Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-30
Amusements. Etc.

Amusements, Etc.
NATIONAL THRATER-"van the virginian,n
was produced at the National last evening. The
audience was large In size and enthusiastic In
appreciation. Mr.. Albaugh as Van" and Mrs.
ing characters and flled their parts very &C
ceptably. The play is full OF pathos, and hinges
upon the marriage of Van to Kate. and the re-
skilled in the war" The audience was ire
Quently moved to tears by the affecting scenes,
which are relieved by numerous funny passages
up the tears. Mrs. Albaugh, while not re-
markable actress, is certainly good and con-
scientious one. frequently her action bringsto
Maggie Mitchell. There is good deal of humor
in the play, mostly drawn out in the quarrels
and progress toward matr1mony OF two couples.
like most Of the cast, acquit themselves very
well indeed. The stage settings are naturally
somewhat simple, but very natural. Van, on
tainment. 1t will be repeated this evening.
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-There was a very
iair audience at the Opera House last even
ing to witness "Pinafore" again. The opera
Joyable and BY cast In most respects very
good indeed: Miss Eva Mills Josephine is we'll
know know to washington i She was in excellent
Bernard appeared for the first time here as
"Buttercup," and She looked, acted and sang
the character admirably. Mr. Greensfelders
tofore. The new faces In the cast. besides Mrs.
Rlch1ngs- Bernard, were the Sir Joseph and the
BoatsWain. The former by Pierre Bernard,
have seen. Mr.. Seibold's Boatswain was free
in action and good in voice. The Captain Is
not, perhaps, what he should be. The familiar
PiDafore, which never grows old, will be re-
peated every evening this week.
TBEATER COMIQUE.-The Comtque got into
winter quarters last evening with very strong
bill and crowded house. The entertainment
is of the hest Offered the enter.
prisIng management.
LINCOLN HALL-Carlotta Patti will appear In
concert at Lincoln hall next Monday evening,
brilliantly leading Off the concert entertain
mentS of the season. Her combination CON-
prises MIR. Ketten, the great pianist; Mr.. j. E
Munck, the celebrated cellist; Mr.. Phelps, the
successful American tenor, and Sig. Champ
Cellay, the eminent baritone; Sig. Mario, ac-
compan1st.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-Wtth new scenery and
strong cast Ten Nights in Barroom" will
be given at Odd Fellows hall for the benefit of
Union Tent No. 81, 1. o. o. Rechabites, next
Thursday evening.
A FAIR FOR THE completion of st. Teresa's
Church, Un1ontown, is being held every after
noon and evening of this week in the basement
Of the church.
TALLMADGE HALL.-The first grand ball of
the Mozart Association will be held this evening
at Tallmadge hall. 1t Will be an elegant and
enjoyable affair.
THE BIBLE SOCIETY.-The Washington City
Bible Society met last night at Ballantyne'S,
after recess of three months; Rev. A. v. Pit
ger in the chair and j. A. " Shields secretary
report submitted showed that 60 Bibles and
1I5 TeStaments had been distributed; SS1.sS
collected. The treaSprer'S report showed that
since the last meeting, in May last, 1861 &C had
been received, and that there is a balance on
hand OF S12.o6.
TIE NATIONAL FAIR.-At a meeting of the
directors of the National Fair Association, last
night, Mr.. j. w. Boteler was elected member
OF the advisory board and placed on the re-
freSLment committee. A communication was
read from Mr.. Stewart, the former owner of the
Ivy City property, In which he asked permis-
sion to erect lookout tower on the grounds at
his own expense, similar to those used at the
centennial. His request was granted, and a
vote of thanks rendered him. Thescommlttee
on stables and grand stand submitted plans for
the buildings, which were adopted and work
ordered to be commenced to-day. There will
be six stables, each 100 feet by 80 feet, contain
Ing 20 stalls, 10 on side. passage feet wide
running through the center. The grand stand
is to be 800 feet by 40, the lower floor being used
as a restaurant. 1t will be located on the north
side of the grand avenue and command a fine
view OF the entire track. Four refreshment
the grounds, which will be sold to the highest
bidders ten days prior to the opening OF the
ta1r. The main entrance to the grounds will
road" in order to keep clear of the spring. The
Stewart building is to be fitted up as tempo
rary club house, and will be used by the officers
OF the association and invited guests. The sec
rotary has been authorized to forward the
initiation fee to the National Trotting Associa.
ton, whose rules will govern In all the races
1t is expected that in the course of two weeks
occupancy. Applications for space are pouring
In every day, and no trouble is anticipated on
this score.
THE PENSION FRAUD CAsEs.-Otto Bransom
and VIM. Schooler, the suretieS for Geo. Brown
Charged with frauds on the Pension Offlce), b.
a written statement withdrew from his bail
bond in the Criminal Court yesterday. The
bail was Increased from 81 600 to 81 800 and he
was committed In default. The two women
Alice Miller and Mollie Jarboe Browns alleged
accomplces in the extensive pension frauds
with which he is charged have been commit
TED for hearing In the Police Court Thursday.
DIVORCE GRANTED.-Yesterday, In the Equity
Court, Judge Macarthur, decree of divorce
was granted Mary Keppler from her husband
George Il. keppler, with the custody of the
children. They were married at Ryland NJ E.
church by Rev. j. n. Coombs, March 81, 1860
and lived together until December 80, 1875
when he deserted her. The wife alleged In her
petition that her husband deserted her and lived
with another woman.
SUCCESS OF STAR BOY-Among the success
ful competitors at the Naval Academy during
the recent examination to fill the cadet engi-
neership, we notice the name of WILL Baxter
OF This city. During period OF more than two
J ears, Cadet Baxter was carrier Of the EVE
performance of his duties in sunshine and storm
secured the respect and esteem of The STAR
and the patrons he served. The energy dis
played as carrier boy he no less manifested In
the discharge OF his duties In the Office OF
Messrs. Gilmore & Co., Of this city, In whose
employ he was when he secured permit to
compete for cadetship. During his prepara-
tion for the contest, he worked faithfully at his
desk during the day; prosecuting his studies at
night. His untiring energy has secured the
coveted prize, and we trust it will enable him
to excel In his new role. and meet the success
bis pluck deserves. Formerly he resided on
New Jersey avenue northwest, but latterly On
9Th street southeast.
A DINNER PARTY is to be given this afternoon
by Mr.. James Wormley at his hotel to Minister
J. NJ. Langston, Senator Bruce, Hon. Fred
Douglass, Robert Purvts, ST., and John F. Cook,
at which subjects OF political and social char
acter affecting the colored people of this coun-
try are to be discussed.
AN AMERICAN FORGER ARRESTED IN ENGLAND
His Career in Washington and ELse,ohere-A
cablegram to the New York Herald from Lon
don, Sept. 10Th, says:-"A man who was ar
rested last week for forgery at Messrs Glynn.
Mills CO.'S, bankers, of this city, has lust |
been identified as William Rlnggold Cooper. an