Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-13
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NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr. Sothern played to a
large audience last evening. His "Dundrearyr
Is the same droll stage picture SO familiar to the
public for years. but which is Just as ENJOYABLE
as ever, Judging from the hearty laughter which
greeted every Dundrearyism last night. The
company with him is a very good one. rhe
FLORENCE Trenchard'' of Miss Ida Lewis was a
neat bit OF acting. Mr. Lamb, SO well and IA
yofably known here as leading comedian at the
National for some years, did the part of ASA
Trenchard" in a satisfactory manner; as usual
in what he undertakes. Others OF the cast were
very good. The play will be repeated for the
last time tonight and if there is any one who
has never seen Sothern's Lord Dundreary,''
they should not miss the chance Of seeing one of
the most remarkable eccentric dramatic crea-
..Everybody's Friend" with Mr.. Ned Lamb,
Washington'S old favorite, as De Boots.
FoRDS OPERA HOUSE.-"0ur Candidate was
performed for the first time at FOrd's last night.
The initial performance was 4 very good one
and full OF eXtrayagant fun. Mr.. Richmond as
'Our Candidate showed that lie is a thorough
comedian, and his eccentrfcities are very anus
ing. The always welcome Chfnaman was in the
hands OF Mr.. Won Boyle and was very amusing
The support of the two comedians is very good
The politicians should enjoy this play, as it has
some telling hits at the methods which prevail
to some extent among them. Two of the COM
pany who were missing last night will be on
hand tonight.
TBEATER CoMIQUE.-The great bill at the
Comique attracted crowded honse last even
ing. The variety in the amusement offered pre-
vents any one getting tired, although the per-
MARINI's HALL-The grand annual ball of
The Washington SchuetZen Veren will be given
this evening, at Marini's Hall, and will un-
dOubtedly be as usual, great success The
committee having the affair in hand are eype-
rienced in such matters.
METROPOLITAN CHURCH.-Rev. J. p Newman
VIII deliver his new and interesting lecture here
this evening. 1t is entitled THE Seven Bibles'
ID. Newman Is one Of the best lecturers of the
day. '--o
LINCOLN HALL.-Prof. Cromwell's opening art
entertainment. at Lincoln Hall, last night, was
largely attended. The views are very interest
ing. Tonight paris, the Beautiful City" will
be beautifully illustrated, from the Arch OF
Triumph to the Tomb of Napoleon.
AN EIGHT HOUR DELEGATION AT THE CAPT.
ToI--There was organized in this city yester-
day a delegation to represent workingmen at
the Capitol, who Will bring all possible influence
10 bear in securing action at this session of Con-
hour law. This delegation consists of Captain
H. +. Trevelick, OF Detroit. Mich, who was
president of the National Shipwrights' Union
the National Eight-hour League and the Labor
Congress in the year 1865 and 1871, and was
chairman Of the delegation in this city when
Congress passed the act in 1868; Chas. II. Itch
man, Of Massachusetts, grand secretary
several national labor organizations; Mr.. A. II.
Parsons, Chicago, ILL.,, representative of the
Eight-hour League and Trade Council, of Chica
go; captain Dyer ID. Lum, secretary of the Con-
greSsional labor committee and national secre
tary OF the order of the Brotherhood OF Labor,
and Mr.. John G.. Miles, OF PHILADELPHIA Pa
With the exception OF Mr. Lum, these delegates
have never been i'll government employment.
Capt Trevilck was chosen chairman OF the
delegation and Mr.. Miles secretary, and they
commenced their laborS at the Capitol yeSter-
day. They invite the cooperation OF ali
mechanics unions and laborerS throughout the
United States.