Evening star., 1880-02-14

A"uSeHnentSs etCs
FORD's OPERA HoUsE-Haverly's mastodon
mfnstrels make their last appearances at the
Opera House tonight. 1t Is not the same per-
formance as at the beginning Of the week. many
new features being introduced.
NATIONAL THEATER-"Fun on the BristoIr
has had fair run during the week. 1t has not
been as successful, however as 1t should have
been. 1t is full Of fun and lively music and all
who have not seen it should be at the National
TO- night.
The MCGIBENY FAMILY.-The McGibeny
family, who have made the week denghtfulG 70
the large audiences at Lincoln Hall. conclude
their engagement there this evening by con-
cert with an entire change Of programme.
SPRTUALIsM.-The wonders OF spiritualfsm
will be illustrated at Ford's Opera House to-
morrow evening by the Everett family, includ-
ing George Everett a most remarkable expo
nent of so-called spiritual manifestations. The
second sightseeing Of Miss Nellie Everett
always creates sensation.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-The C0miaue Will give
very strong bill to its patrons this evening. 1t
will be varied, and many new features will be
brought out.
TIE MENDEIssoM QunTETrE CLUB Of Bos-
ton, give one grand concert at Lincoln Hall next
Monday night. This club has wisely given
music which, while of the pure art quality, is
not OF SO recondite nature but that mixed au-
diences can get pleasure.
GEN. knPATRICK's LECTURE at Congrega-
uonal church next Monday evening fol- the
8, G. A. R., promises to be an enjoyable affair."
The subject, Battle Scenes and Incidents OF
the War" Will be presented In mastery man.
ner, and facts never before made publtc-rela-
tive to the campaign of 1s6s-6t-in which the
general was prominent actor, will be given.
The President and Cabinet, Gen. Sherman and
Gen. k.'s old companions In arms have been in
vited. -
THE SUNDAY CONCERT at the National Thea
ter to.morroW night by the McGibeny family,
will consist altogether of sacred music, and has
been endorsed by the press and pulpit in other
cities in the highest terms The song service
viii not commence until $50 O'Clock, giving
church goers an opportunity to hear the concert
after attending evening service at their places
of worship.
MASONIC TEMPLE-One of the most amusing
performances ever seen in Washington is that
given by Prof. Carpenter at Masonic Temple The
various performances that he makes his SUBJ
jects-selected from the audtence-go through
are as curious as they are amusing. Prof. Car
penter gives his last lecture this evening.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-All who have not seen
Mr.. kunkeIs production Of ''Uncle Toms Ca
bin" at Odd Fellows Hall should not fail to be
present this evening. The rendition of this
popular play under his direction is given new
interest and novelty.
LECTURE COURsE--Dr. J. Leonard Corning
whose illustrated lectures were so popular here
couple of seasons ago, will commence another
course before the Washington Art Club next
+ Tuesday evening" 'AthenS-its Glory and its
Ruins" Will be his opening subject.
WILLARD HALI--General James Grant Will
son, of New York city, delivers a public (free)
lecture at Willard Hall this evening on the Life
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-The first of the
series OF lectures by Mr.. John Ffske, on "Ameri-
cas- Place in History" was delivered at the Cor.
gregational church last evening. 1t was a
thoughtful and instructive discourse, delivered
In mastery manner. His second lecture Will
be given this evening, and will be on 'The
Struggle between France and England for the
Possession of the New World"
MISS ADA CAyENDIsH, the famous and b9auti-
ful actress, will be the attraction at the Nation
al next week, supported by strong company.
NEXT WEEK AT FoRDs OPERA House, Mr.. Ben
McCauley, 1.-THE Messenger from Jarvis Section. y
will make things lively.
ATTENTION is called to the lecture to be given
by Major j. w. Powell, of the United States sur
veys, before the Fruit Growers Association next
Tuesday evening, February 18th, at Tallmadge
Hall.
THE HERALD RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE Sharp
TAX TO Nh. Par1leA.-The New York Herald this
who have been selected to distribute the Herald
relief fund, as follows King Harman.
member member OF OF p Parliameat for Sligo; MI. Shaw,
Baldwin, who is thoroughly acquainted with
the statistics and condition of Ireland; Cardinal
McCloskey, and Mr. Parnel. Cardinal McClos-
quently reconsidered his action, and In a letter
said he hoped the fund would be augment cd to
a large sum by the subscriptions of the people
throughout the land, that it may reach propor-
the suffering people of Ireland. Mr.. Parnen
also declined, but the Herald hopes that the
persuasive Iorce OF an eminent example may
induce him to reconsider his decision. The
Herald says:-'If Mr.. Parnel or his supporters
know any starving families who might be over
looked in the distribution Of our fund, we offer
him the opportunity to see that they are not
passed over or neglected. The only question
asked will be- is this case of real destitution?'
If it is, there will be no inquiry whether the
sufferers are Catholic or Protestant; whether
they belong to the home rule party or another
party; whether they have paid their rents or
refused to pay them; whether they are support
ers or opponents Of Mr.. Parnell and his methods
The ali-suffic1ent title to relief will consist In
the fact OF destitution. If MI. Parnell declines
to serve on the committee, the verdict of the
American public will be that his object is not
agitation for his own political and personal ag-
grandsement, and that he Is not only an OBJ
struction1st in his own country, but an OBJ
Structton1st OF charity here. II he deliberately
puts himself In this position, the American peo-
pie will think it about time that he ended his
farce"