Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-30
VIEWING STAR,
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

nan i"r tne purpose OF installing the officers
elect, and the transaction of other important
business 1t was, as is usual on such occa.
sions, largely attended by the brethren of the
mystic tie, and the representation from the
subordinate lodges under the jurisdiction Of
the Grand Lodge, was full.
The main features Of the convocation ware
the hearing of the report of the committee on
the Most Worshipful Grand Masters Address,
which was delivered at the annual meeting a
few weeks since. This committee consisted Of
Messrs. b. French, Y. P. Page, and II III.
Heath
The installation ceremonies of the new Most
Worshipful Grand Master elect, Geo @. Whit.
ing, Esq, as performed by Most Worsbipful
Grand Master Frailey, were most interesting
and touching. On vacating the Grand Mas
ter's chair. which he had occupied for two
years, Dr. Frailey made a most eloquent and
feeling address, which was as feelingly re-
sponded to by Most w orshipful Grand Master
Whiting on taking his new seat.
The new Most Worshipful Grand Master
then proceeded to install Y. p. Page, ESQ.,,
Most WOrshipful Deputy Grand Master; Jas.
GoEler, Esq, Worshipful Senior Grand War
den; William NJ. Smith, Esq, Worshipful
Junior Grand Warden; Gustavus A. Schmarz.
man, Esq, Worshipful Grand Secretary:
Christopher Cammaek, Esq ,WorshipfuI Grand
Treasurer; Samuel F. Rand, ESQ, Worshipful
Senior Grand Deacon, and S. d. Mills, ESQ.,,
WOrsnlpful drand Marshal.
We are informed that the entire proceedings
OF the Grand Lodge at this convocation were
of the most brotherly and pleasing character;
and, as the fraternity in this District is now
most hourishing, we congratulate the members
thereof upon the suspicious condition of their
affairs at the close of the old and beginning of
the new year The next annual convocation
Of the Grand Lodge will be held in May next.
IL
hear that? This is the Both of Deceu Der,
consequently there remains but a brief day
and half more of leap year and yet with
folded arms you are idling away the precious
moments. Be up and doing Put on your
smart bonnets, your bewitching gray cloak.,
and your rotary whst-d ye-call- ems, and
sally forth with the determination to secure a
good husband before candle-light, Pounce
upon single men Of the right sort wherever
they are to be found-in the printing office,
thecounting room, the workshop, the manufac.
tory, or even in Congress hall, for undoubtedly
there are honest members Of Congress who
will make excellent husbands. But your best
Geld will be in workshops and manufactures
Don't mind going up many pairs Of stairs to
attain your end. The very best material for
husbands is to be found in out.of-the- way cor.
ners, where susceptible single men follow their
occupations Withdrawn from the world and
who, from retiring bashfulness, have probably
IN nine cases out of ten probably never set
eyes on female form other than that of a mo-
Their, or, msyhap, maiden aunt. Domestic
sweet tempered, and Industrious, they aye
calculated to make any woman happy but
their tender modesty prevents them from pro-
posing, and they seem destined to a cherries
life of single beddedness and single blessed
ness unless some courageous madens have the
humanity to seek them out and walk them up
to the altar. Up girls and at them
ANUsExENrs AHEAD On Monday night,
January 9Th, Columbia Lodge gives her grand
Odd Fellows levee, with an attractive pro-
gramme, Of which more hereafter.
That fine military company, the German
Yeagers, give grand ball at Carusi's Saloon
on New Years night, which, as is usual with
the balls of this company, Is destined to be a
great success
On Wednesday night, December 3lst, the
American Hook and Ladder Active Associa-
ton, composed of young men bearing a high
character for activity aud gentlemanly deport-
meat, give their first grand assembly at Odd
Fellows Hall, Navy Yard.
On Thursday night the Metropolitan Club,
composed Of young men of the same stamp,
design contributing their quota to the merri
ment OF the New Year by fine cOtillOn party
at Columbia Hall, Capitol Hill.
The Empire Club will give one Of their pop
ular cOtillon parties tomorrow night at Tenn
persnce Hall
A PERFUNED BREATH.-Who would have a
dissgreeable breath, when, by using De La
Courts Balm of the White Water LtLLv a. a
dentifrice, it can be rendered sweet, and leave
the teeth white as alabaster? Put drop on
your toothbrush and wash the teeth night and
morning.
A BEAUTIFUL Complexion may easily DO ae-
quired by using De La COur's Balm of tie
Rhtte Water Lilly. 1t will remove tan,
pimples, and freckles from the skin, leaving
Z soft and rosy. Wet a towel pour on two or
three drops, and wash the face night and
morning.
Sharing Made EaSy.-Wet your brush and
pour on two or three drops Of De La Cour'S
Balm Of tie WhIts Water Lilly, rub the
beard well, and il will make beautiful soft
lather
Price fifty cents For sale by Charles Stott,
Washington, and by druggists generally.
o. o. F.-THE GRAND LEYEE CT Czs-
TRIAL LoDGE.-We need hardly remind our
readers that the much talked of Leyee Of Cen
trail Lodge takes place on Thursday evening
next. The entertainment will be of the most
varied character, and it will be hard if all
visitors are not suited. First, there will be
some capital speaking, consisting of short ap-
propriste addresses by gentlemen Of ability
After the speaking is over, the floor will be
cleared, and the livelier part of the enter
tainment entered upon. Hereabouts Prof.
Withers, whose band is engaged for the night,
gill perform 1.-THE Odd Fellows Grand March,
composed and dedicated to the widows and
orphans by professor W. Refreshments will
be furnished in good style by an experienced
caterer, and al other departments will be
amply cared fOf.
LADIES ATTENTION The pioneers of COtil-
Ion Parties, the Ben Franklin Target Compa
ny, are in the field on New Year Eye night,
and give 0as Of their celebrated Assemblies at
Harmony Hail. To add to the enjoyment,
there will be g5sad concert by Capt. Esputa's
anriyalled Cornet Band, and he, being great
fsyorite amongst the ladies', will perform sew
eral selected airs on the Sax Horn, especially
Tor their benefit The full band will also per
corm the Ben Franklin Target Quickstep. We
advise all friends Of real enjoyment 70 go.
Success to the Target boys and Esputa.
NEW YkAR's GIFTs.-Thers Is no more ap-
proprists gilt for this festive season than a