Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-20

NATIONAL THEArEa.-The performances at the
National last night and Thursday night were OF a
have predicted successful histrionic, career
Tor Miss Margaret Lanner. That young lady,
though essaying roles that would make no ordin-
airy demand upon the resources Of emotional act
resses OF long experience and training, has given
most satisfactory performances. MI. Robert L.
Downing, for his excellent rendition of the parts
assigned him, has shared with Miss Lanner the
Just applause bestowed upon the performances
Tonight Miss Lanner will appear In 1.-THE New
THEATER eoMIeuE.-Manager Snelbaker is Of
iering at the Comique most attractive variety
CAPITAL THEATER.-The burlesque, minstrel and
speciality performance at the Capital Theater is
applauded every night by large audiences.
place among the attractive resorts of the city.
'.THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY will be presented
with very strong cast at the National by the
washington operate Association, on the occasion
OF Mr. kinsley's benefit, on Monday evening, the
Mr.. y. B. BISHOP, the comedian. will apnear as
Major Wellington De Boots at Ford's opera House
next Tuesday evening on the occasion OF the COM
p1mentary benefit rendered to Mr.. JOS s. Sess-
ford.
THE LAWRENCE BARRETT DRAMATIC CLUB will
present Julius Cesar at the National Friday
evening, June I'd, and "The Merchant OF Venice"
Saturday afternoon and evening, June Sd. the per-
1ormance being given under the auspices of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps. The efforts of
the members OF the club in the past have COM
mended them to the public as ranking above the
ordinary amateurs. Having the benefit of artistic
give Interpretations of Shakespeare's dramas
which would be creditable to any company Of pro-
feSSOnalS
1.-THE DEATH OF BUDDHA" and the ssSeven Gods
OF Happiness, " two famous pictures brought from
Buddhist temples, will be exhibited next week, at
the corner of Massachusetts avenue and 1 street
northwest, together With a representation OF the
Garden Of Eden, with statuary by Clark Mills
ON MONDAY, May goth, Mrs. Adeline Duval
by her pupils, will take place at Fords opera
House. Scenes from Shakespeare and other plays
will be produced under an efficient management.
Mrs. Mack, on very short notice, played Lady Roy
on Thursday evening, in the New Magdalen, very
sacceptably. The lady cast for the part was taken
!, ATTENTION, GROCERY CLERKs.-The attention OF
the grocery clerks OF the District is called to the
was organized November IA, 1881. A STAR re-
porter In attending its last meeting, learned that
It's object Is to assist members when sick by allow
Ing tnein dement, OF so much per week, and also
TO assist them when out OF employment In case
OF death OF member, an appropriation is made
from the treasury OF the association to pay to his
nearest legal heir. The association was organized
with twelve members, and has increased to over
sixty, with bright prospects OF having one Of the
largest organizations in the city. The initiation
fee is 81 until July 1St and dues so cents per month
10r the present. being so small as to enable any
other organization in the city, and has good sur
plus In Its treasury: The officers are: George c.
White; president; j. R. Fague, president pro tenn;
rotary: j. II. Gwynn, treasurer; w. II. Nash, SER
geant-at-arms. 1t will hold its next meeting at
Sheas hall (63e Pa ave nw.), on third floor, on
Monday, May 22i at s 80 pm, when all clerks
invited to attend. Copies of the constitution and
blanks for application for membership can be had
McKnew, 632 Pa. ave. NV; J. r. Fague 1916 14th
ST NV; w. II. Nash, Goth ST. and Pa. ave.; J. NJ.
yeale. Bridge ana Market SITS, Georgetown. Every
grocery clerk throughout the District should join.
THE NEW PASTOR OF ST. MATTHEW'S PARISH
Rev r L. Chappelle was yesterday officially mott
ned OF his appointment as pastor OF ST. Matthew's
church. In this city, to succeed the late Father
Boyle. Father Chappelle, who has for some years
ana returned from European trip few days ago.
paid brief visit to his new charge in this city
Father Chappele was born in the south OF France
ID and S ad WAS partly in It that country
sap ip "a a Beg M TO the ne Marv
Seminary, Baltimore. He was ordained by Arch
bishop spaulding In 1865 In 1869 he went to the
Vatican council with Archbishop Gibbons as his
secretary. The Baltimore sun speaking OF his
appointment to st. Matthews says: 1.-THE parish
of st. Matthew's is one OF the most important in
the united states. The congregation is largely
composed of foreign diplomats The first pastor
OF the church was Rev: John Donalan, who was
succeeded by Rev. j. c. White. The next pastor
was Rev. F. E. Boyle, lately deceased"
$4,000 herring, at IS to Sc per thousand shad,
at $2o TO s22 per hundred.
ST. GEORGES UNIoN.-The ninth convention OF
the North America St Georges union consisting
OF delegates from various English benevolent so
ciet1es OF the United States and Canada) will
assemble at Willard hall next Tuesday morning.
A meeting to welcome such OF the delegates as
have then arrived Will be held in that hall on Mon
day evening next. banquet will be given to the
visiting delegates at Wizards hotel on Wednesday
evening next, being the birthday Of Queen Victoria,
TO which many gentlemen Of public eminence will
be invited. The program of the convention, the
arrangements for the intended pilgrimage to Mount
vernon, and details OF other c0urtesies and hOspi-
taltleS to the visitors, Will be announced at VIII
lard hall on Monday evening.