Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-06-26
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NATIONAL THEATER.-After a highly success
ful two weeks run, THE Mikado" will be with
drawn tonight at this house. Next week Mil
lockers military comic opera, 1.-The Black Hus-
sar," which was decided success in New York
when produced by McCauiPs company, will be
put on This opera has never been sung here
except by the Thalia company in German 1t
will be put on by the McCaull company with all
the fine costumes, scenery and other accessories
used in New York. Seats are now ON sale al
the National. "The Black Hussar'' contains
many pretty and catchy numbers among
them the famous topical trio, "Read the
answer in the stars for which il is understood
some new verses on local matters have been
written, and will be sung Monday night.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-"The Grand
Duchess has attracted the usual large au-
diences to Albaughs this week. There will be
a change of bill nightly next week, when all the
successes OF the season will be repeated as iOl.
lows: Monday evening and Saturday matinee,
ia Perchoie;" Tuesday and Friday ERA
Diavolo;" "Wednesday and Saturday, sBoccac-
clo; Thursday, donna Juanita." A version of
Audraus latest opera, lie Serment d. Amour" "
which Manager Fort has called "The Golden
Hen" Is In preparation, and VIII be put on week
after next.
THE SECOND BATTLE OF BULL RUN is still
10 be Witnessed daily in the panorama building
on 9th street. Special cooling apparatus keeps
the building pleasant at all times.
ABNER'S GARDEN.-There will be a concert at
this popular resort tonight.
THE GRANITE CUTTERS TO Go TO WORK.
night, decided 10 accept the bosses offer and go
10 work at nine hours a day at 40 cents ne r
hour until the first OF November after which
they Will work eight hours day.
A NOVEL BUSINESS IDEA.-Mr, ]. w. Nor.
gan, who some time ago introduced into w ash
lngton what Is known as the Clean Towel Sup
ply company, furnishing offices and stores with
clean towels Tor a small monthly payment, has
now further extended the scope OF his business
by adding To it other toilet articles, such as
towel-racks mirrors, combs, brushes and soap.
These Toilet Supply companies" have been "a
great success in New York, Chicago and other
cities Mr.. Morgan has thus tar met with con-
siderable success in introducing the, business
into washington, and expects still further in
crease, now that he has enlarged its scope
Business men take readily to the idea, since it
saves them great deal OF trouble, and their
supply OF towels and other toilet articles is
regular, while the charge is so moderate that it
i Is scarcely noticeable: Mr.. MOrgan's headquar-
tiers are at No. 517 9th street northwest
GOVERNMENT SALE.-The office furniture. &c
OF the Alabama claims commission, will be
sold by Thomas bowling on Tuesday, June
10Th. 1t Will be on view on Monday, the 2Sth.
prior to the sale.
IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO PuR-
CHASE.-B. II. Warner & Co. are about To erect
twelve handsome large stone-front dwellings.
located IN a beautiful section of the northwest
Ton the corner of 2lst and streets.) The fronts
VIII be OF beautiful architecture, and the int.
rior will be elegantly decorated. The price will
be $1,000 each. Persons desiring to buy can
obtain ful particulars by calling at the office OF
the above-named firm, and may then be able to
ADJUST details of arrangement OF houses TO suit
them. ms Is an opportunity rarely offered.
GRAND ARMY ENGAGEMENT AND REUNION
AT GkTTYsBURG.-The Grand Army OF the Re.
public, department. Of Pennsylvania, viii en-.
camp on the battlefield OF Gettysburg July 2
and remain until the 7th. On the I'd ana Sd OF
July the reunion OF the Third Army Corps will
be held on the same historic field. The ericamp
ment Oh the Grand Army will be largely at
tended, and the reunion will bring together vet
Grams from every state in the Union On the I'd
interesting ceremonies incident to the dedicst
tfon OF monuments will be held. and on every
day during the week something OF interest ~
every old soldier viii occur. Never since the
memorable days Of the battle has there assem-
bied on this famous spot SO notable and impos
ing collection of veterans as will gather there
during this week, and no better opportunity foI
visiting the battle ground in the company Of
those who were engaged in the great fight win
ever be offered. For the benefit OF those who
desire TO be present the Pennsylvania railroad
company viii sell excursion tickets to Gettys
burg from all stations on its lines east Of Pitts
burg and Erie, on June 80, July l. q and 4
good to return until the 9Th, inclusive, &C one
sAre fox The round trip.