Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-03
FOR THE FIREMEN's FAMILIES.
Two Benefits Last Night and Others
That Are I'm Prosppct

Two entertainments were given last even
ing for the benefit of the fund for the fam
lilies Of the firemen who lost their lives in
the recent fire on Louisiana avenue, and
several more will be given this week and
next week for the same purpose. the aggre-
gate proceeds of the lot being expected to
swell the present figure of the fund to a
most generous size.
The entertainment given at Typographi-
cal Hall last evening consisted OF tests in
phtenology and hypnotism by Nine Mac
Donnall, a large crowd being present and
swelling the proceeds to a comfortable fig
ure. Nine. Mcdonald started the even
lngs fun by telling facts about the heads
of some of the little ones who were brought
up TO her. After this test she gave a short
talk on hypnotism, ard then gave some eN-
perlrnents with subjects on the stage. which
We're as ludicrous as they were mysterious
She made her subjects believe they were
anything, from little child up, and fur
h1shad entertainment for her audience
throughout the entire evening which was
appreciated and acknowledged by generous
applause.
The annual May ball of the pupils OF
Miss Clara Stevens was repeated at Ma
tional Rifles armory last evening for the
benefit of the firemens fund, and over GA
people enjoyed the treat, the proceeds
amounting to something over S1OG The hall
was donated by the Rifles and the printing
was done by Dawson. the 9th street printer
so that nearly every dollar of the ticket
money will be turned over to Chief Paris
The program was the regular one furnished
al the hrst presentation of the May Dall
some time ago. and the little ones did even
better than they did on that occasion.
The grand entree, which took place a.
O'clock, was equently applaUded and was
noticeable on account of the extreme small
ness of most of the participants The
dances. which were given after the entree
showed grace and skill and thorough
training and reflected a great amount Of
credit upon Miss Stevens. Miss Stevens by
request contributed a dance during the
eNering, and WAS rmly received. Every
accessory, including lights an extremely
pretty stage setting, excellent costumes
ana good music, was on hard and the
large audience went away perfectly sat
isfed with the entertainment they had
received
Another big benefit &c be given will take
place at the Lafayette Square Opera House
June 5, when The Bells will tie pre-
sented with cast. composed Of Goodwin
Patten as Matthias, ID. c. Haywood as
Christian, NJ. ]. Halloran as Father Wal
ter, w. NJ. Barrow as Hans, c :. Bran
debury as DIR. thinner, Sheridan Ferree as
Mesmerist, Mr.. Gilbert as President Of
Court. Mr.. Brandebury Clerk Of Cour:,
Miss Kate Halloran as Annette, Miss Sue
Wheeler as Catherine ard Miss Lucille
Rogers as Sozel. Several features will be
interpolated. such as recitations by Col.
John A Joyce. who will give his new
World Laughs With You" together with
his humorous poem. The Army Suffer-"
Irish spscialties 10y William H. Conley
tenor solos by Mr. joseph Flvnn and a
chorus of High School boys and girls.
Tickets are being disposed of by the DO
licemen and firemen. ard the whole affair is
under the patronage of Mrs Gen Butter
worth. Mrs. A. A. Birney. Mrs. Maj Pow
ell, Mrs a. J. Bentley and Mrs. .. G.
Staples
For the Firemen's Fund.