Evening Star Newspaper, November 10, 1897, Page 10

10 — LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. |CHRISTIAN ENDEAVO! Alleged Attempt to Abolish Church Lines Through That Agency. company in “Half a King.” Kernen’s Lyceum Theater.—Hopkins’ “Tatavctte. Square Opera House—The | ENGAGING THE APTENTION OF LEADERS Girl From Parts.” New National Theater.—Joseph Jefferson Academy of Music.— York.” Bijou TheaterHigh-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—‘Courted Into Court.” Grand Opera House.—Francis Wilson and ‘The City of New in “Rip V Winkle.” soe . Willard Hall Exhibition of the Bio- Opinions of Prominent Churchmen graph. : National Riftes’ Armory.—Methodist Ba- Upon the Subject. zaar. =: ————— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. THE ISSUES OUTLINED —_—_>+—_—_ Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Monroe at 7 p.m. mer Harry Randall for and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 1%, street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from $ a.m. to 8 p.m. rain Among the important questions now en- geging the attention of the leaders of the Christian Endeavor movement and other church work, not only in this city, but throughout the United States as well, is that relating to the alleged disposition on the part of some who constitute the direct- ing force of the Christian Endeavor so- cieties to convert the organization from an interdenominational to an undenomina- tional body. It is also charged by the ad- herents of some churches that the ten- dency of the action referred to is to weaken the ailegiance of the young people to their respective denominations, and to make the Christian Endeavor Soctety the paramount subject of their devotion. This fear has prompted the organization of several young people's societies on a strictly denominational basis, and some of e societies have had a very large frowth. In the Presbyterian churches the effort has been made to organize the young people in Westminster leagues, these so- cieties to be maintained and conducted under strictly Presbyterian auspices and along Presbyterian lines. The formation of these leagues has met with much greater Colonial leave 13% street and Pennsylvania ernon at 6:30, 10: 4 and 4:15 p.m. —— END TOMORROW'S DINNER with some ‘Qu Molasses Taffy as dessert—deliciously terminates the even- ing’s meal to every one’s satisfaction. At all druggists. m with MUDD! 1204 G and “WHAT TO EAT’ ANSWERED. economize at the expense of your h and health, by eating common es and impure foods. Appetites are “d by even a glance at our mag- nificent varicty of imported and domestic Fruits and Vegetables, such as Green Peas, Florica Oranges, Hot House Cucumbers, Boston Leituce, ete. C. Engel’s h st. wing, Center market. KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. avenue for Mount Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure | favor in the southern Presbyterian churches sugars sold at cost. 7 city stores. than in those of the north, in fact, a prop- * D. KENNY. ¢sition to secure an indorsement or recom- mendation of the Westminster leagues from the last northern general assembly was de- FLOUR, $1.00 BBL.. JOHNSTON'S. Pge 8 - feated by a large majcrity. In the south- YOU'VE ED A GREAT DEAL ern general assembly a similar proposition —if you haven't tried Abner & Drury'’s| was adopted. Mat eu" Beer. It's unequaled Subject of Discussion. The whole qucstion, both for and against the Christian Endeavor societies, has re- cently become a subject of widespread dis- cussion in the papers repr2sentative of various religious bodies. It is argued on the one side that the Christian Endeavor Society, which began as an interdenomina- tional movement, may end in becoming an undenominational_ movement, which shall displace the reli#fous bodies with which these young people are connected. Among those in Washington who have given the subject serious consideration are Rev. Dr. F. D. Power, pastor of the Ver- mont Avenue Christian Church and presi- dent of the National Missionary Society; Mr. Cornelius Eckhardt, treasurer of the Luther League of America, and Mr. Miles hand, forimer president of the District Christian Endeavor Union. Dr. Powers’ Views. Dr. Powers said to a Star reporter in a recent interview: “My acquaintance with Christian En- deavor from its begirning has led me more and more to regard it as a God-given and God-biessed movement for the special reeds of our time. I can bear witness to fer social_and fami "phone 1077 for case use. Brew > MUDDID ae Drop postal or th & F sts. Banquet G & CO. Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cooking Stoves. We are experts on latrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, 2 a ave. Tel. 954. Sheetz's Snowdrift, 60c. per Ib. Satin Mo- es Candy, Ie. per box. 10th and F. DELICIOUS CONFECTIONERY. st of 3 THE APOLLO I MUDDIMAN J., 1204 G and 616 12th. B. AND O. BULLETI EXCURSION RAT HIA AND RETURN, $2.00. ay next. riMORE AND RETURN, $1.00. Sun- D DI "RICT. the increasirg loyalty and helpfulness of _ : ETS = ae tay own local society. Instead of loosening THE LARGE ST CIRCU LATION = ny sense the hold of the church upon e 3 . s, scar. | the younz people, while broadening them is a great thing for advertisers| ana siving them an interdenominatoimal hip that has been refreshing and ig publicrty for thei - <P 'y for their an has made them all the more ap- ne s preciative of their own church relations T CIRCULA Ii and of the principles for which the disciples ip Cll CUL: TION IS a) stand as a religious bedy. Nothing in thie great thing for advertisers want-j intercourse of young Christians with each. ing results from their announce-| other, as, so far as I have observed, af- fected their church loyalty, nor is there anything in Christian Endeavor to warrant the fear that such will ever be the ca: but if it leads God's people to know and love each other better, to realize what a common work and common inheritance are theirs, and to present a more united front to the common enemy, Christ will be hon- ored, and all true lovers of Christ must rejoice. nts. BOTH THESE REQUI- : -S can be found in a single medium advertisers are fortu- nate, indeed. THE EVENING STAR they get them both. Its Circulation both th ie The Luther Leagues. Mr. Cornelius Eckhardt, treasurer of the Luther League of America, said: “I regard the denominational organtiza- tion of young people just as necessary and essential to the welfare of the church as the various boards of the church, and par- ticularly that of home missions. The future of the Lutheran Church, and any other church for that matter, is centered in the young people, and I fail to see how, as is often claimed, that interdenominational work can possibly make the young more loyal to their own church. As president of the Luther League of St. Young Man Charged With Robbing Kis © : 2 . is lee a cha F stolen $415 from his brother-in-law, William A. Bolden, who lives at J 1 7th street northwest. The money is said to have been taken from : ‘ : Mark's Church Sums te Mr. Bolden's rooms some/Gayn | oe thie citys 1 aun) thoreoehiy coaaincoe aso, and complaint was promptly made to| that our young people have been more loy- the police. When an investigation was | al, and will continue so, because of their membership in the above named organiza- tion. “A year’s work, as compared with other i of an interdenominational character, has fully demonstrated this fact, and I am more than ever convinced that the denominational organization is the best for the Lutheran Church. A Work to Do. “In its present divided condition we have a work to do in bringing our own people together which cannot be done in any ) other way than by the young people, and this naturally must be through their own denominational organizations. Since the organization of the Luther League of Amer- ica, at Pittsburg in October, 1895, we have enrolled upward of 60,000 members, and many of our people who were ardent sup- porters of the Christian Endeavor move- ment entertain the same views as were ad- vanced by a writer in the Presbyterian journal referred to as having appeared in the Literary Digest, with the exception, however, that they do not think it too late, and thi evidenced by the ever increasing membership. he Lutheran Church has been one of * | Christian Endeavor frem its organization, brought about by the reformation of the sixteenth century, and will continue so to the end of time.” made the officers failed to find the money or obtain any eviden gainst the young man charged with the theft. Wilson went away soon after the money F He attended the Frederick fair companions, but they did not return home with him. ‘A warrant charg- ing him with the theft of the mouey was sworn out, and yesterday Detective Par- arch for him without finding ning Wilson calied at police iquarters and surrendered to the de- He is held for a hearing in court yw aa ae A Special Honor. Droduct at least of American manu- re enjoys af ‘al monopoly in American type- nd the market. o accep writing machines of th 1 St This is forcibly illustrated by the awards at the r. cent international exposition at Brussels. Several American typewriters receive gold | medals, and tne well-known Remington typewriter receives the exclusive distine- ef a special diploma-of honor, the st possible award, as a mark of rec on of its superior excellence.—Adv: When We Clean a Carpet ke out all the dust—remove spots and nten faded colors without in- re recovered and upholstered. Opposition Recognized. Upholstery pet Cleaning Mr. SShaSnd’s views are as follows: se esiniat “During the sixteen years of its existence * Free Flower Show there has always been, there is now, and le of grow there doudtless will continue to be, consid- siderable opposition to the Christian En- deavor movement. “Some of this opposition is honest and sincere, coming, as it does, from men who have given the subject much attention, ard who really believe the dangers from Christian Endeavor are many and great; some of it comes from men who have little krowledge of Christian Endeavor princi- ples, and it ts surprising how much igno- rarce upon tnis subject exists; while some opposition, sad to relate, emanates from t whose attitude and criticism is, to put it mildly, captious. “I have enjpyed excellent opportunities for studying the Christian Endeavor and cenomirational movements, and it is my cecided conviction that Christian Endeavor, in its principles, is as truly denominational as any orga tion that exists in the church at the present time. “Accepting its principles, its members pledge loyalty to their own church and to their own denomination just as plainly and strongly as can possibly be required in any purely denominational society. This loyal- ty to one’s own church and denomination is constantly being urged by the leaders of Christian Endeavor. Loyalty to the Church. “It is a shame that so often, wittingly or unwittingly, Christian Endeavor is spoken of as undenominational, while it stands, so stoutly, for loyalty to the particular church and denomizxation to which fts members be- long. There is nothing undenominational about it! “One of its glories is its interdenomina- tional feature, and this need not rob any church of its young people, but should, on the contrary, assist in building up a spirit of intelligent love and devotion to the de- nomination to which the church belongs. Where the Blame Rests. “Let us place this matter of responsibility where it belongs. I believe it belongs, to a great extent, with individual churches and pastors. If these be true to their du- ties and privileges, and if the young people mums rp see the show. Advt. 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See advt. for full information as to terms, etc. —Advertisement. ——— — Trustees will sell at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock twenty two-story brick dwellings and one three-story brick store and dwelling at 13th and B and Mass- achusetts avenue southeast. See advt. * ees is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- » Lath and F streets.—Advt, Take VDA ASG Ud ete RU ye ali aah a a eal a lel a ee EE ee EN Your cred! aiture How: be wisely and efficiently led, the dangers are minimized. “I have little faith that a denominational collar or a high, close fence, with a barbed wire attachment, can keep the young peo- ple where they belong. Such treatment might be successful in some countries and in some forms of religion, but the idea surely does not belong to Protestant Chris- tlanity nor to America. “In the largest Presbyterian church in Washington the pastor has a young peo- ple’s class,in which are taught the doctrines of the Presbyterians. A Baptist pastor :n this city has for several years given his young people lectures weekly on Baptist history, doctrines, etc. This is good work, which might, perhaps, be done in many other churches to advantage. Expresses Disbelief. “As to the alleged’ secret machinations of the Congregationalists, I cannot speak authoritatively, not being in confidential relation with this body of Christians, but 1 de most decidedly disbelieve it. “What a time the 580,000 Congregational- ists in the Untted States, assisted by 871,- 900 Disciples of Christ, will have in swal- lowing 5,000,000 Methodists and 3,500,000 Baptists, not to mention other millions ot Protestants in this country! It will have to be done secretly, sure enough, and 1 have no fear. Perhaps the denominations are not such & great curse as they are often pictured, but in the main a good thing. I am a stanch believer in the doctrines of my own denomination, and, in my opinion, the church of which I have the honor to be a member is the very best church in the world! Work Wisely Directed. “For several years I have enjoyed excep- tional opportunities, perhaps, for studying in a practical way the Christian Endeavor movement, and I am most firmly convinced that it has filled a large place in the church, and that its work has been wisely directed of men guided by the Holy Spirit. “Its inter-denominational feature has been a great blessirg to Protestant Chris- tianity, and may the day be far distant when we shall have less fellowship .with Christians of all nares.” The Presbyterian Problem. Rev. Dr. George H. Luccock, pastor of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, said: “I have not been able to take seriously the suggestion that the C. E. society is in danger of becoming a wooden-horse con- venience for furthering the crafty designs of some ecclesiastical Ulysses against our proper denominational defenses. “As to our Presbyterian problem, I do not see any reason for changing from C. E. to Westminster League. My opinion, ecnfirmed by so much experience as I have had, is that the C. E. organization offers as good machinery for training the young, presents as little hindrance and urges as ccnstant incentive to church leyalty as any denominational adaptation of the C. E. idea. It is just as easy to carry on a training course in doctrine and history in one as the other. In either case zest in the matter must come by the leader. It would never come by a name or by ma- chinery of organization. There is danger in any auxiliary organization—danger that it will become principal in the eyes of its members, and the church, to which it is auxiliary, to them but secondary. But that danger roots in human nature and should need to be overcome by persistent and kindly training, whether the auxiliary be C. E. or denominational league. That in- volves a question not between C. E. and Westminster League, but whether or not any auxiliary organization is desirable. “It is simple justice to say that I have found the C. E. organization thoroughly helpful in developing a sentiment of loyalty to denominational work. The C. E. society connected with the church I serve as pas- tor helds its meetings Sunday evenings. With very few exceptions the members zemain for evening service. So far’ as school and business duties do not prevent, they attend the midweek prayer meeting. ‘They emphasize in their own meetings regular and systematic giving to church benevolences. One would hardly learn here that there was a United Society, except as a source of helpful suggestions for the local work. I have not attempted a train- ing course and doctrine or history in con- nection with the C. E. society; but I am sure that by reason of the society the regular ministrations of the pulpit have a larger and more symyathetic attention from the youth of the church. Withal, the young people retain many imperfections in common with the pastor and older mem- bers of the church. “On the other side of this question I wish to say that I have no sympathy at all with the disposition in some parts of the country to discount a Presbyterian minister who will not fall into line with C. E. enthusiasm. If a pastor sees better things for his young people in a Westmin- ster League he surely may advocate his views without getting the cold shoulder iu his own household. Certain C. E. lead- ers pervert the spirit of the movement When they turn it into a tyranny. A West- minister League ought to be in good and regular standing in Presbyterian circle: —_—.___ AMUSEMENTS, BOSTON SYMP! Y ORCHESTRA.— Society, wealth, fashion, beauty and high oflicial life were all well represented in the audience that gathered at the Lafayette Square Theater yesterday afternoon to hear the first concert this season by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In short, save for a few boxes, the house was ex- tremely well filled for a matinee concert, a fact that speaks well for the high musi- cal taste of the city. Whether or not all those who were in the audience understood the magnificent music that was given is not easily determined; probably in many cases the hearing of this music is but a fad, but the fact that a large audience was present, and that it bestowed warm ap- plause upon the excellent body of musi- clans before it, remains. The Boston Sym- phony Orchestra is unapproachable on this side of the Atlantic, and is able to cope with any of the standard organizations of the home of music across the water. For this reason it can only be criticised ona stanaard of its own work in the past, and it is only necessary to say that this stand- ard is always the same—the very highest possible. The program chosen for the con- cert yesterday contained three numbers ot the classic type and two of a lighter qual. ity. The first one was Brahms’ “Academic Festival Overture,” a composition based upon students’ songs, but treated in the thoroughly classic -manner for which Brahms stands out so conspicuously. Hayén’s symphony in C major, “The Bear,’ was played for the first time. It is rather thin in some parts, and there is not much to catch the ear in the way of brillianey. The second part, however, the Allegretto movement, found warm favor, and merited it, through the simplicity and sweetness of the theme as brought out under Mr. Emil Paur’s magnetic baton. Chabrier’s rhapsody for orchestra, “Espana,” also played for tne first time, was the feature of the concert. It is based upon the na- tional waltz airs of Spain, and the arrange- ment ts not only florid and brilliant, but extremely difficult of execution. It abounds in dynamic effects and strong passion, and the way in which it was played was calcu- lated to show every idea the composer had in writing it. Weber's “Invitation to the Dance” has been heard here before, but the arrangement has always been Berlioz’s. Yesterday Felix Weingartner’s arrange- ment for orchestra of this well-known com- position was played for the first time, and it may be said that it is superior to the ar- rangement familiar in the past. He has taken some liberties with the work, but has made out cf it an extremely brilliant com- position for orchestra, full of life and ex. pression, and at the same time presenting many difficulties of execution. The soloist was Rafael Joseffy, who played Schu- mann’s concerto for pianoforte in A minor, It is scored in such a way as to preclude a great show of technique on the part of the performer, but as a work !t stands out as the exposition of all that is sweet, harmo- nious and touching in music. It is need- less to say that Mr Joseffy’s conception of it was all that could be asked, and that the orchestra lent him efficient aid. Joseffy may not be the equal of Rosenthal or Pad- erewski as a virtuoso, as an exponent of technique and brilliancy in digital exercise, but in the conception and interpretation of the classic he stands at the head of the list. His work is chiefly noticeable on ac. count of the clearness and daintiness of his touch, his runs and trills being marvels in the way of tinctiveness. In this line the work chosen Yor him gave him ample op- portunity to show his capabilities, and he richly merited the @pplause that came to him for hie efforts. Although it ts his rule not to give encores, the applause yesterday was so warm and £0 evidentl; sincere that he consented to play arfther number, giv- ing an intermezzo in A minor by Brahms that again aroused somewhat of a feeling of disappointment because of the absence of brilliancy, but which showed his own pe- cullar capabilities: aggin, and which em- braced all that is highiand lofty in a musi- cal composition. Ets sweetness, quiet and reserve was expregsedsin exquisite fashion in the manner that isidoseffy’s chief char- acteristic. The second coneert»of the season will take place at the Iafagette-Square Theater ‘Tuesday afternoon; December 14. “THE BELLE QF NEW YORK.”—With “The Belle of New York” at the Lafayette Opera House nexteweek comes a fresh and timely assortment. of sensations. Emana- tions from the New York Casino are in- variably criginal. Thatithere is nothing new under the sun doesnotsmean that there can be nothing new under the calcium. The substance of the» Morton-Kerker-Lederer Givertissemertt is a facetious play on the extremes of reform gevernment and social agitation in the metrepolis. Par: of the fun exuded from Hoyt’s “A Trip to China- town” comes from the fact that the jolly party of adventurers never get to China- But not so in “The Belle of New for the little lady with the salva- tion hat is, in this case, introduced to every variety of ‘straight goods” in New York's breezy district. And we—that is, the audi- ence—“go” with her. Of course, Gustave Kerker, the Casino resident composer, has supplied Mr. Hugh Morton's amusing book with sparkling and melodious score, and there are frequent intervals for fine solos and ensembles, and also there is a radiant ballet attachment. That “The Belle of New York” should have held the stage of the Casino as long as it did is evidence of its staying powers and the argument that it will be good for a generous reception at the Lafayette Opera House is a reason- able conclusion. The cast reads invitingly, embracing as it does such popular enter- tainers as Dan Daly, Edna May, Phyllis Rankin, William Cameron, George Schiller, George Fortescue, Marie George, William Sloan, La Petite Adelaide, Lionel E. Law- rence, Babette Rodney, Paula Edwardes, and a great many ethers. George W. Led- erer, who staged the production of the piece at the Casino, is coming here to di- rect its presentations, which in every par- ticular will be a duplicate of the original Casino offering. THE SIGN OF THE CROSS.—“The Sign of the Cross,” Wilson Barrett's remarkable religous drama, which begins a week's en- gagement at the New National Theater Monday evening, is the first religious play built on purely dramatic principles that has been a success. It ran for nearly two years at the Lyric Theater, London, and Wilson Barrett is at present on his way across the continent bound for Australia, where the piece is to have an extendéd run. The struggles of the Christians in the days of Nero furnish possibilities to the dramatist that, it is said, Mr. Barrett has recognized and made the most of. The ex- travagance and luxury of the time admit of magnificent scenic effects and costumes of the most costly and beautiful fabrics. These, it is said, have been provided on such a lavish scale that entirely aside from the ennobling sentiments of the play it is an exceptional production from a spectacu- lar standpoint. The company that will be seen in this city is with a few exceptions the one that presented the play in London. Chas. Dalton, the well-known English ai ter, appears as Marcus and Miss Irene Rooke as Mercia. In the cast are such well-known English players as Mr. W. EB. Bonney, J. Monkhouse, Hubert Druce, Har- ry Burcher, Marion Grey, Ettie Wiliams, Marjorie Cavania and Agnes Scott. EDWARD HARRIGAN.—Mr. Edward Harrigan'’s resumption of his annual tours, starring at the head of his own company, and presenting with all his old-time artistic | perfection one of the exquisite studies of hfe in the poorer»quarters of New York, is an event that will be welcomed by thou: ands of theatergoers all over the country. He is to appear at the Columbia Theater next week, opening Monday evening in one of his best and mest successful pieces, en- titled “THE Grip,” whieh was first given in the days of the famous alliance of Harri- gan and Hart. New music has been writ- ten for it by Dave Braham, whose songs have been sung the world over. The word “grip” in the title refers not to the peculiar form of influenza which has become known by that name, but to the handshake with which two soldiers sealed a compact during the days of the late war. The pledge is that the infant son of one shall be married to the infant daughter of the other when the children have arrived at maturity. But twenty-one years later, the daughter's f ther, a colonel, 1s anxious to get out of hi rgain, as he has heard a tale to the ef- fect that his old friend, a captain, who set- tled in Texas after the war, has become a drunkard and gambler. Therefore, when informed that the son of the captain is about to visit him in New York, the colonel resolves to have himself impersonated by his coachman, also an ex-soldier, while the coachman’s sister represents the daughter, the latter, like her father, masquerading as a servant. The object of all this is to dis- gust the wooer, who falls in love with the genuine daughier and wins her affection; while all is made happy in the end by the appearance of the captain in a sober and prosperous condition, all this being set forth in the charactcristic Harrigan man- ner, of course, with the usual plenitude of homely wit. Mr. Harrigan’s company in- cludes Harry A. Fisher, George Merritt, Dave Braham, jr. J. Kearney, James Cassidy, Thomas Granger, James Kearney, Hattie ‘Moore, Rose Braham and Jessié Wyatt. McSORLEY'’S TWINS. — “McSorley’s Twins” comes to the Academy next week. In this lively farce of pertinent comedy hits Managers Merritt and Davis claim that the art of the costumer, the pencil of the caricaturist and the humor of the lampoonist are combined in this unusually clever entertainment, which consumes the usually allotted time in its funny dealings with the comic happenings of its ludicrous characters. The performance is said to be a delightful mixture of witty dialogue by droll comedians, elegant costuming, whistly music and maids divine. As a matier of tact, it takes a first-class company to make a piece of this kind go. and the manage- ment evidently appreciated this, for the cast is a formidable one, and several well- known favorites appear, including Mark Murphy, John T. Tierney, Marie Stuart, Marguerite Ferguson, Horwitz and Bowers, Nat M. Wills, Gertie Millington, Mlle. Lo- retto, Nate Jackson and other clever per- formers, while the female contingent is suf- ficiently attractive to be considered above the ordinary. The author has fully sus- tained his former reputation as a succe: ful caterer in presenting to the public “Mce- Sorley's Twins.” THE SECRET ENEMY.—"The Secret Enemy,” a new play, described as a ro- mantic drama, will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House, commencing next “Monday, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. This play was presented in Bos- ton about six weeks ago and made an em- phatic success, and in Philadelphia last week it scored the same success. The au- thors are Elmer Grandin and Eva Mount- ford Grandin, well-known actors, and who sustain the leading roles, the former play- ing a morbidly jealous husband, and the latter a wife, the mystery vf whose past he is unable to fathom. Miss Eva Mountford is said to have an unusually strong melo- dramatic part. The plot of the play—and it is said that there is sufficient in it for two or three melodramas—is laid in Paris at the present day. It has a murder for its basis, end the interest isin the whereabouts of the will of the victim: This was stolen by the steward of the estate, and is coveted by more than one person. There fs lots of intrigue and denunelation, and a duel with pistols in a dingy ‘old cellar, followed by the shooting of the steward by gendarmes, but not before he-has palmed off on the principal villain a copy of the original document, and has«handed to his daughter the will, proper and sufficient evidence to set all wrongs right and tovbring the guil- ty parties to justice. “The fun of the play + “Purevand Sure.” wleveland’s Baking Powder. “Pure and Sure.” leveland’ Baking Powder. Lutz & Co. THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1897-14 PAGES, 7 is contributed by a good-natured artist, his vixenish wife and ee eeaies es The play is staged very handsomely. e COs- tumes worn by the pee = a =3 gant,particularly those o! iss Eva Mount- ford. It will be remembered that Miss Mountford made a pronounced success in ‘Washington about three seasons ago, play- irg Lady Isabelle and Madame Vine in “East Lynne.” Miss Mountford is a cousin of the late Lycurgus Dalton, who was for many years postmaster of the House of Representatives. SCRIBNER’S COLUMBIAN BURLES- QUERS.—Scribner’s Columbian Burles- quers, a new organization, makes its ini- tlal_bow before a Washirgton audience at Kernan’s Lyceum next Monday night. The company comes direct from New York, where overflowing houses have placed the public stamp of approval on it for three consecutive weeks. The entertainment is bright and refreshing from the rise of the curtain to its final fall, being absolutely void of suggestiveness, and merit and tal ent predominating. The opening burletta is entitled “The Columbian Reception,” an exceptionally well-written farce full of surprises. The olio includes Frank Moran, the original monologue comedian, who will tell all about the recent New York elec- tion and how Tammany won: the Bison City Quartet, including Messrs. F. R. Gerard, B. R. Cook, H. C. Wesa and L. L. Pike; Thomas and Quinn, the real come- dians: Clarice Vance, composer and singer of popular “rag time” melodies, and the Millar Sisters, singers and dancers. The concluding burlesque is entitled “Mike From Klondike,” a very funny satire on the prevailing “gold craze,” giving an ex- cellent opportunity for the display of scenic embellishments, while the many cos- tumes are costly and appropriate. A co- terie of pretty girls enhance the interest. ANTHONY HOPE'S READINGS.—An- thony Hope as a reader of his own stories will be heard in Washington next Monday afternoon at the Columbia Theater and also in the evening of the same day at the Universalist Church. The author of the “Prisoner of Zenda” and “The Dolly Dia- logues” is a fascinating reader. He makes no attempt to do anything beyond reading. He does not act; he seldom, if ever, ges- ticulates. Often he only unclasps his hands from behind his back for the purpose of turning a page, yet the animated play of the countenance and the subtle inflections of the voice make the reading more effect- ive than a dramatic recitation could poss! bly be. Reading easily and without appar- ent effort, Mr. Hope makes himself heard in every part of an auditorium. The voice is clear and resonant, and the reader, who has a slight English accent vnmarred by the English drawl, is exceed- ingly pleasing to listen to. REV. MR. WILLIAMS’ LECTURES.— Rev. Richard P. Williams delivered the third of the course of*lectures on church history at Trinity P. E. Church last night, on the subject “Result of the Scandinavian Conquests.” The talk was interesting to a high degree and was well illustrated by a series of lantern slides, that added much to the attractiveness of the discourse. The quartet choir of St. Andrew's Church, con- sisting of Miss Fisher, M forsell, Mr. Morseli and Mr. Zepp, with Mr. Clarence Doyle as the accompanist, sang several selections that secured for them merited encores. The next lecture of the course will be delivered by Dr. Williams at Trinity Church Tuesday evening next, on the sub- ese “Growth of Papal Despotism in Bri- tain.” “HIS LITTLE DO Dodge,” which was given Theater last summer, and “—“His Little the Columbia an adaptation from the French of Feydeau and Henne- quin by Justin Huntley MeCarthy, pro- duced in New Haven, Conn., Monday night and was enthusiastically recived. It was given under the persenal supervision of Mr. E. £. Rice. The cast comprised among others such well-known actors as M. Kennedy, Henry Bergman, Harold Ru Charles Sturgis, the Mis Mabel Amb A. and Sallie Borg. A number of prominent New York managers were present, and the probabilities are that the play will soon be put on for a long run in that city. MME. HELENE HASTREITER_ IN NCERT.—The great contralto, Mme. Helene Hasireiter, will be heard in concert at the Columbia, Tuesda ovember 23, at It has been years since Mme. Has- treiter was heard here, and her reappear- ance is welcome, as her wonderful voice and success in opera and concert are re- member Mme. Hastreiter brings with her a strong company, an artistic ensembl The sale at Droop's Monday morning, November 15 —— Anniversary Celebration. A musical and literary entertainment was given last evening at the Eckington Pres- byterian Church, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid Society. The occasion marked the seventh anniversary of the organization of the Sunday school, and the first of the church. The following program Piano solo, Mi: Mr. Devreaux; recitation, Mis in; soprano solo, Mrs. Si Andrus; baritone solo, Mr. Kraft; Mr. Tate; soprano solo, Miss rendered: recitation, Kemon; teror solo, Mr. Linton. Refreshments were served at the conclu- sion of the program. About three hundred were present. : 4 MAINE’S SONS AND DAUGHTERS, Meeting of the Organisation Held Saterday Evening. The Sons and Daughters of Maine held ® very enjoyable meeting at their rooma, 419 10th street northwest, Saturday even- ing. A warm greeting was @xtended to their president, — ex-Governor Sidney Perham, it being the first meeting he has attended since his return from his annual visit othis home in the pine tree stat Major Norton bad charge of the musical part cf the entertainment, which was well received. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. Josephine Patten, read an article from a Maine paper on the great success of the musical festival recently held in Portland, which was supplemented by remarks by Mrs. Cyrene E. Browne, who was one of the participants. Mr. R. A. Dinsmore gave some interest- ing historical facts concerning Lincoln and Kennebec counties. Among the other contributors were Mr. Walter Higgins, Mr. O. H. Briggs, ex-Gov. Perham and Mr. C. E. Crowell. The program for the next meeting, to be held the 20th instant, will be jer the immediate charge of Mr. R. A. Dinsmore. cacti eet honty ia & Return £2.00 Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good going on 7, 8, 9 and 11 a.m. trains Sunday, Nov. 14, and on all trains returning same day, except the Congre: mal Limited.—Ad, = —— — YOUNG MEN’S LEAGUE. of E Street Baptist Church Holds a Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Young Men's League of the E Street Bap- tist Church was held Monday evening at the residence of Mr. Harry Johnson, 1918 6th street northwest. The president of the league, Mr. A. G. Walker, being absent in Pennsylvania, Mr. E. T. Fenwick was called to the chair. Upon call of reports of standing commit- tees, the literary committee, consisting of Messrs. Wm. H. Gottlieb, E. T. Fenwick and Harry Johnson, reported that it had determined upon a debate for the December meeting, the subject being “That the study of law has done more to advance the werld’s civilization than the study of phys- cal scineces.” The temperance committee, consisting of Messrs. Edw. H. Jones, T. W. MacGrego~ and Harry Johnson, reported as advisable that a Sunday afternoon mass meeting be held in E Street Church to agitate the license question, and to be directly under the control of the Young Men’s League, but indirectly under the Anti-Saloon League of the District of Columbia, with which the fcrmer organization is affiliated. The com- mittee was directed to make the necessary arrangements. Acting under a favorable report from the temperance committe», the league decided to consider itself as a subcommittee of the Anti-Saloon League, to prepare for publica- ticn and “distribution a directory of the ron-liquor selling grocers of Washington, and to urge all temperance people to deai exclusively with the “dry” men. The literary feature of the evening con- sisted of an address by Prof. Edw. B. Pol- ‘ard, who occupies at Columbian UT rersity the chair of biblical literature. Dr. Pollard took as the subject of his address “The Bible,” giving a concise history of the book and its effect upon mankind. Following his address there was an in- formal discussion participated in by the entire membership. —_-_.—__ $1.00 To Baltimore Return $1.00 Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickety good on all trains going and returning Sunday, Nov. 14, except the Congressional Limited. —Advertisement. $2.00 To Phi Many persons cannot take plain cod-liver oil. They cannot digest it. It upsets the stomach. Knowing these things, we have digested the oil in Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophos- phites; that is, we have broken it up pee into little globules, or droplets. Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. It matters little what it is that you want —whether*a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. We use machinery to do the work of the digestive organs, and you ob- tain the good effects of the digested oil at once. That is why you can take Scott’s Emulsion. SOc. and $1.00, all druggists. SOOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. oi <= Run Over by Heavy Wagon While Playing in Street. Edmund Crown, five years old, son of J. F. Crown, who lives at No. 321 B street northeast, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon, about o'clock, by one of Littlefield, Alvord & Co.’s big wagons. He waS attended by Drs: C. W. Boyd and W. P. C. Hazen and was afterward removed to the Emergency Hospital. Several children, among them the little AMUSEMENTS. BIOGRAPH. wi ARD HALL, 12, for Crown boy, were playing in the street Y when the wagon came along. Seeing the may 290, 330 nee 2 m approeching, the boys made an effort "S$ LYCEUM THEATE to reach a place of safet was unsuccessful. but Edmund He was knocked down by one of the horses, and the wheel of the wagon passed over his right leg. The driv- er of the wagon did not stop. At the hospital today the doctors said the lad’s condition had improved, and the opinion was 2xpressed that his leg will not have to be amputated. and Saturday, FUPKINS TRANS-OCEANIC STAR SPECIALTY CO., Introducing the Sensation of the Hour, PAPINTA. Next Week—COLUMBIAN BURLESQUERS. no8-6t Bijou Theater AM HIGH-CLASS FAMIL TEN OTH BIG A Even'ng—10c., 20c., Bc. Matinees—10c., 20c, RACING Autumn Meeting Washington Jockey Club Absolutely Pure Laiayette «ccc: ait TARE BENNING RAGE COURSE st RICE’S THE GIRL FROM Novelty. Comes to Fascinate Wash- der brilliant Saturday, Nov. 6, Saturday, Nov. 20. 1,000 Nights In London. 300 Nights in N.Y. 56 Times in Phil Malaria 3 A Disease Caused by Bad Air Which Makes Bad Blood— How to Guard Against It. Malarial germs may exist in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. Malaria causes exhaustion, head- ache and derangement of the digestive or- gans. It may lead to Bright's disease or tuberculosis. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, eradicates malarial germs and scrofulous taints, tones the stomach, creates an appetite and builds up, sustains and pro- tects the whole system. “I have taken Hood’s Sarsaparilla and it has made me feel like a new person. Be- fore using it I had no ambition and felt as though life was a blank. I can cheerfully recommend Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable LEROY ELLIOTT, 602 Acher Sarsa= H ood’s parilla ct the One True Blood Purifier. zuists. $1; six for $5. Sold by all dru: S 9 ure Liver Illsjeasy to <p sHood’sPillstx, easy to operate. 25%) Seerrocoesooooecroseerovess CITY ITEMS. You Pick the Winner when you buy Rockbridge Rye Whiskey, 50c. pt. See Sem’s Wedding and Recepiion at John Lynch's, 404 9th st. it Housekeepers, Ask Your Grocer for a package of ‘“Miller’s Self-Raising Buck- wheat” and a can of “Old Manse” Maple Syrup. The quality of each is the finest,and the price is reasonable. We only wholesale it. B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesalers. 6t Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m.w,f,stf APPOGVOEMOO SH ODOSS tt. : @ Is the best—in PPOODAPL IO OL ALD DAL LLG PDD OD MDD DH Od 7 JOSEPH JEFFERSON. ‘Tonight and Sat. and Mat. Sat., RIP VAN WINKLE, ‘Thursday and Friday, Cricket on the Hearth. . Lend Ie Five Shillings. SEATS ON SALE FOR ANY PERFORMANCE. Prices—$1.50, $1.00, 50c. and 25c. EXTRA--NEW NATIONAL asx mame THE SIGN F THE GROSS. Presented by Wm. Greet’s London Company, in eluding CHARLES DALTON. Reserved Seat Sale tee HURDLE AND STEEPLECHASE EVENTS. gem Aument omer | First Race at 2:15. eee tle sae Special trains, direct to ~ ane saw vorx | track, leave Oth street sta- aes aye OF castxo, | tion at 1 and 1:40, return= ix os NEW | ow |ing immediately after last jagh jorton. caste |YORK.| Tem [Pate x Columbia FB. & O. S. Metwerott, Mars. TRADES BAZAAR, xon & Zimmerman, Directors. IGHT. "RE OF! HTER IN THE STRETCH. GHTER_WINS. COURTED INTO [See | COURT. Track fast—pace, record-breaking. = ¢ NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, G STREET BETWEEN 9TH AND 10TH N.W. November 9 to 19 inclusive, Under Auspices of the Methodist Union And Managers of Methodist Home for the Aged. Lanch (European Plan) served from 12 to 2 p.m. Dinner served from 4 to 7 p.m.—25 cents. GEEAT “BAR INEE TOMORROW AT 2. NEXT WEEK—EDWARD HARRIGAN, IN” HIS | Season tlekets (10 admissions) epaeed BEST SUCCESS, “THE GRIP. nold +a Coats UNDAY COLUMBIA 33 NOV. 14 Lecture by Rev. Dr. D. J. LECTURES. ITY OF AMERICA.—FALL COURSE In MeMahon Mall, Hanvts Taylor iM lecture on Benefit of Carroll Institute. Subject: ve Ae and 18th serene “The Moral Lesson of Macbeth.” | Pari umentary, ge —4 Admission, 0c Reserved seats, 75e. and $1. three 2, 9 and 16. Sale begins at Metzerott's Mouday morning, No- The BolOK1S: vember 8. at 9 o'clock. no6-7t = Ss Se ; a a 2 cua |Monday,|crmsiusr| Virchand R. Gandhi. aoe Nov. 15. Awieae: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SIXTH SENSE, Wednesday evening. at 1225 10th st. n.w. PSYCHIC FACULTIES, Saturday evening, Maceabee Temple, 513 9th st. n.w. 2 cents to Saturday, 50 cents to other Jectures, ob-2t* Only Appearance Here of the Distinguished Author, AlN Readings from His Own Stories. Prices: 50c., T5c., $1, $1.50. Seat Sale “Wednesday Morning at Columbia Theater Box . n08-tf,2i at For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. Nerioli & W2shington Steamboat Co. RAND OPERA HOUSE, KERNAN Only MATINED Saturday. Francis Wilson AND HIS COMIC OPERA COMPANY In the Best eof His Productions, HALF A KING . parghd Light’ kdects, : AN ORCHESTRA OF TWENTY PIECES. 5 78 $1-00 and Reserved, Seat S0c., Tc. $1 $3.50. Next Week—Elmer Grandin und Eva Mountford in “THE SECRET ENEM’ ‘DoS Bt THE BEST MELO. ACADETIY. DRAMA OF THE YEAR. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinces, am| THE CITY