Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-27
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talent OF which the Rice surprise Party Is COM
posed. The piece tells no story, and was only con-
structeo with the end above indicated In view. 1t
Is medley Of operate Selections ana refined
speciaites, rendered In "a manner that provoked
hearty and almost incessant laughter among the
large audience which last night gathered at FOrda
Mr. john A. Aackay, the innitabe eccentric COM
edian. furnished a MT background and connecting
llnS for the merry making OF the remainder OF the
troupe Ills limitations OF famous actors met with
the usual reception. The company Is strong In
s2rghtiy actors and charming vocalists Miss ida
Mule, careful and finished little artistic was seen
In selections from "iOlaathe' and 'OrDheus and
Fury dice" and, as usual, won every one by her
pretty ways and bright vOcaltzatiOn. Miss VernOna
.IarOeau made an excellent impression as an ac-
tress and singer. Miss Maude Beverly created u
.urore with her strng clear voice in the selections
from SHINE. Angot" Every member OF the troupe
Is capable and lively, and the eftainment Is one
OF the best OF The kind ever seen here. The house
was we'll liiled
NATIONAL THEATRR.-s'We, Us 4 Cor Is another
OF those rocking hodge podges with which the
name OF Mestayer has long been Identified, and it
IS one OF the most mtrth-provoking TO which that
frolicsome gentleman has ever lent the grace Of
his portly presence 1t Is OF screaming" charac-
atty, and repete with the usual gags" Mestayer
appears Ia The congeniai role OF retired pugiist in
which, as might be expected. he makes a series OF
members Of his company. Miss Theresa vaughn,
bright young lady. who is well known here, sang
and acted with spirit Mr. Ezra F. Kendall. as Dr.:
Aedic'tS, disclosed the possession OF a grotesque
Kind OF humor which is very effective. The house
last night was crowded. 1--WE, Us & Co." will con-
matinee5 Wednesday and Saturday The sale Of
seats for "Fedora," In which Miss Fanny Daven-
port win appear in Washington on Monday next
Tor the first time, begins on Thursday morning.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-That old-tine favor
1te, Jane Eyre" Was presented b. Miss Maggie
Mitchell and her company, at Albaugh's last nignt,
before an audience OF fair proportions The dram.
atizaton OF Miss Brontes story seems TO have lost
little OF It's power TO please 1t was followed with
as evident qualification last night as on previous
occasions when produced by the same excellent
actress and the tr1umphS OF the Door but high
us hearty outoursts OF applause as ever before.
Miss MttcheirS support is competent throughout.
Mss Minnie Galloway, Mrs f. A. Eberle, Messrs.
AbDott, McClannin and Parkhurst were nOtlceably
good. This evening ''The Pearl OF Savoy will be
given. The play OF Little Barefoot" to be pre-
ssnted by Miss Maggie Mitchell at the matinee
tomorrow afternoon, is one of those beautiful
tranSlations from the German that affords the
widest scope for this charming little Iadys peculiar
style. In her presentation OF 1t she gives charm
ing picture OF a lie actuated by the pureSt and
best motives which after suffering is crowned with
perfect happiness. By many OF Miss Mitchells
friends Little Barefoot is regarded as her strong
est role. The play Is replete with beautiful scenes
OF home life, and bits OF pathos and humor.
Miss CARRIE SWAIN, the charming sOubrette, will
appear at Ford's Opera House In her new play.
"The Little JOKER" Monday, February e. The
piece has been very successful wherever produced.
In her company leading man Is MIR. Vim. A.
Lackey, q Washington boy.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-The variety organization
which this week holds the boards at this house is
one of the best now in existence, and gives an en-
tertaiBment which for diversity and meri. Is sell
dom eQualled- There are no sticks in the troupe,
and every act Is done with spirit and the ease
which comes of thorough mastery. Dancing, sing
ing, tumbllBg, and athletics are among the fea-
lures OF the show, with the wonderful Human
Fly, Mile Aimee, AS an extra attraction. The Dill
Will be the same during the week.
DINE NUSgUM-The Agnes Waliace-Villa COM
bination commenced weeks engagement at the
Dime museum yesterday, and at both afternoon
and evening performances the auditorium was
packed "Ihe New Magdaen' was well rendered.
AS HeTcV MeITica, Miss Agnes Wallace-V Villa sus-
tanned her reputation good actress. Her sup
port was first class The sparkling burleslue OF
iAnne- Bow Lean" followed the play, and the ONO
evoked thunderS Of applause.
HEFzoG's MusEUM.-sawyers original Georgia
MINISTRIES did large business at this house yester-
dag. ard their plantation fun, songs and dances
met With an enthusiastic reception. Minstrel per-
Iorlnanees always do Wen here, and the present
Punch and Ju y performance were put in as addi-
tional attractions especially calculated to please
the very Young folks
PROF. CARPENTER amused an audience at Masonic
Temple last night with his experiments in psy-
chology and nesmertsm- He will remain during
the week.
OLD Folks CoNCERr.-An Old Folks concert,
In costunle viii be given at the North Capitol n.
Z church this evening.
EGYPT AND TIE 81 uDAN-Gen. Chas p Stone
VII. give lecture Friday evening at the COngre-
gational church on Egypt and the Soudan,"
to speak with intelligence The proceeds win be
devoted to the Bartho.di statue PEDESTAL fund.
Shelter and Comfort Better Than Fire.
works.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
The writer has received what he conceives to be
very sensible letter from a correspondent in
another city, and he submits the substance OF it
for consideration to the many readers OF TIE STAR:
''Is it not poor Judgment-in view that the in
auguration takes place In nid-winter-fo- your
good people to be soliciting and using large sums
Of money for street entertainments at night In
place OF providing ample sheltered places, made
comfortable by fires, for the great crowd that IS
sure TO be in your city? Fireworks means that
air aud possible snow or slush-standing still for
All hour or more. How much danger may be in
such exposure to those At home and those from
better 10 look more to the comfort of the
'strangers within your gateS' and less to such
barbara and dangerous, as well as commonplace
entertainments for Ind winter as FIREWORKS? In
might do for i'ekin, but 1t seems out Of place In
Washington. When money goes that way, fraught
OF no value in the exhibition in 1tself-it seems to
me you are wasting it. Only assure the crowd
shelter and comfort place OF this, and MANY
very many more Will come"
II may not be too late how to give such sugges-
tons consideration Won't you be good enough, at
least, 10 give them publicity through The STAR?
COMMON SENSE.
THE REFORM ScHooI-T'he annual entertain
ment OF The boys cr the reform school OF the Dis
trfct OF Columbia took place at the Institution last
evening and comprised program Of some twenty
well rendered by schools "a" and ''B." There was
quite large attendance OF Visitors including sew
erdl members OF Congress and other Officials The
school Is IN excellent condition to health, dis
ciP.ine. and progress, and In one family Is so
crowded that the board OF trustees at their meet
Ing yesterday decided TO ask Congress for increased
accommodations.
RoBBERIEs REP0RTED.-George Y. Hansel rs II
street northeast, reports stolen from his house. on
the 18th Instant. 81 in money.-James COMPTON
reports stolen from building corner OF 18th and
streets revolver and carpenters tools; value IS so
Affairs In West Warrington.
TEE COLLYgK SPAREIHG MArCH-The ball room
or Forrest hall was well filed last night with rep
reSentatlFes OF the sporting fraternity. including
some government CLERKS assembled TO witness the
testimonial! benefit given to Sam COlyer the p,l-
g1liSt The en;eTtai:s;nent was opened by Charley
Hurdle j.. with Jig, followed by Z. 7. Dorsan In
song and dance, Lee brothers in gymnastic and
acro6at,c feats, &C.; William Morthage an ANA
teur, with Indian clubs.
The first sample OF "scrapplng" was between
William Naiey, young man Of average height
weighing about 16o pounds, and a stranger named
GiletJi, who Was above the usual height and
weighed about 200 pounds. During the third round
In when there was considerable pummelllng and
no science, Sergeant Grunnell. OF the third pre-
clnct as,ended the platform and ordered the inen
10 cease nghtlng. The referee declared the match
q draw. An evenly matched combat between Two
anonymous young amateur s!uggers was enter