Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-11-22

LOCdL INTELLIGENCE.


TEE APPROACHING FA1R.-The approaching
fair Of the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
Is most eagerly looked forward to by the mass
Of our fellow citizens. Their last similar e1-
hibition was very successful, being more so
than any similar affair ever before got up in
city of the Size of ours. On this occssi IN,
We have every hope that in addition to tho
handicraft of our own local manufacturers in
all branches of the useful and ornamental
arts, there will be even much larger and
more diversified exposition of valuable works
from q distance than on the occasion to which
We refer above. 1t should be recellected by
those who make wares suitable to be shown in
such q fair, that during the proposed exhibi-
ton our city will be crowded with persons
from all quarters Of the Union Of the partic
ular class, too, upon whom it will be worth
much indeed for producers of goods for con-
sumption every where to make good impres
sions. Our winter sojourners are almost an.
tirsly persons Of standing and influence at
home-the men OF active minds and impress
ivs thought in every State in the Union
We throw out this hint to be reflected on By
Artisans In other quarters.
TIE RACES 1t will be perceived in
another column, that we are to have three
days racing, on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day next, over the Columbia Course. The
track Is in excellent order, and the roads to
and from it. leading to Washington, Alexan-
dria and Georgetown, were never in better
condition for drive or ride out 1t is said BY
the knowing ones that the horses which are to
run, are all superior nags. Mary Payne, the
Alexandra mare that obtained victory easily
on Saturday last, it is thought by the fancy is
about to meet her match on the day for which
she is entered. There can be no doubt that
the attendance will be very large thr ,ughout
the season, and that ''the fancy will find
more pleasure in the their way on the Colum
bia Course during the balarce of this week.
than ever before since the track was opened
there.
THB BALLS To.NIeHT.-T1e young and ioy
Gus among our fellow-citizens of W Washington
and Alexandria, OF both sexes, will have q
great treat to night at the balls of the Boone
Rides, a. Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard; of
the Arlington Club at Carusi's Saloon and
OF the Mount Vernon Guards at Alexandra.
These reunions are delightful beyond measure,
and 1t is one of the best possible signs of real
Improvement in the population of this region,
to find them becoming so universally popular.
The occasion is the one of all occasions for
such entertainments. Tho parties charged
with the management of all three of these
balls, have exeried themselves to make happy
ell who may favor them with their presence
We predict glorious time TO- night to all who
may attend either ball
TIE PRESENTATION To-NIGHT There Ia to
be q tremendous Iush to the Parrows' presen
tation to- night, and we'll there NAV he
Messrs. M W. Calf Il Brother have lust made
to the order of Mr.. Parrow, of the opefa
troupe, "a We remarked yesterday, IN agni6
cent silver trumpet, which is to be presented
by Mr. Parrow to the hre company which has
sold the largest number of tickets for his en-
tertainn ent at Iron Hall. Remember, the on.
tertainment comes OF this evening. The trum-
pet is very massive, and measures twenty one
inches In height and eight and a half inches
ACROSS the base. 1t is deliberately chased, req
resenting oak leaves, acorns, and wreaths of
flowers In point of beauty and workmanship
IL IL unsurpassed, and the lucky company NAV
be justly proud of SO liberal gift
REV. Mr.. CARoTHERs' CHURcH-On Sun
day morning and evening largo congregations
were present, when the pastor preached, and
the anxious seats were filled. The work in
creases in interest and success. About fifty
persons have become inquirers. One crafty
ing feature of this work is lat thus far the in
dividuals interested are young mon and young
women, and heads of families. This week tho
Rev. Mr.. Sunderland breaches every evening.
The numerous friends of Mr. CarOthers will
be glad to learn that while his heal b is not
now tho most robust, he has been able to At
tend to all his pastoral duties for the past
month, and has labored with an energy and
seal during his protracted meetings, which
have not only cheered his own people but
given promise of a permanent restoration to
health and of increased usefulness in his min.
isterial work
WOOD AND Coal DEALERs.-Many gentle
mon engaged in this business complain with
great justice at newspaper paragraphs init
mating that they are, as a class, In this city,
in the habit Of giving short measure and
weight They demand that if there are par
ties in the trade in Washington who indulge
In such practice, it is but proper that they
should be named. When such publication
ara made, general denunciations on this &C.
count are both unjust and in very bad taste;
tnasmuch Is 1t is we'll known tb at We have not
among us more correct business men, as a
class, than our wood and coal dealers.
TEE KUSKELs.-This talented company is
attracting crowds at tho National Theatre,
where they are now performing. 1t il not
every company that can perform as skllfully
a the ''Kunkel Troupe oven among the
professional musicians Good music and fun
for the audience will be produced nightly
Their programme for tonight presents mu-
steal gems Of the highest order
An6 oLENBES.-lQ0 tQOU08Q0S VINO
daily attend the Giant 9 levees, are highly de
lighted, especially with Miss Grouse, whose
equal does not exist. It is worth double the
price to see her alone. The Giant is large
and we'll formed but he should wear his toSa
correctly. and net smoke in the presence of
ladies, by whom the hall is frequently crowd.
ed. We advise all to visit them before thew
leave the city.
INSULTING LADIEs-A correspondent re-
quests as to insert tho following
msss,s Edrtors-Lsst night, two respect.
able ladies. while on their way from the
Avenue to DR.. Hills church, were insulted by
rufhsn, who rushed on them from the corner
Of and 10th streets The fellow would have
received the deserved punishment had any
gentleman been there at the time 1t is to be
deploI that the police should allow such
disturbances to occur among a civilised com.
munity. A SUBscRIRrR
Nov. %.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TIE MoNUkENr-The
Board OF Managers of the Washington Ma