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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-12
SYMPATHY FOR CUBA.
BY REV. AARON A. THAYER. D. D.

1t belongs to the civilized world to
consider the condition of Cuba. We
ought to consider the case of Cuba,
not only because it is both Christian
and American to hate oppression,
but out of love to God and man.
The world has a right to exercise
righteous judgment. The Master
gave the Christian world right to
Judge men by their fruits. In the
use of this standard we don't have
language mighty enough to measure
the just condemnation of Spain.
Heap together the condemnatory
phraseology of all languages and
make a pathological plaster of ugly
words, and Spain as a government,
as a ruling power, deserves to be
buried under them all. Justice and
charity require us to acknowledge
that she has few bright names
that she hath wrought few illustri-
GUS deeds. But, as long as they have
had history, the Spanish foot has
been soiled with blood, and the
Spanish lip hath been purple with
treachery. History infamed my
young heart with the greatest anger
when read the Spanish conquest of
Mexico and Peru. The avarice, the
barbarity, the lust, the lies, the
treachery, the total lack of principles
of honor which even savages would
respect, the display of depravity
which ought to shock the inhabitants
of hades itself, all these abomina-
tions cauterize and benumb tho true
heart of an American against the do
minance of theSpaniard. In no coun-
try on earth have fire and sword been
SO mercilessly applied to human be-
ings. The insatiate Turks never in.
vented such refinements of cruelty.
The earth never produced but one
Torquemada, and he was born in
Spain. In sixteen years, as Inquisitor
General, the history of his infamy
says that ninety thousand persons
were condemned to perpetual tor
tured imprisonment, and eight thous-
and were burned alive.
Hence, if the Spaniards have had
no mercy upon the inhabitants of
their own country, what might be ex-
pected of them as tyrants in foreign
lands9 And as to Cuba, such was
the beginning of their atrocities now
nearly four hundred years ago, that
one of the captured chiefs of the ISL
and whom they exhorted to prepare
for heaven, declared that if Spaniards
were in possession of heaven, he
would rather live on the opposite
side of the gulf. The Spaniards de-
populated the island for slaves to
sell in Europe, and then imported
negroes from Africa for slaves in
Cuba. And from that day to this,
the dominance of Spain in Cuba has
been reign of slavery, of atrocity,
of oppression and of blood. That
Eden of climate and vegetation has
been a pandemonium of more crimes
than are known to the decalogue.
The inhabitants are now in that
frenzy for liberty which prefers death
without it.
Neither is there any hope except
they win their liberty. Spanish
blood never makes concessions except
of reluctant necessity. They will
put more rivits into Cuban chains
rather than soften the links. Neither
the Ethiopian changes his skin nor
the leopard his spots. The admixt-
ure of Goths and Vandals with
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-12

The Bug bible was published in 1887
and was so called because in the verse
relative to the terrors of night, ETC., this
change was made; "Thou shalt not nede
to be afraiyed for eny bugges by night
nor the arrow that fiyeth by daye."
The Vinegar bible is an Oxford edi-
tion gotten out in 1717 in which the
word vinegar was accidently substitut-
ed for vineyard" in the parable OF that
name.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-12

and grandest republican son-the
Uncle Sam of North America. All
hail to Cuba-as Republic!
LA GRANGE, ILL.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

The social event OF the week at the theaters
was the benefit performance of the National
Capital Pr ss Club. the feature of that event
being Bearbohm Tree. as Hamlet. aud Mrs.
Tree, as opheiia. OF these there will be moro
anon
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The PLAYERS in "Dorothy.v

The Columbian University Toys will repeat
their successful production of Cellier's opera
dorothy" at the Grand Opera House, Tues
day evening, February 19, in compliance
with the numerous requests of their friends.
Those who saw the performance OF "Doro-
thy last December fully appreciated the tai
ent and hard work the boys brought to bear
on q very popular feature of amateur work.
BY substituting legitimate comedy and
dramatic work for the ''horse play
and burlesque usually incident to per-
formances in which all characters are taken by
males, and singing the music strictly as it is
written, in marked contrast to the usual
manner like organizations have of singing in
unison. The cast, chorus, and ballet are
working faithfully and intend to eclipse their
first effort. The chorus and cast. under
Prof. Cloward's personal direction, are sing
ing Justify and going through their stage
business. The ballet. under Prof. Vermilya,
will compete fayorably with any similar
troupe Mr.. Harry Sheridan. as premier
danseuse," has several new dances under
way. and will as usual delight his audience.
The cast will be much the same as before,
and are all at work polishing up details.
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A strange Story.

young man walking TO the house of his
brother yeoman. found the inn at a neigh
boring town very full. He shared the room
of a merchant, who was openly counting out
his money. Having occasion to visit the
garden and also to borrow a knife be ac-
cepted the loan of a knife from the mer-
chant On returning to his room he found
the merchant gone. He went 10 bed, slept.
rose early. walked to his brothers.. and was
arrested in the afternoon for numbering the
merchant.
In his pocket was that tradesman's knife,
and between blade and handle was guinea
OF Mary and William. At the inn the mer-
chants empty bed was stained with blood,
and though the merchants body was no.
where to be found the young man was con-
demned for murder and hanged in chains on
his brothers farm. Here a swain observed
that the body moved. 1t was cut down; life
was terminated, and the youth fed TO sea.
Taken by Spaniards in South America he
rose to be war ien of the jail, and while in
enjoyment of that office recognized among
some English prisoners the person for whose
murder he had suffered.
The fact was that the merchant, while the
youth was absent il tie garden. discovered
had been opened that day. He hurried to
the surgeon in the dark, was seized by a
press-gang. served his Britanic majesty in q
ship-of-war, was taken by the Spaniards,
and. az last, met, in a jail OF South America,
the very man who had been hanged for MUIR
dering him in England.-SaturdaY Review.
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A misunderstanding

The crowd at the village post-ofice was
evidently interested in the erFatic approach
OF a neighbor who had apparently enjoyed
himself in an uproarious manner. Among
the crowd was the village minister. who was
shocked to hear the remark, "There comes
old Jim, and he is full.
As he staggered up the stern cleric said:
SIS that so Jim? Are you full?"
''Well (hic), not quite. | c-c-could STAN
another drink. Was yer goin' ter set en- up,
dominie?'
Sadly the dominic adjusted his glasses and
stalked away amid q roar of laughter, feeling
that in some way his reproof had mIscarried.
Judge. r-
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The great artists Bernhard Stavenhagen
and Jean Gerardy will give a concert at
Metzerott Music Hall February IA. These
two musicians have created furore in New
York equal to the success of little josef
Hoffman some years ago, and PaderewsE of
tousled-hair fame more recently.
Jean Gerardy is only sixteen years of age,
and is said TO be the most remarkable artist
ever heard in concert room. He plays the
violoncello so as to touch the heart OF every
one who hears him; but aside from this
emotional quality, he is the greatest artist
living, and plays the instrument like a
veteran.
Bernard Stavenhagen is a pianist of the
first rank, and all who are fond of music
ought to hear him, for he is the greatest
piano player now living, not excepting
Paderewski. Stavenhagen is SAID TO be an
artist without any maDnerisms, eccentricities,
or peculiar makeup of other musicians who
have recently become famous.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10
Prof. Rhvs Davids Was snowbound.

Prof. sRhys Davids was to have lectured at
the Columbian University yesterday after
noon on ''The essence of Buddhism but
owing to the snow blockade on the railroads,
he was unable to reach the city from Phila-
dephia, where he had been lecturing during
the early part of the week. A large audience
assembled at the University TO hear Prof.
Davids but DR.. W. T. Harris explained the
reason for his absence, and then introduced
Major J. w. Powell, who talked for few
moments in general way about the religions
of heathendom. The secon lecture in Prof.
Davids' course will be given next Friday after
noon and the third on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10
Arrested Both the Twins to Be Sure.

Marie and Sallie Troutman. because they
looked SO much alike, were both arrested
yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Simpson
and Bierne The girls are colored, fourteen
years old. and twins. One of them is guilty
OF throwing stones at an old woman at Sixth
and Leyering streets. The woman. when she
saw both girls together. could not decide
which ii was who had mistreated her. To be
sure, the woman swere out warrant for
each of the girls, charging them with discr-
derly conduct. The resemblance is remark
able.-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10
Mardi Gras, Mobile and New Orleans,
February 25-26,1895.

For the above occasion, beginning February
22d, and continuing until February 25th inclu-
sive, THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY win sell round
trip tickets from Washington to Mobile at $25 80
and to New Orleans for $780, Tickets valid for
return passage fifteen days from date of sale
The United States Fast Mail, with Pullman
sleeper, leaving WASHINGTON 1101 a. m daily,
arrives at New Orleans 10 % p. m next day.
The Washington and Southwestern vestibuled
Limited, leaving Washington 10:4s p M, daily,
with Pullman sleepefs and dining cars arrives
at New Orleans 7:25 q. M, second day.
fa1O-l3-lb-l8-2
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A plain Interference.

Master-Pat, have suspicion that either
you or was drunk last night.
Pat-O'iYe suspicion av that koind me-
silf, sor.
Master-Well, Pat, you rascal, which one
of US was it?
Pat-Will, sor Oil not be castin' any re-
flections, so O'iwon't, but OH do be sayin' that
Oh invied ye-lllchmond Dispatch.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

ira will appear here just as in New York. No
changes or reduction in any part OF the Or
ganlzatton will be made. Some people have
an idea that this company will be playing in
New York on these dates, and that the COM
pany ION the road is composed of minor
part players and 'understu lies, but such is
not the case.
The players are all well known to the
world, and particularly to the Washington
music loving public, and there will not be
single case OF substitution. Speculation in
seats will be rendered impossible.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
LEGAL NOTICES.

EsTATE OF MARY a. STOCKING, LATE OF
H District of o!umbia, No 65;}3, AdInr., Doc
81 AppIi, alton having oeen made 10 the Su-
preme Court OF the DisIr CT of Columbia hold
ing Orphans Court for probate Of last VIII,
dated Deoem ber "A, 1894, and for letters tes.a-
mentary on said estate, by Eliza n townsend,
the executrix therein named. this is To give no
tice to all concerned TO appear in said court on
y Yriday, the first day Of March, D.. 1875. at 10
o'clock a. m, TO show eau 9 why such applca-
tion should not be granted
Attest: L p. WRIGHT,
Register of Wills, D. C.
z S Mussey, Proctor for Applicant. 40 Louis
lana avenue northwest feS-l5-22
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

EvANGELISTIC SPIRTTUALIsTs, SCOTTISH
l. kile Hall, 9OS Pennsylvania avenue-After-
noon, 2+30: 7:45, 80 oncerning spiritual gifts /
kins
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LOST.
FOR RENT-RooMs.

TOR RENT-TWO LARGE, UNFURNISHED
y rooms; southernly exposed; heat, bath and
gas
1t 107 st NV.
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PERSONALS.

HORSE AND SLEIGH CAN BE HIRED FOR
IL $3.50 per hour at HUNTRESS stables,
1s21 10 St NV,
feI0-3t stable in rear
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

Sandow and the Trocadero Vaudevilles
played ali week at the Academy of Music.
The Prodiga Father" entertained the
public every night except one at Buffers
Bijou Theater.
And ''The Night Owls" held their revels for
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

KHR. AND MRS PERKINS, SCOTTISH RITE
tfi Hall, COS pennsylvania avenue. Afternoon,
2:30, 7:{5 Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins Private consul
tation daily, 5l2 street northwest Special
public meetings Tuesday, Thursday and Fri
day, at s D. m. feIO-It
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

TNHE SONG OF THE SOUL VICTORIOUS 10
i cts a copy, 12 copies 81. Astrological chart
and horoscope free. Readings and private
lessons daily, to AZ PFLEGING, 500 i1th ST
NV. fe7-1t
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ACoId.weather A stimuIant.

bottle Of Tharp's Old Reliable Berkeley
Whisky win come in handy these cold mornings
when you feel in need OF little stimulant.
Only 81 full quart James Tharp, S12 street
northwest
The Washington times., 1895-02-10
BUSINESS CHANCES.

UIE FUR THE BEST QUALITY FREE BURN
w ing white ash stove coal Tor s. y per ton;
orders by mail or telephone will receive i'm
mediate att ention; phone 1902 Office 5l9 IaIa
st. NV. JOHN j. BARRETT & Co feiO-st
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els in its own special train. which is fitted up
in elegant style and affords the minstrels a
palatial abode.

The attraction at the Lvceum this week
will be Rice and Barton's Rose Hill English
Folly Company, presenting the elaborate
spectacular burlesque entitled 1.-The Fakirs
Daughter,' which abounds in magnificent
tabieaux, catchy music, lively dances, beauti-
ful marches dazzling costumes and num-
Der OF pretty girls who form a stock of femi-
nine attractveness The oIio includes the
Washburn Sisters in series of topical songs
AID happy hits OF tie dav; Crawford and
Manning. comedians, punsters. and dancers;
Morton and EckhoH, the us-to-date musical
artists; J. Herbert Mack. author and singer
OF character and descriptive songs; Mss Clara
Lawrence, the charming cornet vrtuoso. and
Frank Emerson. the clever bone manipulator.
in limitations and Juggling. A number of
French quadrille dancers will also be n fea-
ture. There will be maIinees Tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday.
York February l6 when the grand opera or
Abbey, Schooffel and Grau, will begin their
annual tour, first playing in Baltimore Feb
ruary IS. l9. and 20.
Their initial appearance In Washington will
be Thursday February y, in Wagner5 ever
popular opera. "IohengIin;" Friiay they will
present Verdi's "0tello:'' Saturday Natl
nee performance will be Faust. and Satur-
day night, Massents opera. "Manion, al
ways popular and bright, will be Sresented.
The entire company of the Metropolitan
Opera House OF $50 performers will present
these operas. The ballet, chorus and orches-
The Washington times., 1895-02-10
IN THE THEATERS LAST WEEK.

The problem presented to the theatrical
people last week was TO play against the
most phenomenal weather of the decade.
The game was called with the points very
largely to the advantage OF the latter.
Outside OF that consideration the week was
one of unusual interest both in the respect OF
the companies and their numerous offers Tor
selection.
At the Grand Onera House Mrs. Potter and
Kyrle Bellew presented .Chariotte Cerday.
''Therese. ''Francillon,' and selection
from Camille" ="
At the New National Theater the Julia Mar
lowTaber Com any were seen IN The
School for Scandal" aThe Love Chase. " LAS
You Like II. )" Twelfth Night. "homeo and
Juliet. and in ''Colombe 8 Birthday" Cat the
Grand Opera House.)
Sandow and the Trocadero Vaudevilles
played all week at the Academy of Music.
The Prodiga Father entertained the
public every night except one at Butler's
Bijou Theater.
And ''The Night Owls held their revels for
the whole week at Herman Lyceum Theater.
The social event OF the week at the theaters
was the benefit performance of the National
Capital Pr IS Club. the feature OF that event
being Bearbohm Tree. as Hamlet. aud Mrs.
Tree, as opheiia. OF these there will be moro
anon.
Perhaps the least effective OF Mrs. Tabers
impersonatons was Lady Teazle and the
most ffective of Mr.. Taher, Malvola. Mr..
Taher was also strong in the character OF the
Advocate OF Gives. Mrs. Iaher Viola,
Rosalind, Constance, and Juliet are eener-
ally recognized in Washington as careful and
intelligent studies presented with much dra-
matte skill. Measured by her success IN
thpse. her Lady Teazle lacks breadth. Her
portraiture leaves sense OF incompleteness
on Il critical audience.
Mrs. Potter. too. was best in her familiar
roles. Mrs. Potter always PLAYS the grande
dame to perfection. In her Charlotte Cor
day" there is q duality. or better, a confusion
o. motive which preclddes the essential of
symmetry. This, to be sure. is not Mrs. Pot
ter's fault, for she plays Charlotte as it is
written.
Mr.. Bellew succeeds in giving US the Marat
OF the playwright. and surprisingly well con-
sidering the DRIFT OF his talent in the society
play direction The side OF Afarat presented
by Mr.. Bellew is the abs oluteIy repulsive. To
this end be is helped materially by the pic
turesque make up OF the role and the lines
OF the play which literally reek with the
blood of the proser eribed IN the reign of terror.
What is lacking to make this Marat suhlimeiy
hideous is a touch or two of a Scandinavian
blood-bibber from the skulls OF the victims.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10
CHURCH NOTICES.

CIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9Th AND
- SIS g. w-Sunday-school y:a0 a m: pas
tor 8 Bible class 9:i5 m; pre- aching II
TOT ic, 'Ihe consecrateo disciples motto. and at
1:3O D. m, THAT way" y. z. {. c. f.. $40 =. m
cordial welcome to all, and special invitation
to those having no stated place OF worship.
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COMING TO THE THEATERS.

This week at the National Theater there
viii be handled an array OF soldiers. horses,
Indians, and scenery that will surprise and
astound the spectator. The occasion will be
the performance of "The Girl Left Behind
Me-"
The present production of the popular
American drama by Belasco and Fyles is on
a mammoth scale, and has just concluded a
phenomenal run of 500 nights at the Academy
OF Music, New York. A score OF mounted
troopers. horde OF Indians, and a company
of soldiers, crowd the stirring scenes and
form a realistic feature of the beautiful love
story and so, while the heart OF the spectator
is touched with compassion for the hero and
heroine. his eye is continually charmed by
the pictorial display.
Not only are The incidents presented with
astounding and elaborate effects, but the
realism OF everything is so convincing that
the audience is carried along in the whirl and
tumut of frontier life, feeling that il is part
and parcel OF all that is going on. and ex-
periencing as much anxiety and desperate
dread Of the besieging Indians as the players
in the drama seem TO do.
The broad sweeps OF art, that make the
play so powerful in moving the emotions of
The public, have in them sugees ion of
magnificent pla ms on whose border lines the
scenes OF the drama are laid. The company
of troopers mounted on horses appear in the
first and third acts. There is military band
IN the Fourth of July scene, and number of
boys in blue singing Annie Laurie with
great choral effect.
I he rescue is the tremendous scene.
II is the most thrilling and awe-inspiring
scene imaginable and must be Witnessed 10
fully realize the great effect it has on the
spectator. Matinces Will be given on Weines-
day and Saturday. With the new dress that
Manager Frohman has embellished 1.-The
Girl / Left Behind Me- those who have seen
it before will not recognize the last years
production.
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FOR sALE-HoUsEs.
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEoUs.

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my new staurant, centrally located, rent low,
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for selling 4 rare chance tor the right party.
Address 7. W, care this of1ice fe9-tf
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magnificent revival of minstrelsy is
what Hi. Henrys minstrels promise at But
ler's Bjou Theater this week, and Judging
from the glowing press notices and criticisms
their claims are well founded Certain it is
thai Hi. Henrys minstrels are looked upon
as one OF the standard attractions of the
times, and well worthy of patronage. The
company numbers forty wel-known artists,
among whom are Frank Z. McNish. J. Marcus
Doyle. Larry Mack, and Matt Diamond.
The first act opens with an original spec
tacular conception called the Moorish
Palace" The curtains alone for this act
consist of nearly $50 yards OF fine velvet
with elegant mountings, magnificent drap-
ings, and costly accessories.
The magnificent first part is followed by an
oio of clever features. among them the
famous Rexford family of Rcrobats; McNish,
in new artistic feats; the fashion plates OF
solo dancers, Doyle and Mack; the famous
juvenile tenor, Master Edward Percy; Prem
ium Quintet; the jubilee singers; the buck
grand galaxy OF FUNNY, amusing, and in
teresting acts.
Hi. Henry, one of the noted cornetists of
the world. not only gives the public a street
concert and parade, but a delightful treat
during the evenings performance. The band
| i5 a delightful feature OF the company and
contains a host of fine musicians, carrying
| the sweetest toned instruments TO he found
| In America.
Mr.. Henry's company is a household favor
! ite in the West and Middle States. His sue
/ cess in that part of the country has been SC
| great that 1t has led him TO postpone from
season TO season the effort of seeking greenel
| fields and pastures new. The company frav-
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MONEY TO LOAN.
q PER Cent. PER MONTH

viii pay the above interest on sl00 to $500
Tor one Year, and give ample security. Interest
payable montnly. Address
fe10-1t CT AEANTEE, this Office
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TNlTARIAN-ALL SOULS CrUhCH, FOUR
u teenth and streets Rev. DR.. +. &. Pea
body, of Cambridge, Mass, will preach al II a.
m and 7:30 p. m Sundsy-school and study class
at 9:45 a. m. Young peoples meeting, 600 p. m
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

An interesting feature of Chauncey olcott's
appearance in The Irish Artist at the Grand
Opera House this week will be his debut as
song writer. He will sing for the first time
in this city an Irish serenade called katy
Mahone;' a ballad, MY Beautiful Irish
Maid" and Look in Ny Heart" all of
which were written and composed by the
comedian. Manager Pitou announces an
elaborate production Of 1.-The Irish Artist" :"
with strong supporting cast.
The play. which was written especially for
him by Messrs. PItou and Jassup, is said to
possess, aside from its sensational worth. q
distinct value as an example OF deft con-
struction. "The Irish Artist is comedy
drama, and the scene OF the play is laid in
County Wexford, Ireland, in 1915. The plot
is said TO be an interesting one and centers
about the young artist and the belle OF the
village, an heiress.
Some fine scenery is introduced. and the
simple life of the Irish people at the time is,
ii is understood. well portrayed. The plot
of the play is marked Tor its simplicity and
naturalness. and contains no coarse and ex-
aggeraled features.
The Washington times., 1895-02-10

DUMBARToN AVENUE NJ. E CHURCH
~ Missionary Day-Preaching at II a m by
Rev Dr. Joseph b. Stitt. Sunday-school mis-
sionary anniversary at 730 p. m interesting
exercises and addi ess by kev. Robert NJ. Moore,
Of kensington
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STORAGE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

w WTANTED-ALL BEER DRINKERS TO CALL
w at Bushs new place, S17 7th ST. NV, and
get nice cold bottle of beer for 5scents
alI2I-lYr
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HNHEoSoPHY MR.. GEORGE NJ COFFIN
i will lecture on "Some Truths About
Theo5ophy" on sunday night, p m, at hail 4l9
Tenth street northwest. Admission free. No
collection. Public invited