Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-25

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AmuSemenls, DC.
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA.-Ford's Opera House
scarcely afforded standing room for the bril-.
liant throlg assembled there last night on the
occasion OF the presentation Of Bellini's roman
tic opera, La SOGhdn.bb}d. The tremendous
pressure for seats served to show the extent OF
musical taste and culture here. Distinguished
diplomats and government officials were obliged
10 content themselves with standing room
only" Secretary SchuIz, a great lover OF
music, was glad 70 be able TO secure seat In the
extreme rear or the theater. The performance
amply repaid all the discomforts OF the Jam.
1t was felt that for the FIRST time in Washington
had Italian opera been presented With an ade-
quate chorus and orchestra, and with the two
WORKING In unison. OF Gerster it may be said
that sne did rot disappoint the high expecta-
tons raised: For one thing, she was youthful
pabe Of wearing the look Of girI, Sa' i i5y
scenes '". quite lssaf e voice snsan s
deIlsl3usy ,,i mpi and fresh also anu
wen supported by .Signor Rayelli as Elvino.
HIS robust tenor is delightfully."- true and melo-
q aH1 "a and he to- Is young enough to take the
Tonight Faust viii be brought out, and
superb representation may be expected. with
CampanfIi and Miss Annie Louise Carey and
Mile Alwina Ealieria IN the principal parts
Campan1nf and Carey are st-cIaSS favo.ites
mere, ana iauerla who, by the way, was born
IA Baltimore, OF German parents,) IS censli-
Gica as ranking very near Gerster as an artist.
laE5 house again tonight.
NATIOSAI. IHEATER MIR. J. K. Enmet Dlayed
Fir in Ireland" last night in his usual enter
irg Style The musical portions Of the
p fo,mauce were enthusiastically received
week.
LINCOLN HAI4.-Next Monday evening" Mr..
5. Andrews. Ire humoTfSt, will lecture at Lincoln
Hail under The auspices OF the Columbia bolt
Club and will doubtless have a large audience.
lie is finished Ialker aud his hulnor subtle
and refined.
GEN. ToM TUNES MUSEUM OF WONDERS gave
Us opening exhibitor; this afternoon at Lincoln
Han There will hc afternoon and evening ex-
libitlons daily.
ABsEEs Music HAIL. Commencing this
evening there viii be concerts at Abpey's
Music Hall by Gne orchestra every night this
week.
CHARGE OF FoRGERY.-This morning. Ia
the Police Court, Albert Davis a young white
man, was charged with forging the name OF
VIM. >auter TO an order on FIX. Ward for three
pounds OF butter. Nj. Santer pronounced the
note a forgery, and MI Wards clelk testified
TO delivering the butter 10 Davis. The case
vas sent 70 the grand jury; bonds $500.
THE UNION VETERAN CoRPs held their first
drill meeting In their new armory. $50 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. last night. The hall
has been repainted and reiufnished through
out, and will be decorated with army corps
badges portraits, etc. The corps Will be re-
viewed Thursday evening by It's homo
rary members, on which occasion hand
s soC six banner win be presented, to
u t9e l. ~, corps ;np oy , Judge Noah on behalf
last night were Senator VIM. Window, Hon.
Isaac Bassett, Hon. y. Sanders Hon. j. K
Mcrherson. Hon. J. 3. Groome, Gen. W. Is.
HaZen, Gen. w. b. Browne, Capts. c. G. Adams,
4. G. Widdecomb, VIM. Hunt, W. B. Reed,
Martin CrOntn, {. c. Willard. j. g. Breslln, w.
=: Dayidge. NJ. K: Cootnbs. Chas. Ebert, Il. c.
s. Woithington, Chester A. Arthur, Vice Presl-
dent-elect.
ROLLER Polo ToURNAMENT.--The Baltimore
tlmofe Polo CLUBS met for the first time tails
season at the Biddle-street roller rink last
night, and after an exciting, contest trace was
calico, after each club had secured two goals.
The Baltimore Club. howeFer. claims to nave
made three goals, and the result OF the game
VIII not be decided by the referee, Mr.. Jesse
wilson. who has the confidence of both clubs,
untll ne has given the point raised mature con-
sheraton. IL he decides In favor OF the West
End Club the game VIII. OF course, be declared
a tie. otherwise 1t VIII be victory for the Bal
t1more. The game last night was the fifth OF
series OF twenty games to be played between
the West End and Baltimore Clubs, OF this city
and the Washington Club, OF that city. Thus
far In the tournament the Washington Club
leads, having won two games from the Baltt-
more and one from the West End. The West
End Club has won one game from the Washing
tonians- The players in the game last night
were: West End. Towner and W. Oliver,
goal w. Dawson. cover: E. Wilson, back; Cap.
tain Patton, center: John Sutton, forward:
Gus. Ober, point. Baltimore-smtth Turner
and W. Price, goal; w. Norris, cover; Thomas
j. Sbyrock. back; +. Harrison. center, and Cap
tain +. Johnson, forward; 4. Harrison, point.
y HoUsEBREAKER SENT TO JAIL. - Henry
Mathews, cOlOred. was charged, in the roice
Court this morning, With feloni0usly and bur-
gla1lously breaking into the house OF Mineva '.
brown, 1882 street northwest, with the intent
10 commit felony. Mi. Dwight CoWnshead
night OF the 2lst OF this month, aud on getting
out OF bed, this man ran past him and escaped.
He was committed for the action Of the grand
jury, In default OF $500 bonds.
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4 C0fORED GIRL CHARGED WITH BURGLARY
In the Police court this morning, young col
OreO girl named Maria Fisher was charged with
burglary. Mr. j. G. Nichols testified That this
girl was servant In his house. and on Sundly
evening, Jan. 10th. she carried on lot OF cloth.
ipS from his house, No. SO High street. George
Town, at night. The case was sent TO the grand
jury; bonds $500.
AUGUsTIN DALv's GREAT NEW YORK COMPANY.
Which Will appear at FordB next week, en-
braces many OF the most distinguished dram.
attic artists OF New York. Chas. Fisher, Fannie
Morant, John Drew ana many others OF note
are among the company. The play viii be she
comedy OF Needles and Pins, which was con.
sIdered the most laughter provoking comedy Of
the present season, and Mr.. Days finest dram-
attic work.