Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-17
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tion in which be was held by them An "a
CANT supper, at q very short notice, was fur
nisned at hspP1 restaurant, on the avenue
previous to which Bergman 4 Tucker, band
played some exquisite music. Prior 70 com.
mencing supper, Capt Reese, of the High.
ianoers, Who acted a. chairman ON the occa.
. On, rose, and in very neat speech presented
Mr.. Cartwright with a handsome mahogany
box OF drawing instruments, bearing on the
cover, neatly engraved, the following inscrip-
ton /: Presented to John Cartwright, by the
operatives of the Washington Gas Works, as
token of respect; Feb IS 1855" Mr.. G.
having responded in . very feeling manner, q
member of the Highlanders arose, and having
referred to his liberality on the occasion Of
the ball lately given for the benefit Of the
poor, in having at his own expense furnish,
the gas for that night, said tn at such an &C, as
bis would never be forgotten. and as q remsm.
brance thereof the company to which he be-
longsd recorded 1t in the work which they OF
presented to him Mr.. G. having replied, the
chairman again rose, and after few compli.
mentary words produced q handsome p,rte-
nonnie which, he said, was the gift of a stn.
tleman OF this city to his lady 1t having
been duly acknowledged, the company pre-.
ceeded to discuss the entertainment provided.
which was occasionally interrupted by the
giving of toasts, among which was numb Der ed
that Of the Star offered by Capt Reese in a
most nsttering speech. We did not remain
till the end but during our stay nothing but
harmony prevailed, each one striving to emu
late in rendering happiness and comfort to the
other. The box Of instruments, We learn, was
purchased at Taylor d Maury's, and cost $50.
The name OF the work presented by the High
landers to Mr.. c., is Owens Geological Sur.
vey of Wisconsin, Iowa, and MINI so,a, !" with
the Appendix May health and happiness at
tend Mr.. c. in his new sphere.
GRAND CorILLoN PARTY Our readers.
We are sure, will thank rs for reminding them
that Monday evening next, the 10Th ips.. is
the time set apart for the Grand Co,illou
Party Of the Tepschore Club, at the Columbia
Hall, Capitol Hill. The young gentlemen
having the affair in charge have the quslifica-
tons and means to render Ii one of unalloysd
delight to all who may attend The choicest
music and best refreshments will be dispe sed
on the occasion, and the scene Will be
Frightened By the smiles Of some of beauty's
fairest daughters. The proceeds are to be an.
propriated TO the further mbelish ment of the
already handsome Library hall of the Colum.
bis Fire Company.
The objectis . commendable one, and We
wish the disciples of Terpsichore the most bril-.
liant success, trusting that they may all
"Glide jnyously through fairy dance,
And drink delight in beauty's glance"
GENEROUS THIEF.-A few DAYS sipce a
colored man named Tom Pratt was caught In
the act of robbipg the store of Mr.. J. l. Mar.
eeeron in the Seventh Ward Tom had been
In the habit of opening the store for Mr.. Mar.
eeron; and had always enjoyed his confidence.
But MI N. missing a considerable quantity
OF Dis bacon, thought he would watch Tom.
Alter Iom { I'D opened the store. Mr.. NJ. caught
another colored man coming from the ,tore
with basket containing a large quantity of
srocenes, q ham, half pig and a Jug of rum:
Upon searching Toms home, he was found to
DC well supplied himsels, and Ii is said he
supplied several families with provisions. Tom
- something of Mormon in his doctrines
having several wives to support, and one Of
them white one. He was taken before Jus.
ice Ashford, who sent him to Jail to await q
ARIICLss OF FOOD FOR THE ExaIBIrIoy.-
MI I. G. Connolly, the superintendent of thu
Metropitan Exhibition, requests Us TO state
mat bread, biscuit. cake, and other articles of
1909 mat cannot be long preserved, will he
tested BY the persons on every W cd ay and
. e.uroay, between the hours Of 10 A. n. and
= +. M., and Immediately afterward ssnt 10
rome charitable institution of the citv
NARROW ESCAPE afternoon. a
small colored boy, who works In Havenner's
cracker bakery, had his neck caught In acog
wheel OF the cutting machine, and was severe
~ lacerated Fortunately, the machine was
stepped IN time to save the little fellows M.
Ibe machinery in this bakery was Turned bv
steam. snd ut the time of the accident vas in
full blaet ""' 'n
THE NATIONAL THEATRE To NrGHr.-Mr
D. A heenan having leased the National The
atre Of this city will open il to night with
goo dramatic company, when "UncIe Tom an
ne viii be presented for the frst time to A
Washington audience Ii is said that the nj
we'll written, and admirably performed by
Mr. keenan's company.
lHE FAIR last evening was n complete lam.
% much 80 that promena6ng at times Hss
oimcuit matter. The ladies surpassed in
Io'eiins.s those on any other occasion The
music OF the band and singing By party Of
senuemsn and ladies, with Prof S.heel at the
Sis.o, sooea greatly to the enjoyment Of the
DRowNsD "A man named Asb VA fo,na
crowned In one Of the canal locks. in G GEORGE.
'own, TINS morning IL is supposed that he
Nss drunk when be foil in the canal "A An
empty whisky bottle was found in his rocket
MY. Mr. MiLBuRS This gentleman will
preach Tomorrow morning, at eleven O'Clock,
in INC nall OF the House Of Representatives.
"Afcl RsruREs'-Dan Hayes, boy found
ID market wagon without the ovpef's con.
sent, dhmissed Henry Hudson, runaway bow,
oenvered 10 bis guardian. The FREQ uency OF
s9cn cases Is these proves the want OF q house
Of correction.
Articles at the Metropolitan Mechanics'
Institute.
'"''n"0n' under this heading, from
day to day, a. space will permit, to give a
description Of the many useful, ing.nsou, and
excellent articles nm .,h;h;,;o