Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

Amusements, etc.
FoRD's OPERA HousE.-The Minstrels despite
the bad weather, had crowded house again
last evening. They give but three more enter
tainments- night, tomorrow night and at
the matinee tomorrow. No one should fail to
see them.
NATIONAL THEATER.-As "Fun on the BRISTOL,
becomes better known the audiences grow
larger. At the matinee tomorrow valentines
day. every lady and child present viii receive a
handsome valentine.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-The splendid entertain
ing large houses. The enterprise OF the
Comique is such that it secures the best variety
talent and thus always has large houses.
GiDeny family last evening was enjoyed by a
large audience, The programme was nicely exc
cuted, and the selections showed the good taste
all organizations Of the kind in the country.
Masonic TEMPLE was well filled last night by
very much entertained audience, to witness
the psychological and mesmeric powers OF Prof.
Carpenter and the very eccentric acting Of his
mesmeric subjects. 1t is as good as circus,
apart rom the mystery of 1t.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-"Uncle Toms Cabin"
at odd Fellows hall is gwen with every atten-
ton TIC detail. There will be matinee to-mor-
row. This will be especially for ladies and
children, at popular prices. Little Eva is a
charming actress and cannot fail to win the ap-
prOyal OF those who may see her tomorrow. As
for MI. KunkeIs .'uncle Tom,' it is too well
Known 10 require mentlOl.
A JOURNEY Round THE WORLD an illustrated
lecture by Benz. Robbins Curtis, of Boston, (Fel-
low or the American Geographical Society will
be given by request at Lincoln hall, 9th street,
corner D, Wednesday evening next, at s O'Clock;
1863 fine Stereopticon views will be shown.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Mr. John Fiske's
first lecture in his course of four will be given at
the Congregational church this evening. There
is nothing dry or uninteresting in his talk
The leading points of his discourse on "The dis
covery OF America, and its Heroes down to Erics-
son." are said to be graphic narrative, and
perhaps as interesting and instructive as any
ever delivered in this city.
ALL SOULS CHURCH. = Robert Collyer will
lecture at All Souls church this evening on
"Clear Grit" Mr. Collyer is an eloquent talker
and deep thinker. His lectures are not heavy,
neither are they frivolous. He handles his SUBJ
Ject in most entertaining manner, and at the
same time treats it exhaustively and tnstruc-
lively. His lecture tonight, "Clear Grit" Is
one of the most popular ever delivered. Those
who attend 1t will be greatly pleased.
NEXT SUNDAY EVENING the Everett family
Will illustrate the wonders OF mesmer1sm at
FOrdS Opera House.
SACRED CONCERT. - The famous McGibeny
family will give sacred concert Sunday even
for this occasion will be most interesting. The
fame Of the McGibeny's insureS that the music
will be rendered thoroughly.
MENDELSSOHN QUINTETTE CLUB.-LOVerS Of a
high order OF music have treat in store for
them next Monday night, when that old and
famous organization, the MendelsSohn Qu1ntette
u
Lincoln Hall.
Washington Market, Retail Prices.
MEATs.-Beef, sirloin, 20c per h.; do. porter
house. 20a25c.; rib roast, 10a1Sc.; steak, 70 a2Oc;
Corned Beef, sa1o.; Dried Beef, Clipped, 25a3Oc.;
do. sliced, 20c.; Lamb, 1sa25c; Veal, 12Ha20c.;
Mutton, 121Ga15c; Rork. 1OKa12hc.; Sausage,
12Lc.; Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 12ba14c:
Shoulders, sasc.; Breasts. 10a11c; Lard, salOc.
FRU1TS.-App1eS. 40a50c. per peck; Oranges,
25a5ec. per doz.; do. Florida, 5OaGOc. per doz;
Lemons, 3Oa4Oc. per COZ; Bananas, 3Oa4Oc.
de-, Malaga, 20a25c. per h.; Pumpkin, 1Oa15c.
FIsH-Perch, 40a5Oc per bunch; Rock, large,
2Oa25c. per h., 40a5Oc. per bunch; Mackerel, goa
CSC; Haibut, 15a20c.; Goldfish, 10c.; Blue fish, 90
a5Oc per bunch;Trout, 12a15c. per Id. BLACK bass
15a2Oc. per h.; Pike, 4Oa50c. each; Catfish, 25
ster, 12c. per H.; red snappers, 12a15.
BUTTER.-Philadelphi Print, 45a50c. per h.;
western Creamery, 40a45c.; New York, 4Oa45c:
dozen.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Irish, 2oaaoc. per pix;
Spinach, 2Oa30c per PIX; Kale, 20 per pix; Beets,
Base. per bunch; Lettuce. Ease per head; Turnips,
2Oc. per peck; onions 40a50c. per peck; SQUASH
2a3c. per To-; Celery, sa1Oc. per bunch; Carrots
30c per peck; Parsnips SOC. per peck.
PoULTRY.-Chickens, 5Oa75 per pair; Ducks
15casl per pair; Geese, 50c.asl; Turkeys, 1917
GAME.-Partridges. ssas.5O per doz; Robins
s1.O0 per doz.; Snlpe, 81 per doz.; Woodcock, 81
per dOZ.; PheaSantS, 75c.aS1 per pair; Ducks,
canvas back0 $1.75a$2 per pair; do. (red
head0 s1a1.25 per pair; do. (shuffiers,) 75c. per
pair; do. eroW) 4oa5Oc. per pair; do Ueal,) SOC.
Hens, 81 per pair; Wild Turkey, s1a1.5O; Rabbits,
16a2Oc. each; Squirrels, 5a10c. each.