Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1896, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square House.—Roland Opera Reed in “The Politician.” Allen’s Grand Opera House.—‘‘Northern Lights.” New National Theater—The Bostonians in “Robin Hood.” Academy of Music.—“The Derby Winner.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._The Vaude- ville Club. Columbi: mpany, 919 Pennsylvania Se he tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- west—Ice Palace. 606 llth street northwest—Poster Exhi- bition of the Business Woman's Club. Metzerott Music Hall.—Concert by the Washington String Orchestra. eee ege ener EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. 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The most important art sale of the sea- son is that of the King collection, which takes place in New York on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, 17th and 18th in- stant. While it is particularly rich in works by the best English masters, the catalog ses excellent examples by artists of leading schools of Europe, thus affording to collectors an opportunity to secure choice paintings and rare artistic objects not ely to occur soon again. Catalogues, which are valuable in them- selves a# a work of reference, will be sup- plied on request to f r e com the The New Bo Since the days of the famous Comstock lode in Nevada, no opportunity has occur- red to dig fortunes out of the earth such as 13 presented by the Cripple Creek mining region, in Colorado. Reliubie experts have, after careful examination and exhaustive study and research, pronounced it the most remarkable, and do not hesitate in saying that it is the most e, the most enduring and the ri gold district known to exist. The attention of those who desire to tment or who are interested ject Is directed to the t in another column of Grant tell is a most MAR. Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been ff lows: Mary C. Eggerstedt to Jno. F. Gerhold, lot 37, sq. 190; $10. Heary Whitehead et ux. to Robt. L. Brown, part original let 7, Wood- land; $10. Michael 1. W et ux. et al. to Jno. T. Campbell, lot 16, block 3, Naylor's hua P. Morgan et ux. to lots 1 and 18, sa. Metcalf et ux. to Ter- rence A. Duffy, part lot 2, sq. 526; $-. Ful- ton R. Gordon et al., trustees, to Catherine Kelley, part lot €2, sq. 153; $3,000. Annie . Clark to Jas. J. Clark, part lot 8, aq. 942, 6, reservation 11; $850. Jas. E. Clark, part lot 24,sq. J. Waiter Cooksey, trustee, to . C. Woodward, south half lot 28, sq. trustee, ; $2,500. Jno. Cook, Fuller, lots 223 and and Isherwood; $10. Wm. O’Doanell, lot 103, sq. 555 M. Darneillo to Frink H. Miles, part orig- $nal lot 3, sq. 701; $4,000. Marx Marx et bx. to Carl Jaeger, part lots 5 and 7, sq. 225, $10. David Strauss et ux. to Fran! ind Hannah Jaeger, part lots 5 and 7, sq. #5; $10. Jno. W. Parsons et ux. to Rew B. Detrick, lot F, sq. 604; $4,200 vi ington Loan and Tri A. Spofford, part lots 20, 30 and SI; $46,- 054.35. to Miles ', Rosedale n et ux. to $10. Emilie Ss A Real Triumpl Their judgment and immense resources have enabied G. H. Mumm to attain the front rank in champagne, and the finest comes to this country because Americans a@re connoisseurs. 79,049 cases Extra Dry were imported in 1895, more than of any other brand. —— Reduced Rates to El Paso, Toxas. The Pennsylvanta railroad will sell round- wip tickets from Wa dria to El Paso. Texas, on account of the athletic contests February lth to 20th, at rate of $4. tickets to be sold February $th to 12th, inclusive, and good for re- turn passage until February 24. . es Reduced Rates to New Orleans and Mubile on Account of Mardi Gras Celebration. ‘The Peansylvania raflroad will sell, Feb- ruary 14 to 17, inclusive, good returning within fifteen da from: date of sale, round- trip tickets from Weshington and Alexan- dria to New Orieans at rate ef $27.50, and to Mobiie at rate ef $25.50, on account of the Mardi Gras celebrations, February 17 . and is. ee $1.25 to Baltimore and Return, The B. & O. R. R. Co. will seil excursion tickets from Washington to Baltimore for all trains of Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9, at the rate of $1.25 for the round trip, valid for return passage until fol- lowing Monday. . ——— Masonic Fair. Masonite fair at Hyattsville will be con- tinued until Wednesday, the 12th, inclusive. Balttmore and Ohio fare reduced to 20 cents Found trip. ° eens More Wet Weather Ahead. say the weather bureau folk. Big stock of rain rments—moderately priced—at Goodyear Rutter Co., 807 Pa. a ~Advt. ——_—_— Arg you aware that no Cyclopaedia In the market—no matter how big {t ‘s nor how “English it ts"—costs the publishers half as much es has the new “Johnson's?” Make no mistake, but buy an honest book made by a rellable house, and one that does not seek to gain confidence by smooth schemes. Further information on receipt of postal. Address D. APPLETON & CO., No. 437 ith st—Advt. —_—— Remnants and o @f floor coverings i in all kinds es’ sale. ° AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Arrest ef Two Agents for Orayon Por- traits. Local Notes of General Interest From Across Rock Creek—Entertain- ment in Tenleytown. Normal McClouel, aged twenty, and John R. Lanséate, aged twenty-three, were ar- rested yesterday afternoon by Policeman John Sullivan and locked up on a charge of petit larceny. Later they were released on $100 In bond each for their appearance in court today. The two young men are employed by a Washington house to solicit orders ‘for crayon portraits. The plan ‘s to make a house-to-house visit, and upon the advance of a photograph agree to make a portrait free of charge, sometimes a frac- tion of a dollar being charged for ex- pressage. Some time ago the solicitors called at Policeman Sullivan’s home, at 1482 36th street, and secured a photograph with which to make a portrait. They turned yesterday afternoon with the crayon, and it so happened that Policeman Sullivan was at home. They wanted to compel him to purchase an $8 frame for the picture, which he refused to do, re- marking that he had an excellent frame in the other room. The men did not like this, and finally Mr. Sullivan asked for the return of his photograph. He weat in the next room to get the frame he had and while he was absent the solicitors skipped from the house. Donning his coat he pursued the two, and plaeed them under arrest on the charge of stealing the pho- tograph, which was taken from one of the en when searched at the station, and who while at the policeman’s house dis- claimed all knowledge of the whereabouts of the same. An Enjoyable Entertainment. At the Rev. Mr. McCullough’s church at Tenleytown last night a program of de- lightful variety was presented. The event called forth a big crowd, and appreciation of the numbers at times waxed into en- thusiasm. The program was as follows: Solo, Mr. Harry Miller; vocal duet, Misses Louise and Bessie birch; instrumental solo, Mrs. Isaac Birch; recitations, “Water Mil- solo, Miss recitations and dialogues, by ne Beall and M Alexander Mr. J. R. Miller; solo, ‘3. J. A. Houghton; instrumental duct, Huntington and Parkhurst, and ations, Mr. G. V. Collins. The whole r was a big success. Stable Burned. The stable of Capt. Joseph H. Lee, located on Water street between 3ist and streets, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock. A fine horse per‘shed in the flames. The fire was discovered by Mr. R. B. Tenney, who was driving by at the time. He broke open the Gcors with an ax, and succeeded in drag- ging out a buggy. The rear part of the stable, where the horse was confined, was enveloped ia the flames. There was prac- tically a total loss of the entire stable, valued at $300, and insured. The value of the horse Pp while the loss of the harness and feed is placed at $20, n.aking a tota! loss of $H5. The origin of the fire is unknown. ‘Notes. Mr. Henry Brauner of No. 3058 Q street reported at the station house last evening the theft of a new bicycle. He left the wheel in front of his house shortly before 9 o'clock, and when he came out again to use {t some thief had ridden away on it. The loss was immediately reported to the police. Clarence Bispham will be the preacher at the service at St.John’s Church tomorrow evening, the regular monthly services for men held under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Fred Cissel of 1419 324 street, who was abbed the latter part of December by an unknown person, has almost entirely recovered from the effects of the wound. John V. Ford, a young man, was arrested ay for the detective office, he being Wanted on a charge of larceny. as ‘*RINITY COLLEGE ALUMNI. They Meet the President of Their Alma Mater. ‘The Washington Association of the Alum- ni of Trinity College was entertained by Mr. W. J. Boardman at supper at his home, 1801 P street northwest, Thursday ev Es Twenty-one of the alumni gathered to enjo: Mr. Boardman’s hospitality, and meet Dr. Geo. Williamson Smith, president of the col- lege, who is Mr. Boardman’s guest for a few days. Those present were Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Curtis, Senator Joseph R. Hawley, Dr. Alexander Mackay- Smith, President E. M. Gallaudet, Wm. H. Websier, Col. Geo. A. Woodward, Wm. Fell Johnson, Prof. H. Carrington Bolton, R. H. Steele, Wm, Bowle, Father E. E. May- nadier, Geo. H. Howard, S. Herbert Giesy, Rev. C. W. Freeland, U. S. A., of Fortress Monroe; Rev. Alfred Harding, Rev. L. B. Baldwin, Rev. J. W. Clarke and Rev. C. E. Bail. After pper, and over the cigars, Presi- dent Smith told the alumni of the progress of their alma mater in recent years. informed them of the proposed establish- ment as one of the departments of the col- lege of a scientifle school on the lines of the Boston School of Technology, and the active co-operation of the Hartford board of trade in the accomplishment of this pur- pose. He said that the number of high- grade manufacturing establishments in Hartford and the quality of the work there accomplished made the city an especially well-adapted place for the pursuit of scien- tifle study. This was shown by the number of people in the city from all parts of the country, and even from Europe, who had come to Hartford because of the facilities furnished In {ts large manufacturing esta! lishments for research and mechanical ex- periment. The Hartford board of trade had awakened to this fact, and the result was sees present co-operation with Trinity Col- lege. Senator Hawley, in his speech, following President Smith, congratulated the college on the proposed expansion of its usefulness, and, in confirmation cf what the president said, stated {t as a fact that one estabiish- ment in Hartford, to his knowledge, had expended $39,000 In securing a perfect foot rule, which was now kept in a room whose temperature never varled from one year’s end to another, with as much. care as the French government looked after the stand- ard meter in Paris. Other speeches were made by Secretary Curtis, Dr. Mackay-Smith, Major Wm. H. Webster, Col. Woodward, S. Herbert Giesy, Dr. Gallaudet, and Rev. Alfred Harding. ——aes A Cent for Each Year. The ladies of the Nordhoff. Guild have issued invitations for a unique entertain- ment to be held at the residence of Mrs John Joy Edson, 1824 16th street, next Thursday afternoon, from 8 until 6 o’clock. In each invitation is inclosed a dainty silk bag and a poetical request that the re- ciplent will either bring or send it to the tea with 4 cent for each year of his or her age. The promise is made that the results will never be made known in any par- ticular instance, though in the aggregate it Is hoped that a considerable sum will be raised for the benefit of the Homeopathic Hospital. At the tea there will be refresh- ments served by the ladies of the guild, and an attractive musical entertainment. ———__—_ Mile. Rhea’s Residence. Mile. Rhea, the well-known actress, has, it Is said, decided to make Washington her future home. She has long desired a home in some American city, and thinks Wash- ington would suit her better than any of the others. Her representative, Mr. Ric- aby, has selected a house on Washington Heights, which she will probably purchase, and when she {s not touring she will retire there and make it her permanent home. She will abandon her country home at Montmorency, a suburb of Paris, giving it to her niece. ——.___ Real Estate Matters. Edgewood, the home of Katherine Chaso Sprague, has been sold by the Washington Loan and Trust Ccmpany to Charles Ainsworth Spofford of New York for $46,- .35. The deed describes the property as pest ct lots 29, 80 and 81 of Metropolis ‘EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1896—-TWENTY:FOUR PAGES. Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Robert Hil- Yard and his admirable company, in the new hit in society comedy, “Lost—Twenty- four Hours,” come tg the Grand Opera House next woek. Judging from the ver- dict of dramatic critics in cities where this production has been given, there can be no doubt that Messrs. Tremayne and Fuller have written a capital comedy. The plot, in which, of course, Mr. Hilliard takes the prominent part—Dick Swift, a New York man, who does not belie his name—is made up of a jumbled mass of ghosts of the past, which this rather rapid young gen- tleman would like to part with forever. He begins by deceiving his wife, and this very soon brings about a complication, in which Swift's ready ability as a prevari- eator ia given full scope. Into the mifth of the play has been worked a tinge of pathos which has an admirable effect upon the whole. The broad sayings and doings of a young man of New York's fast set are rounded off and toned down every here and there by a burst of pathetic feeling and true gentleness. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The en- gagement of Mile. Rhea at the Lafayette Square Theater next week will be made memorable by the presentation of two very strong plays, which differ greatly in their style, and particularly in the leading roles. The first—‘Nell Gwynne”—is a brilliant new romantic comedy, treating of incidents occurring during the reign of Charles II. “Nell Gwynne” is from the pen of Paul Kester, and has everywhere been received with delight, as well as creating a great amount of comment. The play is in four acts. It is sald it teems with britliant dia- logues, scintillates with real wit and con- tains ‘touches of tender pathos. “Nell Gwynne” will be seen Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights, also Wed- nesday matinee, while ‘Josephine, Empress of the French,” will be the bill Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday matinee. Both productions will be carefully staged and richly costumed, making this engage- ment particularly pleasing to discriminat- ing theater-goers and society people. New National Theater.—Sol Smith Russell will be at the National Theater next week. Academy of Music.—The attraction at the Academy of Music next week will be ‘‘Bon- nie Scotland.” Prince Anarigs.—The Bostonians present- ed “Prince Ananias” last night for the first time in Washington, and the National Theater was crowded. True, the music of Aranias is not of the highest class, even for its style, but the theme is good for fun, and a lot of fun is turned out. The story is simple enough, being built as it is upon the efforts of a theatrical manager to se- cure a company of players to produce a pay he has written, and later to present it before the king, who hadn’t grinned a grin in thirty years. Along with this runs a thin threa2 of a love story, which is nearly lost in the more important theme. The music was lively and snappy, and many of the numbers received- emphatic encores. The book is by Francis Nelson and the music by Victor Herbert, and the excellence of the orchestration was finely brought out under the intelligent direction of Mr. Studley. Kernan’s Lycoum Theater.—Mlaco’s City Club Spectacular Farce Comedy Company will be the attraction at the Lyceum next week. The opening burletta, entitled “The City Club, in Gay Paree,” is rendered bril- liant by an abundance of dazzling cos- tumes, a rare display of jewelry and gor- geous scenery, and is further enlivened with popular vocal and instrumental music. The olio which follows, abounds in inter- est and includes such well known artists as Tom Nolan, the singer of popular paro- dies; Harry Bryant and Carrie Fulton, in an amusing sketch; Fred. Bulla, in a clever acrobatic specialty; the Sisters Bronson, in thuir inimitable singing and dancing spe- cialty; Fields and Molley, mimic {mper- sonators and story tellers of more than or- dinary ability; Miss Fannie Everett, in a budget of popular songs, and Paulo and Dika, sensaticnal eccentrics, from the Fol- lies Bergeres, Paris. Between each act in the ollo, Miaco’s new series of living pic- tures are introduced. The performance is brought to a clos: by a bright burlesque, entitled “A Tempting Town or Wicked New York.” The compaay carry all.the scenery used in the production, which should in- sure an elaborate presentation. Washington String Orchestra.—If the mu- sic lovers of this city realize what a really great artist Rivarde, the violinist, is, the announcement of his only appearance here tonight with the Washington String Or- chestra, Mr. Ernest Lent, director, should result in an overflowing house at Metzerott Music Hall. So much has been safd and written about him that it is needless to re- call his triumphs in this country and Eu- rone. He ranks foremost among the best and forms the connecting link between the art of Paderewski and that of Sarasate. Aime Lachaume fs well known as one of the finest pianists of the concert stage. With two such artists of world renown, a well drilled _orches‘ra of seventy-five per- formers and an interesting program an evening of rare enjoyment may be expect- ed. The orchestra is composed of forty- seven violins, six violas, seven ‘cellos, three double basses, two flutes, harp, horn and elght performers on the piano, and the best talent of Washington is represented. Italian Opera Season.—Mr. Allen an- neunces that an arrangement has been made with Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau for a reason of four performances of grand opera by the Metropolitan Opera Ccmpany, to take place at Allen’s Grand Orera House beginning Thursday, March 5. The operas to be given are “Romeo et Juliette,” with Mme. Melba and Messrs. Jean and Eduard De Reszke in the cast, ard two of Verdi's great works, “Aida” and “Falstaff,” in which will appear Mme. Nordica, Mile. Bauermeister, Mme. Man- telli, Sig. Kaschmann, M. Plancon, M. Cas- telmary, Sig. Vanni, Sig. Russitano, Mme. Saville, Mile. Lola Beeth, Mlle. Kitzu, Mme. Scelehi, Sig. Cremonini, Sig. Campanart, Sig. Arimondi, Sig. Rinaldini and M. Victor Maurel, in his original character, Sir John Falstaff. The complete cast, scale of prices and all other information will be found in the advertisement columns. Plays by Mr. Winter's Students.—The students of the New National Theater School of Acting, under the direction of Mr. Percy Winter, will be seen in a triple Hill as follows: “Setting of the Sun,” “A Pair of Lunatics” and “The Cape Mail” at Willard’s February 13, for the benefit of §t. Paul's P. E. Church. Mr. Winter will also be assisted by the male quartet of St. Paul's. Bleanora Duse.—Duse, the great Italian actress, will give four performances at the Lafayette Square Theater, beginning Feb- ruary 17. It is three years since she visited America. She appeared but in few cities, and was at once hailed asa genius. A Wash- ington audience has never had an oppor- tunity of seeing her, and there is the keenest interest taken in her coming, as she will open her dramatic season here. The five plays to be produced here are “Camille,” “Magda,” “La Moglie di Claudio” (The Wife of Claude), “Locandiera” (The Hostess), and “Cavalleria Rusticana,” the latter following closely the lines of the well- known opera. = Miss Cluss’ Harp Recital.—The harp re- cital to be given by Miss Anita Cluss at Metzerott Music Hall pext Wednesday evening will undoubtedly be a great success, as seats are being sold rapidly. This will be Miss Cluss’ only public recital in Washing- ton this season. She will play two groups of solos, which will display her technical skill, as well as her power of expression. She will be assisted by Miss Mary Helen Howe, soprano; Mr. B. Frank Gebest, pian- ist; Mr. 8. Minster, violinist, and Mr. C. Yanmetre Gates, dramatic reader. Miss Howe will sing the Bolero from “Sicilian Vespers,” and Pregheira, Mascagni, with harp, violin and piano accompaniment. Mr. Gebest will play a Lizst Rhapsody and numbers by Chopin, and Mr. Gates will be heard in a dramatic reading. 5 Carroll Institute Dramatic © Club.—On Shrove Tuesday evening, February 18, the Carroll Institute Dramatic Club will give a performance at the Lafayette Square Opera: House for the henefit of the insti- tute, under the direction of Mr. Percy Winter, appearing in the one-act sketch, “Barbara,” by Jerome K. Jerome, to be followed by Robertson's three-act romantic comedy, “David Garrick.” The sale of re- served seats opens at Metzerott’s music store February 10. This is the first time that the institute has authorized its dra- matic club to give a performance on a grander scale than could be attempted in its own hall, and great interest is being manifested in the coming productions. Concert for Charity.—The concert to be given on St. Valentine’s night at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church is in aid of the Home for Friendless Colored Girls. This home was inaugurated about ten years ago by several philanthropic colored women. An association calling itself “Th Woman's Union Christian Association,” Mre. Caroline Taylor, president, was form- ed, and this work instituted. Mrs. Cleve- land learned last winter of the existence and of the need of the home and oun- tributed sid at a most opportune time. Miss Maria T. Stoddard of New Haven, long resident of this city, donated to the home a lot How- ard -University on which to erect a suitable building for # training school for indigent, friendless colored fam Mrs. T. J. ton, acting as agent fer Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Wm. Morrison,’ has within the last year collected an raging sum toward the building fund, in the interest of which the concert is given. The Ice Palace.—The engagement of Ji Denoghue at the Convention Hall ico pa ace will be continued one week longer. In order to give all a chance who wish to ccme up against the ifamous skater, the races will be run every evening next week as usval, and all who desire may start. The races during the present week have been close and exciting. Donoghue’s meth- ed is acknowledged the whole world over to be superior to any, and the spectators have been quick to notice that fact. Mon- day evening at 8 o’eipck he will attempt to lower the .world’s::record for a mile. The trial will be made at this time so as to give him the benefit:of the best ice pos- sible. His time of 2 minutes 121-5 sec- ends for a mile over the Hudson river is regarded as wonderful, although the course was straightaway, and he had the wind to kelp him. People’s Course of Lectures.—Monday evening next, at the Universalist Church, there will be given an entertainment—the fourth of the people's course—entitled “Scenes and Songs of the War,” and will be presented by Mr. B. P. Murray with his collection of beautiful as oe photo- graphs, assisted by the Grand Army choir, who will render a number of the old songs of the campfire. Large numbers of the soldiers of the city have signified their in- tention of being present, and the church will doubtless be filled to overflowing. Feb- ruary 17 Dr. Rogers presents “From Killar- ney to Dublin.” The Theory of Vibrations.—E. C. Get- singer, a scientist from Detroit, chief ex- ponent of the theory of vibrations, and who has worked out a new philosophy on the science of creation from that standpoint, will give a free lecture on his favorite sub- ject Monday evening, at , in the Typographical (upper) Hall, 423 G street northwest, opposite the pension office. The subject will be “Vibrations; ‘Their Physical and Spiritual Analogy,” in which he will explain the .cause of’ sound, heat, color, light, design and the ethical side of his vibratory philosophy. ‘This lecture was recently delivered at the People’s Church, and is repeated by request. The Burnt Cork Club.—Odd Fellows' Hall was not commodious enough to hold the friends of the Burnt Cork Club at their annual performance last evening, and at 8:15 o'clock standing room only was ob- tainable. The club gave a parade in the afternoon, which served in no small way to send up the attendance figure in the evening. The show opened with a social session of the Burnt Cork Club, and the initiation of two new members. Songs were rendered by Ross Wise, Byron Bond, Chas. Shackelford, Harry’ Shackelford, while Howard Graham gave a clever bur- lesque on Prof. Herrmann in new tricks. The Burnt Cork Pickaninny Band was also a feature of this part of the show. The olio began with a refined song and dance, “The Wedding of the Lily and the Rose,” given by Messrs. Leach, O'Connor, Jasper and McCarthy. Stephen B. Clem- ents followed witn a couple of banjo se- lections, and’ then the Del Ray Brothers acrobats, gave an entertaining exhibition. “Dimple,” the danscuse of the club, danced a couple cf numbers that were highly ap- preciat she being followed by Howard and Leigh, the clastic demons, and the Burnt Cork Club Quartet, consisting of Messrs. Shackelford,, Wise, Bond and Flynn. The performance concluded with a laughable farce, entitled “A Dark Night,” in which Messrs. Bond, Hensey, Leigh, Howard, A. 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Get only Hood's. the best answers to oe ae ERASE EE ASS ETE UNE are closing cut at Tertz, 906 FStreet. it worn one of our trusses. —it will make alleged eae = scribed Constantinopie in a get gregational Church had an entertainment e 3 They know from actual use that Hood's 1s The question of BEST is*just as positively Hood’s HOOD'S PILLS are SAVE MONEY. it may be found here ‘3= If you have failed so far to find a ‘We guaranteo satisfaction. ware, ‘Brass, popper will rub them with a litth— “Crystaline.” —— | 10c. a box at all druggists and pate — Try itl $a21-8m,18 at tl ete most evening entitled “Ye ad was v using and those ted earned & vast ‘who Sea jount applause. score of young les and gentlemen arrayed in rustio gar- ments gave an imitation of a school of the days gone by, in which songs, recitations pas eee wats the PF ginen pes fea- ir. O1 acted as pedagogue, and Messrs. Carden, Vaill and Platt as “committeemen.” Columbia Musical Parlors.—Many new records have been put on exhibition at the musical parlors of the Columbia Phono- graph Company during the past week, making the program both varied and inter- esting. One of the latest of these is “The Jonadab March,” composed and played by Willis E. Reynolds, the well-known young Washington musician, and reproduced on the graphophone. The tune is quite “catchy,” and will no doubt prove a great success. Mr. George Graham, in his comi- cal ‘Police Court Dialogues,” on the graph- ophone, has amused a great many per- sons, being one of the funniest things heard for a long time. ———— THE JUNIOR ENDEAVORERS. Preparing for Their Part in the Com- ing Convention. This week the superintendents of the Junior Christian Endeavor Union held a meeting at the Luther Memorial Church for the purpose of discussing the part the juniors are to take in the coming conven- tion. They have been allotted one after- noon, and this they will conduct under a separate program from the Senior Endea- vers. A lettef was read frem President Clark, in which he suggested a number of desirable features. Nothing definite was decided as to the program. Good citizen- ship and a band of mercy are expected; however, to form prominent features. ‘There will also be a large junior choir. in order that the exact state in which every one of the junior societies is at pres- ent may be known to the District officers, so that they will know what they can de- pend on in preparations for the conven- tion, a plan of inter-visitation of the so- cieties has been inaugurated. The various sccieties are visited by the superintendents of others, but in many instances it is ex pected that nearly the entire visiting or- ganization will go along. The prograin for the rnonth of March is as follows: Baptist—Calvary visit St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday, February 9; EB Street to Plymouth Congregational next week; Christian, Ninth Street visit Metro- politan Baptist Sunday, February 16, Luth- eran—Memorial to Mt. Tabor M. P. this week; Church of Our Redeemer to Gurley Presbyterian February 10. Presbyterian— Assembly to Keller Lutheran February 23; Gurley Memorial to Calvary Baptist Feb- ruary 0; Covenant to Zion Baptist next week; Garden Memorial to Nineteenth Street Baptist next week; Western to Con- gress Street M. P. February 16; West Street to First Baptist February 23; First to Ana- costia Baptist February 9. Congregational —First to North Carolina M. P. February 16. Methodist—Mt. Vernon M. B, to Ver- mont Avenue Christian February 20; Ry. land to Faith Presbyterian February 1 Ceniral to Gunton Temple Memoria) Feb- 23; Union to Western Presbyterian y.9; Emory Chapel to Takoma Park February 28. Union—United Brethren to Metrcpolitan A. M. EH, next For the menths of March and April tations will continue as well, and that time it is expected that all the 28 will have been benefited in a way to make them better able to cope with tho difficulties of the junior day. ee Expenditures of the District. Interesting Information regarding the an- nual amount of money expended by the District of Columbia will be found on page 13 of The Star’s Almanac for 1896. 5c. per copy. For sale at all news stands and at The Star office counting rooms. Choice Rib Roa Porterhouse Ste else for tl lowest pr: Market and ton’s md from 5 Those Lynn Haven Bay Oysters are cooked and served in a style that will tickle the palate of the most fastidious epicure. Orders delivered. "Phone, 515. 1t* —J. Jay Gould's. Firest Cherrystone Oysters, as well as all otber kinds, cooked and served on half shell, steamed, fried, stewed, etc., at Hotel John- 1 Cafe—ihe place to enjoy every sea food acy. it For Coughs and Throat Troubles Browr’s Bronchial Troches. They relieve all throat irritations caused by cold or use of the voice. feG-eo3t IJ. Jay Gould's. Valentines! Valentines. t* fe “Royal Give Mucilzge!” It’s new! 10c, Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or Iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c. ocl0-eotf AMUSEMENTS. -Announcement. Mr. Allen takes pleasure in an- nouncing to the Washington public that an arrangement has been made with Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau, lessees and managers of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, for a season of Four Performances of Grand Opera ALLENS GRAND OPERA HOUSE TO TAKE PLACE ON Thursday Evening, March 5 AT 8 O'CLOOK, BIZET’S OPERA, CARMEN. o- ae EMMA ce ERMEISTI CAUTEREN BERT VRIES Sis. CARBONE |. DE LONGPRBZ, Sig. RINALDINI -Big. ANCONA file. GIURI ‘ANI . LU! i. DE V Premiere Danseuse. .. luctor... Friday Evening, March 6, AT 8 O'CLOCK, GOUNOD’S OPERA, JULIETTI STEPHANO. GERTRU CAPULET. TYBALT. AUGUIELE MERCUTIO. DE VRIBS LE DUC DB'V LMARY I. CAS’ DE VASCHE: RINALDINI ROMEO. Conductor. . TEA . BEV DE RESZKD GNANL Saturday Afternoon, Mar. 7 AT 2 O'CLOCK, VERDI'S OPERA, AIDA. AIDA. bei file. UNA ANNERIS. -Mme. NORDICA BAUERMEISTE: CE -Mme. ig. KASCHMANN PLANCON STELMARY MANTELLI Sig. VANNI Saturday Evening, March 7 AT 8 O'CLOCK, FIRST TIME IN WASHINGTON, VERDP’S OPERA, FALSTAFF. MISTRESS FORD. -Mme. & ANN lie. LOLA BEBIH --Mile, KILZU ++-Mme. SCALCHI . VICTOR MAUREL r.) EPPILLE WM. PARRY Conduct STAGE MANAGER. the box ce of Grand Opera Hovse Wednesda; Feb. bursday and Fridey he sale of seats for Orchestra and Orchestra Circle, $5. st 3 rows, $5; next 3 rows, §: re- 3 Gall all reserved, §2. ae iss ion . Gallery, admission, $1. $410 and $60. it ; = Opera Tickets. Subseription Books of the National Amusement Exchange, ietzerott’s Music Store), ‘TION OF SEATS FOR SEA- OF GRAND OPERA WILL BE OPENED Monday Morning, Feb. 10, ite AT 9 O'CLOC FOR THE RE SON METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 th st. New Publications as soon as {s- Foreign Magazines a spe- tion, 1 year, $5.00; 1 mo., inquire AMUSEMENTS. THE FAMOUS SWISS BELL RINGERS lt WILL BD HERE FEBRUARY 18. BANJO AND GUITAR QUICKLY AND CORT CT- y izht by note or simplified method, only $7 warter; I guarantee to teach the ‘most un- 1 persoa to play a perfect tune each lesson oy simple method or no charge. ju2o- 2te GEO, DRAEGER, 2 G st. ne. os 7 J ma OLERA Latzyette Square Que DUSE, And her Italian Company from the City of Rome, under the direction of MINER s BROOKS, ONE. Fe8-6t* ‘AL MASQUERADE BALL, nging society, [NIN FEBRUARY 10, 1896, MASONIC TEMPLE, OTH AND F SIS. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS, Valuable prizes will be awarded to single masks “The Jonadab March’ —is the latcst attraction on the Grapho- phone. Composed and played on the cornet by Willis E. Reynolds, the well- Known young musician of this city. Come in and hear this catchy piece. It will MONDAY roups and feS-2t soon be all the rage. Lots of new things to delight you, both LACONDIERA. (Vhe Hostess.) AUDIO.” de.) “OAVALLERIA RUSTICANA” | na”: Matines, | 00; balcony, first five rows, family ‘circle, reserved, 00; mezzanine boxes, $20.00 $15.00. begins ‘Tuesday morning. ‘Ten seats only will be sold to any one person, No orders will be taken before the opening of the sale. _f8-tf LAFAYETTE SQUARE 9PERA TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18, Carro!l Institute Dramatic Ciub In the following attractive double bill: THE ONE-ACT DRAMA BARBARA, BY JEROME K. JEROME. Followed by the Three-act Romantic Comedy, DAVID GARRICK, BY 'T. W. ROBERTSON. ‘The performance under tho personal direction of Mr. Percy Winter. Prices—$1.00, 75c., 50c. and 26c.; boxes, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00. Sale of reserved seats opens at Metzerott’s Store February 10, at 9 a.m. 18,11,14,15, Eastern Presbyterian Church Concert. ‘The second concert of the season 1s announced to take plice on FRIDAY, 14th instant, undec the atspices of Mrs: Daisy Louise Fox. As on former occasions an imposing array of talent has been engaged, and the corcert will doubtless be as cuc- cessful as its predeccsrors, It Dramatic Entertainment Music 18 By, the Pupils of THE NEW NATIONAL THEATER SCHOOL OF ACTING, Under the direction of Mr. PERCY WINTER, For the benefit of St. Paul’s Guild, AT WILLARD BAI THURSDAY, FEB, 13, 1896, AT'S O'CLOCK. Dancing. ay Tickets, 50 cents. POSTER EXHIBITION Business Woman’s Club, : 006 11TH ST. N.W., Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.ii. until Feb. & Admission, 10 cents. . fe7-2t CALDWELL & SMITH’S DANCING ACADEMIES.— ‘Carroll Inst! Bes 910 10th, nes and Sat. eren. ith and H sts. n.w., Tues. Frid. eves. of Musie, Laurel, Md., every Monday. on the Graptophones and Kinetoscopes. Musical Parlors of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Pa.av. fe8-24d Lafayette Square (ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.) JOHN W. ALBAUGH. Manager. TONIGHT AT 8—LAST TIME ROLAND REED In the Great Political Satire, THE POLITICIAN, INTRODUCING THE ‘{WENTIETH CENTURY WOMAN, REALISTIC CONVENTION SCENE. “If the Country Needs Saving We'll Save It.” OPERA HOUSE. Next Week-RHEA in NELL GWYNNE and JOSEPHINE. fes-tt 9 OPERA Allen’s Grand fist. WEEK OF FEB. 3. TONIGHT—LAST PERFORMANCE OF CHAS. F. ATKINSUN'S Massive Production of Harkins and Barbour’s Great Play, “Northern Lights” THE BEST AMERICAN PLAY YET WRITTEN. * * * * ‘The unanimcus verdict of press and public. Every Scene Peinted Expressly for this Production. Next Week—Robert Hillard in LOST 24 HOURS. Seats now on sele. £08 CADEMY—PRICES, 25_50—75c.—$1.00, Wed. and Sat. Msis., 2c. and 50c. Res’. Last times of the Racing Comedy Drama, me Derby Winner —NEXT WEEK— Bonnie Scotland, A Story of Love and Adventure among ttie Scotch Heather. Seats now selling. fe7-2t OALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, ‘Australia, Ha Central” America, wailan ‘Istands, Special rates for freight or’ passage; choice of routes; private cars to rent; » Bo. 8d st, fel3-w&sly same place op Mon? miiime daily to the close of AMUSEMENTS. ICE PALAC! HALL, ICESKATING, EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2. EVENINGS AT 7:80. Joe © Donoghue, EVERY EVENING NEXT WEEK AT 9 0°CLOOEY MEETING ALL COMERS IN 8 AND 5-MILB RACES, And Wednesday and Saturday Afternoos at Be ADMISSION. +25 CENTS, ‘Monday evening, promptly at 8 o'clock, Mr. Donow gtuo will attempt to lower the world’s recon foe 1 mile. 18-604 NEW XATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening end Saturday Matines, The Famous Original BOSTONTANS. ‘This (Saturday) evening, - ROBIN HOOD. kT WEEK— Sol Smith Russell, Presenting “An Every-Day Man,” * Mr. Valentine'a Cypetmas,” and “The Ruvals.”*” Seats now on wales i ‘ METZEROTT MUSIC HALL. Grand Harp Recital BY USS, MISS ANITA CLUSS, HARP RTUOSO, WEDNESDAY EVE! \ Assiste Miss Mery Helen Howe. Mr. B. Fi Mr. Mr. C. Vanwetre Gates. Tickets, $1, T5ec., 50c. werott’s. K® "33 po ALL ABSOL EBEUARY 12, 1896, x Dramatic Rend Seats on gale at M fcb-6t THEA’ THIS ¥ ELY SUPREME, —THE— Vaudeville Club. Direction of Mes:rs. WEBER and FIELDS. Introducing Sem Bernard, Mcintsre and Heath, The Meers Brothers, Lizzie B. Raymond. Next Nex | Pliaco’s City Club Co. fe3-6t DUSE TICKETS. fe3-7t PROF. SHELDON’S CLASSES FOK THE MINUET, rmaL and Delsarte ais now forming. ~ | AVOID WAITING tn line. Place oders ' with ED. F. GUZMAN, inway Warerooma, 925 Pa. ave. (Droop's} ursdays and Saturdays; day and evening. 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