Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Condemned locals.

Street lamps win be lighted at 545 p. m, and
extinguiSEed at $50 n. NJ
DE- J. l. Mills. or this city. will give lecture on
Monday, in the course now being delivered before
the students OF the Westminster iNd.l Theological
Seminary.
Tine Fast Washington Democratic club last night
appointed the following committee TO confer with
similar committees froIa the other organizations in
the city In regard 10 the reception OF visiting clubs:
MarceilllS MaTcerOn. John Carr. AMI 7. A. FOLSOM.
The Grand Council OF the Sons OF Jonadab has
elected the following officers: John Ryan of Spar
tan, c. C.; J. W. Thompson Of Pioneer. ID. G. c.; H.
C. DarragE, OF Eureka, g. p Waters, OF Inyin-
eible. G. NJ: c. W. Brown, of Spartan G. s; W. ii.
HOPE, O. l. W; John 4 Clarke, OF Pioneer, G. o. W.
The Theaters Next Week.
THE IRVING ENGAGzMESr.-The indications point
70 q highly successful engagement for Mr. Irving
and his company at Albaugh's opera house next
week The advance sale or seats has been large
Ii Il said that nearly all the desirable places for
the seven performances nave already been taken
The week viii undoubtedly be most memorable
one In Washington theatrical annals. The
spaciOusness and complete equipment of the stage
at Albaugh's insure the mounting OF the plays TO
the very best advantage. and far at least the
setting goes, IL is probable the representations will
be even more attractive than those o: last year.
One change has been made in the list OF plays for
the week, "LOlis XII being substituted for "RIche-
lieu on Saturday evening next This change is
perhaps, on the whole wise one. as many regard
"L0u!S7 as Hr. lrying's strongest representation.
and those who saw him in it last year viii De even
more anxious 70 see hin again than they would be
10 see hun in the role OF the great Cardinal which
he has not Yet done In Washington. The desire TO
Sc Miss Terry Is equally great. AS an actress she
Il In every way worthy 10 bear Mr.. Irving COM
pany. Indeed, there are many respects In which
she Is his superior The supporting company Is
said to be up 10 the high standard OF that of last
year.
FEDORA At THE NATI0SAI.-Vlci orien Sardou's
DRAMA Fedora" an Angliched version OF which
will he produced by Miss Fanny Davenport at the
National Theater next week. Is said to be one OF the
most effective works OF the great French play
wright In II Sarah Bernhardt made most en-
ptatlc success In Paris, and competent Judges who
Davenport Is no less striking in her rendering the
title ron. The plot OF the play Is exceedingly in
geHiOus and there are couple OF situations OF great
strength aud OF the most thrilling interest. The
interest throughout iswOrked up with that consum-
mate skill which distinguishes all the work of
StrdOu, and the general verdict has been that
"Ecicrd contains SoIc OF his best and most power
fui wCr6- Miss D,venpOrt's Interpretation OF the
roi mas Won FOR her as high praise as anything she
has ever done: indeed, some critics place her
"Fed0ra' above anything she has heretofore ac-
cOHplshcd- Miss DdyenpOrts supporting company
l. said To Dc complete travelling rEtniZaffDn as
has gone out from New York this season. and II
has been drilled TO q high state OF perfection In
the rendition OF Fedora The leading nam is Mr.
Harry Lee, strong and experienced actor. The
advance sale OF seats has teen most satisfactory
and there is every indication that Miss Davenport
VIII do 1ne business, notwithstanding the strong
counter attraction
fC#D> OFERA HOUSE-CaTrie SWAIN one OF the
latest additions 10 the extensive galaxy OF SOU
b-ptte stars, viii DC At FoTd's next week In a new
play. by Fred G.. Maeder. entitled 1.-The Little
Joker Miss swain was in Washington two sea-
e0nS ago. and l. remembered as q lively daring
HJJlc actress who sang vigorously and turned hand
springs with ease and grace ''fhe Little Joker
Il Sdld 10 lie the best play that Miss Swain has
yet had and gives her ample opportunity TO dis
play all those qualities which make her a stage Al
traction IL Is In i've acts, and illustrates several
Interesting phases Of life. The story Is entertain
Ing and the action furnishes the opportunity for
the Introduction OF character representations for
which Miss Swain Is noted As Chrp, the little
joker. she 3pIearS in several characters, among
others q neN Sbpy and bOOtblack. Her inpeIsOna-
ton OF the street garlin i said 10 be especially
effective. Miss Swaim's leading support IS Mr.. W
A L3ckey, of this city, clever young actor, who
has made decided hit. Among the other mem
Ders OF the company are Chas. r Fisher John III.
Armstrong and Miss Edith Gaines
DINE NUsEUM-1he business at this popular
place OF amusement continues remarkably large,
anf the managers feel entirely JUSTIFIED In continu-
Ing the hlSh character or entertainment they have
been offering or late. For next week the attraction
Will DC M j. y keane, good actor, In his amusing
roe oil Mrs harrington, supported by competent
company.
HEHZOGS MUsEUM--The agement OF Sawyer's
MINISTRIES at this house has been great success
the auditorium having been crowded ut nearly
every performance They viii be followed next
week by Miss Jennie CaieI, sprightIy soubrette
who Was formerly fayOrlLe member of Riceis Sur.
prise Party. She VIII appear In Little MuIs" tho
mainder OF the week. New scenery and stage set
cngS are being prepared for the engagement
TEEATER COsIQUR.-The company which thu
present week has occupied this house IS an excel
lent One but IL will be succeeded by In every WAY
stronger and better. The British Novelty Company
Be- regarded as the best variety organization now Ii
existence, and the management OF the ComiQus
promises It's patrons an entertainment OF great dt
versity Of feaI0res-aI OF the FIRST quality.