Evening star., 1897-05-05
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Large Audience Listened to the Presentation
Of an Opera.
Police Court and Other Local Notes
Of General Interest to Resi-
dents.
EVENING STAR BUREAU,
No. so King street,
Bell TELEPHONE, No. LOG.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 5, 1897.
The Opera House was packed to the doors
again last night by an immense audience,
who had come to hear the second presenta-
tion OF the comic opera. Pinafore, by local
talent for the benefit of the Brotherhood of
st. Andrew, and the entertainment was the
same unqualified success as the perform
ance Of the night before. Too much can
not be said in praise of each and every
member of the cast, and 1t is not stretching
point TO say that the presentation would
have done credit to professionals.
Misses Mai Greenwell, as Josephine, and
Sara Rathbone. Cousin Hebe. could not
have been exeelled. Miss Greenwell has a
style that eminently fits her for the role
and her musical education has brought out
an unusual technique. which, with a charm
ing personality. together with an almost
perfect Interpretation of the part, won the
hearts OF the entire audience Whenever
she made her appearance on the stage she
received encore after encore.
Miss Rathbone's conception Of Cousin
Hebe was all that could have been desired
by the most critical, aud but one word and
that perfection" describes her interpreta-
'ion She looked the picture Of loveliness
as she. in a catchy way, made love to Sir
Joseph and ''all the boys would have
gladly exchanged places with him.
Mrs. Hollifield of Washington was an
shone with wit and humor and deserved
all the encores she got
Mr.. George H. Evans. as "Sir Joseph Por-
ter, X c. B. played his part as If he
was at home in 1t, and played it well,
while Messrs. Bryant and Chas. Moore
made decided hits during the evening The
chorus was one of the best ever gotten to-
gether In this city. AS has been said it
was Wen balanced. and all sang with a
vim seldom heard off the professional
stage.
To Prof. Mcleod of Washington who
was untiring In his efforts in training the
participants. more than an ordinary
amount of credit is due, for he certaInlv
was successful in his choice of material
Mrs M w. OBrien and Mrs T. Marshall
success. w "
Aiexandrians hope that at an early date
tne entertainment will be repeated for the
same worthy cause.
Police Court.
In the police court this morning Navor
Thompson disposed of the following cases.
John Noland. assault on Albert sboem
with pistol; fined $50. William Light
loot, disorderly conduct; dismissed. Rich
ara Williams, disorderly conduct: fined
3d. Stanton Butler, assaulting Mary John
son; fined 50. Joseph Flora, drunk and
to the chain gang for thirty days. Peter
Newman, assaulting child of Edward Clark:
fined $3.50.
Confederate Memorial Day.
The following committees have been ap-
pointed to make arrangements for the Gel
ebratlon OF confederate memorial day, Nav
~: George L. Young, Chas. ]. Wise, Isaac
Rudd, j. 0. Adams and A. c. Wyckcfr.
10 decorate the graves at Ivy Hill, Com
rades l.. NJ. Blackford, Ell Janney, George
w WISE and Nicolas Dawson were designated:
81 Mary's. Levi Hurdle, r. Nj. Latham and
COL Theodore Fickiin, and the different
cemeteries of this city, Comrades j. W.
Hammond. Andrew Sullivan, w. H. May
s. c. Boush, John r. Zimmerman, A. F.
and r. F. Knox. The following associa-
tions were invited to unite and participate
In the exercises at the monument and
Christ Church mound: NJ. D. Corse Camp,
Auxiliary of r. E. Lee Camp, Mary Custis
Lee Chapter. United Daughters of the Com
federacy; 11th Virginia Regiment Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
Children of the Confederacy. Rev. Mr.
Magill of Virginia, it is said will deliver
the grafton at the monument
Assaulted MIR. Schoeni
Last night shortly after o'clock there
was some little excitement at the corner
of King and Lee streets, caused by Mr..
John holland assaulting Mr.. Albert Schoeni
with a pistol Mr.. Schoeni threw Mr. No
land into ash box, from which he was
taken and locked UP by Officer Ferguson.
Alexandria Water Company.
The Alexandria Water Company has de-
clared a semi-annual dividend of $3.50 per
share. Until further action is taken the
" ater company will make no charge for
water furnished at the armory of the Alex
aDdria Light Infantry.
Returning Prosperity.
The Alexal dria brick works will resume
operations Saturday, with large force of
hands.
The German Building Association, No. s.
second SERIES made loans yesterday aggre-
eating $4,000 for building purposes.
Brought Here for Interment.
The remains of Mr.. Antony Charles Gaze
ncve. former distinguished Alexandrian,
who died in Baltimore yesterday, will be
brought to this city for interment.
Henry Green's Funeral.
The funeral of the late Henry Green,
whose death was mentioned in The Star,
will take place frcm his late residence. 413
North Washington street, tomorrow after
noon at 2:3O o'clock. The interment will be
private. The members of Andrew Jackson
Lodge. A. F. and A. NJ, and the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company will attend the
funeral in body.
General and Personal Notes.
1t Is said that Mr.. Paul r. Evans will be
an Independent candidate for the city coun-
ell from the fourth ward.
Mr.. Henry Strauss has withdrawn from
the firm of ONeil. Lunt & Strauss, real
estate agents. and will engage in other
business.
Frank e. Anderson has been admitted to
practice in the corporation court.
Miss Jennie Ewing, who has been visit
ing friends In fredericksburg has returned
to her home in this city.
Mr.. Fora Hill will leave for Cincinnati
with his family. Saturday, and will reside
there in the future.
The Alexandria Light Infantry will give
an excursion to River View June 6.
The monthly meeting of the Hydraulian
Fire Company was held last night.
Sarepta Lodge, l. o. o. F.. met last night
and transacted routine business.
Mr.. Thomas Cochran of this city grad
uated in dentistry at Columbian Univer-
sity last night.
The mission for colored people opens at
st. Mary's Church tonight.