Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-02
AnUSenlents. etc.

FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-There was large au-
dlence at the first performance of French
Flats last evening. This is a very Frenchy
comedy, although toned down somewhat from
the Partisan version which is rather too highly
seasoned to suit American audiences. The plan
OF the comedy is novel, the situations farcical,
and the characters strongly drawn and sharply
contrasted. The company is good one; in fact
the company is stronger than the play, and
makes one regret that he cannot see them In
some of the old English comedies, which they
would be so well able to do justice to. There are
at least half a dozen male characters and three
or four female ones In '.French Flats" so clearly
cut and sharply defined that they recall to the
readers OF French fiction innumerable oddities
who seem resurrected from the almost forgotten
pages into actual life. The comedy is so thor
Oughly Partisan in tone and treatment that It
will hardly attain the popularity Of some other
plays Of the same class. But where it is as well
given as by this company, the eccentric charac-
ter acting Is treat which play goers will do
NATIONAL THEATER.-Mary Anderson was
greeted last night at the National by one of the
largest and most brilliant audiences seen in
thlS city. Miss Anderson was enthusiastically
received. She played "Evadne" with strength
beauty and sentiment. The support of the
talented young actress was very good. Mr..
all good actors. Tonight ''Romeo and Juliet
THEATER COMIQUE.-The Comique last even
Ing was the scene of splendid entertainment,
filled by delighted audience. Go to the Cont
que for an evenings enjoyment.
DR.. j. LEONARD CORNING commences his new
Illustrated art lectures this evening at Congre-
gattonal church. His historical and biograpni-
cal "reminiscences, together with the fllustra-
lions thrown upon the canvass, make a choice
entertainment for the general public as well as
the art student and teacher. The subject of his
lecture this evening will be Athens-its glory
and its ruins. See advertisement.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-PrOf. Carpenter will
give an exhibition OF meSmeriSm here this eve
ming. Tomorrow night he will be at Lincoln
Hall. These exhibitions are full Of interest for
everybody. The wonderful antics of the mes
mer1c subjects create excitement and much
fun.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-The second con-
cert OF the Philharmonic Society will be given
at the Congregational Church tomorrow eve
ming. The programme consists of Rossinis
.'Stabat Mater" and Sullvans "Prodigal Son."
Miss Eva Mills and Miss Clara Baker will be the
sopranos; Miss Jennie Dickerson, of New York.
contralto; Mr.. Oh. Fritsch, of New York, tenor;
w. S. Young, baritone, and w. A. Widney
oasso. There will be grand chorus Of upwards
tie organ and Mr.. Caulfield will conduct.
TIE ORIGINAL FISK UNIVERSITY JUBILEE
SINGERS, after an absence of three years In
Europe, have returned and are to give several
concerts In Washington next Week-the first on
Monday evening" in Lincoln Hall. They have
earned for Fisk University one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.
ODD FELLOWS HALL-The united dramatic
CHS OF Washington will render 'Pnafore"
Johns Mite Association. The performances will
be given at Odd Fellows Hall, Friday and Sat
urday evening, and at matinee Saturday. Mr..
w. II. Baker will manage the performances,
and excellent vocalistS will take the various
parts.