Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-10

aggregate Of some 81, 0OO) presented them with
a rich American signal flag worked bv her
own fair hands. Before the ball opened the
Members of the company presented CAPTAIN
TAFT, their commander, with q beautiful brooch
badge Of the Columbia's, Of gold, engraved
with their insignias. A similar brooch. of
silver, was worn on the lapel of each member
present Dancing was continued until q very
late hour, the company separating only As
day was breaking.
The KUNKBL OPERA TRoUrH.-We regret
exceedingly to announce that this talented
and mirth-inspiring troupe will give their last
performance but one this evening. In tho
present dearth Of rational excitement and
amusement, their charming voc alism and wit.
ty performances delightfully."- supply the want
A new piece de occasion, written by Mr.. G.
Mysterious Coutts, or q. Romance of Mario
and Grisi," will be produced for the first time.
It is said to be laughter.moving and witty. A
new sonS-"What's the matter ?"-abounding
in popular allusions and "home thrusts' at
folly will be repeated. It was received last
night with screams of laughter. Lst a crowd.
cd house to night attest the estimation in which
they are held by our citizens. They visit
Alexandra next.
THH BALL OF THE YAaBRs at Carusi's last
night was also delightful affair. Though
not so numerously attended as that Of the Co.
highly delighted. The proportion Of beauti.
ful young ladies was remarkable. We no.
ticed Miss Ny R-n, of Mich; Mrs. S-n,
Miss HIS. Of N. Y; Miss Mt C-n, Miss
In, Of Baltimore; Miss BIT, Miss Nd
and many others. Captain Hill and Lieut.
Ulhorn, Of the Monumental Yagers. of Balti-
moro, were also there, and Capt F NJ Shek-
els; Lieut.. o. Evans, Sergt S. Gait, and Pri
Yates Jcuion, Landrsught, Thompson Cart
land, Matlock and Robinson, of the Marisn
Rifles; Private Reese, of the Continentals !;
Lieutenant Flint and Quartermaster Evans, Of
the Presidents Mounted Guards, with many
| other members Of the same company whose
names We did not learn. This was Joyous
ball, indeed: and all went eff as happily az
could be desired.
"HUNBua. FOLKS are liable to DO hum
plugged at times, but it is very unusual for Of
fcsrs to be assisted by hambug In the enforce.
ment of the law. Last night, however, party
Of colored gents were Assem- bled in q room on
Ninth street., amusing themselves by gambling.
They were q cautious Set having a password
to be given at the door before any one could
enter. About 9 o'clock three raps were given
ut the door-the gamesters played on. Again
the raps came; still no answer; but on the
third signal, the question was asked sWho
comes there" "Humbug!" said low voice
without. Call right-let him in" The door
was opened, and, to their inexpressible amaze
ment, there stood the chief of police, with
officers Boss, Allen, and Martin. They we're
taken to the guard house, where they were or
dered to pay the fine imposed by our city law.
Tho gamesters say they were humbugged COM
pletely, but have determined to secure Thorn.
selves against humbuggery 10 future.
Yesterday afternoon, Charles Wallace, Sid.
ney Brown, Lancaster Parker, and VIM Ellis
were arrested by the chief of police, with OF.
icers Allen and Martin, for like offence.
The place in which they were assembled ia en-
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and A..
streets. Activity secured the above named
hat one seeing no other way to escape, leaped
from the window, and thus eluded the off GERS
His companions were taken before Justice
Morsell, who ordered each one to pay the fine
and costs. -
HE DRAMA at Iron Hall continues to sttrsct
large and discriminating aud fences, and a
most marked improvement in their efforts has
been visible during the past week, and the
effectiveness Of the company has been III
creased by the addition of several popular
actors thus rendering il one of the most do
serving that has ever visited Washington We
would say one word in commendation Of Mrs
Atwood, whose sold women" aye given with
quiet, lady like effectiveness, As refreshing as
il is true. OF Miss Wyctts and Mr.. Taylor,
praise from US would be q work Of srpereroga-
ton. They are artists in every sense of the
word. Go, and judge for yourselves.
MAsoNIc.-At recent annual meeting of
Mashington Enc2mpment, No. l, Knights
Temp!ars, the highest order of masonry in
this country, the following officers were elected
for tho ensuing year:
B. u. French, NJ. L Grand Commander;
G. A. Sohwartzman, g.; st. John B. l. Skin.
ner, G. e.; Clement W. Bennett, Prelate :;
David A. Baird, Treasurer; William ]. Rhees,
Recorder; Marcus Bull, s. W Josiah Essex,
j. w J. F. |. McClery: W.. Peter S. Ksmon,
Sentinel
Committee on Finances. T. Shugart, Pc.
ter FL. Hooe, Samuel Crown, Thos. Gre aser, f.
Y. Naylor.
The Grand Commander elect, Mejor French,
We understand, intends to give the members
OF the Encampment banquet on Wednesday
evening next at the Masonic hall.
New MARKET House AND New ENGINE
House The respective committees hereto
fore appointed by the City Councils, together
with the Mayor Of Washington, are engaged
In examining the various plans for a new en-.
CINE house in the Northern Liberties, and for
new markst-house in the First Ward. The
time for the reception Of proposals expired
last Saturday.
We learn that all the plans are good but,
Of course, care must be taken to make from
them the best selections. Several days may
elspse before tho result Of tho labors of the
the committee is announced.
MERCHANTs' BANK AT ANACoSTIA-It an.
pers by the New York papers that a man by
the name Of Osbourna has been arrest ed on
charge of passing 81 and a So bill on the
Merchants Bank at Anaoostia. On Sc arching
him, Sl42 Of the Same trash and S25 in good
money, were found on his person.
There is no su,h institution in existence.
The notes on this imaginary concern arc part
Of the batch of false tokens Issued some months
since in cities distant from Washington, to
defraud the ignorant and unsuspscting.
BANK Nofs DELINEAroR.-We have re.
seived from John W. Thompson, who is the
uonaral aOsnt IL a IF fho howo o-lr