Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-21

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taty OF the European associations, giving no.
tics that, during the month of July next, a
convention Of these assooi atoms was callel to
meet in Paris, and inviting delegates to be
present from the United States
he then presented the following resolution;
which was passed:
Resolved That the Young Mems Christian
Association Of Washington City d. C., have
with deep qualification learned If the pro-
posed Ecumenical Convention Of similar asso-
Citations to be held in Paris, France, durp Q
the coming July that their sympathies and
prayers will accompany its session; and that
the society will gladly avail itself Of any CD.
portunity Of being represented on this occa-
sion
The meeting then adjourned after prayer
by Rev. DR.. Butler
GREAT ATTRACTION AT THE NATIONAL TIE
ArRs.-Mr. James Murdoch, supported BY
the entire Strength of the talented Museum
company OF Baltimore, under tho man age.
Tent OF Henry c. Jarrett, Esq, will appear as
Hamlet, In Shakspesre's celebrated play of
that name. a. the National theatre to.lnor-
row evening. Mr. Murdoch is too well known
to the citizens of Washington to need any en-
oomium at our hsnds He has long been an
ornament to the American stage. and is looked
upon as one Of the best persona.ors Of tho
very difficult part of Hamlet, now on the stage
ia Europe or America. JOS Jefferson, grand.
son OF old Tom Jefferson, who, in his time,
was the pride Of the American stage and one
OF the best comedians that ever trod the
boards will appear in two of his most amusing
caar actors, and will also chaunt " The doleful,
dismal, and very uncomfortable history of
wilkins and his Dinah," rs sung by him with
immense applause, in Baltimore, for thirty
consecutive nights. Mr.. Jefferson is an actor
OF rare parts, whose perfo mances will add
greatly to the enjoyment of tho evening As
this company can perform Tut one night in
Washington, We believe that the National
Theatre will be crowded to witness the repre-.
sensations OF SO elegant combination of
American talent.
THs GRAND BALI LAST NIGHT This ball
at Browns last night, probably the last grand
affair OF the Kind of the season. was CT jJyed
by some five hundred ladies and gentlemen,
as though determined that their last magnifi,
cent Entertainment Of the winter should be
remembered as the hsppisst Of them all The
ladies dining loom of the establishment, deco.
ratod 10 capital taste, was thrown open for
dancing shortly after Q o'clock; when the
guests who hal previously assem- bled in tbs
magnificent pirloIs and on the promenade o:
the house, locked into the ball room a, tho
first burst Of the music Of one of the popular
ard accomplished co.illon band. of our city
Unfortunately the room was crowded thus
interfering with tho comfort Of the dancers.
who nevertheless seemed to enjoy themselves
vastly, as on all such occasions Nearly all
the distinguished public men now in Wash
ington were here, as veil as most of the ladies'
known as leaders in fashionable society of
the Federal Metropolis. Half the Senate and
supreme Court, and quite number of Hon.
orabie Representatives formed portion of he
company, as we'll az many of :ers of the Aruy
and Navy, among them being gentlemen with,
emphatically, his.Orial names The ladies
dressed very richly aud with excellent & ste.
Indeed We know not where. out Of Paris, such
entertainments are more distinguished than
thoso given Ia Washington, for the exquisite
skill and richne=s with which the fair seq ut
teudini thera dress. Diamonds flashed all
around US, almost Es brightly as at times the
iustron' eyes OF scores of the beautiful yourc
giris who mingled in the DANCE. Costly bro
addes and laces, too, wero worry much the
mode Of the evening, serving to render the
scene rery dazzling, indeed.
The supper CANA OF in the gentlemen's
dining room, where two tables were spread
over its whole huge length. Mr.. John Miller,
the fashionable cohfectioner, seemed to have
charge OF this so essential part of the enter
tainmeht, which reelected all possible credit
upon is skill as an aitist in his line Of bust.
meas. Ths following is the bill e fare:
Two center vases with flowers beautifully
arranged by Ms Wiser; four large fruit
pyramids; four smaller fruit pyramids; fur
large ornamental! hsrps, formed OF Infections:
two large pyramidai csk' IS four fruit baskets
Ellie With pine apple GREEN; forr va.os, witt
Inherent kinds OF ice cream; ten fancy dishes
o. MADEIRA, and ten Of claret jelly; twenty
four dishes Of Charlotte russ eighteen dishes
OF blanc mango; ice cream in the form of
doves; eiahtice cream pyramids; fo1r water ice
pyramiis; ten f'uit cakes, beautifully orna
mented; six boned turkeys; ei sht large roasted
turkey; four rounds OF beef four hams: one
saddle OF very fne mutton do of yenison, tho
largest ever seen in Washington; a profusion
Oh partridges, and pheasants, ani roasted
chickens, chicken salad, oysters in diferen.
styles, bstt tongues, terrapins, and large as.
sortment Of side dishes
All praised the skill of that INDISPENSABLE
gentleman on such occasions, Andrew Miles,
the cook of the establishment, who was essen
TALLY blessed, if We may judge from the rapid
lily with which the good thi"gs from under his
hands disappeared. Tho nsalness and ele-
gance Of the table furniture of the house che
supper service being from the celebrated m an.
ufac:Ory Of Daily Haug wout, of New York
attracted the attention Of all, it being very
richly and tastsfully embeliished each pieas,
tao, bearing the naLaes Of the worthy prOprit
tors in gilt OF black letters Mr. Marshal
Brown, the host. distinguished himself by his
urbaniiy and kindness to ell his many guests
OF The occasion, who fingered around his nag,
nifeent balls, large number of them, until
the near approach of daylight sent the 10 h ms
to dream over the destinations and excitement
of this last grand ball Of the season in Wash.
ing,on society.
The MILIrARY.-To-morro being the an.
CT the birth day of the Immortal
Washington, many Of our citiz On soldiers in.
tend to mark their patriotism by celebrating
the event 10 parade. The following are the
names of some &C the companies that We learn
will appear on this occasion: National Guard,
Capt Tate; German Yeasers, Capt Swartx
man; American Rides Capt. Smith; Mont
gomer7 Guards, Capt. Key; George Washing