Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-05
ANluSenlenfS

MODJEsKA AS "ROsALIND."-A large, fashionable
a an oa asse9lea Iasi nght TO wei
an absence Of several years and to witness the
initial performance by her In this city OF ROSaiiad
IN las You Like It." 1t has been doubtful whether
ModjeSka would make as marked success in this
role as In the more emotional ones which she pre-
viously has portrayed, but her performance last
night removed all doubt on the subject. AS Mod
JeSka Is great in "Camile" and ''Frou-FrOu," so
she Is great as ROsd,tnd. Her accent which is now
so Slight as to be almost imperceptiblo was rather
an additional charm than a h1ndrance to the ac-
ton OF the play. Maurice Barrymore gave clean
cut and agreeable Interpretation OF Orlando, and
The hunting song, usu lily so tedious was excep-
ti0naliy We'll rendered by an excellent chorus in
which We're recognized several wellknown Wash
fngtOn vOcalStS
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE.-The Hanlons made
their first appearance here last evening in their
new play, lie Voyage En- SUISSE" The au-
dience which assembled to greet them was a
large one, and seemed to heartily enjoy the
many amusing Incidents and situations in which
the play abOunds. 1t is fresh and original
performance, and is destined to attract crowded
houses nightly during the engagement. The
stage has been enlarged to accommodate all the
machinery necessary to the proper production
of the piece. The Hanlons have no superiors
in their line.
THEATER COMIQUE.-The Richmond Specially
Company appeared before large audience last
evening. and presented very interesting vari-
ETY. program, including singing, dancing, come
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negro.
Mr. VERNON PLACE M. E. CHURCH.-A fair
is in progress here, held by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety.. 1t will be continued tomorrow even
ing
CHRISTIAN CHURcH.-Rev F. D. Power will
lecture here this evening on "The Religious
Lite and Character of James A. Garfield"
LINCOLN HALL.-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
will deliver a lecture here this evening on the
subject: Evolution and Revolution" large
audience will doubtless be present.
FAIR.-Remember the daily lunch Of st. An
drew's church from IL to daily this week at
Wizards hall, and fair each evening.
Navy Yard Bridge.
To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
Cannot the Commissioner Of Public Buildings
be induced to put force of men upon the Navy
Yard bridge after each fall of snow and have the
carriage way cleared?
The planks on this bridge were placed too
close together, aud after water freezes on the
the carriage way the teams have a first class
skating rink to come over Our light falls of
snow Invariably thaw between the hours of
twelve and three, and the plank holds the water
so effectualy as to justify those who are COM
PEELED to come over it in asking the proper
officer to have the bridge kept free If possible,
OF snow and slush. ANACOsfIA.
THE ANGLERS AssOC1ATION.--At tho 18th
monthly meeting of the Anglers association
last night the following officers were reelected
for the ensuing year: DR.. Smith Townshend,
president; John Hancock. vice-president; Theo
Friebus secretary and treasurer; VIM F.
Pearson, John Judge, N. Sardo, executive COM
mittee.
ANNUAL Masonic ELECTIONS a meet
Ing of Pentalpha Lodge. No. 90, F.AAM.,
held last evening, tn: following officers were
elected and installed: NJ Trimble w NJ. 7
Torbert, S.W.; w. P. Crews, J.W.; J. w.
Griffin, treasurer: J. G. Poynton. secretary
The Masonic Hall Association held its annual
election OF directors last night with the follow
ing result: p. II. HoOe. N. d. Larner, W. H.
Goods, l. l.. johnson and ]. p. Willett
ATTEMPT TO SINK SHIP IN MID-OcEAN
An attempt was made to sink in mid ocean the
snip Joseph . Shinney. which arrived at San
Francisco Saturday from Havre When four
weeks out between three and four feet of water
was discovered in the hold. After much trouble
the leak was discovered. Three augur holes had
been bored through the bottom Just to the right
OF the keelsOn. below the breasthook hole in the
inner sheeting, which had been plugged and COW
cred with loose dirt to conceal it, A close watch
was Kept on the crew. but nothing was discoy-
cred TO warrant making any arrest, although
members OF the crew say that Captain Curling
expressed the opinion 1t was done by Second
Mate Davis. The latter expresses much ill-will
against the captain, but, of course, denies the
charges.
Church SOciable Conundrum.