The Evening critic., 1882-02-13

Atklnson's Jollities arrived here last night.
They are quartered at the National Hotel. For
q week they Will hold the boards at Ford's
Opera-house. This troupe is highly spoken OF
by the newspapers of other cities, and will pre-
sent an entirely original and amusing bill
every night. Matinees Wednesday and Satur-
day.
National Theatre.
Joe Emmett has returned again, after long
absence, and for week wo are to have o re.
Its charming scenery, thrilling situa-
tions and Fritz's comicalitles and lovely
songs. Mr.. Emmett is accompanied
by an excellent company. 1t is expected that
he will have a bumper tonight. Matlnees
Wednesday and Saturday.
Charity Ball.
The annual charity ball for the benefit of the
Children's Hospital will take place at Masonic
Temple next Thursday night The ladies' in
charge are making extensive arrangements
for the event, and 1T promises to be the most
brilliant ball ever given for the worthy object
intended. All of the very best people in town
will be present, there will bo delightful music
and flowers and elegant dressing without
limit. 1t is In order to swell the hospital fund
this year without reserve. ..,
Capital Theatre.
bill with many new attractions is an
nounced for the current week by the manager
Of the Capital Theatre. Another new and
strong star combination has been engaged.
The programme is made up of many attract
i've features. Jake Budd appears again in
"Bill Jones' 'Cousin," one of his funniest
Camilla UrsO.
Tomorrow night the concert of Camilla
Urso, of which mention has been many times
made in THE CRITIC, will take place at Con-
gregational Church. seats at Ellis music
store.
Cary's Concert.
On Wednesday evening Of this week, Feb
ruary 10, Miss Anna Louise Cary will give
her farewell concert in Washington, assisted
by the celebrated Philharmonic Club of New
York The early retirement of the greatest
American contralto from the stage will lend
peculiar interest to her final appearance. Her
voice was never In finer condition. Among
other selections, she Will render the famous
song from Orpheus, and the "Awake, ,Saturnia,'
and several choice pieces from Handel. The
popularity of Miss Cary will secure a crowded
audience at Lincoln Hall. Most OF tho seats
have already been secured, and those desiring
to hear her should lose no time in calling at
the ticket Office.
Theatre COmique.
We are promised week Of genuine fun al
the Comique. The new people engaged In
Jerry CShnn and Miss Helen Mpe Fl GohSn
guires," the Du Rell twin brothers, McPher
son and Mcbride, Miss Victoria, Turner
welch and Harris and others. Matlnees to
morrow and Friday.
Lecture on Simmer.
Tonight at Bethel Hall, George T. Downing
csq will deliver u lecture ON Charles Summer
for the benefit Of the new Union Bethel A. M
| i. Church. The lecture will be very interest
ing.
Fisk Jubilee Singers.
These famous glee singers give four concerts
at the Congregational Church this week
|. Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee, and Sat
| urday night. They are famed throughout the
country, and especially well-known in Wash
iDgton. Seats at Ellis music store.
w. l.. q. Hall.
Tomorrow night the ladies who had chars;
| of the Washington Light Guard Fair Will be
| rendered complimentary hop at Masonic
Temple. 1t will be very charming event.
ssThe Criterion
| A Ne1U 1h6dtre.-It is said that Tallmadg6
| Hall Will be converted into q theatre. The
| floor to be lowered and gallery put In, An
| creased stage facilities, and the entrance to bt
widened and made attractive. The seating
| of The alterations say that all the appointments
| Will be OF the most substantial and elegan
| character, with particular attention paid {,
| the scenery and mechanical appliances; al
| modern inventions will be introduced. In thu
| auditorium handsomely upholstered operi
chairs VIII be placed, and nothing VIII b'
| omitted which can add 10 attractive appear
| ance or comfort of the audience. III the plan
| are carried out stated, the new theatre vii
be named the Criterion; but II Mr.. Haverl,
| can make favorable terms with the owners, |
| will be named after that gentleman. TIL
| present week a representative OF the Charte
| Oak Insurance Company, the owners of III
| building, will be here with an agent of Mi
Haverly's and the contract for remodellin
| Will be awarded and operations commences
| so as 10 have the house ready by Septembe
ana opened with the Mastodons.