Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-24

FoRD's OPERA HoUsE-The very sucressfn, on
Hagement OF "Iolanthe" closes here this evening
roro'S company gives a very pleasing rendition of
the taking little opera, and their efforts have been
Wen received Next week Mrs Frances Uodcson
given with a very strong cast. INCLUDING .fohn r
Owens, Annie Russell, Mr. and Mrs Chas Walco,t
Aate DENIM. Wiison, and number OF others
VINO contributed 10 the success OF the play In New
YORK "ESnerakta' has never been presented
IN washington before, and viii draw large houses
NATIONAL THEATER--On Monday the eminent
tragedfan. MIR. Lawrence Barrett will begin an
engagement In his new and successful tragedy
sI rraneesca ga Rlmlnf.n The play has been very
tdvoraoly received wherever presented, and Bar
tests acting In It highly commended. He will be
supported by Louis james and a strong dramatic
company Inc play viii be put upon the stage In
fractions - ''A"''' az
TaEarEE CoxIoUE-The Rentz- santley Novelty
company have been greeted with crowded houses
They close their engagement this evening Next
week Mace ana Slade VIII Be- here. IL is expected
tnat Slade will meet the champion fSuiiiyan1 in
the prize-rfng, and the notoriety he has already
gained viii be great attraction for the Comfoue
DINE AUsEuh-A very strong bill IS offered at
tnis cheap place or entertainment, which Is pa-
troni1ed extensively. Next week new curiosties
VIII De on exhibition, and the program will be
changed by introducing new and interesting fea-
CoNGREG ArIoNAL CHURCH.-The address OF Gov
1oaSwel on RUFUS Choate to be delivered next
wednesday evening at the Congregational church
IN this city, promises rich treat TO those who de-
srs 20 learn something Of the life and PERSONAL
personal acquaintance OF twenty years
ROLLER SKATING RINK.-This fayorite resort
VII De open again next week. On Monday evening
an assembly will be held, at which the Washing.
ton Operatic Association will be the guests OF the
Rink. W VAN
ODD FELLOWS HALL--Prof. Carpenter the great
mesmerist, will give bis farewell entertainment
this evening.
McCAULYs HALI.-Every friend OF the work OF
the Associated Charities should see " Mrs JarIeyn
and "h Briganderon at McCauley's Hall next
Monday night
DEATH OF MK WM III. STABLER.-Mr VIM. II.
efaoler died at his residence, near Sandy Spring
montgomery county, Thursday, in the Slst year OF
a!s age. Paralysis OF the heart was the tmme-
olate cause Of death. He was son OF DR.. VIM.
ma DEBORAH Peasants Stabier, who were from
Virginia and settled In Montgomery county in
IsSl he Duilt the house where he lived on a part
tne original estate and married Miss Eliza
1nonas' whose nome was on the adjoining farm.
~ cary NE ne wasa machinist, but for IS years
Rast nad oeen farmer. He leaves two brothers.
1dward Staoler, In his S9;h year, and Caleb
ssaDier 10 his $50 year Both brothers live In the
Sandy Spring neighborhoOd. His widow. adj.
yanced IN years. survives him, with one son,
Joseph Stabler, who is a Montgomery farmer. and
four daughters, one OF whom Is Mrs Thomas N
Reese, OF Baltimore, and another, Mrs Nicholas
Saowden, OF Sandy Spring. The other TWO
daughters and the SON are unmarried Mr. Stabler
WAS lifelong and prominent member OF the So
eiefy OF Friends he was buried to-day in the
graveyard OF The Friends Westinghouse, within
ngnt OF where he was born and spent his long