Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-09
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


FREwoRKs EXHIBITION We understand
from Lieut.. Symmes, in charge of the fire.
works that they have been sufficiently repaired
to be exhibited Tonight, commencing at Q
d. m. But in order to obviate universal dis
appointment in some degree, three successive
shots from a six pound gun at p. m. will an
nounce the postpO'aement till the ext evening
land so on till they are fred) in case the rain
should again disable them. Of the three guns
are not fred at p. m, of course there Is no
postponement.) Some of the pieces are pro-
badly damaged, and it is presumed all are
more or less injured, for which the public will,
of course, make due allowance. The display
may be seen from the Presidents Mansion,
but undoubtedly the best standpoint is be-
tween the monument and bridge. 1t is hoped
the public will keep clear Of the dangerous
>ately located.
PROGRAMME OF FIREWORKS.
Quarantine Rockets igniting Marrows, flight
of rockets and 81 Bengola Lights.
. 1. Cross-Flight of Rockets.
2. Starlight of Rockets.
3. Diamonds-Flight of Rockets.
f. Gordian KnOt-S-inch She'll
5. Small Sunlight of Rockets
8. Pointed Sunlight of Rockets.
z. Chinese Fan and Parasol-Small Balloon.
8. Caducei-S-inch She'll.
9. Ladies' Whims.-Flight of Rockets.
10. Pyramid Roman Candles-Flight of Rock
cts.
IL. Rs Ss Whoels-cOurantine and s-inoh
IL. Waiting Wheels-Flight Of Rockets, one
Towering Rocket.
Is. Cascade-Flight of Rockets, two Towering
Rockets.
IA. Yew Tree-S-inch Shell.
Is. Scrool Wheel-Flight of Rockets.
TO- Spiral Tower and Dancing Figure-Flight
Of Rockets.
IL. Large Sunlight of Rockets.
Is. Festoon Glory (damaged)-S-inch Shell.
~. Mathematical Figure (damaged)-Flight
%. Rose (damaged) Flight of Rockets.
q. Locomotive Chaser-Flight of Rockets.
q. National Picture. Bust of Washington
crowned by Angels of Law and Liberty
Slightly damaged) -S-inch Shell and
four Towering Rockets.
% Marion Battery Of thirty-one Guns, and
National Galaxy of Stars (damaged)-
Large Balloon.
"a. Mountain in Eruption Flight of fifty
Rockets.
The above fireworks were prepared at the
Navy Yard and Arsenal, under the immediate
supervision of Lieut.. Symmes of the United
States Ordnance Corps for exhibition ON the
4th inst, in accordance with order of the
President to the Secretaries Of War and Navy
20 that effect.
The PROMENADE Concentrating to tie
rain which had very recently ceased, the
promenade concert on Saturday afternoon in
the public grounds Immediately south Of the
Executive mansion was not as well attended
as usual, though a large concourse of ladies',
gentlemen, and children with their nurses,
were present. The air was delightfully."- cool,
and a bracing breeze was blowing, which
seemed not only to give life and vigor to the
company on the ground, but to inspirit the
Marine Band, which was out in all its strength,
to extra exertions. The pieces for the occa-
sion were happily chosen as follows viz:
Hail Columbia, Morning Star Polka, Grand
Quickstep Medley, Rose Lee, Mary Blame,
Overture Fra Diavola, Cora Memoria flute
piccolo-sOlo,) Monte Blanc Polka, Medley
Kitty Dear, Anty Stowe, Kathleen Mavour-
neen Waltz, My home, my home, my happy
home, in quickstep time.
The band excelled on this occasion any of
their previous performances in the public
grounds and were listened to much more atten-
lively than usual. During the performance of
the variations on the beautiful theme Cora
Memoria, n beautiful set, indeed, all present
remained fixed in their several positions the
music completely overcoming the many in
ducements to stroll around. Young Frederick
Prospect proved himself, in his execution on
the piccOlo Of those variations, one of the very
finest performers in the country on that de-
Ightful and so effective instrument in concert
when played by master performer. The
whole arrangement of the piece was beautiful
and should be published, the accompanimert
being in capital taste, indeed. Z
UNION AcADBxY.-This institution, which is
located on the corner of New York Avenue
and Fourteenth street, under the superintend-
ence Of Mr.. Z. Richards, an indefatigable and
successful instructor, celebrated the close of
the scholastic year on Friday evening by a
public distribution of premiums The heavy
rain which occurred about the time appointed
for the commencement of the exercises prevent
ed the attendance of many who would other
wise have been present. The unfavorable
weather was not, however, sufficient to dampen
the ardor of the pupils, particularly the sue
cessful competitors for the rewards of merit,
who received their several prizes with joyful
hearts and smiling cOuntenances. The exer-
cises of the female department of this acade-
my, under the care of Mrs. Richards, cOnsis-
ting Of the reading of compositions and the
distribution of premiums, took place in TIE
afternoon. Both branches Of the academy
were closed by appropriate remarks from the
teachers, and will reopen on the first Monday
In September next.
GEORGETOWN COLLEGF.-The annual COM
mencement Of this Institution is to take place
tomorrow, commencing at Zine o'clock in the
morning. The Marine Band will be in atten-
dance, and performance twenty pieces, under
the direction Of the leader, Professor Scala
among them the following named popular
airs: Overture-Fra Diavalo; Modley-On tho
banks of the Guadalquiyir; SchrOnbrunner
Waltz; Cavatina from the opera of Ernani |;
French Horn Solo; LEO du Mont Blanc
Polka Medley-Kathleen Mavourneen-ded-
icated to Father Mcguire by the leader Of the
band; lie Duetto TerzettO Duetto, from the
opera Of Ernani; lie tire Nozze Schottisch ;;
Evening Star Waltz; Medley-My home, my
happy home Jenny Lind's Song. The mem
bers Of the graduating class of the College will
deliver lectures on various subjects of moral
philosophy this afternoon, commencing at five
O'Clock. The exercises will be open to the
public on both occasions.
The Pupils OF THE WASHINGTON SEMINARY
made beautiful appearance as they marched
through our streets this morning, accompanied