Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-28
STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Masonic stated communication Of the
Grand Lodge Of the District Of Columbia was
held last evening at Masonic Hall, when the
following officers were installed in due and
ample form C s. Frailey, M. W. Grand
Master; Jos. W. Marin, r. w. Deputy Grand
Master; G.. Powell, K. W. Senior Grand War
den Mr. Cooler, K. w. Junior Grand War
den George c. Whiting, r. w. Grand Secre-
tary and G. Cammack, r. W. Grand Urea
surer After the Inhalation ceremonies, n
beautiful banner was presented to the Grand
Lodge by r. W. Bro. c. Cammack, in behalf
of Federal Lodge, No. ], Potomac Lodge, No 5,
st. Johns Lodge, No. IL, and a number of
brethren. The banner is Of double royal pur-
ME silk, with view Of the Capitol, rs it will
anpear when finished, and the four cardinal
virtues, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence,
and Justice,) on one side; on the reverse is
the full coat-Of-arms of Free Masonry. 1t
was painted in New York by A. P. Moriarty,
and is worthy of the lodge over which it will
float. The elegant presentation address Of
r. W. Bro. Cammaek was replied to in an ap
prspriste manner by NJ. w. Bro. B. B. French,
ceived the banner in behalf Of the Grand
Lodge, and returned thanks with his wonted
orstOrical ability.
The SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. The ar
rsngements for producing this great comedy
at the National Theatre on next Monday
evening are all completed and Mr.. Henry C..
Jarrett has been enabled to present % STAR
combination, in the strictest acceptation of
the term. Mr.. Harry Placide, who is ac-
knowledged the best Sir Peter Teazle in the
world, sustains it on this occasion, with Jas.
E. Murdoch as Charles Surface, James E.
Wallach, jr., as Joseph Surface, Charles
Bass a. Crabtree, jefferson as Moses, A.
II. Davenport as Careless, j. B. Howe as
Trip, James NJ. Dawson as Sir Benjamin
Backbite, w. Ellis as Rowly, E. Adams as
Snake, and r: P. jones as Sir Henry Bumper.
Miss Lizzie Weston, who is a most fascinating,
pleasing, and talented actress, is engaged to
impeTSonate Lady Teazle, with Mrs Buck.
land formerly Miss Kate Horn as Mrs Can
dor, Mrs. German as Lady Sneerwell and
Miss Mary Devlin as Maria.
This we justly consider Congress Of arts
tic powers, one that is refreshing in these de.
generate days, when all good actors eschew
stock engagements and GO starring The
tives who are now assembled here, will see
how comedies really should be performed.
SUPREME COURr.-Yesterday, ]. Il. Sharp
stein, Esq, of Wisconsin, was admitted to
practice as an attorney and counsellor in this
court.
The decree of the supreme court of Ohio in
the case Of William d. Price and others Us
the Farmers Bank of Virginia was affirmed,
with costs
The argument in the case of Jecker, Tore
d Co, and others, appellants, as. John 3
Montgomery, was resumed for the appellee by
Hon Heverdy johnson, who was followed 70,
the appellants by Hon. John Nelson, who con
cluded his remarks; and the case was submit
ted for the decision of the court.
The argument in the case of Adam Ham
plaintiff, as. the State of Missouri, was mad,
for the plaintiff by Hon. Hon H. S, Geyer.
On motion by Hon. r. H. Gillet, the appea
brought from the United States district cour
for Wisconsin in the case of VIM S. Hunger
ford, appellant, as. John Sigerson, was dock
eted and dismissed with costs.
The court then adjourned