Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-18

The MERRY BACHELORS Our plessura,
loving friends are on the gu; osve for the
grand ball of these disciples of Menus, to take
place at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, on
Thursday evening next, the 10Th inst. We
are informed that the managers are beseiped
by the friends of lady applicants, for invita-
tons, and that many of the most charming
bellies Of Washington are positively sngs yed
to attend: We are not surprised at this fsror
OF excitement among the fair sex. in view of
the fact that the Merry Bachelors are the
handsomest body of young gentlemen in the
eastern section Of the city. Odd Fellows
Hall on that night. will be In blaze of glory,
and we shall be there to dsguerret type tho
scene by tho light of the {" STAR
WILLARD's AssKMBLIEs.-The numbers At
tending the drawing room at Willard model
notel on Wednesday and Saturday evenings
nave become 80 large that we shall change
the name of these gatherings to assemblies
Last evening the number was large, so large
that tbs lesser dining saloon was scarce oapa.
cious enough to contain ali who wished to
dance. Beautiful women, arrayed in rich and
costly dresses, fine looking men displaying
their gallantry, the graceful movements of
the dancers, and sweet gushing music, all
blended into one, made this lovely sight to
LOOK upon. Prosperity and happiness to VII.
lard and bis Assemblies
MR. MAGuIRE's LECTURE TONIGHT. 1t
was reported in Georgetown last evening.
that the delivery Of the lecture before the
Young Catholics Friend Society by Rev.
Mr. Mcguire, was postponed. We are author
ized 10 say that there will be o postponement,
and that the lecture will take place at the
hour fixed upon.
The WEATHER, to-day, is delightful. In.
stead nd
of midwinter, we have the clear bright sun
ard soft breeses of balmy May. Such weather
makes the healthy feel glorious, as though
they had taste of tho blissfulness which
dWells i'll the seventh heaven, while the con.
sumptiVo feel the thrill of returning health
tingling through their veins, and dream of
long and happy yesrs.
BADLY HURT.-About one o'clock, yester
DAY afternoon, German named Geo. Schaef
fer was attacked while sitting In Thomas tav
ern, near Twelfth street, by another named
kien, who inflicted terrible wound on his
head. This morning, the wound looks serious
klen was arrested by officers Cox and Allen
and hold to bail for further examination.
PATENT OFFICE L1BRARY-In our enumera.
ton Of the artists engaged in the fitting up
and reburnishing this extensive room, we for
Sol 10 make mentlOn OF one to whose aid the
beauty Of their work is greatly indebted. We
refer now to Noell & Boyd, whose elegant
window blinds are much to be admired. and
which assist in blending tho light so as to give
perfection to all.
FATAL AccIDBNf.-On Monday afternoon,
Timothy Shaughnessy, employed as a laborer
on the farm of Mr.. Hugh B. Sweeny, engaged
in driving wagon, fell from his seat and was
killed by wheel Of the vehicle passing over
him.
IHE ROusETTB SIsTsRs.-We learn that
| these accomplished danseuses will once more
delight their many admirers of this city, during
| the coming week, at the National theatre. by
giving several performances.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-To day, when We went
to press, the Coart was trying the following
cases Moses Sslgese, Samuel Dagan, and
Selig Letterman, for stealing a COW, the Drop.
erty of J. e. Woodruff. Radcliffe for defence,
MATCH RETURNs.-Jno. Bowen, free oolored,
| selling liquor; Francis Nicholas. out after
hours; fine and costs This last one told the
Captain that this was not all his name; but he
didn't give his full name for fear it would be
put in the papers.