Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-15
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENC

In. BALLS LAST NIGHr we're, neither of
them, crowded, owing to the inclemencv Of thu
weather; yet each was attended by q COM
pany sufh;isntly large to make . most agree
able party. At the entertain nsnt ct Carusi, n
Saloon, complimentary to Professor Munder.
among the company were ninety of his schol.
ans nearly ali of them being young ladies
and gsntlsmsn, the former the beautiful
daughters Of some Of our most substantial cir.
isens, the latter being from among our most
active, snterprising, and we'll known busipess
men Ii was the most elegant subscriet;en
ball Of the season, % far given, and gave m.
eiioyed Subtraction to the three or four hun
drsd guests present. The daughter On Pm.
lessor Munder. Q child of four YEAR, of aos
called forth universal praise BY her dancino
going through the figures of all the fa,6-
ionaole and intricate dances of the dsy with
S 9sse grace, and accuracy astonishing to all.
never saw better dressed company of Ia
oiss and gentlemen, or o company Of better
amateur dancers in q ball room; which last
mentioned fact tells we'll for Mr.. Munder's
professional labors in Washington.
John Miller, confectioper was the catsrer
f1f The occasion. So the supper was q capital
one, OF course, and got up in his best style.
IL consisted OF large centre pyramid of can i.
oiss; Two orange pyramids with fancy bases !:
nugast baskets Of CONNECTIONS; twenty dishes
m0Qo1rA
lies; Ten dishes of clsret jsllies eight large
pyramids Of vanilla lee cream, two Of lemon
cream, one OF orange and one Of lemon water
Ice; too mammoth cakes; four blanc mango
pyramids; four hams; eight fine turkeys:
beef Ia mode; huge saddle of mutton, of
capital flavor, indeed twelve teef tongues !;
thirty dishes OF chicken salad; and q profu.
sion Of the best oysters which the Baltimore
market could afford The guests did ample
l&l9f nd 70 Ia e
which were served in capital style. The
dancing was kept up until Q late hour, when
oil retired in fine spirits.
The Ball of the Light Infantry duly came
Oh also, at the Assembly Rooms, on Louisiana
Avenue. The corps were there in full force.
while they were honored with tho presence of
many Of their fellow citifen-soldiers of othe
corps, among whom were Captain Towers and
Mr; + Mcguire, Of the Greys; Lieut.. Kenton
and Serg Hunt, of the Washington Rifles;
Pioneer Plant, Sergt. Williams, and Messrs
Jpo. Green and Jas Allen, of the American
Rides; Mr. Samuel p Robertson, of The Ma
rion kihes; Mr.. Jas S. Croggin, Of the Cont.
nentsls; Mr.. j. Peddicord, of the President
Mounted Guard; Capt Jamison, Lieut.. Wal
lingsford and Master Willis and Stoops, of the
Scott Guards; and Lieut. Chesney, Suret
Maher and Master Sengstsck, of the Union
Infantry. The attendance of ladies was quite
them being noted beauties and bellies of such
popular entertainments. This ball was kent
up until near day light, when all retired "a
happy As happy could be.
AN lhPosrER.-One evening last week. a
person dressed as a military oficer recorded
his name at Wizards Hotel az LIE Cheyalier
n. de Maal, and stated that he wished to have
q room. The proprietors had already refused
IL
house being full (; whereupon he stated he b ad
the recommendation of the Astor House q .
T., to them, but which be omitted to prod uce.
The hessrs. Willard being well known for
their hospitality, and DESTROYS to accommodate
. Str anger thus commended to them secured
him room at Mrs. Cochran's, where he stayed
couple Of days, living in the best style, or.
rived here, he called upon Mr. Anderson, a
boot and shoemaker on the Avenue, and tried
on pair Ct boots, which he kept, and ordered
pair Of CATERS and opera boots to be brought
70 bis loom that evening, when he would pay
for the whole. MIR. A. accordingly went there
at the hour appointed, when, after having
tried them on, and expressed himself pleased,
be asked Mr.. A. if be could change $50 bill,
% which he replied he could not, but would
20 and get change; but no bill was ever
shown. lie then said he would 20 down an Id
see if he could obtain change, but returned
without any. He then told Mr.. A to call on
Monday morning, when he would pay him,
but Mr.. A. suspected all was not right; he
took up the gaiter shoes and pumps, and said
he would bring them with him on that day !;
he could not get possession of the boots, as the
Chevalier had them on his feet Early on
Sunday morning, whilst all were asleep, be
arose, broke open the front door, and left He
left letter his table addressed to the lady OF
the house, regretting that he could not have
personal interview with her before leaving
but that be was Unexpectedly called away
TO Join q ship lying at Boston. The following
il . description of this swindler height sbouI
6 feet ii inches, sge Is, had On a military
cloak, gold epaulet on his right shoulder, g
star On his breast, q black silk band over his
left eye, his waist epcircled with a military
sash, such as is usually worn by officers of the
French army
TaE FAIR last night was we'll filed, not.
withdrawing the unpropitious state of the
weather. The gas seemed inclined to with
hold It's assistance in bringing out the beauties
OF the exhibition, but the energy of the en-
ployees forced IL to perform its Office, after q
delay OF some twenty minutes. The gentle.
manly Superintendent, Mr.. Thos. G. Connolly
Wss indefatigabls in his endeayors to make
visitors cheerful and comfort able ; music, both
vocal and instrumental, lent its charms to
the varying scene, and the gay laugh, flashing
eyes, and joyous faces of the young of both
sexes, TOLD Of many happy hearts now enjoy.
ing the heyday of youth. The Boon children
were present, and favored the company with
. couple OF songs. A party Of gentlemen, also,
Who Ne were Informed were members Of the
Philharmonic Society, sang several glees,
which were received with applause. Professor
Sehsel accompanied them on tho fine parlor
organ deposited by Erben, Of New York. At 10
o'clock the band struck up the closing patriotic
sir, the boys wheeled into line, keeping time
With noisy tread to the martial strains, aud in
short time the vast audience had departed
bat the merry laugh was waited backed by
the wind, and seemed to linger around the
turrets and towers Of the noble building.
TaEArRIcAL.-The Union of this morning
says: I'VE do not know whether the fault i.
In the theatrical world, or in the world oil
Washington, but We do know that, after adver.
tising tor Q stock company for the Nation al
Thaafra In opa of the New York naners for