Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-13
AnluSementS,

Amusements.
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE-Mrle Rhea appeared last
evening in "Adrienne Lecouveur'' The au-
ana ar
successful engagement closes this evening" when
she VII appear for the first time here this season
I'm the role OF Beatrice in '.Much Ado About Moth
ing"
ENGLISH OPERA-Next week the famous Boston
IDEAL Opera company Will hold the boards at
Ford's Opera house, AMI it is safe to predict
standing room only during their engagement. on
Monday the favOrte opera of "FatiDitza" will be
given.
LINCOLN HAII--Dr Spauldine will deliver lee
tnre this evening on "Christtan Rome: It's Cata-
combs and Churches" The former lectures OF Dr.
Spauldlng have been so favOrably received that
without doubt, another large audience Will be in
attendance this evening.
Springfield, ILL.,, will deliver lecture at the Ma
!ionli Theater Sunday evening, On the life OF
President Lincoln and his career as a lawyer. The
lecture is promised to be humorous ana pathetic
and interesting throughout.
THEATER COMIQUE.-The program for this week
Is very iI h one, ana the large audiences
Torrance OF unusual excellence and interest Is
promised for next week.
DINE MUsECM.-The interesting performance
and The living curOsitIes at the new dime museum
are We'll worth seeing.
NATIONAL THEATxR-The engagement OF the
She Will again appear in 1.-THE Little Detective"
assuming six different characters. On Monday
the well-EnOwn CONS dia rs. Robson and Crane will
appear in Forbidden Fruit which will be re-
peated Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and sat
nrday afternoon Ga Thursday and Friday even
lngS comedy OF ErrOrS' VIII be presented, and
on saturday evening ''Our Bachelors"
ROLLER SKATING RISK.-Mr Curtis, manager of
the ripk, has rendered reception this evening
u journalists or the city and members OF the Cap
ital Bicycle club and large and interested crowd
viii doubtless be present. There will be general
skating from to 80, when the surface will be
cleared and the bicycle boys will give an exhbi-
ton drill. The assembly will be open to general
Ambulance at the usual price.
NEW ENGLAND ExcURsIoNIsrs.-A large excur-
sion party from New England. numbering nearly
yesterday and Will remain until the 18th instant
The party Is In charge Of Mr.. j. A. WhitcOmb, of
Somerville, Mass, who is assisted by Messrs. H. f.
Shields and c. w. Barrett. The excursionists rep
resent various points in the New England states,
a great many coming from ''The Hub" The party
LETT Boston on the 10th instant, and have visited
Luray. During their stay here they Will make
trips to Mount Vernon and to Alexandria. We'd
nesday vening members OF the excursion party
Will give musical entertainment at Willard hall
A CHANCE FOR THE BENEvOLENT-One OF the
most interesting and deserving charities now an
pealng to the sympathies OF the benevolent is the
Associated Charities Day Nursery, corner OF 18th
and streets northwest, where working women
cared for and fed from am. to pm. for the
sum OF three cents each. OF course this trifling
sum does not meet the cost Of food, shelter and
attendance and the ladies' who are undertaking to
sustain this admirable charity are seeking to OBJ
tain funds to keep Il In operation. Contributions
OF infants and childrens clothing, flannel, glng-
ham. unbleached muslin, groceries and money are
solicited and may be sent to Mrs. Babcock one OF
the managers OF the nursery at the rooms, corner
OF 18th and streets, In the Lincoln mission
| MR.. SPAULDING'S ILLUSTRATED LECTURES-The
course OF illustrated lectures on "Christian and
Pagan Rome" which the Rev. Henry q. Spauld-
Ing OF Boston, is delivering in Lincoln hail. is at.
| tracing unusual attention. The two lectures
| already given have been attended by audiences
| representing the Intelligence and culture of the
| city, Including many members OF both houses OF
Congress and society people, who are seldom
| seen In q lecture hall This evening Mr.. Spauld.
/ acOmDs at Rome" with an imaginary visit to some
| OF the famous churches OF the "Eternal City, on
Monday evening the lecturer viii speak OF the
Classic Ruins and Historic Monuments OF Pagan
/ Rome. The course will close Wednesday evening
the 18th inst, with an entertaining description Of
the public amusements OF the Old Roman World