Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-17

FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-serpette's opera Of
"Fanchonette" was done by the Boston Ideal
Last in Ss Of
comic abilities of the troupe, but there is not
enough in the music to engage the serious efforts
of the opera Is laid in France, during the reign
of Louis XIV, and the story is of an opera
singer, Of whom the king was e a's and
sister. who was her double In appearance. There
i: sort of"dude' chorus in the first act; grand
detectives chorus in the third, which are mo-
tally good, and were loudly encored by the au-
dience. Mr.. Barnabee does an amusing pas
in the highly absurd costume of butterfly,
with Characteristic song. Miss Marie Stone
d e role and shs dance IN Ss Cn
ing act Miss Burton was the Amazonian wife
Of De Caramslle. minister of police; Miss Agnes
and Mr. George Frothingham were also in the
cast, but none of them had part which
anorded especial scope to their powers. This
will be sung, with Whitney and Karl in the
cast.
NATIONAL Skipped by the Light
OF the Moon" is another of those dramatic con.
coctions which consist Of series of special acts
strung together on an absurd attempt at a plot,
with with view to show off The peculiar talents Of
certain actors. Its first presentation In this
city last night exc tied great hilarity among an
audience which completely filled q le National
Harrison and John Gourlay, who sang new and
taking songs, danced, capered and did a great
variety of other things, calculated to excite
pany is about up to the average Of those engaged
In this sort Of representation. skipped by the
Light of the Moon" will run through the week:
ALBAUGHS OPERA HOUSE.-An audience OF
good proportions greeted the return of Mr.. ]. K.
Emmett at Albaugh's last night in his new play,
Gus good nature Of The e. popular favorite was
quickly caught by the house, which followed
his singing and dancing with the usual express
dents of the new play are Somewhat novel, but
there are the familiar love scenes and the usual
villain Of the Fritz" series; Mr.. Emmet sang
Guiding "Love is a Flower" 'Tom Call the Cows
fn," and 'Sour Krout Recipe" with banjo &C
comPaniment Mr.. Emmett will remain at Al
DINE MusEUM-The Bijou Minstrel troupe, q
surprisingly good organization, entertained the
night The company gives q clever and quite
original entertainment, which lovers of min
stTTs 11S are sure to enjoy ~
dons' female mastodons gave very spicy enter.
talnment at the Comique last night. They will
re mtn1 an the week. with daily matinees.
young people known as Nine. Lees English
Juveniles pleased large audience last night
with their dancing and attractive specialties.
They will remain all the week.
IHE ELks' BENEFIT-The annual benefit OF
the Washington Lodge of Elks will be given at
the National theater Thursday afternoon. The
program is of extraordinary attractiveness.
Notable among the long list of participants
are K. Emmett, Harrison and Gourlay, Barna-
bee, Macdonald and Morsell, of the Boston
Ideals; st. Cecilia Quartette, Val Vose, the ven-
triloquIst; and Co. B, Washington Light In
fantry, in an exhibition drill.
THE ORGAN CONCERT at Congregational
church this evening by Mr.. Walter R. John
local musicians and vocalists, promises to be
one of the most delightful musical events Of the
season Sc. Mi: Johnst9ns reputation as an organ
CONCERT OF LOCAL MUsIc.-The unique
musical entertainment at Congregational
generous patronage of Washington people, as
1t doubtless will, as our local musicians have
many friends who will be anxious to testify
their personal regard and appreciation Of their
music. Seats are on sale at Ellis
"HOMES AND HABITS OF ANTS."-Henry G..
McCoOk, DID,, will give an illustrated lecture
on this subject in the hall of the High school,
corner It'll and streets northwest, Wednesday
evening