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12 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. —= I LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till § p.m. Saturday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair; slightly cooler tonight and Saturday. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 am.: Great Falls, temperature, 32; condi- tion, 36; recetviag reservoir. tempat ns, 34; condition at north connection, 36; con- dition at south conuection, o. reservoir, temperature, 34; condition at fluent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. Tide Table. Today—High tide, 6:35 p.m. ae Tomorrew—Low tide, 1:20 a.m. and 1:05 p.m.; high tide, 7:10 a.m. and 7:22 p.m. ———_ DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES & BON-BONS, Jordan Almonds, French Nougat, &c.—all to 2 fresh and toothsome. F. h and I sts. reduced from 40 and fie. Always pure, Pork Chops, Se. Ib. at Johnston’s—page SPRING LAMB—SPRING LAMB. The first of the season. All home killed and dressed. Fresh, tender and juicy. Choic- est obtainable. 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Stargardter under the heading of Houses . Johnston's. for Sale. Cream and Oyster Crackers, 4c. Ib, John- stun s. 7 CIZY AND DISTRICT AMUSEME “TONIGHT. Grand Opera House.—Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau’s Italjan Opera Company, in “Otello.” New National in “Buttertlies.” Academy of Music.—Lecture by Mr. John L. Stoddard on “the Passion Play, of Ober- ammerga.1.” "s Bijou Theater—Hoyt’s “A Bunch Theater.—Mr. John Drew Kernan’s Lyceum -Theater.—The York Vaudeville Stars. Columbia Fhoaograph Company, 91)g?enn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibitfn of the Kineto-Graphophone. New Masonic Temple, corner of Pennsy! vania gvenue ard 4th street southeast.— Masonic fair and bazaar, under the au- spices of Naval Lodge, No. 4. Willard Hall—W. S. Gilbert's comedy, “Engaged,” for the benefit of Garfield Me- morial Hospital. New Y. M. €. A., 1409 New York avenue north- west.—Parior talk by Maj. George H. Har- ries on “Gen. George Washington.” A Limited fon. No copies of The Star's Almanac and Handbook obtainable after the present edition is exhausted. Copies on sale at ‘The Star oifice, all news stands, or sent by mail. Liberty a Convenience. The fourth of the lectures in the School of Ethics was delivered yesterday by Prof. Princeton. His sub- cy and Morality Congressman in the Democ W. L. Wilson State. presided. _— his of Pythias. Knights of Pythia: follows: Hardeil; grand gum; grand pre- late, H. Yenney; grand keeper of records and seals, George W. Hauman; grand mas- ter of the exchequer, John Humphre grand master-at-arms, C. M. ‘Thompso grand inner guard, James W. Carter; grand outer guard, W. HH. Orsborn; grand lecturer, R. bc grand trustees, J. I. Skid- more, J. ‘i. Clark and J. H. Gasson, and supreme representative, J. B. Conner. ——— F Jobn M. Schofield Garrison. A regular meeting of General John M. Schofield Garrison, No. 28, Regular Army and Navy, was held last evening in Elk: Hall. A quantity of refreshments, had been provided for the occaxion, were donated to the Central Union Mission, to be distributed among the poor. Gran The Grand last evening Lodge, elected Grand chancellor, J. vice chancellor, J. K. 3 otlcers as w. ‘the Estate of ator Plumb, An ded bill has been filed by the comp » suit of Bateman and others against the estate of the late Sena- tor P. B. Plumb of Kansas, asking for the sale of si of land in the Dis- trict, in es on Massachusetts avenue extended. » complainants charge * Plumb piedged his liability for | tilroad bonds issued several of which amount $150,000 are years ago, now due. a —— To En Con Boteler, to enforce conveyance to her of lots 9 and 10, —_s___. i Lodge E porated. incorporating the Grand Lodge, of Pythias of the District of Co- 1, Were filed yesterday afternoon t Woolman Gibson, John W. Hardell, Naz: reth bunch, Samuel Fugitt and James Kk. Mangin. —<—__- What We Call a ch on fine butter. boxes umery bu Dare the richest and nost delicious James FP. Oyster, 900 Pe e ets Moebite and New 1 Fenusyivanin Railroad. enger department of the Penn- r i announces the sale of excursion frem Washington to Mobile at “), and to New Or- leans at $27.5 Quantico, on ace of the mardi gras festivities Februar, to goed returning wit fifteen m date of issue. ‘T will also be sold via Pittsburg and Cincin- i with sam $27.0 to Mob —Advertisement, t at round-trip rate of $23,00 to New Orleans. > re and Return, Acursion, February nnsylvania railroad will sell round- trip tickets to Ft sand 9 ruary geod to return until rate of $1.25. Walter's Art Gallery open to the pubiic on this date. good on all trains.—Advt. Gold Heads Are Selling fer 116. They're the best on the mark hless creamery butter is only $1. . al t's the fres 3 obtain: D. Wm. Oyster, 310 Center market.—Advt. A thousand dollars or more can be in- ves ly tably by parties | < tonsult L puses for porate am Soe Railroad — Washingto Imore and Retar! The Pennsylvania rail wil cursion tickets Washi end r ary $1 1 trip, good on all trai 5 2y and for return p y. which | Iz oranges, l0e.dz, Johnsten’s, Page 8—Ad. WEARING OF THE BLU The Grand Army Makes Merry Along the Potomac. VISIT OF THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF Annual Encampment of the Depart- ment of the Potomac. —_+__—_. AND GOOD~€HEER — ADVICE The Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, held the first ses- sion of its annual encampment last even- ing in Grand Army Hall. The occasion was one of special Interest, because of the presenc2 of Commander-in-chief Lawler, who delivered an eloquent address full of advice and encouragement. . The address of Department Commander Nethan Bickford comprised a_ historical resume of the year. He told of the mak- ing of department headquarters a center of interest, fraternity and enthusiasm for all the posts and comrades, and of the in- stitution of fraternal visits between the posts with a view of improving the esprit de corps. Commander Bickford referred to the report of the adjutant general, which showed the number of members in good standing December 31, 1893, to be », and December 31 last 3,419, a net loss of 351. During the year 102 members died. Experience-shows that a decrease in mem- bership must be expected, said the com- mander, but because the ranks are thin- ning out it must not be thought that the influence and power of the organization are diminishing. : According to the assistant quartermaster general the amount wf cash_on hand is as follows: General fynd, $147.51; memorial fund, $1,192.89, and relief fund, $131.38. Suggestions for the Year, A determined and continuous effort was made during the year, it was stated, to secure on the part of officers and comrades alike a proper observance of the rules and regulations and of the secret work cf the order. It was récommended that.the number of public meetings of all the posts should be increased, as it is claimed there is no better way of interesting the com- rades and the public in the principles and werk of the order. It is‘urged that these public meetings should not be given over to an ordinary musical and literary pro- gram, but should be ulled with patriotism, the recounting of anecdotes and reminis- cences of the struggle for and against the Union and dise ms of the true causes and history of the war and the reasons why honorable men must destroy each other. The work of the employment committee was strongly commended, and in this con- nection Commander Bickford took occasion to state that, excepting only amended rule No. ™ tae civil service law is of little or ro advantage or protection to the people. It neither irshres their appointment when at the head of the list of eligibles nor pre- vents their discharge without preper cause, and it breeds and promotes hypocrisy on the part gf government officials—it is a de- lvsien und a snare to thousands who are encouraged to look and wait for appoint- ments, which in the nature of things they can never receive, neglecting efforts and opportunities for employment in other di- rections. The work ef the department relief ccmmittee was also praised. The Old Guard Criticised. Commander Bickford spoke ‘at some length about the Woman’s Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans, and detailed the ser- vices on Memorial day of last year and the visit of the department to Pittsburg on the occavion of the last national encampment. of the Old Guard, he said that its members are frequently turned from their duty to the Grand Army by their zeal for the interests of the corps, and added that in his opinion their actions at Pitts- burg clearly showed that the welfare and reputation of the department is a matter of secondary importance with a majority of the Old Guard. “If that be the case,” con- tinued Commander Bickford, “the ‘sooner we part company with them the better it will be for our order in this department.” The commander announced that he disa- grees with the council of administration in rd to its recommendation that the com- pensation of the assistant adjutant general and assistant quartermaster general be $300 and $250, Tespe: for the next year, as he Is of the opinion that $250 and $200,’ re- vely, the sums allowed for the year ld be more appropriate to the and to the financial condition of the In closing, Mr. Bickford time: department, thanked the officers of the department for their efforts and istance to him, were also presented by the assist- jutant g ral, stant quartermas- neral, employment, department and tees, the judge advocate, chap- spector, chief mustering officer, med- director, council of administration, committee on fraternal relations and com- mittee on relations with the Sons of Vet- e Officers Nominate. The nominations of officers for the en- ing r resulted as follows: Comman- der, Janney and M. T. Anderson; senior vice ham Hart de} nent commander, Abra- and J. H. Howlett; junior vice artment comma H. Potter and nedical director, Robert A. C. Adams, M. D.; Gotwald and Rey. J. ration, E. C. . Banyea, L. e S. Sley- ick, A Thompson, nton Weaver, George H. . Williams, J. 1 zh, € Peter Me Freneh and G. D. Graham; representatives to the national encampment, Green Clay Smith, N. B. Prentice, William H. Honn, H. Moler, Walter Middleton, J. P. Quan der, George J. P. Wo and ¢ ner, W. Newton M. Ferree rates, J. C. Hefi- Mansfield, J. . Linker, D. C. Cameron, Vanderhoef, W. H. Meyers and L. Mon- heim. While the encampment was in session Commander-in-chief Lawler was escorted y the Old Guard and the Mount Pleasant Drum Corps from the National Hotel to the hall, where he was greeted with en- thusiastic applause. His speech was also use of an outburst of appreciation. mpment shortly before 1 ned until Saturday evening, -tion of officers will occur. A y of those present repaired to the iional Hotel and participated in a re- n and banquet tendered the com- der-in-chief. ose Present. The officers and delegates in attendance at the encampment were: Department officers—Nathan M. T. Anderson, senior vice commander; J. H. Howlett, junior vice Robert Reyburn, medical di- chaplain; Israel W. t general; Chris ster general; 3 ; E. Faunce, te, and John P, Lothrop, chief or. admi Bickford, Council of H. ation—George Z P. Bundick, y, C. h, Thomas Gallo’ nders—Frank H. Hawkes, A. H. G. Corson, Harrison Royce, William Gib- ewton M. Brooks, a P. Lincoln, W) met Urell, J. M. Pipes Benjamin tichardson, George FE gman, Charles Faunce. and 8. B A. Rawlins Post, No. 1—John M. Keogh, commander; representatives, R. F. Je Grain, James A! Allen, Alva S.’ Taber, Bollinger, Newton Ferree, Joseph S. James E. De Jester and Thos. L. Iternates, Seth W. Tuley, J. W. F. Willams, Thomas R. Sheppard, R. B. wickardl, Frank Clark, Christian Kein- yee and Charles C. Boyd. Carson Post, No. 2-G. E. Davis, commande tatives, J. E. Heffner, F. OV Burrell, Frank H. Amos J. |. Slaybaigh, thaniel ‘Tracy, Willi ston and Albert F. Brooks gar, John Cameron, J. Harry Jenks, John Philip W. Coleman Johnson, Joseph Trainor, Richard Bennett, James B. Carter, Thomas J. Gleason, John . Reed, J. F. Billard, John C. Hawley, Edwin H. Brown, William H. McDonald, Charles F. Keefer, David G. Purman, Ed- ward C. Stevens and James R. Brown. Lincoln Post, No. 3—B. F. Chase, com- mander; representatives, L. P. Williams, John Bresnahan, J. L. Thérnton, A. E. Johnston, H. H. Martin, S. A. Campbell, A. M. Legg, J. M. Holmes, M. Mahany, W. T. Kelly, Benjamin Swallow, J. E. McCabe, B. M. Van Kuren, Daniel Williams, C. B. Moore, G. B. Rose, James McCrea, W. H. Black, R. T. Holtz, W. A. Moore and F. L. Campbell; alternates, Frank A. Smith, C. W. Hepburn, Robert Venn, Thomas E. Johnson, Thomas McCabe, J. L. Daley, W. D. Webster, G. W. Street, J. H. Reeve, Ed- ward McDermott, W. T. Owsley, J. A. Duunaiw, J. 31, stiller, George T. Jacobs, D. Leonard, W. K. Taylor, Charles McIn- tyre, Albert Brown, J. L. Nichols, J. C. Peacock and G. W. Giddens. O. P. Morton Post, No. 4.#George H. Boston, commander; representatives, Wal- ter Middleton, James Wells, Robert Green, George D. Graham, Benjamin Young, Will- itm Bell, Ambrose Cook, William Wilson, H. C. Saunders, Isaac S. Hawkins, Na- thaniel Bell, William Courtney, Daniel Stewart, Jenifer Middleton, Isaac Hamil- ton, J. T. Layton, Henry Ellis, J. W. Hun- tér, Owens Dawson and Nicholas Wheeler; alternates, James Williams, Perry Clark, William Key, Charles Brown,Thomas Lynn, Randall Skinner, John Cook, Fielder Car- William Parker, Lemuel Smith, James Peak, Frank Hawkins, Clement Herbert, Nelson Parker, Henry Grinnell, Ellis Har- rod, Wesley Snowden, Richard Delancy, Dennis W. Weaver and Charles Johnson. George G. Meade Post, No. 5.—J. H. De- wees, commander; representatives, Calvin Farnsworth, Henry S. Stevens, W. B. Pom- eroy, Charles Matthews, N. B. Prentice, W. W. Eldridge, Eugene Wells,E. C. Grum- ley, Thomas S. Hopkins, E. S. Fletcher, William M. Potter and John J. Bain; al- ternates, Samuel Baxter, J. W. Deneane, Wallace Brewer, B. M. Elliott, C. B. Har- ing, C. A. Knockey, E. P. Getchell, M. L. Ackerman, J. S. Waugh, George O. Burke, N. J. Smith and W. H. Sleeper. John F. Reynolds Post, No. 6—Edménd Cotterill, commander; representatives, Wil- liam H. Gotwald, M.'M. Lewis, Francis L. McKenna and Philip M. O'Bryon; alter- nates, Augustus Ridgely, John Finn, H. M. Bennett and Charles W. Sherwood. James A. Garfield Post, No. 7—F. H. Smith, commander; representatives, Chas. L. Patten, George J. P. Wood, WOliam M. Sefton, William O. Drew, L,. Mundheim, Thomas Calver, S. Weaver and L: J. Mel- choir; alternates, M. Barringer, William Sauter, A. H. Fear, D. M. Goodacre, Jas. Coggins, D. Weaver, J. E. Anderson and ¥F.H. Wagner. ; Burnside Post, No. 8—Charles T. Yoder, commander; representatives, Geo. P. Davis, Arthur Hendricks, L. K. Brown, A. J. Hun- toon, H. G. Potter, L.. Vanderhoef, F. J. Young, A. J. Whittaker, A. F. Sperry and H. Day; alternates, 1. G. Kimball, F. T. orter, G. W. L A.M. Salmon, P. C. Bain, D. A. Grosvenor, C. E. Persons, B. F. Brockett, N. D. Adams and M. Sells, : Charles Sumner Post, No. 9—John_P. Quander, commander; representatives, Jas. Brooks, T. S. Kelley, I’. Fowler, R. Moten, Alfred Kane and W. H. Liverpool; alter nates, Plato T. Lee, Benjamin F. Day, P. R. Dorsey, Henry Quenan, Erastus Green and Moses Johnson. Farragut Post, No. 10—Andrew F. Dins- more, commander; representatives, James Wood, H. N. Howard, H. H. Moler, C. Par- ker, S. W. Bunyea, George Barnes and H.'S. Linker; alternates, E. H. Ripley, John Jost, F. "A. Belt, James S. Smith, G. Warnke, W. H. Miner and C. B. Nichols. Charles P. Stone Post, No. 11—J. W. Bradbury,commander; representatives, Geo. ©. Harris, A. N. Thompson, W. H. Hoover, W. Gladmon, L. F. Callan, John O'Meara, and M. J. Sauter; alternates, J. J. Cammack, E. J. Lynch, Clinton Ver- million, Bernard Kelley, John Spollan, John Enders and Gus Kahlert. U. S$. Grant Post, No. 12—William H. Decker, commander; representatives, H. M. Gillman and J. E. Gifford; alternates, H.-H. Brower and George Wheeler. John A. Logan Post, No. 13—W. H. Eno, commander; representatives, W. H. Peck, Adolph Gertman and James H. Dony; alter- nates, Daniel F. Lee, J. E. Snow and J. K. Davison. Phil Sheridan Post, No. 11-J. F. Raub, commander; representatives, Peter MeGirr, William Ludgate, W.E. Post and P.O. Law- rence; alternates, L. B. Hathaway, Alfred Shaw, Theodore Hausmann and James C. Foy. A ed George H. Thomas Post, No. 15—Thomas B, Crisp, commander; representatives, I. 1. W. Thompson and W. H. Honn; alternates, E. P. Seavey and John Chandler. Henry Wilson Post, No. 17—Jacob Moore, commander; representatives, Charles F. Mansfield and John Conroy; alternates, Alexander Campbell and Bernard Moran. Potomae Post, No. 18-R. E. Morgan, commander; representatives, J. R. Hays and T. M. Sullivan; alternates, D. C. Cam- eron and W. G. Himrod. George U. Morris Post, No. 19—Samuel MeMonigle, commander; representatives, B. T, Janney and James T. Clemens; alter- nates, J. W. Kirkley and Rudolph Ulmer. Lafayette Post, No. 20-L. D. Bumpus, commander; representatives, C. F. Benja- min, S. R. Stratton, E. J. Sweet, Isaac F. Rosecrans and William W. Chambers; al- ternates, William L. Fletcher, R. A. Fish, S. F. Hamilton, William A. Orr and Wil- liam H. Linthicum. The Banquet. ‘The reception and banquet to the com- mander-in-chief was a fitting and enjoy- able supplement to the business session of the department. The reception was held in the parlors of the hotel, and then the party adjourned to the banquet hall, which was prettily decorated with cut flowers and the national colors. About persons teok seats at an immense U-shaped table, among them being Gen. Veazey, Gen. John G. Robinson, Gen. Daniel Sickles, Repre- sentative C. A. Bouteile, Col. J. M. Wilson, Admiral Ramsay, Col. George R. Weeks and Col. Gordon. The list of toasts com- : “The President,” Senator Palmer; Nation’s Debt of Gratitude to the Union Soldier,” Senator Gallinger; “Com- des of the G. A. R.,""S. S. Burdett; “The syal Women of the War,” J. D. Smith, apd “The Volunteer Soldiers,” Representa- tive Henderson. The banquet was arranged by a commit- tee, consisting of George E. Corson, Harri- son Dingman, William Gibson, Fred. H. Smith, L. D. Bumpus, J. F. Raub, L. P. Williams, Arthur Hendricks and George H. French. The reception committee was made up of Nathan Bickford, M. T. Ander- ‘n, J. H. Howlett, Robert Reyburn, J. D. Smith, I. W. Stone, C. Storm, A. Hart, S. E. Faunce, J. P. Lothrop, J. E. McCabe, S. Burdett; B. F. Hawkes, M. E. Urell, G. . Davis, B. F. Chase and J. H. Dewees. Don’t Fail to Get a Copy. You can obtain The Evening Star's Alma- rac_and Handbook at any news stand, or at The Star office. Mailed upon request. 25c. es Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Ball. Although their name betokens otherwise, the Veteran Volunteer Firemen are yet yeuthful, at least in mind. The associa- tion held a ball last evening in Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, which was eminently succexs- ful. The hall was decorated with Ameri- can flags and the showy uniforms of the firemen added color to .the scene. After a grand march dancing was indulged till long after midnight. A special feature of the occasion was fancy dancing by Mis3es Annie Ready, Mamie Moriarity, Maggie Hoy, Maggie Shea, Ellen Shackleford, Clara Stephens and Rubie and Ermine King.. Refreshments were served during an_intermission. The committees connected with the ball were: Arrangements—James H. Richards, chairman; James H. Spilman, Alonzo D: aw, Ja8. R. Dobbyn, Rob't Hoy, Henry |C. Thorn. Reception—John W. Thompson, chairman; Charles S. Denham, Alexander W. Eaton, Joseph B. Walling, James V. Thompson, Thomas FE. Smithson, Thomas Cissel, Daniel W. Perkins, Chas. P. Combs, John 'T. Suter, John H. Glick, Henry L: Gettier, James Ragan, George H. Turton. Floor—Fred W. Kahlert, ballet master; John A. Shackelford, Julius Strobel, Thos. F. Cissel, Fred Fridley, John W. Carr, Geo. Keithly, George Kahl, Luther H. Posey, J. Nicholson. Refreshment—John J. Pea- bed: chairman; Dan Genau, Joseph Wil- Hamson, Richard Brown, Edward L. Daw- son, Willlam W. Goddard Good Templar Installation. At the stated meeting of Morning Star Lodge, No. 3, I. ©. G. T., in Typographical ‘Temple last night, officers for this quarter were installed by Lodge Deputy J. S. Gour- as follows: R. P. Barker, chief tem- McIntyre, vice templar; L. st chief templar; Miss retary; C. H. Ketchum, stant s Maggie Miller, financial B. Bennett, treasurer; Maude Hamacher, chaplain; I. P. Clark, marshal; Minnie Mcintyre, deputy mar- shal; R. T. Bricker, guard; A, T. Maupin, sentinel. It was decided that hereafter the lodge will meet on Friday night in the rear lower hall, in Typographical Temple, and that the occasion be celebrated on the first Friday in March with a complimentary musical and literary entertainment. AMUSEMENTS. Grand Opera House.—Never has the Grand Opera House held a more distin- guished audience than that which gathered there last night on othe occasion of the opening of the segson of Italian opera. It was an audience suck as only Washington can furnish. Bothchouses of Congress, the national and local judiciary, the diplomatic corps, official and social circles were well represented, and thesplendid company of Messrs. Abbey, Sthweffel & Grau never sang to a more appreciative or critical as- semblage than thewne that last night was liberal in its appleuse after every notable number. “‘Lohengrin® was the opera, and to present it property requires not only principals possessing voices of a high order and sustaining powey, but also with dra- matic intensity and rfeeling; a large and ccmpetent chorus,:and an orchestra large and of the best onder,:and, above all, a con- ductor capable of comprehending the full spirit of the work and of holding his entire fofce obedient to his will. All these condi- tions were fully met last night. Mme. Nordica sang “Elsa” better than it has ever been heard here. She entered fully into the spirit cf the part, and, though the music is not such as to show the full ca- pebilities of her voice, it brings out its Sweetness of tone and carrying power. fhe prayer was beautifully delivered, and in the duet with Ortruda she was remark- ably effective. In fact, in every sense she was satisfying, and one can now. fully understand why she created such a furore in this role in Beyreuth. Jean De Reszke’s physical attributes make him an ideal Lo- hengrin in appearance. He looks the Knight of the Holy Grail to perfection, and he seented to sink his own personality in the part. In that he proved himself a thor- ough artist. His voice is one of great sweetness and purity, all his tones being clear and distinct, and its power was fully demonstrated in the quintet in the first act, which, by the way, was magnificently rendered. His delivery of the Swan song and the farewell was thoroughly artistic, and throughout the whole opera he pleased both the eye and ear. His dignitied bear- Ing and manly but tender acting made a great impression upon his audience. Mme. Mantelli rade an effective Ortruda, singing and acting with great dramatic feel- ing. In the duet with Enrico,and also fn that with Elsa, she was fully up to all the re- quirements of the score, and she richly de- served the applause she received for her rendition of the music of the invocation scene. M. Plancon, who sang Enrico, sur- prised and gratified every one by his splen- did baritone voice, full, rich and resonant, which he has perfectly cultivated and has urder absolute control. Sig. Ancona’s powerful basso cantante gave dignity and effect to the part of Frederico, and Sig. Abramoff was effective as the herald. The chorus was large and competent, and the orchestra, under the efficient leadership of Sig. Mancielli, skillfully and effectively per- formed its task. The opera was well stag- ed. Tonight Verdi's “Otello” will be given, with Mme. Emma Eames, Sig. Tamagno, the great tenor, and Victor Maurel, the equally great baritone, in the cast. As has been said, the audience that wit- nessed ‘‘Lohengrin” was a notable one, in- cluding the most prominent representatives of Washington soc'e.;. There were some heautiful dresses, both in the boxes and in the orchestra, and the feminine heart must have been delighted in their contemplation. Mr. and Mrs. Leiter occupied a stage box, and with them were Miss Leiter, Miss Daisy Leiter und Marquis Imperiali. Representative and Mrs. Hitt occupied the adjoining box, and their guests were Mrs. Hitt’s mother, Miss Von Saurma and the German ambassador. The lower boxes on the opposite side were occupied by Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. John W. Foster, Mrs. Lansing of New York, Mr. and Mrs. John R.;MeLean and a number of their friends. In the upper boxes were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Townsend, the Brit- ish ambasador and Lady Pauncefote, the Belgian minister, Mr. Le Ghait, Mrs. Don Cameron, Mavroyeni Bey, the Brazilian minister, Mme. anu the Misses Mendonca. Among those in the body of the house were the Misses Pauncefote, Senator Gib- son, the Argentine minister and Madam Zeballos, Miss Zeballes, Admiral, Mrs. and Miss Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Wi son, Miss Wilson, the Misses Patten, Mrs. Joseph M. Cary, Mrs. Aldrice, Mrs. and Miss Sheridan, Miss Davidge, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willlams, Miss Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Attwell, Mrs. T. B. M.iMason, Lieut. Michler, Miss Kate Field, Mr. and Mrs. Sweat, Mrs, Isham Hotnsby, Miss Aline Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Perin, Miss Clagett, Mr. and Miss Cabell, Miss Heth, Mrs. Stone, Miss Carlisle, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lisnet, Miss Riggs, Mist Howard, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Small} Justice and Mrs. Gray, Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller, Jus- tice and Miss Brewer, the Nicaraguan min- ister and Mme. Guzman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry May, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, Miss Aline,Bell, Mrs. Truxton Beale, Miss Sallie Loring, Dr. and Mrs. rank Loring, Senator and Mrs. McMillan, Mr. George Coffin ,Miss Solomons, Miss Aline Solomons, the Austrian minister and wife, Judge and Mrs.Cole,Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Davis,Mrs. and the Misses Erice, Mr. Beatty, Mr. Crosby S. Noyes and Miss Noyes, Representative MeMillin, Judge Jere Wilson and Mrs. Wil- son, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mattingly, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nelson Page, Mrs. Carroll Mercer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corcoran Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kauffmann, Admiral Walker, Surgeon Gen. Wyman, Mr. P. Lee Phillips, Mr. Chas. R. McCawley and Mr. Creighton Weish. ‘The Stoddard Lectures.—Of all Mr. Stod- dard’s lectures that of the sublimest drama known tc civilization—"The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau”—is perhaps the most widely known and admired; nor is there one whose charm 2nd influence {s more dceply felt. At its presentation last night Mr. Stcddard conducted his hearers, not to a scene of fashion or brilliancy, but to an auditorium roofed only by the open heav- ens, and where thé simplest appointments serve the audience and assist the playe! simple peasants, whose histrionic achieve- ment is the marvel of mankind. Mr. Stod- dard treats the subject as the result of his impressions of the-great performance which he witnessed when {t was last given, and his graphic description of the scene, the actors, the movement of the play and the audience is one of his most dramatic and eloquent efforts, while the illustrations are amcng the most interesting and magnificent of his entire collection. The lecture will be repeated for the remainder of the week, in- cluding the Saturday matinee. Willard Hall.—A performance of W. 8S. Gilbert’s comedy “Engaged” will be given at Willard Hall tonight, for the benefit of Garfield Memorial Hospital, under the au- spices of the board of lady managers. The characters will be represented by some of the most competent amateurs, who may be expected to fully bring out the witty dia- logue and the amusing situations of the play. At its conclusion, there will be danc- ing. Y. M. C. A.—There will be a parlor talk at the Y. M. C. A. this evening, when Ma- jor Gro. H. Harries will speak upon “George Washington.” The subject is pe- culiarly appropriate to the day, and the speaker will undoubtedly make it unusually attractive. ——__—_ At All News Stands. If not convenient to call at the office you can obtain a*copy of The Star’s Almanac and Handbook of any news stand. 25c. eserseesensengersensengengenzontontontengootontontentonrontententonteeseesoeses, ROY DARING POWDE Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking pow- der. Highest of all in leavening strength.—Latest U. 8. Govern- ment report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 106 Wall st., N. seeteteatenteeeteceetontontenteseetoatonsontesgestessottene: i 66 QUESTION OF LEGALITY. Contesting the Will of a Well-Known Woman. The jury in Judge Cole’s court has been called upon to decide whether George H. Northeutt of Harford county, Maryland, is the son of the late Annie E. Northcutt, or Stella Hortoa, as she was more generally known here. The woman died here’ about two years ago, making, by an alleged will, Mira Du- gan and Joseph H. McCann her principal beneficiaries. Certain relatives of the de- ceased unsuccessfully sought to have the will set aside by alleging another. Then one Geo. H. Northcutt filed notice of con- test, claiming to be a son of the woman. The Probate Court has, therefore, asked a jury to decide whether he is her son, born | in wedlock. If it is found that he was not born in wedlock, .the jury is asked to de- termine whether the young man’s father subsequently married the woman, and whether the father acknowledged the young man as his son. On behalf of the young man evidence was offered today tending to show that his mother placed the boy, when he was about five years of age, with the Henry Wash- ington Children’s Aid Society of Baltimore, Md. Previous to that the child’s mother had, at the instance of 4 male visitor from that city, allowed her visitor to take the child to the man’s home, where it was cared for a while by the man’s mother. The so- ciety bound the child out to a farmer, with whom" he remained until the boy was eighteen years of age. Since then the young man has remained in Harford coun- ty. The man at whose advice his mother placed him with the society saw an ac- count of the woman’s death and notified the son, who thereupon contested the wo- man’s will. The deposition of the woman at whose house the dead woman first resided here was read, despite the objections of Messrs. Joseph Shillington and Edwin Forrest, counsel for McCann and Mrs. Dugan. The ‘deponent stated that when the Northcutt woman came to her resort she brought a small boy, whom she called Geo. H. North- cutt, stating that he was her son. The woman told the deponent that the child was the issue of a marriage contracted in California, exhibiting a wedding dress and ring. The child was subsequently placed with a society in Baltimore. Upon the conclusion of the testimony for the contestant yesterday afternoon, coun- sel for the beneficiaries under the will de- murred to.the whole of it. The jury was excused until Monday, and the objections to the testimony will be argued tomorrow. ——~+— At All News Stands. i The Evening Star’s Almanac and Hand- book is on sale at all news stands. 25c. Death of Mrs. Olcott. ‘The death of Mrs. Louise Olcott, which occurred yesterday afterncon, although not unexpected, gave a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Olcott was a thorough Chris- tian woman, self-sacrificing and generous to a fault, and her good works will stand forever, enduring monuments to her mem- ory. She was especially the friend of young men, and many a young man today owes his success to her efforts in his behalf. Mrs. Olcott was a member of Calvary Bap- tist Church for, many years, although her sickness of late years had prevented active work or attendance. She leaves two sons, Mr. George B. Olcott and Harry H. Olcott of this city. Her mother, Mrs. A.-M, Kee- ler, also her brother and sister, Mr. W. A. Keeler and Mrs. J. G. Bainbridge, ali of New York city, survive her. The funeral wilt take place from her late residence, on Corcoran street, Saturday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock. The interment will be private. a John Kenny’s Will. By the provisions of the will of the late John Kenny the residue of the estate, af- ter several srrall bequests to relatives, is left to the widow of the deceased. girs *odongondendendendentenienteeteete oe us. DENTAL i ASSN, COR, 7TH AND D N.W. Dentistry has been revolationized by the Association system. A corps of expert oj erators, each working at the thing he can do best; every appliance to save time cnd pain; @ large bustness at a small profit—this ex: 5c. Plains our prices: Painless extractin; iB fillings, 75c. up; gold crowns, $7.50: teeth, $8. 2 4a30-tf : Consultation costs nuthing. ° i 3 Beenie eee nceteeleeietetoteie $ efecto : Sededetetetetetetetetetetetetetedetes detececete z : : “1 Am Cured” 5 ECZEMA FOR OVER THREE YEARS. 3 3, PURIFIED THE BLOOD WITH HOOD'S Soest SARSAPARILLA AND IS NOW WELL. “C. I. 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We will henceforth devote our entire attention to the making of Trunks and Bags and shall offer every set of Harness, Separate Collars, etc., In stock at cost price to get rid of them’as early as possible. You can expect such - bargains as these: A $15 Buggy Harness for $11.25. A $28 Surrey Harness for $21. Kneessi, 425 7th St. fe21 200 lia 2a aa as SA Aa AS BAAS CHARACTER WIGS) d ‘SPECIALTY, } S.HELLER.7207th St} f12. ~ AN ~: Ne we we we we we we wt "CITY ITEM! Carload Gin Pork Chops, 8c. Ib. xt Johnston’s—page §, Snaps, 4c. Ib. Johnston's. AMUSEMENTS. Mme. E. Dessois of Paris, krance, THE NOTED SPECIALIST, Will deliver a free lecture to ladies at MASONIC HALL, FEBRUARY Subject, “The Care of the Face and Figure.” Tickets for reserved seats at her office, 2: RAND OPERA HOUSE. EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. Engagement of the METROPOLITAN GRAND OPERA CO., Under the zement of Messrs, ABBEY, SCHOEFFEL & GRAU. TONIGHT AT 8 0" VERDI'S OPERA, ; Eueiia, 3 cinelll, SATURDAY, MATINEE, FEBRUARY 23, AT 2 "CLOCK, GOUNOD'S OPERA, Marta, lehi; Mi Valentino, Viviant, and Faust, M. Je Mile. stopheles, Ancona: in de Keszke. 8 lier de Grieux, vignant. Seats ‘on sale RNOD 5 31 Mr. John Lawrence, Mr. Bul Mr. Fran , Mr. Prentiss, nd Master Eddie Eynon will take part in & jor entertainment at the residence of Jett, 1454 Rhode Island ave., ons Feb. 23, at S$ p.m. Admission, 50 cents. ceeds for a benevolent object. ASONIC TEMPLE Sunday Eve., Feb. GITIZEN | poxp Senor Ex. @EORGE : POSED. 3 F AWN Gis REVC ea TRA N ADMISSIO: TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT METZEROTT te JV EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and JORN CHARLEY’S AUNT. ‘The funntest comedy of the age. Seats selling. £22-2t aturday Matinee, In His Best Comedy, a F MUSIC. TONIGHT. ACADEMY OF AST NIGHT BUT ONE Of the STODDARD : And the MOST TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION Ever offered. TONIGHT AT 8 AND TOMORROW oS MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2:30. —THE— Passion Play. DOrSecure seats early. No theater was ever yet large enough for our Passion Play-audiences. Soxt Week—Primrose & West's Big Minstrels. CHOICE SEAT all four pei * WHI 2 re our specials tomorrow. fir table enters at dinners, and. receptions than the sweet, old-fashioned flowers. | Ours are specially fine and large, and only 50c. a dozen sprays. We arrange and design floral decorations of striking and unique style. f21-12d ——GRAND— Opera Seats FOR SALE. For all performances, in all parts of the house, a few seats left at.. $3.00 moar 1422 Pa. Ave. Nothing nicer Beecham’s Pills are for biliousness, bilious head= ache, dyspepsia, heartburn,. torpid liver, dizziness, sick headache, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, loss of appetite, sallow skin, etc.,. when caused by constipa- tion; and constipation is the: most frequent cause of all of them. Go by the book. Pills loc. and 25c. a box. Book free at your druggist’s or write B. F. Allen Co., 365: Canal St., New York. ANNUAL SALES MORE THAN 6,000,000 BOXES. AMUSEMENTS. W. 8. GILBERT'S COMEDY, ENGAGED, BY THE THALIA CLUB. CAST: . Clarence M, Busch,| Mr. James Reagan, Lewis P. is k Marion . George . R. Audley Link . R-G.Rutherford, “jr... WILLARD, ty Miss Lucy Follett Ubl. HALL, y 22, 1895, at 8 p.m, For’ the benefit of GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Under the auspices of the Board of Lady Managers, Full dress and dancing. e Tickets (on sale at the door)........ +++ $1.00 t “BABY GRAND” Graphophone —is the latest musical sensation. It is adapted for public exhibition and home amusement. Can be operated by a little child—so slmple fs its me- chanical arrangement. AI you have to do is to wind it up, like “you would a. clock, put on a cylinder of any cne of our thousands of musical compositions, either comical or serious, turn the serew—and presto! the music comes forth, The “Baby Grand” is only *S75-< Sr es ee ee) ee ee ee a) ed eeneee Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. . 2t GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Edward H. Alien, Mgr. EUGENE TOMPKINS’ BALLET SPECTACLE, BLACK CROOK. 200—PEOPLE—200 Grand Ballets—Spec Seats now on sale. $1.50. HAVE o Greatest ara production of act Scenes in all their vb see the dancing E> Open day and night! Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. KE ALL THIS A SUPREME VAUDEVILLE ORGANIZATION, New York Stars, Introducing an Aggrezation of American and Euro- rON'S Bi TROL. EXTRA MATINE N WE NEw at 8 p.m. Matinee (free for children) Friday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. Masonic Fair and Bazaar, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF Naval Lodge, No. 4. Entertainment-each evening and at matinees. Dancing after 10 p.m. AND 4TH ST. SE. Tickets, 50c. Single admission, 10¢, f11to2Zine a GRAND OPERA TICKETS. Choice seats for every performance: $3 up. BRADBURY PIANO STORE, |. ave. £20-3t* PARLOR TALK BY M. KIS of “The Eventn ject : Ladies and DANCING CLASS private lessons je furnished for tails, cor. NJ. av. & C nw. given by appotu 1 Part s, &c. Address 40, 1G-12t* MR ALLAN DE COU MUFLLEWS ACADEMY FOR Dancing, Delsarte and Deportment, Masonic Tem ple, 9th’and F st joroughly renovated and redecorated Circulars academy. FRIDAY, F RUARY 22, 1895, At the residence of MISS CLARA BARTON, Corner 17th and F sts. n.w., Japanese Tea For the benefit of the LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN. Tickets, 50 cents, at Metzerott’s, 1110 F st. mw, fel6-6t PROF. SHELDON'S DANCING ACADEMY. 25 per cent discount For tie balance of. the season. Free Exhibit of Grutzner’s Collection =of Photographs from his _ originals. His great forte is in amusing, comical, instructive and interesting scenes of the wine and beer cellars in the ancient monasteries. Here is one from his fifty or more: Picture of a wine cellar with two monks, one of whom has fallen down stairs with a basket of wine, all the bottles. His face ts a study partner is half way down the steps, and Bundecided: whether to laugh or ery All of his pictures are deep in the sens that the more closely you study them the more you see to amuse and interest you. Trilby is Coming! ~ Veerhoff’s Galleries, 1217 F Street. fe20-28d erere ny TOTTTTT TTT Terre rer Will deliver a_iecture the EIGHTH STRE sis. n.w.) SUNDAY dinning at FOUNG Pers LECTURE, “America for Americans.” ERRITT HULBURD, D.D., Del, . CHURCH, Cor. 4 MONDAY EVENI Under anxpices Sunt CK, worth League. DELAWARE ADMISSION, 25e. Tickets at Pursell’s, 418 9th st. nw. —-(22-3t*