Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-02

ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-The engagement
OF Signor TOnnasO Salvini at this house next
week will be the most notable dramatic event
of the season. The advance sale Of seats already
indicates that his five performances will be
witnessed by large audiences. On Monday
evening he will be seen in 1.-THE Gladiator" the
leading role of which play is peculiarly suited
to the powers Of the tragedian. On Tuesday
evening and at the Saturday matinee SignOr
Which s 70 be se
BILE, Just and artistically complete piece OF
tragic acting seen by the present generation.
senate Caius Marcus for the first time in this
city, and on Friday evening he will be seen cen, in
evenings Signor Salvinis supporting company
appear in THE Dukes Motto" The company
includes Miss Viola Alien, Mrs. Augusta Foster,
young Alexander Salvini, John A. Lane and
NATIONAL THEATER.-There has been most
satisfactory demand for seats tor the engage
week, making it proable that this deservedly
1avOrite organization will be greeted at each
performance by the crowded house before which
nalized his assumption of the management of
the company by adding to it two most capable
artists, Miss Agnes Huntingdon and Mile. Zeile
de LuSSan. The fine cOntraltO OF the former
was heard in Washington last winter, and at
once secured for the lady high place in the re-
gard of music lovers. Mile. de Lussan, whose
voice is meZZo-sOprano. is unknown here. but
comes with such Endorsement that she cannot
fail of kindly reception. Her voice Is said to
be of a peculiarly delightful quality, and her
method and stage appearance most engaging.
Mr.. W. II. Clark, the bassO Of the troupe, is
pleasantly remembered as having sung here
last reason with the Carleton company. The
old favorites, Karl, Barnabee, Macdonald, Nor
sell, rockingham, Marie Stone, apd Lizzie Bur-
ton will be warmly welcomed back:
FORD'S OPERA HOUSEWIVES Lizzie Evans,
now in her third season as a star, returns TO
this city next week, appearing at Ford's opera
house in Fogg's Ferry" and "Florette:" The
matinee; "Fogg Ferry" for the remainder Of
the week. Miss Evans is an earnest and intelli-
gent little actress, full of TACT energy and deter
mination, and is said to have made great adj
vances in her art since she appeared here three
seasons ago. She has this season played an en-
warmly praised by the critics. Miss Evans is
supported by good company.
THE SUNDAY EVENING CoNCERT.-Much is
promised for Miss Louise Pyk, the Swedish
singer, who will be heard in Washington for the
first time at the concert at the National theater
tomorrow night. Her rendering OF Swedish
ballads is said to be very effective and charm
ing. Her work has been literally commended
by the New York critics. The program Of the
concert is attractive throughout.
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.-The revival OF
The Mikado" at this popular resort next week
promises to be more effective than the first
production. A new Yun Yum, Miss Bessie
Gray, will make her appearance and the cast
will be otherwise strengthened.
DIME MUSEUM.-The management Of this
next week a strong attraction which Is sure to
please their patrons The burlesque operettas
"Cinderella'' and "Little Red Riding Hood"
will be given, interspersed with variety acts by
twenty performers.
THEATER COMIQUE.-Another array of variety
artists have been secured TO furnish the ent .r-
tainment for the numerous habitues of the
Comique next week.
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIvERSARY CELEBRA-
TIoN.-The twenty-f1fth anniversary of Rev. r.
Norris pastorate of Wesley chapel occurred at
the parsonage last night and was q most enjoy
able affair. The pastor was presented with a
purse of siXtytwo silver dollars, Presiding Elder
Riley making the presentation speech. The
parsonage was thrOnged with the friends of the
pastor, who were capitaliy entertained.
The EQUITABLE c. B. DISQUALIFICATION a
report made by the secretary it is shown that
nearly 2,4OO shares have been taken in the
$3.50 per share, increases the monthly pay
ments nearly $4,000. This association gives 4
per cent on stock when withdrawn, and q larger
interest-that is, the full earnings--if retained
until maturity The next meeting is January
9th at the National Rifles armory. Office, 81
i Street-ThOmaS SOmerYille. president: InO,