The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1883-05-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRD's oPERA-HousE.


This evening the amateur company of Baltl-
more will render "Iolanthe," Gilbert & Sulli-
vans popular opera, at Ford's. This occasion
John II. Ford, and our citizens Will be pleased
TO evidence q practical testimonial to that es.
Unable gentleman and energetic theatrical
manager. Mr.. Ford has effected more FOR the
legitimate drama than almost any ono man
living in America, and has we'll earned tho re-
spect and esteem In which he Is universally
held.
BENEFIT To MIR. K1NsLEY.
on the 25th and 28th instants "Pinafore"
Will be revived and sung by an excellent com.
pany at the National Theatre. This will be
the occasion OF the benefit rendered Mr.. Sam
uel g. Kinsley, the popular manager of the
National Theatre. Mr.. Kinsley's friends are
legion and grand ovation in the manner Of
crowded houses Is anticipated.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Mr.. Robert L. Downing, the representative
actor OF Washington, Will appear at tho Ma.
tional Theatre on the evenings of May IL, Is
and 10, and In n matinee performance Satur-
day afternoon. he Will DO supported by the
eminent English actress, Miss Catherine
Rogers, and n number Of artists selected from
Miss Mary Anderson's company. Mr.. Down.
ing, in addition to his ability and eminence as
an actor, is especially popular In Washington,
being native of this city and identified with
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
In addition to the host of artistic attractions
at the Dime Musuem, the museum itself this
week is enlarged by perfect caravansery OF
CurlOBlIleS. NO one SnOulu Idll 10 WISH IL.
BENEFIT.
On Wednesday evening next very at.
tractive bill Is promised at Fords Opera
House for the benefit of the business stan of
THE THEATRE coMIQUE.
As usual the programme OF this week at the
Theatre Comique Is brilliant with gems OF
artistic excellence. Every feature Is interest
ing, and completely successful week will re-
"AaIoSo THE BREAKERS"
The John Mccullough Club, of this city,
appear tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at
Armory Hall, In Alexandria, In the comedy
which Clarke has made 80 famous, "Among
the Breakers" Some of the best local talent
Of the District will participate. Among the
cast are Mr.. Kearney, Misses Lillian Edmon.
ston, Sueie Bowie and Eflie Darling.
THE SPRING MEETING.
Tomorrow the spring meeting OF the
National Jockey Club commences at the Ivy
City course. The trains leave the Baltimore
4 Ohio Depot regularly for tho track. The trip
ticket is but ten cents--the time but i've
minutes. Nearly TWO hundred horses are
stabbed on the grounds, and the beBt-blo0ded
and pedigreed racers OF the country repre-
finest sport ever witnessed will be the result.
DRIVERS SUMMER GARDEN.
This evening the attractive Summer Gard en-
OF Mr.. George Driver will be formally opened
for The season. The Marine-Band Orchestra,
under the management OF Professor Sousa,
Will participate. A full company OF vocal
artists VIII take part, and PROFESSOR Harding 6
diorama of Europe and America complete the
Interesting entertainment.
ABNERs SUMMER GARDEN.
The beautiful Summer Garden OF Mr.. Ed
| Abner, on e street, opposite the National Post
| ofIlce, is one Of the most delightful resorts ir
| the city.
| THE GREAT FALLS.
| The packet Excelsior leaves Georgetown
| every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday for Cablr
| John Bridge and theGreat Falls. Round'trlI
| tickets so cents.