Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-12

major Part OF the audience assembled at Ford's
last night, to witness the first appearance in
Washington of Miss Margaret Mather as Juliet
were fully prepared for the usual crudities OF
the average female det,adnte but the result was
a most decided and agreeable surprise. Miss
Mathers rendition Of Juliet marks her as one OF
the bright lights of the English speaking stage.
Possessed of personal charms OF very high
order. with cOmely face and form and girlis
grace. she is an ideal Juliet From the first act
where her delicious by-play delighted the au-
dience, to the potion scene. which she enacted
with wonderful power and with great effect.
her rendition of the role formed most harmO-
NOUS whole almost, if not entirely free from
amateurishness. On the Romeo of young Salvini.
much praise cannot be bestowed. Mr.. Lcvick.
as Mercaio. made palpablc hit. and shared the
honOrs with the star. Mr.. Davidge. rs Peter.
was also very good. making the most of an I'M
important part. Romeo ard Juliet" will be
repeated tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr Jefferson appeared
at the National last evening in his famous role
OF fighting Bob Acres in Sheridan's immortal
Rivals" AS usual his audience was delighted.
Mrs. John Drew's delineation of Mrs. Mdtdprop
was worthy of Mr.. Jetfersons Bob Acres.
Mr.. Frederick Robinson as Sir Anthony. Mr..
Waverly as Sir LuciuS. and Mr.. Ringgod were
all very good. The Rivals will be repeated
this evening, and tomorrow evening THE Poor
Gentleman" will be produced when Mr.. Jeffer-
son will appear in his old time role of DR..
OlilpOd
HE THEATER C0AIQUE was we'll filled last
evening. and the many attractions offered We're
received with loud applause. Professors c. NJ.
and j. f. Kennedy created a great deal OF
amusement by their mcsmeric performance. The
variety portion OF the program was as usual.
good.
Masonic TEMPLE.-The annual entertainment
and sOciable of the New York Republican AS
ISOLATION will be held here Thursday evening.
CONGREG ATIONAL CHTRCH.-Rcv. John Hall,
ID lecture
Scriptures and the Sciences"
ENTHUSIASTICALLY concerts by Rogers and
Anders.
WILLARD HALL.-A fair for the benefit of st.
Lukes F. E. church is in progress here
Result Of Advertising i'll The Star.
To the Editor of The Evening STAR.
We have received, in answer to our ''add'' of
one insertion in Saturdays STAR for room. 105
offers up to date. Some of them are so favor
able that we expect to compromise on our good
looks and get one for nothing. We will send a
squad OF messengers to your office for any more
answers that may arrive Yours,
December 18th. 1882. ''K. p. X
For THE ORANGE GROvEs.-HOn. James Gil
flan and daughter. and Judge c. S. Bundy
left on the 11:l5 m. train yesterday for Jackson
Vile. Fla, whence. in company with Mr.. Smith,
of the general land office, they will visit the site
of the 'Polk county settlement and Orange
Grove company. tract of 5000 acres of land
in Polk county. Fla for the purpose of nspec-
ton under authority Of q company of gentlemen
OF this city. contemplating the immediate
establishment OF an orange grove of 600 acres.
Before returning they will visit the lands of the
Lake Eustis Orange Grove company. the
shares of which are all held in this city-the
whole of whose tract will be planted with
young trees during the present month";.
FINED FOR ROBBERY. ASSAULT. AND PROFAN-
ITY.-A cOlOred man named Jno. Russell was
put on trial before Judge Smell this morning on
the charges of petit larceny and assault and
battery. Mr.. JAS DreXe, agent of the Inland
Seaboard COasting Company. stated that yes
terday morning he detected the defendant i'll the
act of stealing a bunch of game. consisting of
rabbits. coons. and opossums from the wharf
He attempted to put the prisoner under arrest
and succeeded in getting him into the Office to
detain him until an officer came. when he as
saulted witness. He was fined $40 or 80 days in
each case. He was also fined S. yesterday for
profanity while Oil his way to the stationhouse