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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL FUND.
Last Night OF the Benefit Entertainment
at the Universify--A Grand Success.

Correspondence OF inc hicnmonu Dlspatcn.l
UNrvnRsrTY OF viReINrA, April 4.-Last
night was the last of the series OF enter
tainments given in the Public hall for the bene-
al of the Confederate memorial fund. The Sc
cond night was nearly a reproduction OF the nrst,
but last nights programme was complete
change. The children we're TO entertain the vast
crowd Of people gathered there, and right royalty
ala they do Il. There were sixty-hye children IN
the programme. The opening scene was Ger
man peasant dance by thirty-twoof the little ones
dressed In German peasant costumes Inis was
Of eight Of the cherubs singing Mother Goose melo-
dies. Their singing was highly encored.
GREAT APPLAUSE.
The next Performance ilicifed the most dear.
enlng applause. IL was the Rag-Doi BAL" ied
by two veritablo fore-the- war " manmies- Tor
these figures these chcrubs have boon IN training
for several weeks under the care Oh MIS-; ~
Bose, Mrs. Gunter, and Miss Burthe. Their
beautiful movements last night were quite COM
plimentary 70 their teachers.
The "Jarman Quarte,te'" nom Cna ~ sns
audience. These infant singers have
become quito fayorites xitb the University
people, and they were most pleasantly receiyea
a tsbleau, "The Household Falries' Ia which
eight little toddiers executed some peaa'uui
movements In imperscnafing fairies.
MARKED SUCCESS
This nTempls OF Fame" entertainment has
been q marked success socially IS well as nnan-
cislly. Over two hundred persons have been
costumed and taken part IN IL Afssr each en-
terteinment tables have been placed In the body
OF the hall and refreshments ceryed. Here the
crowds Of young ladies and gentlemen have
fingered until the night was Tar spent.
The receipts Tor the throe nights VIII amount
70 $1,000.
pEGHEE conrKRREp.
Professor George Frederick Holmes. who aus
the chair OF historical science, hiss had the de-
gree Of IL ID. conferred upon him by the Uni
sersity Of Durham. in the northeastern part OF
England. Professor Holmes has already that
degree conferred upon him, 20 the University OF
Durham In hcnorins Itself thus has not given o
title which he can add v his name.
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sreporsd b. NJ. Giifen shows that immi-
wafion y Increasing. while emigration u
3ebIining. The report gives prominence
"a re infux Of destitute aliens largely
k1otl4ute JeWs--ffcm Germany and Russia
80 Jeui6h Board cf Guardians arc pee-
;,5r1ne 4 protest against Mr. Gldsn's Sng-
1li6a tai b,opo psupsr Jews hays bssn
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
AT THE THEATRES.
WHAT THE MANAGERS HAVE TO
OFFER THE COMING WEEK.

Jefferson and Mansfield in Comedy of
Contrasted Character-Light Opera at
the Academy-Good Bills at the
other Houses.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

Large audiences greeted Mr. stuart Robson
and his company every evening last week at
Albaugh's, where they presented repertory
of three pieces-''She Stoops to Conquer"
"The Henrietta" and "Is Marriage Fail
ure?' OF Mr.. Robson himself it is unneces-
sary to speak He possesses an individuality
as comedian that is probably more distinctive
than that of any prominent actor of the pres
ent time. His company is an unusually good
one, although not particularly selected for the
presentation of old English comedy. 1t wants
a little toning down in places to compare with
other companies that have done "She Stoops
to Conquer
"The Power of the Press is one of those
melodramatlc productions reminiscent in
general style OF some years ago when scenery
and allopathic heroism and villainy were ram
pant on the stage of the countrv-the days of
"The Lights o. London,n "Romany Rye"
and kindred spectaces. Last week at the
Academy the play drew good houses and pre-
sented some first rate actors and actresses to
the public. Among them were none who &C.
quilted themselves more creditably than Miss
Lavinia Shannon, who played one of the lead
ing roles as Julia Seymour. Miss Shannon is
a Washington lady, and has gained distinc.
ton on the stage of which her friends have
reason to feel proud.
From present indications it would seem
that GA Parlor Match'' will not lose its powers
to entertain and please until it shall miss
from its cast either one or both Of those inim-
table character comedians, Messrs. Evans
and Hoey. The originality and enterprise of
these two gentlemen have kept the piece-one
OF Hoyts first productioDs-fresh and
sprightly for many years.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Greenfield Concert.

AT the Universaist Church next Saturday
evening, Alfred Gruenfeld the pianist and
Heinrich Gruenfeld the 'cellist will make their
initial bow to Washington audience Their
fame has preceded them and hearty welcome
is assured. Alfred Gruenfeld, court pianist to
the Emperors of Germany and Austria, was
born in Prague in 1852. In his fifth year he
began the study of music and at the age of
twelve he gave his first concert, playing Bach's
Prelude at Fugue in G sharp major and a
LiZt Fantasia, by no means easy task.
Since 1876, he has made regular visits to the
principal cities of Europe calling forth the
widest enthusiasm. OF Heinrich Gruenfeld
the same things may be said, substituting the
cello for piano. A more conscientious salts
flying artist never lived. The tickets for the
concert will be placed on sale at the Knabo
Ware-roOms tomorrow morning.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
JEFFERSON COMEDY COMPANY
In "The Rivals" and "The Heir Law"
at the National this Week

In "The Rivals and HThe Heir Law"
at the National this Week.
One of those performances that lend dig
nifty to the dramatic season and to the houses in
which they take place will be given at the Ma
tonal Theatre next week Sherldan's spark
ling comedy, AThe Rivals" will be the play,
and Joseph Jefferson and his comedy COM
pany the players. Mr.. Jefferson's Bob Acres
is one of this comedians best parts. Mrs
Drew's inimitable impersonation of Mrs.
Mdldprop has become stage classic. "The
Rivals' will be Produced Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday nights and Satur-
day matinee, and on Friday and Saturday
nights, Colman's comedy. in five acts, "The
Heirat-Law''. This play is too seldom seen
now, although it was great favorite many
years ago. The announcement Of its revival
has been made doubly welcome by the fact
that Joseph Jefferson enacts DR.. PanglosS.
character in which this comedian achieved the
most pronounced artistic success seasons ago.
The play will be presented by cast un-
equaled in American dramatic annals. The
supporting company includes Mrs. John
Drew, Viola Allen, Fanny Denham Rouse,
Carrie jackson, Louis James, j. H. Barnes,
w. f. Owen, George w. Denham, Fitzhugh
Owsley, Joseph Warren, II. w. Odlin, and
Joseph Logan.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

divisions and will occupy two evenings in pre-
sentstion. Seven parts have already been de-
livered to the publisher, aud the composer
expects to entirely finish the composition,
which is on an elaborate scale, before the new
year.
Here is some faint praise for a soubrette
from Western critic: "Sbe Is as graceful as
q cat and shows her teeth like pet terrier.
Her singing resembles a gas pipe laid In the
wrong street."
1t is reported that real live English Earl
is playing in 'Only Farmers Daughter
and that his distingue air is alone worth the
price of admission.
"The Junior Partner" a comedy adapted
from the French, was produced at Herr
mann's Theatre, New York. on Tuesday night
and was great go, apparently. Mrs. Dion
Boucicault and Henrietta Crossman were In
the leading roles.
Wilton Lackaye, after successful engage
ment in England, sailed from Liverpool for
New York on Wednesday.
Mrs. William j. Florence, widow of the
lsmented comedian, will not appear on the
stage again.
"The Mountain King" James II. Wallicks
new drama, contains many novel and realistic
scenes, among which is the stronghold of the
moopshiners, with an illicit distillery in full
operation.
That fine dramatic organization, the Pitou
Stock Company, is announced for return en-
gagement at the National Theatre, commence
ing Monday, January 4.
''Cavalleria Rusticana" has been Withdrawn
from the New York Casino and an elongated
version of "The Tyrolean'' now constitutes
the bill A one-act version or "The Tyroleann
was, it will be remembered, given while
"Cavalleria' was on the bill, owing to the
shortness Of the latter opera.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Notes of the Stage.

1t is denied that Fanny DaVenport's illness
is due to inti-fat. Her malady is pronounced
to be nervous prostration. 1t is due to over
work, grief over the death of her mother and
her sister-in-law, Isabel Archer, and to the
fact that for several weeks she has been in
high attitudes and changeable climate
Sidney Drew is young actor who has made
something of reputation in the last three
seasons. He does clever comedy work. He
and his wife are about to commit the foolish
ness of starting on a starring tour, and the
manager who has charge of the enterprise is
booming them as ''the American Kendalsn
dwelling particularly on the marital felicity
of the young couple. AS an exhibition of
bad taste and bad judgment, this sort of thing
is unexcelled in the annals Of stage pulfery.
The inheritance season has set in for the
poor but honest chorus girl. During the past
three weeks fourteen of them have come in
for large fortunes.
1t Is reported that Rublnstein has nearly
completed his new sacred opera on the subject
of Moses, and that it will be produced some
time during the winter. The work is in eight
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

by Rheinberger) and "Ave Maria" Wash
ington Saengerbund, Mr.. William Waldecker
conductor; flower song from Faust" Mad
anne Psulina Maina piano solo, "Ballade,"
Chopin, Miss Lolita Mills Lullaby" Nc
Farren, by the Philharmonic Quartette, Misses
Meade, Law, Sheppard, and Stidham; selec-
tions by the Washington Mandolin, Banjo,
and Guitar Club; overture, civilian Tell"
Rossiui, grand orchestra; recitation and aria
from "Don Carlos" Signor Mariana Mama;
cello solo, a, Serenade, b, Gavotte, Slit, Mr.
Paul Meirsch;'Ah Non Guingen La Sonam-
bulal, Bellini, Mrs Wadsworth Vivian; Schu-
bert Quartette, selections, Messrs. Mosher,
Iurpin, Kaiser, aud Hoover; a, "Nympha
lien," b, "Coquette," Sousa, grand orchestra.
1t is safe to say the concert will surpass any
thing of the kind ever before presented in
this city, and the good cause to which the pro-
ceeds are to be devoted will insure a crowded
house. For the accommodation of those who
may desire to secure seats to-day the box
Office will be kept open from and after 10
O'Clock this morning
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Hard Work at the Postofiioe.

During the past fifteen days the work at the
City Postofiicc has been unusually heavy, ow-
ing mainly to the assembling of Congress and
the great number OF new members that came
In. Added to this came the heavy reports of
the various heads Of Departments and also the
great quantity of second class matter that was
dispatched during the period The mailing
division has been taxed to its utmost capacity,
while the registry division has at least doubled
It's work over December, 1890. The letter car
riers have been oVerburdened with heavy
packages, and the wonder is that the men are
able TO deliver their routes so promptly.
Sherwood is very much pleased with the show
ing made by his clerks, for, notwithstanding
they are housed in a pneumonia breeding ed
nee, the work of the Office is far above the
average both for promptness, safety, and gen
eral regularity.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
MANSFIELD AT ALBAUGH's.
The Popular Actor to Appear in All His
Best-Known Roles.

The popular Actor to appear in All His
Best-Known Roles.
A dramatic treat will be furnished Wash
tngtonians during the week beginning Mon
day, December IA, when Richard Mansfield
will be seen in the following particularly at
tractive repertoire at Albaugh's: Monday,
tBeau Brummell' Tuesday, prince Karl;'
Wednesday matinee, "Beau Brummell;n We'd
nesday night, ga Partisan Romance;'' Thurs
day, "Don Juan;' Friday, ''Beau Brummell"
Saturday matinee, "Don Juan;' Saturday
night, ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" Mr.
Mansfeld's position in the dramatic world has
always been unique one, but he has sue
ceeded in making it a commanding one as
well. This has been done by dint of hard
work and perseverance, and has not been the
result Of accident, or a single accidental ''hit'
in one part. One of Mr.. Mansfeld's chief alb
horrences is weak company, and naturally
he has strong one. His company includes
such well-known and competent people as the
Misses Beatrice Cameron, Emma V. Sheridan,
Julia Brutcne, Perdita Hudspeth, and Messrs.
d. Fl. Harkins, w. j. Ferguson, Frank Ian
der, and W. H. Crompton. This is the COM
pany which supported Mr.. Mansfield during
his recent lengthy New York engagement at
the Garden Theatre. The scenery properties,
and costumes are also identical with those
employed in the New York productions. Mr..
Mansfeld's popularity is certain to insure him
fine audiences.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
1.-THE PEARL OF PEKIN."
Comic Opera to Hold the Boards at the
Academy This Week.

Comic Opera to Hold the Boards at the
Academy This Week.
1t is easy to understand why this opera,
which will appear at the Academy of Music
this week, has met with such great success
wherever it has been presented. 1t is simply
irresistibly jolly, and has the dash and sparkle
of efferyescent wine. The musical director
has added several charming airs of Lecocq's
original score, and all the music, under his
efficient baton, is produced with ''snap,"
harmony, and correctness truly refreshing.
That Ed. Chapman is funny is putting it
somewhat mild. AS he himself says OF other
things, ''He goes; lie permestes." Perhaps
at times he leaves comedy and resorts 10
sboTIdnf beY His ipteTnretafogn g 'C ~ the the Gby
nese Mandarin is one that pleases every one
who sees it, and has won him considerable
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

Mems Suits and OYercoats marked down to
$500. Eiseman Bros, 7th and &c.
CLIPS Bon Bons, llth and f, superfne.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

Nunc Wallace, and not very long ago defeated
Cal Mccarthy, plucky little 1rishman who
had to be whipped twice before he would
give up. Dixon has long record of brilliant
victories. He is known as the colored lad,
and is regarded as Il born fighter. having de-
Veloped his prowess at very early age. He
weighs lis pounds. He is surrounded with a
number of noted sparrers, including Dolly
Lyons, with whom he will box when no local
pugil!st can be found. But it is probable that
there will be an abundance of aspirants from
Washington. Amateurs will be given an op-
portunity to box for the Dixon medals, which
will be awarded to the best boxers in a series
of amateur tournaments. The well-known
sporting man, Thomas F. O'Rourke, who is
Dixon's manager, will time the contestants
The olio includes bright speciality artists,
headed by the famous American Four, ac-
knowledged the most amusing quartette on
the variety stage. Among others may be men
TONED Gertrude Reynolds, the premier dan
seuse, who was the life Of the Eden Musee,
New York; Ames, marvellous artist, pro-
nounced the wonder of the nineteenth cen
tury; Edgar and Curran, the popular Irish
comedians; the only Celeste, the matchless
slack wire artist; Riley and Wolf sketch
artists; Max Pettingil, with his trick dog,
'Jim;" Felix and Claxton, in a genuine nov
city, and Miss Katie Gilbert, the beautiful and
versatile artist. Matinees Tuesday, Thurs.
day, and Saturday. Next week, James II.
Wallick's Bandit King" Company.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
A NEW STAR AND A NEW PLAY.
The Attraction at Harris Bijou Theatre
This Week.

This Week.
The attraction at Harris Bijou Theatre this
week comes heralded as novelty in many
respects. Its title is a queer one, "777," and
the story, which is full of excitement, depends
for its success on the efforts of the author
and the actor rather than ION elaborate stage
mechanism. The situations are said to be
exceedingly strong and the climaxes thrilling.
A. w. Fremont, young actor of superior
talents, takes the role of the hero He has a
handsome face and easy stage presence and
his reading is said to be remarkably good
He is supported by cast of carefully chosen
artists, and the comments on their work have
been strongly favorable. With a new star
and a new play both good, Harris Bijou can
scarcely fail to continue the patronage 1t has
been enjoying throughout the season.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
THE BERNAYs BENEFIT.

This Evenings Concert TO BE One of the
Finest Ever Held Here.
The testimonial concert given by the anna
teur and professional musicians of Washing
ton for the benefit of the late Professor r. q.
Bernays' family will take place at Albaugh's
this evening The programme willinclude the
following numbers: inauguration March, "
Bockelman, by the grand orchestra of l25
pieces under the direction of Professor Joseph
Kaspar; "Die Verfallena Muehle" (phze song
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Down With MelanohoIx.

Nothing so depresses the spirit of a lover of
beer as draught of an inferior article, and
tor removing melancholy nothing is SO effec-
tive as drink of cool aud delicious beer made
by Anheuser- Busch of worldwide fame
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
CHAMPION BANTAM WEIGHT

Dixon, the CoIored Lad, and the Ameri-
can Four Vaudeville Company.
George Dlxon's Athletic and American
Four Vaudeville Company is the attraction
at Kernan's Lyceum Theatre this week In
teresting athletic feasRres and an entertaining
olio are promised. Dixon is the champion
bantam-weight fighter OF the world. He won
the championship of England in his fight with
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

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Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19

lily returned to Los Angeles yesterday
after a six months stay at Redondo
hotel. Mr.. Burnett has just completed
an elegant residence in the city, and is
now preparing to select the furnishings.
Having made many friends during their
stay here, they will be greatly missed,
especially the bright baby face OF little
Mildred, who, with her sunny hair,
bonnie blue eyes and winning ways, was
the pet of everyone.
Colonel J. G. G. Lee, of the United
States army, and Miss Lee, arrived at
the Redondo hotel yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. @. Hudson, OF South
Riverside, registered at the hotel on
Thursday.
G. S. stanford, OF Erie, Pa, is late
arrival at the Redondo.
Among those who registered at the
Redondo yesterday are: G. M. Hinety,
A. ]. Bailey, Mrs. Clarkson, Mrs. B. S.
Nudge, Los Angeles; R. Gage and
daughters, G. P. Picket Riverside. B.