Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-07
~ FNTNG STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

PHILHARMONIC SocIETTs CONCERT LAST
NIGHT -Csrusi's Saloon ootTiths,andirg tie
unpt.asant weather ard other attractions II
Inc city, drew fEe audience Of between SOC
and 500 persons LAST night, to listen to the
splendid music Of this exc client society. TIE
concert opened with the beautiful csntata Of
Morning, which was m 81 admirably rendered
by them-the ladies and gentlemen having
parts assigned them acquittinz themselves
very creaitably Next followed the beautiful
composition by Zingarelli-" Sweetly DER nv
senses tesling, sung by young lady of cur
city in manner that charmed the entire an
dience, and received their hearty applause
In the absence of Mrs. franklin, who. We re
greet to say, from indisposition was unable 10
appear, Mr. Joseph f. Hodgson snd Mr. Jos
II. Daniel filed the parts assigned 10 that
lady, the former singing the White Squall"
In most effective manner, and the latter
singing the Dying Girl with much sxprer-
sion and feeling. Mrs. Burns sang the much
admired aria from I Lombsrdy-"'TWas 70
vision" in splendid style. This lady pos
sess contrslto voice of great compass, the
upper register Of her voice being pure and
firm. This difficult composition showed her
vocal powers to great advantage, and it was
y performed in most correct and pleasing style,
and left an impression on the audience which
will not soon be forgotten. Space prevents Us
psrticularisDg each singer and piece; but we
VINO CDDlrlDutoO sOlOe QoeorNe o
much praise for the highly creditable manner
10 which they sustained their parts, While the
choruses were really grand. Mr. J. L Club
IS the conduc or of the society and to his pa
tient perseverance, and fine musical abilities
. is attributable. in z: eat degree, the success
Of last night Professor Fertsch presided at
the piano with his usual ability and correct.
ness. The piano, splendid toned Rosenkraz
from the establishment OF Eilbus d Hitz was
in perfect tune, and under the hands Of Prof
T. proved to be worthy of the high encomiums
passed upon this celebr ated manufacturer At
the great Fair of Dresden they were awarded
the gold medal, which is proof positive of their
superiority.
We trust the Philharmonic will, a. an early
day, favor US with another of these delightful
concerts, as we feel assured tha. no entertain
ment can be offered to the public to produce
equal satisfaction and erjoyment.
THE JUNIOR REcHABIrEs.-Ton night Geo
Washington Tent, No 2, Of this order Of
youths, under the direction and coatrol IF tie
senior order, give their exhibition in he base
msnt Of the Sixth Presbyterian church, Sixth
street, near Maryland avenue, Island Be-
sides the many beautiful pieces that will be
recitei and sung, assisted in the singing by q
number Of young girls,) they will perform an
Interesting moral temperance drama, which
wswrittsn for them by gentleman of Ii o
senior order and which they have hal in re-.
heaIsal for some time. These youths look for
large audience to greet them tonight, to en-
- Iurage them in their efforts to do wei and to
keep alive, if not to extend, tie tenperar,e
carse in the Island section Of the city. 70
parents, and encourage your children; 90
yOurg ladies and young nen, you will hear
something interesting ard pass a pleasant
= evening.
METROPOLITAN FAIR-Last night NAV pro.
psrly be termed as having been one of the
gala nights Of this Institution, for seldom have
we witnessed within its walls such galaxy
Of handsome and elegantly dressed ladies
Whether this arose from our announcement
OF the intended visit of the President s
Mounted Guard we cannot say; but We feel
assured none regretted bein present On
tfeir arrival, they were preceded into the
hall by f Prosperi's exquisite band, which,
on this occasion executed some OF their best
music IN most mast rly style, TO the great
delight OF the vast asssmblsge The company
after having paraded up and down the ball
several times TO give every one an opportunity
to observe their military mo 7ernents, were per-
mitted afterwards TO examine the various
novelties to be seen in the Fair. During this
time their bard again favored the large
crowd with another specimen of their musical
abilities, which was received by all with the
utmost pleasure We le,rn that the Fair will
Close positively this day week.
VOLUNTEER ARgoRY Near the CLOSE of TIL
last session Of Congress an appropriation was
made providing for the erection Of a suitable
building for the care aud preservation of tho
ordnance, arms. and acccutremenis of the yo-
lunteers aad militia OF the District of Columbia
and for other purposes BY the act making
this appropriation the Secretary Of War is
directed to cause TO be constructed, on such
ate, IN central position, on the public grounds
IN the city Of Washington, as may be selected
By the President Of the United States, a suita-
bic building for the purposes named, end also
Tor the care and preservation of the military
trophies Of the revolutionary ard o. her wars
and for the deposite Of newly invented and
model arms for the military service the ord
nance and arms and the building to be used
by the volunteers and militia Of the Dist let of
COlumbis, under such regulations as NAV be
prescribed by the President For the purpose
OF carrying this act into effect the sum of
thirty thousand dollars is Appropriated.
ice BOARD OF MANAGERS CT the Female
Union Society gratefully acknowledge the fol
lowing liberal contributions to their cause
during the past winter:
From Dnion Choir Association. S643 so
From philharmonic Society,". SO So
From Mechanics Institute Fair 275 60
From Dir P Ingle, Gncludng
$40 from Miss Z. Coyle). ..... % 90
AOtaA. 's's'.ss'ss .......Sl Il3 IL
In addition to these sums liberal donations
have been made by many benevolent irdivid-
uals, who, doubtless, feel amply rewarded by
the assurance that their gifts have ministered
TO the relief Of the needy and the comfort Of
the suffe-ing