Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

NATIONAL THEArER.-sLa Traviata" was
rendered with much spirit by Emma Abbott
last night the superior effectiveness OF the en-
sembies revealing the accessions of strength
which the troupe has received since last season.
'1raviatas has been heard here In recent years
with Patti in the role OF F,olettu. and with all
the advantages which somehow attend the use
Of the Italian words and the other accessories OF
grand Italian opera. Thus IL will be readily
understood that Miss Abbott and her troupe
had difficult task TO invest the familiar
last night to a considerable degree win
at once indicate that the performances
was one of no little merit. Miss Aobott's
Itoterd was bright and engaging piece OF work
Inc substitution of the fresh young tenor
Michelena for the time honored Castle is
decided change for the better. at least vocally
Though the absence of Tagliapietra was notice
apie, his place as Ger1nont was well filled by MI.
fruette, who possesses a good baritone organ
Di ProvenZa" in the second act evoked con-
siderable enthusiasm. Mr.. Pruette will doubt
less appear to better advantage in lighter roles
"Ihe Mikado" will be sung this evening.
ALBAUGHS OPERA HousE.-Aimee was well
coined In the leading role of MAN zelle" by an
night. Jessup and GiIl's farce-comedy Is essen
TALLY the same as when seen here last year, and
Ann aimee, IN the leading role. has not grown Sc
chlevous as ever, her eyes are just as danger
Gus, her English as piquapt, and her voice as
serV1ceable. Her singing OF La Paloma,' the
Tyrolean air and the French chansonettes is very
engaging, and she was compelled TO repeat
nearly everything. The circus trick of sending
the performers among the audience created
considerable of a stir, though the number who
did no; know what was coming evidently
M , wsre and
Will run all the week.
THE PANORAMA of the Second Battle of Bull
Run continues to attract large and admiring
crowds of young and old to the circular build
Ing at 10th street and Ohio avenue. The spec
tacle is a tine one.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER-A large audience
witnessed Miss Lizzie May timers interesting
enactment of the leading role i'm dads Girl"
at this house last night. Miss Umer is a bright
and clever actress, and her work was frequently
applauded. Mr.. Harry Wilson, as her father,
was very amusing and affecting, and the other
members OF the company gave fair support.
Dads Girl will run all the week.
HEROES OPERA HoUsE-The Worlds Min
streis proved TO be q big success as laughter.
provokers and they kept the large audience at
Herzogs last night in a constant state of merri-
ment. The company contains some good vocal
lists, and the first part was very entertaining.
| In the olio the great Silvo, the Delmanning
Brothers, the two Nirtos, musical artists: Prot.
a. l.. Gleasons trained dogs and lie Roux and
iiton, in their respective acts, were excellent.
DIME MUsEUM.-"A Block Game" seemed to
interest the large audience at this house very
deeply last night. 1t is exciting drama.
Lula Demars recitation of "Ostler Joe" was
well received. The same bill will be given all
the week.
The SToDDARD LECTUREs.-The sale Of seats
for Mr. John l.. Stoddards new course Of illus
trated lectures at Congregational church, which
begins next week, is now open at Brentano's.
AN ENTERTAINMENT, musical and literary,
Will be given at Carroll Institute hall by the
united Irish societies, in aid of the Parnell Par
lia1nentary fund, tomorrow evening. II Will be
an interesting occasion.
The HUNGARIAN GYPSY BAND, whose
delightful concerts here recently are remember
ed with great pleasure by all who heard them,
will give another entertainment at the National
theater Sunday evening.
District Government Affairs.
APPOINTMENTS.
The Commissioners have appointed T. G.
Pindell an additional private on the Metropoli-
tan Police force tor three years, for duty at
Harris Bijou theater, corner 9th and streets
Thomas p. Purcell, has been appointed fire.
man.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued by Inspector Entwisle: Thomas E. Wag.
gaman, erect two two-Story dwellings, 35th
street, between NJ and northwest; $500
William A. Skinkle, erect two two-stOry dwell
ings, Meridian avenue, Mt. Pleasant; s., 800
street, between I'd and Sd streets northeast;
$1,000. Swormstedt q Brady, erect three
three-story and cellar dwellings, 14th street.
corner Riggs northwest; $4,000. Swormstedt
Il Brady, erect five three-story dwellings, Riggs
street, between 18th and 14th streets northwest;
$4,000. George T.. Emmons, erect two two
story and cellar dwellings, French street, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets northwest; $4,000
Isaac Scott, erect two two-story dwellings, O
northwest; $500. Nicholas Drummond, repair
brick % l. street northwest $500. Wheatley
Bros, repair mill, south side Water street, be-
tween Washington and Rock creek; 81 800.
w. A. Skinkle, repair frame, Meridian avenue,
Mt Pleasant; $500.