Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01
National League.
Coming AlnuSements,


Coming Amusements.
ALBAUGHS OPERA HoUsE.-There is little
doubt in view OF the large advance sale of
places, that the representatives of the American
Opera company next week Will be witnessed by
audiences worthy OF the universal merit of the
organization and the high artistic excellence of
Its work. The fact that the operas to be
given are either new or unfamiliar to this pub
lie, has doubtless enhanced the interest in the
engagement. Particularly grateful to Wash
ington patrons OF opera will be the elaborate
stage setting which the works will be given,
thus supplying an important and what should
be an invariable feature OF this species of
theatrical representation, but in which oper-
atlc performances, even OF the most pre-
tentious sort, have in the past been sadly de-
nclent. The American company carries with
1t ON its tour OF the country many carloads OF
me Mes 9nr used in the origina IN
roay city Mi be t aSed operss
at Albaugh's next week. The brief engage
ment opens Monday evening with Glucks
simplicity and beauty, Mime. Hastreiter sing
ing O'pjteus, Miss Emma, Juch who is already
and Miss M ih ma 6eav SINGING Eyee
there Is ballet in each act, led by the tavoritc
premiere, Mile. Theodore de Gillert. The corps
persons, and was one of the most successful
features of the New York production. On
Tuesday eyer. evening uN Victor Masses one act
Leo Delibe's ballet pantomime of sylvia" At
the Wednesday matinee Delibe's Indian opera,
"Lakme," will be presented in Washington for
the first time, with Pauline LAllemaud, Helen
Dudley Campbell, Jessie Bartlett Davis, May
Fielding, AlOnzo StOddard, VIM. Candidus and
VIM. II. Fessenden in the cast. The last per-
formance will be Wagners "FlyiHg Dutch"
which was received with great favor in New
York and Boston.
OF months ago at the Madison Square theater
of Mr. VIM. s. Gllberts charming comedy of
"Engaged' has given the piece a new lease of
popularity, and 1T has since been presented in
different parts OF the country by various organ
lions. One OF the most successful prOduc-
.Inh nm Orayv daI-
phia, which will be seen at the National thea
ter next week. OF Mrs. Drew's standing as an
lighttul impersOnations are familiar to all
theater-gOers. Mrs. Drew takes the role of Be
liada 1feherre, with M,, sidney Drew as Caeriot
Sydney COwell, Miss Louise Pearce, Miss
Elizabeth Andrews, Edward Lamb, j. ii. Fitz-
patrick and p. j. Reynolds are also members of
the cast.
The CHURCH CHORAL UNION Will give con-
cert at Congregational church, Tuesday even
OF New York, and Mr. Jarvis Butler, the organ
list. Tickets may be had at Ellis.
COMEDY BY AMATEURs.-One of the pleasant
est events OF the season Is promised at Al
baugh's Grand Opera House. Friday evening,
May and Saturday matinee, when w. $. CHI
produced for the benefit Of the New Founding
Asylum, by an entire Washington cast. The
daily rehersals directed by Mr.. S. ". Keene
fOreshadOw good performances, and it is hoped
that well filled houses will witness them.
The PANoRAMA of the battle Of Manassas
N.
bers of people. The daily attendance at the
building, corner Ohio avenue and 10th street,
continues large.
HEROES OPERA HoUsE.-The National
Ideal Opera company, which was organized by
Manager HerzOg last year anc played long
"a. ms VIII THE pe'@rn
ton has been playing mt Mr. HerZOg's Richmond
house and at other points In the south, where
it has met considerable success i'll the popular
theaters.
SUNDAY EVENING CoNCERT.-The members
of the Alta Norman Opera company will give
grand concert at Albaugh's Sunday evening, q
choice program OF sacred and popular music
being rendered by principals and chorus.
The DIME MUSEUM.-The attendance at this
popular house continues large, and the bills are
very attractive. Next week Lang's celebrated
company OF Comiques will furnish amusement
for the patrons OF the house.
O'BRIEN's CIRCUs.-JOhn OBrien's circus,
with its colossal tents, said to hold 10000 peo-
lngton, at the Capitol base ball grounds, on
Monday, giving two exhibitions each day. In
addition TO the regular circus features, the me-
nagerie is large and varied. containing herd
of IL performing elephants and many other
interesting features. The ring performances are
highly spoken OF by the press OF other cities
where the show has been seen. Among the
| attractions are tight-wlre walking by Geo. Aus
tin, bareback riding by VIM. Marks; the La Rue
list; Mile. Julia, equestrienne; dog circus, and
Prince Martina Lowande IN his fve-horse act.
KEv b1r,ad ss The p p VIII lecture
church on "Wednesday evening next.
AN AssIGNMENT.-Leonard Brulatour and
Harry L. Dyer, as the firm of BrulatOur a. Dyer,
| OF 1928 Pennsylvania avenue, have made an as
| signment to Enoch L. White for the benefit of
their creditors. Preferences were given Of $500
to L. j. Fisher and other smaller debts arc pre-
ferred. The stock in trade includes water colors,
etchlngs, engravings, etc.
THE A. NJ. E. GOVERNMENTAL the session
NJ. +. church at Annapolis, yesterday, Rev.
A. w. Upshaw was added TO the committee
temperance, and Revs. j. H. A. Johnson and
Lavatt TO the committee on Sunday schools.
Tne bishop took up the twenty-third question::
"Are all the preachers blameiess in life and
II. A. johnson, ID. d., was passed; also, the
characters OF the following ministers: NJ. w.
Travesse, q. H. Young, Joseph Nicholas, Henry
Morris. J. W. Lovatt, L. IL. Jackson, +. II.
Green, James II. Ballard, Thos. NJ. Cole, e.
Bourne, Arthur Jones and John d. Banks.
THE CITY MARKETs.-The official price cur
rent of the Washington Produce Exchange
says: The Hour market is steady under usual
demand the grain market is easier wheat,
corn and oats; arrivals light, but ample for cur
rent demand and wants. Bright cured timothy
hay is scarce and wanted; other grades steady
| In butter, New York new and western creamery
| in large supply, and market yielding. from
nearby locations receipts as yet are very light.
Nearly all coming is ordinary in quality and
| without sales. the receipts OF eggs are very
prices next week. In poultry, old fowls dropped
| down TO eight cents last Saturday, and have
Deeu ScillLg NJ tnoI price generally all the
week. Spring chickens in good demand. The
| receipts OF potatoes are fair and market
| steady. The run OF shad is daily diminishing,
| and the prices higher. Herring are less
plentiful also, and higher.
| A SEVEN-YEAR OLD Box FINED So
Charlie Webb, u boy seven years old, who lives
| at 1929 q street, was before the Police Court
to-day, charged with assaulting Emily De
| Polly, four years old, who lives at 1893 g
street. MIR. Gloss appeared in the interest OF the
injured girls parents, and stated that the case
| was brought TO the attention OF the court be.
| cause persons in the neighborhood are afraid
70 let their small children so out for the reason
| that this boy assaults them. Counsel said If
he would go after boys OF his own size they
would have nothing 10 complain of. Testi-
| mony WAS offered TO show that the boy pushed
| the girl down an areaway about five feet deep
and she received u severe bruise on the head,
| and that he had previously assaulted her. The
little fellow SAID he accidentally pushed her
down aud denied having previously assaulted
her. In answer to inquiries by the judge the
boy said he knew it was wrong to strike chill
dren and that his mother taught him better
| The judge imposed u tine OF $40.
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