop Pinkney, OF the p E.
church, Bladehsburg. The casket. covered With
flowers, was borne by the following:-Mr john
sor. Col. Wright Rives II. C. Thomas, d. T.
stevens, Mr.. Calvert, and N. W. Burchell, OF
VCoo nfa1 1,ry
Rev. j. r.. Williams, OF st. Lukes, assisted By
MT CneW, former rector, and Mr.. Forrest, aSso-
ciate rector OF Trinity church, Washington.
Dr.. Elliott, of Ascension church. at which Bishop
Pinkney presides; DR.. Addison, OF Trinity
church; MIR. Andrews, OF Christ church; MI.
ine ION; and DR.. j. s. B. Hodges, Of st. Paui's
church, Baltimore, and Chaplain smith, U. N.
large number OF persons from Baltimore aud
to Asbury chapel. where the inteIment was
made.
UNIVERSITY, held its annual commencement at
the 15th-street Presbyterian Church last night.
ara ara there was large attendance. After devo-
were read as follows:-Henry Bacon, Virginia.
conviction Of the truth necessary to success
IN the mirtstry;" jeremiah NJ. Hall, Tennessee,
Iange need Of an educated ministry" JOB G
jackson c. Taylor, District OF Columbia, ssThe
pastor" Rev. Mr.. DtnWiddie then addressed
the graduates. Certificates or diplomas were
presented by Rev. j. G. Butler. Rev. DR.. Pitze;,
on behalf of the Washington City Bible So
ciety, handed each OF the graduates copy OF
the bible.
THE LOUISA WALLACE PERJURY CAsE.-It VIII
be remembered that In the recent trial of
child, before Judge Hagner OF the Criminal
Court, two wttnesses-Eetha Matthew's and
Fanny smith alias "Indian Fanny"-were wit.
they were present When Louisa Ss Wallace Wallace gave ave
birth TO Child at certain place. and it was
shown subsequently that Louisa had never
to death OF the prisoner, attention was called
to these parties, and the consequence is that
the grand jury have indicted both OF them for
perjury.
THE BRIGHTwooD TR0TT1NG RACES YEsTER-
DAY.-The spring trotting meeting at Bright
wood opened yesterday with good sport and
large attendance. The first event was a race
for the 2:29 class, In which Eastern Shore Boy,
Dora, Lady Blessington, and Halle started
Dora second. BlessfngtOn third, and Halle
fourth Dora, however, was too speedy for Boy
In the remaining heats, and finished an easy
winner OF the race and purse In 2:3S, 2:35, and
2:s3. For the three minute class Gilt Eagle
Neptune and Eola started Eagle won In three
straight heats Time, 800, 2:511l, and 2:51H.
PUBLIC SCHOOL ExAMINATIoNs.-To-day the
oral examinations OF the eighth grade city
schools were c0mmenced-Superintend VIII
son and supervising principals being the ex-
aminers-and Will be continued until the 9th
inst. The second semt-annual oral exarnna-
tons of all grades OF colored schools-SuperIn-
tendent Cook and the supervising PRINCIPALS
examiners-were commenced today and will
continue to the 30th.
THE BLAKE CRUSHER COMPANY. of New
Haven, Connecticut, have filed bill against
Crawford and Others, contractors, for an in
junction to restrain them from further infring-
Ing on their patent, and to recover $4,000 for
the use they have had OF 1t to this date.
WARRINGTON FISH MARKKT.-Sold by r. A.
Golden. fish agent, since last report: $500 snad
from s. TO $40 per hundred; 125,000 behring's at
SC to 81 per thousand; $50 punches rock and perch
from 20 TO 40 cents per bunch.
WHAT 1T COsTs TO COLLIDE WITH BANKER
Hugh L. Slavin, driver OF the truck which came
| Into collision with August Belmont's carriage
at Central Park, New York, about week ago
throwing the latter out and severely injuring
hlm, mas been found guilty OF negligence and
caIeiessness, sent to the city prison for ten
| TIE CAMPAIGN AGAINST YELLOW FRyRR,-A
convention OF delegates from Western and
| southern state boards OF health met In Memphis
yesterday 70 c0nceIt action in preventing the
Introduction ana spread OF yellow fever. Gen