Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
An Evening In 1celand.-Saturday was q
day Of pleasure for the white orphan chill
dren in the various orphan institutions in
this city. They were the invited guests Of
the Washington Light Infantry Corps to
the Evening in Iceland" which is now
running at their armory. At 8 o'clock the
spacious room was filled with all sizes OF
inquiring children, anxious to know the
why Of this and the wherefore of that,
some dancing, others romping with the
clowns, and still others sitting down and
looking as II they had suddenly been trans
ported into some fairyland. Stately nuns
walked around In a state Of pleasurable ex-
element, adme nishing some to be more
quiet and telling others to leave their seats
and Join in the fun. There was music all
the afternoon. and 1t was just the kind of
music the crowd appreciated THE Bow
cry" THE Sidewalks of New York" and
Her Eyes Don't Shine Like Diamonds
seemed to be especially pleasing to the
boys. who danced and capered as If pos,
sessed Of more than their usual amount OF
spirits. Capt. and Mrs. Allison Nailor fur
nished the candy, bananas and oranges
for their guests, while Mrs. John r. Gallo
afternoon. The children stayed until near
ly dark. and then only with difficulty could
be persuaded to go. Tonight the National
Rifles. troop A, light battery. and the Old
CiudrQ Will VlSlC the carnival III Iull
form, while invitations have also been ex-
tended to the High School Regiment of Ca
diets and the Veteran Firemen's Associa-
ton. The High School Cadets will prob
ment would crowd the hall very much, the
first battalion going the first night and the
second battalion the next night
THE Christian Man."-Rt. Rev. Alfred NJ.
Randolph, D. D., LID, will deliver the
first of a course of lectures on 1.-The Chris
tiov, Nfor, Thn .3ctfo in fhn
Family" this evening at 8 o'clock in the
Epiphany Church, G street between 18th
and 18th streets northwest. All seats are
free. there is to be no collection and the
public is cordially invited.
Willard Hall.-Dr. F. L. Drew of Boston,
a lady physician of many years exper-
fence. will give ii lecture this evening at
Willard Hall. on street between 18th and
18th streets, at 415. The subject is. "Wo-
man, ard the Invaluable Lessons Taught
of the Power of Beauty of Character and
of Feature. and How to Secure This Treas
IRE" The lecture is free, and all ladies' are
cordially invited to be present
A Lecture on Athletics.-Tomorrow even
series to be given by the professors of
Georgetown University in CASTOR Hall,
Georgetown College, will be delivered by
DR.. Frank Baker. his subject being the
advantages and Abuses of Athletics from
Medical Standpoint" DR. Baker is an
apt talker. and will illustrate his lecture
by means of many new pictures and charts
The series is for the benefit of the Base
Ball Association, and season tickets arc
$3.50, while single admission is 80 cents
1.-TWO Views Of Immcrtality."-The lee
ture for the benefit of the House CT the
Good Shepherd this evening promises to be
as successful as the first of the series. The
subject of this one is THE Two Views of
Immortality" and it will be delivered by
Rev. John Prendergast, s. J. The speaker
is one Of Unusual ability. and the lecture
of unusual interest, two attributes which
go to make a crowded house A great many
prominent ladies of Washington's society
are on tho patroness list. which has al
ready been printed in The Star, ard the
worthy object of the charity should induce
many to take advantage of this opportun-
fty 20 hear e good lecture.
Trilby in Living P!ctures.-Living pictures
accompanied by songs and music from
.'Trilby" will hold the boards at Metzerott
Music Hall Wednesday evening, March %.
The production is under the auspices of the
Art Students League and the Society of
Washington Artists, and will depict Du
Maur:er's great work in series of living
pictures, while some Of the best musical
talent Of the city has volunteered to fur
nish the songs and music which will ac-
company them The characters are to be
n'by members of the Art Students, and
If any profit is realized, the proceeds will
be used to benefit that organization. Re-
served seats may be obtained at Metzerotts
music store now. The patronesses are Mrs.
Lamont, Madame MendOnca, Mrs. RIGGS,
Mrs. Ffoulke. Mrs. Gallaudet, Mrs. Viele,
Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Glover, Mrs Waggaman,
Mrs. Kaufman and Mrs. Emmons
Mrs. Kennans Reading.-Mrs. George
KEENAN, will give a reading at Universalist
Church, corner L and 18th streets north
west, Wednesday evening. March p, at s
O'Clock. Her subject will be Personal En-
periences in Russia" and acquaintance with
the main facts will doubtless enable her to
make 1t very interesting.
An International Tea.-Tomorrow evening
there will be given at Montrose Hall, 1115
9th street northwest, an international tea
where the fragrant beverage will be dis
pensed by young ladies attired in the cos
tune of every country. There will also be
music and tableaux. The entertainment
viii be for the benefit of the Young Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society of Ham
line Church, and will continue for two
nights.
Miss Hills Lecture.-AIiss Julia B. Hill
Of Buffalo intends repeating her lecture
Beyond the Sea, or The Athens and Con-
stantinople of Today which gave such
pleasure at Secretary Herberts, at the
historical home of Miss Clara Barton on
Friday evening, March %, at o'clock
Those who go to hear Miss Hills lecture
are to have the additional pleasure of hear
ing Miss Barton, who will make the intro
ductory speech and present Miss Hill to her
audience. Miss Hills talks" and lectures
are everywhere received with enthusiasm
for she speaks with ardor and vivacity and