Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-20
Mr. Duneansop also reported ths hill fnrtha

tuo rstuctNtiOn OF inc same. which was done.
and a new bill was originated and passed for
his relief, renting fne.
Mr.. Duncanson also asked TO be discharged
from the further consideration of the Alder
mems bill for the relief of G.. T Simmons and
the petition Of John Mineaking; discharged.
MI Duncanson also reported a bill remit
ting the fne imposed upon Solomon Dunsmore
for selling cakes and beer on Sunday; re.
jected.
Mr.. Duncanson also reported q bill remit
ting the fine imposed on Henry Garden, for
keeping dog without license; rejected
communication was received from the
Mayor mentioning the signature of certain
bills.
commune alton was received from James
Robertson. ESQ which was read by the sec
rotary, and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Smith moved that Messrs Gales 4 Sea.
ton have permission TO withdraw certain
papers; but an objection arising, from the fact
that bill was based upon them, the motion
was laid On the table
Mr. Dom, from the select committee, to
which was referred the subject of establishing
hay scales, submitted written report, with a
bill authorising the Mayor to casss hay scales
to be erected in the First, Third, and SIKH
wards, at convenient points, fixing the salaries
of the weighers, &C.; which, upon his motion,
ives ordered to be printed for the use of the
Board
The Board then adjourned.
TIE FANCY DRESS BALL--The Assembly
Rooms, last evening, presented a gay and ami.
mating appearance, indeed-such as has rare.
ly been witnessed there The occasion was
the Island Social Clubs first ball, given to
nable them to purchase library No at
tribute likely to contribute to the general en-
joyment was wanting, nd of those present,
none will soon forget the too brief period they
passed there so pleasantly together. Costumes,
selected from history, and represen ting char
ac,ers Of all desc iption, gave char ~ and va
riety to the scene, many Of them being repre-.
sented with degree Of appropriateness that
reflected much credit on the wearers for the
nonce. Miss D-y represented the Goddess OF
Liberty; Miss K--e, flower girl; Miss B-n,
q Highland lassie; Mis- BE, Bloomer
Miss C-p, as " Constance" in the Love Chase,
whose exquisite d incing attracted much at
tention; Miss K-r; as q Gipsey girl. Those
are all that We remember If the ladies'
which were ably represented in
their tasteful dresses. and displayed, to the
fullest advantage, the symmetry Of their
graceful figures, exciting the admiration of
every one. Among the gentlemen present, in
character, who far outnumbered the ladies,
We obseryei Mr.. W-g, as Romeo; g. w C-r,
as Charles de Moor; Mr.. by, as Timour the
Tartar; Mr.. C-s, as Richmond; Mr.. S-y, as
Mr.. Pig, as an Indian; Mr. An, as a High.
lander; Mr. Id, as AloozO Mr.. ct, as the
Duke of Ramsay; Mr.. On, as Benedict; Mr..
As as Turk; Mr. We, as Claude Mel.
notte; Mr.. F-e, "a Jack sheppard; MIR B-w,
as fisherman; Mr. H-n, as a sailor. who.
during the evening, danced hornpipe in
most finished style, eliciting great applause;
Mr. D-n, as An Indian; Mr. F-u, as a sailor:
NJ. Hill, as William Tell; Mr.. Els a. .
Royal Prince; Mr.. S-g, Spanish Bull Fighter;
Mr. Us, the Mock Duke; Mr. S-h, as Mer
Quito, in Romeo and Juliet; Mr.. N. PIT, as
Duke FiradO; DR.. McC-r, as brigand; DR..
G-s, as a huntsman; Mr. Nm, as a Jockey:
Mr.. Il-y, as Dick Turpin and his son in the
character of Rob Royal Of whom contrib
uted greatly to complete the strange and lot
unpleasing psgesn. In addition, there were
a number Of lovely and charming ladies lot
in fancy costume, though beaming with youth,
beauty, and innocence, and, therefore most
interesting and attractive: The Misses T-y
and Miss Ms, Of the Island; Miss Fly and
the Misses By, Of ID street.; Mas Us, Of
Thirteenth street. aud host Of others, BEING
among that number, who were no less objects
Of interest TO many Among them Ye also
noticed the gifted Mrs Pm, who appeared to
enjoy the animal scene with peculiar salts
faction: being surrounded by a host Of ad.
mire Among the gentlemen, not ia Cog
tune, we observed Prof. De Of Louisiana:
the gallant DR. Be, Joseph BIT Esq, DR..
Nm, and others.
The dance is the most delightful of all re.
creations, but the fancy dress ball is an i'm
proved feature on the simple dance, impart-
ing to II much Of the mimic life that belongs
to the stage To locker on, no spectacle can
room filled with many varied characters ana
mono more amusing 1t makes the heart leap
with delight il the consciousness Of preseut
pleasure This was evidenced in the Joyous
cOuntenapces Of all present. The festivities
were only interrupted by he occurrence of
that important auxiliary on such occasions,
the supper, which was in Mrs Collins bet
style, indeed The dance was soon again re-
sumed. Alta late hour the company dispersed,
and there were few who did not feel that
morning came too soOH. Our impressions #
last evening are vivid, and we now declare
that for an agreeable method of passing time,
US TO a fancy dress bali NJ. T.
Harm gton is the President of this ASSOCIATION.
and the proceedings, We learn, were in G
measure under his auspices, aud most credit.
ably were they conducted.
THE TERPsIcHoRE CLUBS CHARMING BALL
Columbia Hall, Capitol Hill, presented de-
lightful scene last night, the occasion being
the first ball oil the rerpsichore Club, q newly
foI med association Of the young msn. p,inoi.
pally of 1.-The ILL.," for festive purposes
The entertainment opened at 9 y 10 Mrs
Pm, the so well known lady pa'roness of the
Fire Company, (of who,e memb crs
the Club IL principally for med being present;
Really We never saw a more interesting com
pany of young ladies They wers principally
drawn from among the daughters Of our wor-
thy mechanics of Capitol Hill and the Navy
I ard, and were admirable specimens of the
fascination of budding and Just blooming
womanhood in this immediate region Of coun
try. The young ladies of that walk in life
here and throughout Maryland and Virginia,
are. to our taste the finest looking women to
be seen any where The glow Of health sits
on their couatenspces and fine fg.
ures, and their invariable habits Of ,ndustIy
surround them with that natural dignity Of
carriage, which results from the substantial
independence Of their station in life Though
the hall was crowded, there was not a blas'e
lady preseut-one who appearance indicates
premature safety with the aissirstiols o.
IL q eli at tha an cou,mnn fnn Haiti