Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-17
COMING ADJUSTMENTS.

COMING ADJUSTMENTS.
ALBAueH's Opera HousE.-The prospectus
Of the local theatrical season promises no
artistic Importance than the appearance at this
house next week Of N. Coquelin, Of the
Coincide Franchise, and Mime. Jane Hading, of
the Paris Gymnase, with their French comedy
leading theaters Of Paris. The present tour Of
| the eminent French actors is under the direc-
| ton Of Mr.. Henry E. Abbey and Mr.. Maurice
Grau, to whose enterprise Americans are in
debted for the opportunity to hear and see so
many foreign artists of the highest class during
the past few years. NJ. Coquelin and Mime.
Hading will find in Washington appreciative
and sympathetic audiences as in almost
| any American city, and the advance sale
OF places for the seven performances has
| been OF an extent to justify the hope that
the attendances will be large as well as intelli
gent and fashionable. novel feature of the
representations will be the monologues Of NJ.
Coquelin. These monologues are an institu-
mand OF all the resources of his art makes
| them especially successful and delightful in
his hands, As already announced. the engage
ment begins on Monday night with two short
pieces, LES Precieuses Ridicules'' and La
Joie Fait Peur, " in which Coquelin appears in
roles contrasting strongly one with the other,
and revealing the remarkable range and YER
satility of his powers. Between the two pieces
NJ. Coquelin will give one of his monologues On
Tuesday Nine. Hading will make her first ap-
Forges;" Wednesday both artists will appear
in "LAventuriere;" Thursday. Cooueiin sin
Lies Surprises du Divorce;'' Friday, Coquelin
and Hading in .'Frou-Frou;" Saturday matt
nee, Coquelin and Hading in "Camille;" Sat-
Cesar"
NATIONAL THEATER.-Fetcher's well-known
dramatization of Dumas famous romance,
'The Count Of Monte Cristo," has for many
years held leading place in the affections of
several seasons Mr.. Jas. ONeill, an actor of
pronounced ability in a certain line has de-
voted himself steadily to the play and has now
become thoroughly identified in the popular
mind with the lading part Mr.. O'Neill will
make his annual visit to Washington next
week, appearing, as usual, at the National
Theater. His company this year is, in the
main, the same that which supported him
last season. MIR. O'Neill brings with him his
own scenery, which is said to be expensive and
beautiful.
The Won RopENsrEIN CoNcERr.-A compli-
mentary concert to Miss Erna Won Rodenstein,
the vocalist, will be given at Univeralist church
on Wednesday evening next Miss Rodenstein
will be assisted on this occasion by Miss Maud
Powell, the vionist; Miss Anna Warren Story,
the reader and AIR. Bushell. the baritone, of
New York, insuring a diversified program and
altogether fine evenings entertainment.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-Oliver Doud By
ron, an actor who is dear to the hearts of pa
irons OF the sensational drama will appear at
Harris next week in what is said to be one of
his greatest successes, The Inside Track" in
which he has a character peculiarly well-suited
to him, that of Harry DenGiqh. the laughing,
iight-hearted hero. At the matinees at Harris
hereafter all ladies and children attending will
be presented with pretty souvenir.
KERNAN's THEATER.-Gus Hills ssWorld of
Wonders" will furnish the entertainment at
this house next week and the bill is very ex-
tensive and attractive one. Among the feat
ures are the Fisher Brothers. in their daring
trapeze act; Luigi dell Orc. Bryant and Saw
lille, the musical team; Frank OBrien. the &C.
centric comedian; John Z. Drew, the kick
about artist. Miss Wellington, the Newcomb
trio and Gus Hill himself
The WAGNER SOCIETY will give its first con-
cert at the Universalist church on Thursday
evening next, the 22d. The program is an at
tractive one Reserved seats may be had at
Knabe's.
PRoF. CARPENTER continues his hypnotic
seances in Willard hall all next week.
The Knights Convention.
SHORTER HOURS AND SUNDAY WORK UNDER
CONSIDERATION.
In the general assembly of the knights of
labor at indianapolis yesterday resolution
was adopted ordering that Mrs Barry's report
be printed in French and German and circu-
lated in Germany and France with the hope of
bringing about an agitation of reforms that will
in the end improve the condition of the work.
ingmen of those countries.
The first business of the afternoon session
was an address by Rev Wilbur T. Crafts. of
New York, on the question of Sunday labor.
The central thought of his discourse was that
Sabbath reform needs naturalization" MIR.
Crafts was largely responsible for the enact
ment OF the law making eight hours a days
labor for letter-carriers, and he wanted some
action taken by the general assembly by which
it could be brought about that no Sun
day work should be done by any gov
eminent officials. He has prepared a pc
ti:ion to be presented to Congress, and this was
committee to look after the enactment of an
eight-hour law was also ordered
Some member, whose name was suppressed,
introduced proposition that newspaper men
be made ineligible to membership in the
knights. The subject was discussed at length
and with warmth. When the vote was ordered
only half dozen out Of the 100 delegates would
vote for the proposition.
A lively discussion followed the introduction
OF proposition to form the Chinese into indie
pendent organizations. As the present laws
stand, the Chinese are on the same footing as
all others, sufficient vote being the only re-
qu@remen. for ad.nission as members
Last night the committee ON grievances con-
sidered the cases OF Thos. d. Barry, of Michi-
gan and j. Nj. Boomer, Of Toledo Ohio. Mr..
BlOomer was formerly editor Of the Industrial
Ae,cs published 1T Toledo, and was expelled
without trial on charges of vilifying the Off
GERS Of the order.
PRESIDENT SEELYE, REcALcITRANr WITNESS
Chas. h. Grinnci1. a master in chancery, who
il employedin taxing evidence in the celebrated
Andover case. has had before him President