Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-07
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FoRD'S OPERA HoUSE.-In their performances
at Ford's yesterday aud last night the Leopold
brothers. six in number proved themselves a
very clever and agile company OF contortion-
lists. They appear in an absurdity called Fri
rolfty, as athletic students, statues. walters
and musicians, and at all times when they are
ON the stage they succeed in making things
very lively They will remain at Ford's all the
week, with two matinees.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-There are few
new features in the performance by Haverly's
minstrel troupe at Albaughs this week, but
nevertheless the audience last night gave every
evidence OF enjoy ment. The singing in the first
part was good. notably the efforts OF Messrs.
tIOrman, Harley, Garland Shaw. Johnson and
Hogan The Quaker City quartette were inter
esting. as Were the military and Dixie features
Duncan the Ventrfloquist made Il radical de-
parture from the traditions of his craft, intro
dUc1Dg some zlew Jokes and business. The great
mt mt OF the evening however: was made by the
Cragg family OF acrobats- These five brothers
are indeed wonderful, and gave an exhibition
oftumblng never equalled by anything before
seen here tor grace, skill and daring. They
were recalled again and again. London
lights the closing piece. was about UP 10 the
vrage. The Ministries win give performances
IL the week, with Wednesday and saturday
mafInees
Miss NoGCEIRAs, assisted by Miss Curtain,
Miss Goode and the Wagner Society. Will give a
concert at Martni,s Han, Thursday evening. in
aid OF the Little Sisters OF the Poor Many we'll
known amateurs will also assist.
HERZoG ) MrSEUM.-lryiug's quaint old tale
of Sleepy Hollow, in whatever form presented
never Fails 10 please. rip Van Winkie' as
produced by the Thompson Dramatic company
at HerZogs last night was greatly enjoyed by
q large audience. The children were especially
Delighted with Rip and MeeRie aud the COLLINS.
il viii run all the week.
DINE MUsEUM.-The sensational drama "Jyn-
der the Gasligh-" was enacted with energy and
ereditable effect al the Dime Museum BY the
Wilbur dramatic company last night. The
stage setting Was very good II will remain ON
this evening and tomorrow
THEATER CONIQCE.-Mr. Harry Montague
who has been engaged for a considerable period
70 act as director of amusementS at the Com
i4ue, has this week got together bill that will
H.tRr -,
irons of the house. Paris by Night the after
piece, is an exceedingly lively thing. There Is
matinee every day al the Comique.
IHE IDEAL QUARTETrE.-The first concert
py THIS new musical organization at the Con-
eregatonal church last night thoroughly
successful. botn muSically and in the matter of
attendance. The voices OF the ladies corotsgs-
Ing the quartette-MrS. McCartec Miss Moves
Mrs- True ana Mrs Fadeey-hafmonZe weii
anu each concerted number was encored Mrs
PEARSON Mr.: Bernays, Miss Flora Freyhold and
dessrs. r. III. Moves, Ernest Lent, and j. p
lawrence, assisted the quartette, and CON
tribuied To the enjoyment Of the program.
PROF. FAELrES's REcfTAL.~fhe sixth and
iist piano recital OF Prof Carl FaeIten at Ma
nnl ; last night attracted an appreciat.ve au-
dienee. Mr.. Faeltens admirable technioue.
ana artistic playing have been already com,
Inended, and II only need be said that his per.
forHanee last night fully equalled ms former
snorts- The program embraced selections from
seeLhoIen. sehnmaun. Brahms, Chopin, and
List grand hnuDe concert plano was used
HE SELLhA QUARTETTE Wilt make its first
appearance IN public ar Willard hall, THURSDAY
IL
eustrial schools. These colored singers have
been carefully trained by Miss Eva Mills and
'ne concert viii doubtless be a pleasant affair.
BOOK SALE.-The sale of books at Dowlipg's
VIII De continued this evening at T:30 o'ck,rk
anu VIII close tomorrow at the same hour will,
the library OF the late ii. y. Barlow
HEROES MUSEUM.-The powerful and effect
I'VE DRAMA Rip Van Wrinkle, is presented It is
pure and wholesome entertainment with a
5Pienuid cast, beautiful music, and fine acting.
Don't fail To see IL. ie'
SPLENDID BUSINESS PRoPERrY-Tbere wil,
Dc soid this afternoon al five O'clock that snian
0o property known as No. 452 PennsyIyania
avenue northwest This is an opportunitv 10,
good investment. Aoi
Polo AT THE RINK.-There win be q match
game OF polo for the championship of the MS
fr1ct Tuesday night at the Washington role,
INK, 9th street and Rhode Island avenue he.
tween the Nationals, of the T. street rink AM
the Stars, OF the Washington rink
ATTRACTIVE SALE.-There are on exhibition
ct the Gallery Of Messrs. Walter b. William,
Il Co. many very Interesting Steel Plate En-
cravings, French Photographers, Oleograph.
and Photos in Water CoIors richly framed O
the latest design, all of which will be sold a.
public sale Tomorrow evening at o'clock. Thi.
is good opportunity TO secure beautiful wal
ornamental.