Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-14

If Mr.. Barbour considers him a. political
pai1ah let him forget that Senator Riddieberger
Introduced the bill and secured it's passage in
the Senate. or else let him remember that demo-
Gratis In that body as loyal to the faith as he is
prompted with q desire only to benefit this Dis
trlct forgot the author of the measure and
urged re, 1t to successful result.
AZ me county chairman may well take to heart
the lesson: 'FaS est alb hoSte doceri."
Washington city, ID. G., Feb Ii, 1856. NJ.
Amusements
FoRps OPERA HoUsE.-Every seat at Ford's
was Iiled last night to witness the production
OF The usketeers'' by the Ideal Opera Com
pany. This is one of the most charming repre-
sensations given by the troupe and was received
with great pleasure by the large audience last
night. Messrs Morseil and Macdonald made
me usual hit in the roles of the rollicking mus
good voice and spirits. Mr.. George Frothing-
nam as the oboe acted with his usual care and
unctqous humor This evening Fra Diavolo"
will be sung, with Whitney and Karl in the
cast: on Monday the company will present,
Tor i. the first time here their new opera bouffe
Serpette, and the English words by Oscar Well
ALBAUGus OPERA HOUsE.-Mr X. Emmett
ilae great popular 1avorite will spend the COM
neaVy business in this city, and, no doubt will
90 SO next week. The secret of his hold upon
the popular affections is not easy to understand
ana certainly is not TO be found in the dramatic
excellence OF his plays, which are usually con-
structed with a view to the Introduction of the
songs in which Mr. Emmett has won such fame
IL viii appear next week in new play. called
"Ihe Strange Marriage of Fritz" doubtless of
Ti,en Tue same character as his other plays
L ne ADMIRERS OF Emmett. however hardly need
The incentive of a new play to make them go to
see nm. lie Will, as usual, introduce some new
NATIONAL THEATER.-Those clever eccentric
comedians, Louis Harrison and John Gouriay
VIII appear at the National Theater next week
la i new .buriesque medley having the suggest
I've utc, skipped by the Light of the Moon"
1t was thought that the acme of absurdity had
been reached in We, Us a Co.." but the assur-
by the Light of the Noon is even more destruc-
1--WE OF seriousness than the former How this
can be is not easy to understand but the mana
Gourlay are well-knoWn for their abilities as
laush-proV9kerS, and have long been favorites
on the vaudeville stage. They are assisted by a
with great success in Washington
READIN Gs.-Prof S. T. Ford, who will give re-
cltalS and feadingsa at Hamline church, Monday
evening, is highly spoken of as an elocutionist
by New York and Philadelphia papers.
CoNCHRF OF THE WAGNER SoCIETY.-The
Wagner Society will give its first concert this
evening at the Universalst church, 18th and l.
streets. Selections Will be given from the
works of Schumann: Handel Beethoven and
wagner: The selections from Wagner consist
Gi Inc 'freisiied, arranged for the violin by
Wilhellnj, by Mr.. Bernays; 'Traume,' song for
SOPRANOS, by Mrs. kaspar, and quintette from
HERzoG's MusEUM.-The attraction at this
mouse next week will be unusually pleasing,
Juveniles and lilliputian ballet in the burleSaue
Of 'Ihe Duchess of Puddledocks.' In addition
there will be fine olio. The orchestra at this
house, consisting Of d. B. Immich, leader; NJ.
Stein, repeti teur; f. Massari, clarionette; s.
Samuels, cornet; +. Pugliesi trombone: J. Pros
peri; bass, and F. Liliibridge, pianist, is very
good one.
DINE MUSEUM-The managers of this house
Will present for the entertainment of their
large clientele next week their own minstrel
troupe which is said to be strong and lively
organization. The business at this house con-
tinues large.
THEATER COMIoUE.-The bill at this popular
resort next week will be varied and interesting.
and FULLY up to the usual standard of entertain
ments at this house.