Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-03

Peoples THsArRE.-The play Of Guy Man.
nering was repeated last night at this popular
place of reso-t-Miss Morant sustaining the
character Of Meg Merrilss. Not only this
lady, but most of those who sustained parts In
the play, acquitted themselves In q manner
that highly delighted the large number Of
attendance There was evidently
az improvement in the acting, q contrastsd
with the previous representation Of that beau
tiful drama.
To night, Miss Moraut plays the part of
J uliana in the deservedly favorfte comedy Of
the "Honey Moon" The cast is strong and
the evenings entertainment. There will, in
all probability, be . full house. The worthy
manager deserves the patronage of the public
for his efforts TO preserve an innocent and In.
structivs means Of enjoyment
DRY QooDs.--RiIey, in DRY Goods Square, I"
at tho corner of Eighth street and Louisiana
avenue, has just opened q capital assortment
of spring goods, embracing something of every
thing one might expect to find in Metropoli.
tan establishment Of tho kind, Of long main
known for years As one Of the very best places
In Washington in which to purchase staple
dry goods Of all descriptions. He has for many
years monopolised large portion of the Gus
tom OF tho farmers in the country surrounding
ashington-the people who arc quickest and
shrewdest in finding out where they will be
sure to get full returns for their money In.
vested In any purchases whatever they make.
Bs ON YOUR GgARD.-A we'll dressed man
has called at the residences of some of oul
citizens in the West End, within day or two
asking, in every case, for the ladies, refusing
M w dan Nd al h. L.
wants, and behaving in other respects in o
manner to create suspicious of his objects
At some places, he appeared as the friend and
companion OF mute who prepares visiting
cards; at others, as the bearer Of letter OF
introduction to the family, which, however
he refused to deliver except in person to the
lady. This individual, or these individuals
have been playing this game for some days.
Look out for him or them. =.
ALL FOOLS DAY-Mr. Editor:-If YOUR
correspondent, Query" is really ignorant of
the origin of April FOOLS Day, and desires in
formation, will throw . ray Of light on his
mind hoping at the same time to benefit other
similarly benighted querish.
read in Roman history that the first Of
April was the day dedicated to Venus, the
goddess of love and beauty, when the young
persons from The country came into the city to
participate In tho enjoyment of the scenes.
As they were unsophistioated In many city
sports, they became the subjects for the tricks
of tho citizens These playful jokes increased
at each successive celebration, until at length
they were 50 prevalent on that day as to in.
clude tho citizens also, and thus finally the
day-frst Of April-received the title of All
FOOLS Day"
If not satisfactory to "Query," L would
recommend the reading of the history, az
write from memory, and may not be entirely
correct in reference to details. w. w. E.
FRANKLIN BUILDING ASSOCIATION There
was much eagernsss manifested, last night, al
the first monthly meeting Of this association
to secure stock, and with the stock previously
taken there were moro offers than could be 40.
commodated, the shares being limited to two
thousand; many had to 20 away disap.
pointed. At the sales Of money much spirit
was evinced, and bids were quite high-5Oi
so, 49t, and 81 cents being the rates as which
1t sold. We understand it is in Contamination
to organize another association at an carly
day.
RoBBERY.-Mr. A II. Voss, jeweler, Seventh
street, second door above II, was robbed last
night. a glass in the show window having
been broken, the thief, provided with hook
attached to stick, "dshed' all tho ysluahle
articles within its reach, and escaped with
them. So intent was the rogue in the pursui
of his business that he evidently cut himself
with the glass, Is stains of blood were this
morning discovered on it and the sash. The
lcss falls heavily on Mr. Voss, an industrious
mechanic, who has but recently commenced
business
FIRE.-Tho residence of the Misses Chisem
on Maryland avenue near Sixth street. Island
fya kArda ftap ~
chimney catching in The reof and bein q famed
into blaze by the high wind that vas pre-
yailing. A neighbor, fortuna tely, discovered
II before it had made much progress, and with
commendable promptness and energy put il
out without even the inmates knowing that
their house had been on fire.
The GREAT SALE OF WASHINGTON Cry
PRoPBRrY.-The reader is referred to our
auction sales column for the card of MI Chas
w. Boteler, auctionser, for tho project of a
general sale of all lots which Washington CITY
property holders are willing to offer. MI.
Boteler has high reputation as An effective
salesman, and will, doubtless, dispose Of 4
large amount ofvaluablo property in this novel
enterprise Of his, which is well worthy Of pub
lie attention.
DOUBLE TRICK.-Among the Sunday amuse.
ments--frst ofApril-a young gentleman tied
a string to bright half dollar, which ho
placed on the pavement, and as one passer- b '
after another would stoop to pick it up, the
trickster, concealed from public view, would
pull the string towards him, thus changing the
locality of the silver; but an old gentleman
who had seen that game in his earl days, put
his foot on the money, out tho string, and pock.
eted the treasure.
MERCHANTS ExcHANeE.-We direct the at.
tention of such Of our readers as wish to know
what are the objects sought to be accomplished
by the Merchants Exchange, to the circula,
to day published in the Star Mr. Thos.. C.
Magruder, the clerk, will visit Georgetown
with view to solicit the merchants and 9th.
ers Of that city to become members of the as,
ISOLATION.
WESTERN WILDs-Stanley's beautiful
much adorned, and truthful Panorama, will
be exhibited at Odd Fellows Hall, commenc
ing 20 morrow afternoon, at half past three o.
clsck, and also at night
CENTRE MARKEr.-Our principal Market
was we'll supplied this morning, and the prices
remain about the same as during last week.
They afford but little encouragement FOR
housekeopera !