Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-11

THE CONSOLIDATED MINSTREL COMPANIES Mex
WEEK.-The European, late Haverly's, and the
Georgia Minstrels, afterwards Callender's, are
now united, and will appear in Washington OF
N onday. The Baltimore sun OF Tuesday last
gives the highest praise to their performance
1t says: "Callender's Consolidated Colored Min
strels were welcomed at Ford's Grand Opera
House last night by large and thoroughly appre-
strongest minstrel in the en Country
and was formed by the combination OF Haverly's
European Colored Mtnstrels and Caliender's
remarkable for its freshness and for the real
gusto and unaffected spirit with which the
members Of the company entered into theiI
wit are hard to find, but Callender's Con-
soliaat,on have apparently discovered fresh
ad libitum; and II they occasionally present to
US venerable jest that had seemed to lag super
huous ON the minstral stage, 1t Is introduced In
such new garb and with such fresh surroundings
that we scarce recognize our old familiar friend
under the sklllful treatment that can make old
Jokes almost as good as new. The instrumental
part OF Tue program was fine, and many OF the
voices were Strong, sweet and peculiarly musical.
feature OF the performance Is the Introduction
with realistic force that wildly recalls antebel-
lum days away down south in Dixie The or
ganfzaCfon numbers fifty members, and among
them are some female voices that add softness and
sweetness to the choruseS. The drilling and clog
dancing are excellent and the various specialists
unsurpassed in their lines'
The ABBOTT OPERA COMPANY.-The sale OF seats
1cr the engagement Of the Emma Abbott opera
company at the National next week has been very
Monday, king for day" Tuesday, ''Chimes Of
Normandy" in which Miss Abbott will be seen
here here for the first time; Wednesday matinee,
with A 1 singing OF THE Last Rose OF Sum-
mer;" THURSDAY, "Rfgoetto, or The Fool's Re-
benedt; Saturday matinee, Emma Abbott and 4
entlfe company and Saturday evening double
biil Among the artists to appear are Miss Abb
Fabrlni, Alonzo Stoddard, John Gilbert, Gustavus
Han and William Castle, aided by a complete
chorus and fine orchestra.
THEATRE COMIQUE-The manager OF the Co
mlque mas provided an entertainment for his pat
T0ns next week which will be sure to draw. John
L. Sullivan, announced as ''the worlds most IA
nous gladiator" with corps OF athletes, will give
an eXhlbltlon OF heavy ''Slugging," Greco Roman
wrestling and other sports OF the land, and Mr..
tngton man who will spar with him four rounds
ana not get knocked out Of time. In addition to
these attractions a fine variety performance will
be given.
"OUR sat an entertainment to be given at
Odd Fellows Hall next Wednesday evening under
the auspices OF Pioneer Council No. l. Sons of JON
adab, the comedy OF "Our Boys" Will be produced,
number OF well-known amateurs, whose names
insure pleasing performance, appearing In the
A MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT will
DE given at the Fifth Baptist church, ID street. be-
tween ~ ana 9Th streets, next Tuesday evening,
by the choir Of the church, aided by several lead
Ing amateurs Of the city
LECTURE BY HENRY GEoRGE-Mr Henry George,
VINO mas won great distinction as an orator and
writer In behalf OF the work1ngmen, Will deliver
lecture ON "The Labor Problem" at the National
Theater tomorrow evening, under the auspices OF
the Federation OF Labor.
- FAMOUS PEOPLE OF Our DAY."-Hon. Geo. NJ.
Iowie Will begin at the Congregational church
next Wednesday evening a course OF four lectures
on the Famous People OF Our Day." which Will
undoubtedly be well worth attending.
AN ENTERTAINMENT, musical, literary and dra-
matte in character, will be given at Willard Hall
next Wednesday evening for the benefit OF the
DOOR
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CONCERTs.-The second
annual course OF concerts, under the direction Of
Dr. j. w. Bischon, will be inaugurated Friday
evening, December Sth. There Will be six concerts
n the course.