Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Condemned Locals.

Street-lamps will be lighted at 5:15 D. m. and
extinguished at 8 p. m.
One hundred and twenty-seven arrests were
made by the police on Christmas day up to 12
o'clock last night. mostly for drunkenness No
homicides or serious cases of assault were re-
ported Altogether it was quiet and peacea-
bic Christmas
Mr.. JOHN Musser Reirart.- formerly of this
city, died i'm Denver. Colorado last SATURDAY.
after long and painful illness. Mr. Reigart
was well known in this city, having been at one
time in the drug business here and afterwards
holding responsible positi ms i'm the Treasury
and Post ONCE departments.
The steamer Lady of the Lake went ashore
Saturday morning in a fog one mile north of
Fortress Monroe. She was hauled off i'm the
evening by the steamer Luray. of the Old
dominion line, without damage, and proceeded
to Norfolk.
The Christmas donations at Asbury N. F..
church amounted TO S5I.
The members of the W. LsI corps Yesterday
presented Col VIM. q. Moore the commander
OF the corps, with splendid gold watch and
chain.
Private Smith. of the sixth precinct. heard
screams of murder in Madison street last even
Ing. On going to the house from which the
cries proceeded he put Daniel Smith under
arrest. when several other inmates Of the house
;nterfered- Smith made his escape in the
scuffle. One OF the officers lost his club and
nippers.
There were ffty-thrce prisoners in the cells of
tne Police Court this morning.
The SwedenbOrgian Sunday school had a
christmas celebration in the parlors of the Spen-
ceran business college yesterday afternoon
which was very largely attended.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Henderson. a clerk in the
coast survey office. and prominent member of
the Columbia boat club, died on Sunday The
Columbia boat club yesterday took suitable
action respecting the death. The funeral took
place this afternoon.
The chapel of 81. Mary's was opened on Christ
mas day after berg closed for three weeks pre-
vlous to that time for repairs and decorations in
colors. which render it now one of the most
attractive places of worship in the city.
AmUscGnenis.
NATIONAL THEATER.-''Around the World in
Eighty Days was put upon the stage here YES
terday With all the spectacular and mechanical
effects Tor which the kiralfy Brothers are IA
nous. The costuIning was very fine and all
the details of the play were carried out with
good effect This play will be presented during
the remainder Of the week
FORDs OPERA HoUSE.-''The Passing Reoi-
ment," by Daly's comedy company. was very
successfully presented yesterday at Ford's The
movement OF the performance was very smooth
and the crisp dialogue and amusing situations
We're greatly enjoyed. THE Passing Regiment"
VIII be continued during the remainder Of the
week.
IHEATER COMIQrE.-The cosy COmigue was
crowded at both performances yesterday The
program is an unusually attractive one. and
calls forth loud applause. The three Belfords the
three Colras, Maud Leigh and the Richard
brothers are all good.
DINE MUsEUM-The wonderful livino cur;oSi
ties OF the museum were exhibited Yesterday
before large crowds. Besides the curOsities a
number OF speciality artists added a great deal
70 the enjoyment of the entertainment