Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-16
AMUSEMENTS.

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"OUR JoAx'' AT THE NATIONAL THEATER-
Here is Il play which combines the emotional
and the sensational with considerable skill,
forming strong and interesting drama
of wholesome tone. "Our joan contains
little of essential novelty in its story,
but the treatment on the whole is fresh
and vigorous, and the dialogue bright and thor
oughly free from staginess. The spectacular
light house and storm scenes are introduced
with such tact that the dramatic action suffers
nothing, but is rather heightened and intensified
by the admirably contrived setting. OF course
in the hands of players less capable than those
who last night took the leading roles, the
scenes OF 'Our Joan" might easily become COM
monplace and rObustiOus. Miss Coghlan gives a
strong and intelligent representation of the
title role, in which last night she created
great deal of enthusiasm among the audience.
She was repeatedly recalled. Mr.. Frazer
Coulter is an entirely acceptable Meredith. Miss
Florence Robinson as Lady Ruth and Miss
Emma Hagger as alice were very good. Mr..
McManus Martin is also worthy OF mention.
Mr.. Graham's Capt. BrdndOn is Ineffective.
Our JOAN will run all the week at the Ma
tional.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE-Mr n. c. Good
win appearance as the hero of the burlesque
skating Rink" at this house last night was
provocative of great deal of hilarity, "a re-
suit which, rule. follows Mr.. GOOdwin's ap-
readS we'll a"s The 's skating Kinks
belongs to that large class of dramatic struc-
lures whose only plot consists of a good
to make the audience laugh by such means as
first come to hand, whether they are artistic or
u
flavor to any thing Mr.. Goodwin does, and his
exploits last night formed no exception. He
sang, danced, gagged" and initiated, or rather
burlesqued, well known actors with the usual
happy effect, and his efforts were seconded
with promptitude and spirit by his company.
1.-The Skating Rink remains open all the week
at Albaugh's.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-A large audience
filled this house last night to witness the first
ment. The play was "The Shaughraun" and
the amusing and thrilling scenes were enacted
with good results by the company, headed by
piece of work. Mr. j. NJ Randell Robert
Elottet, Winston Murray as kinchelo, Mr..
Weber as the Captain, Miss Henderson as
Claire, and Miss Alderman Arte O'NeiU are
also worthy Of mention for their good work
The audience was very enthusiastic, and this
new theatrical venture started OF in a most
suspicious manner.
HERZoG's OPERA HoUsE-Miss Louise Pome-
yesterday and were welcomed back by large
audiences The play, both afternoon and even
roy took the leading role with excellent effect
The lady is a talented and painstaking actress
whose work is always worthy of respect. "Man
and Wife VIII be repeated this evening.
DINE MUsEUM.-The thrilling drama ''GriZzly
Adams Is presented at this house this week
with Nettie Goodrich and 8. ]. Wheeler in the
leading roles The play is a very exciting one.
THEATER CoMIorE.-A very good show is
given at this popular resort this week. Nellie
din,' aud the olo contains the Eddys GYM
nasts; Maude Beverly, Matthews and Harris
ana Otner 1aSOrlte people.
The Woman Suffrage Association.
PROGRAM OF THE CONVENTION TO BE HELD
THIS WEEK.
The eighteenth annual convention of the
National Woman Suffrage association will
open "Wednesday afternoon at 2:sO O'Clock at
the Uniyersaiist church, and continue to hold
two sessions, afternoon and evening, until Fri
day evening; The opening address will be de-
livered Wednesday afternoon by Elizabeth
Cady stanton The opening exercises will be
enliyened by singing by Misses scott and Cal
session by Elizabeth Avery Meriwether, of
Missouri. Robert Purvis and others. Wednes-
day evening addresses will be made by Clara h.
Colby. of Nebraska Rev. Rush X. Shipper and
Elizabeth Cady stanton. At Thursdays ses-
sions addresses will be made by Harriet K.
Snattuck. of Massachusetts; Mrs. James Ben
nett OF Kentucky; Martha Il. Field, of Louis
lana; Virginia 1; Minor, of Missouri; Mrs. Dew
of Massachusetts; Zerelda G Wallace. of In,
diana; and Madam Clara Neyman. of New
York. AT Fridays sessions the speakers will
be Sarah VI. Perkins, of Ohio: Rachel q. Foster
OF Pennsyivana; Caroline Ii. Miller. of Mary
land; Susan b. Anthony. Helen NJ. Cougar of
Indiana; and May Wright Sewali, of Indiana
Mrs. stanton will deliver the closing address.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE ASSOCIATED
CHARITIEs.-Since the appeal published in THE
STAR OF February 18th the Fourth Subdivision
Associated Charities has received the following
Wells. 81; Leila Tulock 81; Thos. Little So
Francis Lamb. So; Miss Amelia Tyler, So; Mrs
~ @ esnis as r. p 81
Chapman, s2; Mrs. Dr. Moore 81; Mrs. Mary +.
stone. 81; James 5. Davis, 81; G. c. Willard,
Lewis, 81; Mr.. Cumming, 50; G. III. Harrington
81; w. ID. Baldwin 81; =. X. Bond, So; Mr. Tit
ps c h.s ca nhGs 81 Lilo Thom sa
Little, 81; James X. Cleary, 81; Mrs W. T.
Young; 50; Mr.; Anna smith: $40; II. H. smith
50: Mrs. Copenhaver, 81; Mrs. DR.. Eaton So
Mrs: pr. Boardman, $3.50; Mrs. rr. Zepp, SO
81; Mr.. Maury. 81; Miss Nj. Wheat, 81; j. H.
oierriwether, 81; Charles Murphy, 50: Geo
r stone. 81; anonymous contributions, 81 5O
airs. stevens, 81; n. >. Flint, 81; Benevolent
society Mt. Vernon Seminary, So. rs; total
S1S6.5O. ~-'
ANOTHER TRIAL IN TAX CAsE.-Yesterdav
III the Court in General Term the case III
Mccormick ast. the District ct al was decided
the decree below being reversed and cause re-
inanded for trial. Mccormick claimed 10 have
bought, in 1873, lot In square 1852, upon
usually examined by title searchers Snbse-
quentiy the sale of the property was threatened
nnder Tax eertihcate for 1896 81, on an assess
inent made In June, 1873 tor opening an alley
Mccormick thereupon iiled bill in equity 10
prevent any action under this certificate, and
10 remove the cloud upon his title. The District
claimed that the proceedings and tax Certificates
were SO illegal and void as to give no ground for
equity, and the court below dismissed the bill
Tue General Term yesterday reversed this do.
ctsion, and directed that the bill he considered
again by the court below, and proper decree
therein made.
-THE CAPITOL HILL GERMAN BUILDING A.
SoClATIoN:-The third annual injecting OF the
capitol Hill German Binding association No
=, was held last evening. The following Officers
wsIe elected 10 serve the ensuing year: Edward
Nueoei, president; Stephan Hellmuth vice
pfesident; Charies j. Berner, secretary; and
rrrederick W. Rest, treasurer Directors: Conrad
Meier, dehry Caspari, Charles Specht A. b.
Haske, Leopold Moelier Ernst Eselhorst.
Joseph Howard and Gustayus Koch The
sesfe tary submitted his third annual report,
which shows: Reeeipts-S25, 81 so: disburse.
menis-$23,330 with u balance OF 81 .0S7. 65
IN the treasury Advances were made on
sishi shares settled, amounting 10 S9745.
iotai sn;ares now advanced on So amounting
To S2s,o39. Total assets, $50, 574.25 Original
! number OF shares subscribed, I,O7s; shares can
/ eeied, 3Ol; now ON roll, TT; value OF each