Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-24

The WASHINGTON PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
embraces some Of the best talent in the city;
fact which has been demonstrated in their
musical entertainments. The weekly prao
tice has enabled the members to execute che
russes, quartets, duets, solos, etc., with re-
markable precision and effect; the various
parts being arranged with view to the Pc
culiar capacities Of the vocalists. On Thurs
day evening their first public rehearsal will
take place at Temperance Hall; the admission
fee being only twenty five cents. Professor J.
c. Foertsch will preside at the piano-forte.
SUPPLY AssocIArIoN.-A writer in the In
telligencer of this morning, suggests that an
association be formed, with view of procuring
the necessaries of life at cost prices. So soon
as fund of 81 900 shall be raised, at $40 q
share, supply Of -four, wood, and coal. to be
procured and sold to the subscribers at cost
prices, adding the Incidental expenses attend
ing the arrangements. "Let," he SAYS. I" only
few OF our citizens unite and draw the pro-
gramme OF such an association, and thousands
will flock into it." We heartily second the
motion.
TEAPERANcE.-Thec cause, we regret to state,
is not in as houiishing condition as hereto
fore We learn that, in consequence, Equal
DIVISION, Sons Of Temperance, recently passed
resolution to the effect that the back dues to
the division, up to the present quarter, COM
mencipg on the first instant, be RENTED in
full. The arrearages, it is supposed, have
prevented some of the members from attend
| ance; and hence the action to which we have
above referred.
NIcE.-Ridenour Co., ION the north side
of Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets,) appreciating the fact that
| printers are men of taste sent over to the COM
posing room of the Star office, this morning,
some of their Boston cream cakes and Mary
| land tarts. There was good take all round
Ii the worthy proprietors could have heard
the encomiums passed upon their fresh confec-
tiOnery they would strut at least q foot taller.
ANOTHER BALL will take place ut the W ash
ington Assembly Rooms tomorrow evening
The Liberty Club, composed Of young men
| have eng ged fine band of music for the &C.
casion, and pledge themselves that neither
| pains nor expense shall be spared to make il
one of the best balls of the season.
The NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE CoMPAN,
announce their ball to take place on the 18th
of November, at the Washington Assembly
rooms. Having ample time in which to make
their arrangements, we doubt not that, a:
heretofore, these will be such as to insure sat
isfaction and delight
DEATHS DoISGs.-It is with profound re.
! greet that We announce the death, which tool;
place last night, of David Finch, a maste.
| painter, and likewise that of Beniah Willett
master carpenter, which occurred this morn.
ing. These gentlemen, for many years trans.
acted business in this city, each possessing a
high moral character, and justly enjoying the
| respect and confidence Of the community.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-It is merely necessa-
~ for US to remark that, this evening, the
charming and versatile actress, Miss Agnes
Robertson, will appear at this popular estab-
lishment; performing several Of her favorite
characters. Mr.. Jefferson, who is deservedly
favorite with the play-going public, will
| chaunt the doleful ditty of "Villikins and bis
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