Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-23
:. Tar BALLS LAST NIeHr This. of the Red,

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large company, principally from the Sixth and
Seventh Wards, who enjoyed themselves
amazingly. The collection Of Navy Yard young
ladies, who usually grace the balls given in
that hall, was everything that could possibly
be wished. They enjoyed the merry dance
with great zest, indeed, and threw a charm of
bilarity over all their gallant male attendants.
There were some nine members of the Young
America Club present. four Of the Echo. three
of the Good Will, two of the Ternsichore.
three of the jackson, three of the Boone. and
two Of the Native American Club, besides
large number OF young gentlemen not mem.
oers OF any OF our city's festive organisations.
On the whole, the company present spent a
delightful evening :
The ball Of the Perseverance Fire COMPANY.
at the Assembly rooms, was q magnificent
anair, indeed; being, 50 far, the largest of the
season, and there being among the company
present some of the most fashionable people
OF the city. The young ladies looked lovely,
falrly turning the heads Of scores of tyros
whose eyes were being Toasted on their bloom
ing charms. Every fire company in Washing
ton and Georgetown, the Sun, Hydraulionand
Friendship fire companies of Alexandria,
and some Of the clubs, were numerously repre-
sented. The dancing, to which fine cotillon
band ministered, began at 9 p. m, and con-
tinuei, with the usual intermission for sup
per- until daybreak. All seemed anxious to
participate in the dance Large as the hall
is, few more than half those present could en-
joy themselves thus at the same time. Hap
piness mirth, and unalloyed fellowship reigI ed
supreme throughout the evening.
BRILLIANT.-The Southern Methodist Church
on Eighth street was brilliantly lighted on
Sunday night, with gas, for the first time
Beautiful bI ackets adorn the walls consti-
tuting great improvement to the ediice.
The work was executed by Capt. John Reese,
and reflects credit upon his good taste ard
mechanical skill. This, however, may be said
with propriety of all such arrangements under
his control.
VIVIAN performs in Georgetown this after
noon at half-past three and in the evening, {; t
half-past seven o'clock, also on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings at the Odd Fellows
Hall, Navy Yard. If the spectators do net
keep a sharp lookout, he will deceive them
with his magic tricks, and if they do not sup
ply themselves with large stock Of serious
ness he will make them laugh too, at some Ct
his performances.
The VISITING ROCHESTER FIRB COMPANY.
We understand that there is to be meeting
this evening at the Perseverance engine house,
Of three delegates from each of the fire CON-
panies of W ashington, to take measures to Sc
cure a proper reception Of the Rochester IN.
7. fire company, who are expected to arrive
in W ashington in the course Of the present
week, on an excursion.
CLASSIC MUsIc.-It will be seen by refer
ence to an advertisement in this afternoons
Star, that Mile de Boye, IN complished
lady pianist, in connection with Professor
Ahrend and others, offers another oppor tunity
to the musical aspirants, and the public in
general, to be gratifed at listening to the cor
rect rendering Of Mendelsohu, Beethoven,
Weber, and other great composers.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-"The Fairy Star"
Miss Agnes Robertson, will appear tomorrow
evening, in several entertaining pieces, suited
to her unsurpassed versatile talent. Nothing
need here be said in especial commentator
of her great theatrical gifts; her name in con-
fcient to attract dense assemblage.
A JUVENILE PICKPocKEr-Ab boy was ar.
rested this morning, for picking lady's pock-
ct of portmonnaie containing twelve dollars
and eighty one cents in gold and silver. Tie
lady seized him, and found her property in
his jseket sleeve. A silver watch was likewise
discovered on his person. He was sent to Jail.
The LIBERTY CLUB present fine opportu-
nifty for lovers of the dance to " trip it on the
light fantastic toe" at their ball at the Assem-
bly, Rooms, on Thursday evening next, as will
be seen by reference to their advertisement
On the first page of to-dsy's issue.
ACCIDEyr.-One ofthe large four-h orse ON
nibuses, running between the railroad station
and the steamboat wharf, careened, yesterday
afternoon, on Pennsylvania avenue, in conse
quence of wheel becoming detached from
the axle. The several persons in the vehicle
escaped injury, though they were not a little
FRI ghtened.
JOHN BROrHERs was arrested this morning
and sent to Jail. Not satisfied with whipping
his wife, he valiantly attacked the furniture,
and succeeded in breaking, beyond repair,
many of the articles. 1t was for the first
named offence, or crime, that he was COM.
mitted.
PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD After the
parade, yesterday, this corps repaired to the
hotel of Lieut.. Flint, where all the good things
of the season were served under the direction
of mine host. Wit and sentiment abounded.
and the company separated we'll satisfied with
their truly pleasant entertainment.
The CRY was remarkably quiet last night;
there being no occurrences which called for
the interposition Of the auxiliary guard 1t
is always with pleasurable emotions that We
make such announcements. -.r
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