Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-19

with the constantly growing demands upon
its resources. and the members had to put
up with not little inconvenience in con-
sequence. No. 10 Grafton street was the
scene Of its opening operations; but In less
than two years more commodious premises
became necessary, and removal 10 -
King street, st. James NOW occupied by
the Orleans Club. was effected. BY June,
1873. the membership had increased to 100,
and a second transfer was made, this tine
to the building at the corner OF Pan Mail
and Waterloo place. subsequently the home
of the National Conservative Club. In Au-
gust 1874. the club returned to 13 Grafton
street. which had in the meantime been
enlarged by the addition Of No. IL. ey
1881, however the club had again outgrown
its accommodation. and the lease of the
present premises. 10 st. James street. was
purchased.
To Exhibit Great Picture.
1 understand that Mr. E. A. Abbey has
been successful in his attempt to complete
his great picture of the coronation service
in the abbey in time for its inclusion In
this years academy exhibition. From the
point of view Of general interest there is
little doubt that it will stand forth as the
picture of the year. Mr.. Abbeys difficulty
in completing it In time was not surprising
when all the circumstances are considered.
The great canvas presents sea of faces,
and to preserve it's historical accuracy the
painter has sought sittings from all the
leading figures who participated in the
scene. Small though the great majority of
the faces had necessarily to be made, they
have been in nearly every case painted
from life, and not as is generally the case,
mere copies made from photographs.
Mr.. Abbey has, indeed, devoted the ut
most care to every point of detail. In view
of the remarkable collection of portraits
of national celebrities which the picture
will hand down to posterity, 1t is much to
be regretted that the late Lord Salisbury
was unable to be present at the ceremony,
and consequently is not included in the
canvas
Novelties In the theatrical world have
been rare of late. The past week. how
ever, has seen the production of two. OF
these the first finds a place at Terry's
Theater, which, owing to Strand improve
ments, now occupies a striking position in
that thoroughfare. The piece is pleasant
light comedy entitled "A Maid From
School" 1t is from the pen of Mr.. French
Stayton, who will be favorably remembered
by many playgoers as the author of Mrs.
Willoughby's Kiss" and 1t enjoys the ad-
vantage of reintroducing Miss Kitty LOTUS
as leading lady. The other novelty is Sun
day." produced on Saturday night at the
Comedy Theater.
An American Girl.
The title is the name of the heroine an
American girl, who is alternately the idol
of mining camp In the west and Of a
stately home of England. There is plenty
of wholesome sentiment and breezy fun in
the play, which owes its existence to the
joint labors of three authors. 1t gives Mr..
Fred Terry and his wife, Miss Julia Neil
son, moreover, admirable opportunity for
the display Of their peculiar histrionic
talent.
Apropos the copy Of the First Folio
Shakespeare in the library of the late Sir
Thomas Dawson Brodie of Idvies sold with
all faults for f465. learn that in Novem-
ber 1885, when, on the retirement Of the
late Mr.. F. S. Ellis, a twelve days sale Of the
firms stock took place, 1t was bought by
Messrs. Kerr & Richardson Of Glasgow for
f9O Moreover, 1t was not then offered
with all faults" Taking no heed Of the
200 pages remargined. not mentioned in
1885, and the sold not subject to return"
clause the book has more than quintupled
in money value during the last sixteen
years, L. H. MOORE.