Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-14

AVAiLs OF TIE HIGHLANDERs' BALL
nave received of the W Washington Highlanders,
IN part OF the svsils of their ball for the benefit
Oh the poor OF this city, seven hundred dol.
following gentlemen, who have been appointed
oy SAID company committees in the several
wards, viz;
First wsrd-Dr. W. B. Masruder and VIM
I. Dove, ESQ.
, Second Ward-Wm. +. Bayly and Gregory
Ennis, Esqs.
Third Ward-Capt G. A. Schwsrsman and
Valentine Harbaugh, Esq
Fourth Ward-JOhn P. Pepper and Patrick
|O'Donohoo esqs
Fifth ward-John P. Insls, Esq, and Capt.
James A. TAFT
Sixth Ward George R. Fulwer, ESQ.,, and
DR.. A w. Miller.
Seventh Ward-samuel Humphrey, Esq,
and DR.. Morgan.
Tho gentlemen above named will please TO
meet me at my office, in the Capitol, at 10
o'clock, noon, on Thursday next.
B. FRHoCR, Treasurer.
We learn that the Highlanders have to thank
our fellow citizen, w. W. Corcorsp. ESQ for
donation of $40, and the Hon Mr.. Rice,
delegate in Congress from Minnesota, for a
similar one OF $50, for the benefit Of the noble
charity they have in hand These are still
some four hundred tickets unaocounted for,
which arc in the hands of gentlemen who
undertook to dispose of them We ara re.
quested to urge them to como forward and
make the necessary settlement without delay.
LIGHT INFANTRY BALL.-This affair comes
eff this evening at the Assembly Rooms. When
1t is remembered that this is the oldest mill
tary company in this city, and that it is com,
posed of some of our best citizens, our readers
may be assured that it will be equal to any
oall yet given this season. An excellent band
has been provided, and the arrangements for
the comfort of the guests are in the hands of
practical and experienced gentlemen.
HELLER's LAST NIGHr In WARRINGTON.
Ibis wonderful necromancer closes his on.
gagement in this city to night and let il be-
borne in mind that as no other necromancer
performs his great feats, this will be the last
opportunity TO witness that greatest of modern
| mysteries, "Second Sight, with numerous
other startling wonders. We notice that Eve
hundred splendid presents are prepared for
the ladies and Juveniles. This will, no doubt.
induce families to give their children an Oh,
King.
ADVANTAGE OF BEING PRETTY -Curiou.
now 1t works: On Sunday, four pretty girls
OF gallants rallied to their aid but eleven
homely creatures who were thus unfortun ate,
neither received a'd or sympathy. Girls who
tumble down should always be pretty.
ANOTHER SHOWER OF GoLp.-Gold and
magic are to be again showered upon rs, at
Macallister' last soiIes at Odd Fellows Hall.
to morrow evening, Thursday. The value Of
the gl1ts TINS time reaches the handsome sum
OF S4VO-the number is increased to fift,-in
Guiding six elegant watches. Hundreds. Il
appears, we're shut out the last soiree, so all
we can say is, purchase tickets in time, or Won
Will lose This last golden opportunity. The
mode OF presentation has afforded universal
appreciation.
COMPLIMENTARY BALI The grand commit
mentary ball to Professor III w. Munder
takes place tonight, at Carusi's Saloon
Judging from the character and ability of ths
gentlemen who have the management of it.
we can promise those who attend very nice
time. Miller furnishes the supper.
sHILLINGroN's Stock OF VALENTINES. lace
and embossed envelopes, for next Valentines
day, "Wednesday, l4th instantly are certainly
the most superb We have ever seen, and We
would advise those of our readers who wish to
purchase Valentines to give friend Shilling.
ton an early call. Remember-Odeon Build.
ing, corner OF Al street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue
MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT GEoRsBrows-On
next Monday week, An election for Mayor and
Counoilmen comes off in Georgetown. The
present energetic and gentlemanly Mayor, II
is conceded, will be re elected. It may, how.
ever, be well for his friends to be on the ar,
Utve: Sam" is around and may steal m arch
on him.
CAN 1T BIB so?-Joseph Walsh, of the NAVY
Y ard, publishes a card in tho Union of this
morning. stating that N. B. Northrup, of.
nancial Agent of the Aid Society of the Dis.
trict OF Columbia" is a bogus agent and tn at
tho Society has no visi BILE existence. Can this
be 50!
CENTRE MARKET LODGING House We
have only the name Of ono unruly person to
record as having taken up his abode here last
evening. He was rsgistere cd on the captains
book as German, by name Martin Anthony
Pierce. We were told that he had used yery
profane language, and that he was q very
dangerous person to be at large. lie would
frequently take up a billet of wood, and
threaten any one within his roach. To pre.
vent his doing mischief to any one, and on &C.
count Of his innocence, tho captain has kindly
furnished him with employment for thirty days
in the workhouse