Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-12
EVENING STAR.
Local Intelligence.


Pated, delightful entertainment We we're
Pieased TO see such large auditory; In fact,
every seat was occupied (; the ladies, In mum
Der, preponderating, which speaks we'll for
their taste IN affairs musical The assistancs
rendered by members Of the Marine Band.
40 the enorusss; heightened the effect of the
full vocal melody, all tho parts of which ver.
admirably sustained by the several hundreds
OF male and female singers, all of whom could
not mod room on the caps cious platform. The
satisfaction Of the hearers was repeatedly az.
pressed BY applause, which must have been
grauying to the performers this compli-
The Concert was of eharsctsr to please all
tastes, the selections being both sacred and
secular. The comic duet Of the singing mas
Ter and his pupil was judiciously introduced
occaeioning not little laughter, and proving
that dash OF humor 10 always acceptable to
q promiscuous assembly. 1t would do Us oil
good IL We would more frequently exercise
our ris:bie organs, and cultivate cheerful
temper.
The exercises were under the conductorship
OF Professor Woodbury..
At the conclusion of the Concert he said Il
had been suggested that o National MuG
cal Convention be held in Washington In
February next. Having been engaged to
hold thirteen State Musical Conventions, he
said he had no doubt he could procure the
The Convention passed . unanimous vote of
thanks to Professor Woodbury. for his valuable
services during the Convention.
MARYLAND PfLeRIxs.-The steamboat Geo
Washington will leave the steam boat wharf
on Monday afternoon, a three O'Clock, and
the steamer Powhatan will leave Georgstown
ut one O'Clock on the same day for st Mary's,
Maryland, there to celebrate, on Tuesday, the
landing Of the pilgrim fathers Of Maryland
The former boat has been chartered by the
Young Catholic Friends Society of this city,
and the latter by the similar society In George
town. The Philodemic Society, Students, and
Faculty Of Georgetown College will join in
the celebration. One Of the parties will form
1T Georgetown College and march in process.
sion to the boat, under the direction of Dr. A.
j. Semmes, chief marshal, and Mr. Scott
Smith or the part Of the Philodemic Society
and the other will form under the m shalship
Of Mr.. VIM. A. Kennedy at the Washington
Seminary, thence proceeding to the boat.
The number Of tickets, We learn, is limited
The parties will lodge at Piney Point A full
band Of music has been engaged, and ample
accommodations have been provided for those
joining in the interesting celebration.
THs MAY FESTIVAL, given yesterday at
Island Hall, by the young ladies of the Island
District School, in charge Of Miss Margaret
Milburn, was attended almost too well for the
comfort Of the children. The large number
who obtained places during the coron alton )"
rendered il necessary to prohibit the admis.
SION Of many who no claimed the right of at
tendance. However, the girls and boys (of
the male schooD had " a good time" and with
the aid Of Fishers sprightly band, made the
time fly fright msrrily" Miss Annie v
Tucker was crowned "Queen of May" with
imposing ceremonies, performed by a long
and pretty retiDue Of MAZDA of honor with
rosy cheeks and cherry lips The graceful
speaking and good order Of the pupils elected
general APPRECIATION.
THs BALL or TEE FRANKLIN FIRE CohP ny
will take place at the National Theatre, on
Friday evening, and promises to be not only @
brill ant affair, but largely attended. Their
balls always pass OF delightfully."-; the creates
caro- being taken to render them worthy Of the
public patronage. The proceeds, which we
trust will be unprecedsntedly largo, are to be
devoted to the building of their new hall, a
rite fer which has been obtained on D street,
between twelfth and Thirteenth streets. The
design is to erect three story building, one
which shall be ornamental as well as useful
Professor z Prospects, cotillon band has
been engaged for the ball.
SOMETHING FOR TIE LADIEs-Maxweil 4
Bro. have fitted up q room over their store
(second story with coz slider able taste and com.
fort, exclusively for the sale of spring and
summer Msntillss. We have rarely seen q
greater display Of elegant goods in this par
ticula line, not even in the Northern cities
Their advertisement In our columns to day,
enumeratee some Of the rare novelties they are
now displaying in that branch Of their trade.
We would advise the ladies to call immediate.
ly, and see these beautiful garments es they
are selling very rapidly.
TEE Pic Nc OF THE AMERIcus CLUE, which
comes of q: the White House. on Monday, the
2lst inst, promises to be grand affair, az
will, no doubt, be largely attended by the
bellies and beaux Of the city, as the Club are
known to be az fat in all that pertains to tho
getting up Of ball or pic mic, this being
evidenced by their well conducted Assem- blies
during the past season. The steamer George
Washington has been chartered for the occa-
sion, as will be seen by the advertisement in
another column, to which We refer the reader
for the programme
Az AFFAIR Of q very important character,
took place this morning in Seventh street, In thS
nelgnoorhood OF Dorssy's hotel, growing on.
OK family matters. An old and much respeo.
ted eitisen Of the Northern Liberties instiza.
teo oy feelings common to parents, and q
young man, were the parties Immediately in
VOWED Two Of TIE sons Of the former, We
came 70 The assistance Of their father
SHAxEPUL.-Last night q woman, we'll
Known to our community, the wife Of re.
Spectacle citisen, the mother Of children who
labor hard to maintain reputation for hon
eSy and Industry, was found staggering
through the streets with crowd of boys fol.
loving nsr She was taken by ofdcer Allen,
whose charitable feelings were aroused, and
after long search found her residence, and
conveyed her hole.
BUNKER HILL The dramatic diorama OF
me Battle Of Bunker Hill, after highly sue.
sestal run In this city, closes tonight. During
s stay ners 1t has been a source Of delight
anu amuseneut 70 thousands Of our eltisens,
and viii no doubt draw AN immsns. audisrcs
vines its last representation this evening
aae diorama opens in Georgetown on Tuesday