Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-18
AnnuSements. &c.

NATIONAL THEATER.-" Romeo and Juliet
last evening was such a presentation OF that
play as Is seldom seen ON any stage. Tonight
MOdjeska Will close her engagement here with
her powerful rendition OF s. Camille In which
She shows to better advantage than in any
other character.
DIPLoHAcY-T The great London and New
York dramatic success Diplomacy" one or
Sa1d0u'S most interesting plays. il not his best
will be brought out at the National Theater
next week with a strong New York company
fire scenery, and all the accessories neceS-
sary 10 making a hit. diplomacy Is an I'M
usually strong piece and is acted with uncom-
mon power and spirit is about the style OF
notice which it receives everywhere.
EoRD's OFERA HOUSE.-Tony DenieT had an
excellent audience last evening and a large one.
and he made them all laugh till their heads
ached. His . Humpty Dumpty is the funniest
and The best presented pantOmirne entertain
ment that has been in Washington Tor a long
time lie does not rely upon any one he can
pick up 10 aid him in presenting "Humpty
Dumpty,' but carries large and bright com
pany along with him. Take the children to en-
Joy the fun.
ODD FELLOWS HAIL.-The MidgetS will STAY
one week more and then depart. Their levees
will continue to be held every afternoon and
evening.
Miss MAY MARSHALL OF Chicago, the cham
plon female pedestrian, will undertake to walk
2,.Oo quarter miles in 2,I00 quarter hours, COM
menc1ng Monday. January 2Oth at S 80 O'clock
at the Natatorium, f street, below 9TH.
THEATER CoMIQUE--The programme for the
closing night OF the week at the C0mique is
very elaborate and entertaining.
THE WASHINGTON ALUMNI OF PRINCETON
COLLEGE had their annual dinner last evening
at the Arlington. About 80 were seated at
table, and tie president, DR.. Harvey LIndsly,
presided. The honOred guest OF the evening.
Rev DR.. Jas. McCCSh. president of the college
was called upon, and. amid applause, spoke OF
the present and future OF Princeton college. In
stead OF formal toaSts and set speeches the as
S0ciatIOl called the roll or classes represented
leaving response 10 the option OF the indi-
vidual representing the class. The following
responded TO the cali of their class: II. II. Craw-
fold, class OF 1873: Rev j. l.. Elliott 1885, j. II
voorhees,, 1871; ChaS. Albert, 1872; Hon. A g.
Hagner, Isis; L. W. Tallmadge 1916; Hon. Heis-
ter Clymer, W L. Dunlop and Hon. j. Taylor
Jones, 1852: Rev. Clay MacCauley, 1854: j. k
McCalnTnon, 1855; j. :. Blair, sos: c. L. Whit
tlesey. 1874; II. E. Davis, 1876; VI. =. Matthews,
1875, In nearly all the speeches reference was
made TO the late Prof. Henry. The officers of
the association were reelected, and Hon \ b.
HagEer was added to the list OF vice presidents
and I. ". TallAadge TO the executive com
nlittCe.
FIRE ISsURAScE.-Among our home institu-
tons none has had greater success. and more
fully deserved it, than the Mutual Protection
Fire Insurance Company OF the District The
company vas organized about three years ago,
by several OF cur most prominent business men:
charter was obtained from Congress, and not
WlthStanding the dull times, or perhaps because
OF them, as Z great saving iii the cost OF inSur-
anCe is afforded by the company it has been
most successful in gaining the patronage Of the
public. In addition TO the low rates at which
the company is able TO grant insurance, every
insurer shares In the profits: The managers
Bailantyne, esq, vice president: Hon. Joseph
Casey and Messrs John c. Hardness. VIM j.
Sib,ey, y. W. Burchell, Charles L. Peck James
ii. Savilie, and John T. Given. The Office OF the
company is in the ''C0rcOran Bullding,n Corner
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, where the
secretary, Mr.. James L. Fitch, Is always ready
10 give any desired information in regard To
rates, &c.
NENIs0N OUT OF SEAsoN-The police have
been directed 10 look after dealers in provisions
and game who are violating the District game
laws by exposing for sale deer meat or venfson
the law prohibiting its sale between the 1st day
OF January and the 18th OF August. The pen
atty imposed Is 20 cents per pound OF deer meat
SO exposed.
THE Loss incurred by fire few days ago to
the property OF George W. Cissell, On Ith street.
was adjusted by the Lynchburg Fire Insurance
Company In A. hours after notice was received
| by their agent, j. G. Hester, SIS It'll street.
Adrt.
ANOTHER LIFE sacrificed by the use OF eXplo-
! sive oils In our city last night. These almost
! daily occurrences should teach consumes to
use only such oils as bear unmlstakeabe evil
I dence OF safety. AS such we commend the Red
/ &c" Safety Oii.-Adrt.
HER MAJEsTY's Snip PISAFoRE.-At Ford's
opera House this delightful opera will be given
/ Thursday. 23d inst. In its execution it will be
! unsurpassed. Those who attend win be fully
repaid, as well as aid noble charity, 1.-THE
Central Free DiSpenSary."
F, MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Num-
! roe Harris. OF Fauquier county, Va, and Phillis
! Blanket. or Washington, ID. c.; John Mangum
| and Mary T. Srissett.
| COPIES OF THE NEW PENSION LAW may be OBJ
tanned at the Office Of the y. S. Record and Gu
| zefte, 1l9 Market Space. A fun line OF blank
| forms constantly on hand.
| PRICES jewelry store received some beautiful
styles OF jewelry from one dollar to twenty dol