Evening star., 1880-02-17
Anausemenfs. &c

FoRDs OPERA HoUsE.-Mr Macauley and his
company had large audience at the Opera
House last night. The leading character in the
amusing play, "Uncle Dan1,'' was given with
spirit and with all the effect that has made for
the fmpersonation national reputation. 1t is
thoroughly American In conception and exccu-
ton. The performance was very successful
one throughout While the play Is principally
given to fun, the plot Is interesting and clever
y worked up to some effective climayes. "Uncle
night this week and at the matinees, and viii
doubtless draw large houses.
NATIONAL Observation-Disclosures delightful
comedy "Much Ado About Nothing" was given
at the National last evening in style to delight
large and appreciat1ve audience. 1t Is safe to
say that no better impersonation of the spirited,
keen-wttted and merry-minded maiden "Beat-
r1ce' mas ever been given on this stage than
that of Ada Cavendish last night. Her beauty
and natural archnesS well fit her for the char
acter, but besides this her portrayal of it is
thoroughly artistic. She was ably seconded by
alton Of "Benedick." The scene at the clos of
the 4th act was immense, and Benedick and
Beatrice were called before the curtain. The
remainder OF the company Is about up to the
average. Miss Cavendish appears this evening
in mercy Merrick' one OF her best characters.
THEArER CoMIoUE.-The excellent bill at this
were so well entertnined that full houses Will
certainly be the rule without an exception here
this week.
MEsMERIsN ILLUSTRATED. - Tallmadge Hall
was crowded last evening by most interested
audience TO witness the wonderful exhibition
OF mesmerism given by Professor Carpenter
All should attend his lectures. He will appear
at Lincoln Hall tonight and on the 18th, and at
Tallmadge Hall the 18th. goth and 21St.
UNCLE TONS CABIN AT ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Mr. George Kunkel and his excellent company
vii continue to give Uncle Toms Cabin" at
odd Fellows Hall this week. There will be a
matinee tomorrow. The reproduction of "Un-
Gle Toms Cabin" by Mr.. Kunkel is very sue
ceSSful.
IIIrcrp .rrD T zcr,-n, r.a ,oo..... L.. -,
given tomorrow evening at Lincoln hall by Mr..
Benjamin r. Curtis, of Boston, should be at
tended by all the children of Washington
THOSE VINO remember the brilliant lecture Of
two years ago, and the delight given by his dis
play Of stereoscOpic views, will appreciate the
pleasure which not only their children but
themselves are certain to derive from a success
sion OF IT'S stereoscopic pictures Of all the most
beautiful scenes in this country, Europe, Asia,
China and Japan.
day. grand military fair for the benefit of the
Washington Light Infantry corps, will be held
for two weeks al Masonic Temple. 1t promises
to be very attractive and successful.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH.-A grand organ,
narp and vocal concert will be given at the
Calvary Baptist church next Friday evening, at
So O'Clock. w 1t VIII be under the direction OF
Miss Maud Morgan Of New % YORK and ssveEai
eminent vocalists win appear.
FESTIVAL will commence in the lecture
IUOIl VI tuc McluOulSG fTOteSCa0E Church. 9th
street, between E and F streets, this evening.
and continue during the week. Lunch each
day nom IL to O'Clock. Admittance free.
TALLMADGE HALL-Major j. w. Powell. OF
United Surveys, will deliver a very interesting
lecture before the Potomac Fruit Growers
Association this evening. His lecture, "Over
Recent Geological Surveys" Will be illustrated
by photographs with the lantern.
BISHOP A. w. WAYMAN Will lecture at Union
Bethel Church tomorrow night His lecture
win be reply Col. r. G. IngersolL
THE THIRTEEN COLONIES and their effect upon
the mother country, viii be the subject OF Mr.
John F1ske's lecture at the CONGREGATIONAL
eauTen On T to-morrow evening. The Nation GN. =.
lact that one OF the most successful courses OF
lectures OF last season In London was delivered
py MI. John Fislle, OF Cambridge, Mass, on
american history" Mr.. Fiske should have q
fall house for this, and the last lecture of the
course, 10 De given on Saturday evening.