Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-24

- S'eAuu$ next ana We uouot not VIII
VIE rom oar theatre going public fresh lad
reis for the wreath with which fame has
crowned him. For the past two years, Mr..
Drew's name has been Intimately associated
with the Arch Street Theatre Of Philadelphia,
as ITS controlling manager, exercising q tact,
enterprise, and enlightened taste, which re-
deemed thai establishment from a disgraceful
repute. and conferred upon il distinction for
the excellence of its entertainments, second
not even to Wallach's theatre. As come
dian, MIR. Drew enjoys n brilliant and envia-
bic reputation, possessing q geniality and
warmth of humOr scarcely ever surpassed
Asa delinestor Of Irish character, he is con-
fessedly without an equal upon the American
boards. There is genuineness in the picture
he presents of the rollicking and joyous char
acters Of the |" finest peasantry in the world -
which strangely reminds one OF Tyrone Power;
while his humor is more rational and unc-
tuously natural than most of those who now
essay tue rofe. The bill is happily selected,
Presen!ing Mr, Drew as Captain Murphy Ma
CURE IN the iaughable Comedy of "The Sc
rious Family" part he performed for over
sixty consecutive nights in Philadelphia, and
as Bryan, in John Brougham's play Of q The
Irish Emigrant," said to be powerfully af-
feetiDg and brilliant effort. The plays are
excellentiy cast with tie entire strength of the
admirable company.
This evening will be produced :" Cool as a
Lady Of the Lions" all interesting pieces,
with an excellent cast of characters,
AFFECTING SCENE-INFoRMATIoN WANTED.
pooI widow called at our Office, this morning,
and with tears and choked utterance, inform
ed US that, last Saturday morning, she sent
her eldest child, girl, aged about twelve
years-on an GRAND, to one of the stores; since
which time she has received no tidings what
ever concerning her. Her name is Emily
Carroll; she has an impediment in hef speech,
and, when she left her humble home, was
dressed, in part with a little red hood, small
| rcd shawl and light worSted (blue) frock
What renders the case more distressing, if
possible is, the child was suffering with cbills
and feyers. The truly afflicted mother has.
ever since, been looking in vain for traces of
her lost and loved one. Who can imagine her
deep distress, and who cannot sympathize
| with that poor wounded heart? The resi-
| denee of the mother is on Twenty-sccond
Street, near the Presbyterian Church Any
information concerning the child, left at the
Star Office, will be gratefully received.
THE LADIES FAIR was largely attended last
night, notwithstanding the many other attrac-
tons Of the evening; and the useful and erna-
mental articles on exhibition, as we'll as the
confectionery, 6c., met with ready sale,
judging from the activity and smiling counter
ances of those having charge of stands. To-
| night is expected to be the night Of the season
the Northern Liberties Fire Company,
(having received an invitation from the lady
managers,l will visit Odd Fellows Hall,
which viii, no doubt, draw together greater
| array Of beauty than has yet been congre gated
| there. Visitors should bear in mind that the
object of holding the fair is the liquidation of
q church debt.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Mr and Mrs barney
Williams perform tonight, at this establish
ment, and will appear in three pieces They
are deSeryedly popular among piay-goers
-Four large stoves and several furnaces have
been added to this establishment, and we have
been informed by the management that he
will have as many more, VI necessary to keen
the place comfortable. which he is determined
TO do.
OPERA-RARE AND ATTRACTIVE Mr. John
L. Ford, the truly enterprsing manager Of the
Varieties, has engaged the celebrated Pyne
and Harrison Opera Company to give q grand
day concert in this city, at that establishment
on Wednesday, commencing at half past one
o'clock. The fame Of the artists having pro-
ceeded them, We anticipate a full and fashion
able attendance on the interesting occasion
A SECOND CONCERT will be given on Tues
day evening in the Foundry Church, corner
Of Fourteenth and q streets. The choir will
be assisted by several professors and ana
tours in both the vocal and instrumental de-
partrnents. Such entertainments, while they
serve to furnish delightful pastime, have a
tendency to improve the better feelings of the
heart and hence they deserve as they should
receive, the public endorsation.
ACCIDENT.-We learn that while one of the
Baltimoreans who came to this city, last night
to join IN the Know Nothing procession, was
trifiDg with pistol, at tho railroad station,
il exploded, wOunding him severely in the
hand.
COURT OF CLAINS.-On yesterday the ar
gument in the privateer Armstrong claim was
resumed by the Solicitor, who had not conclu.
ded his remarks when the court adjourned.
WATCH RErURys.-Gilbert Gusts and AL.
bert Herbert, profanity, fine and costs Sarah
Jane Norton, larceny, sent to Jail. Five lodg-
ers having been accommodated, were this
morning discharged.
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.