Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-21

The expenses of the transfer of patients
from Baltimore and from different parts Of the
District to the hospital, and of their support
therein for the period under review, were
800 %, which were discharged from ap-
preparations granted for the purpose
1t 10 estimated that at east the average
number of one hundred dependent patients
entitled to the benefits Of the institution will
seek admission to it during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1857, which will require an
appropriation of $4,000 for their mainte-
nance.
All that portion of the hospital edifce which
has been commenced is now finished.
The hospital farm has yielded abundantly
and probably the last season.
This report asks for an appropriation Of
81 800 for the erection Of a barn for 81, 344
for a COW house and piggery; for 50 400 for
general mechanics shop, with q story of dor
mitories for mechanics and farm laborers; for
Sl3 572 for a rail Of enclosure, and $500 for
bookcases and books.
In addition, estimates are made showing
that the completion of the entire plan of the
hospital will cost S2l4, 784 or, if its full COM
pletion at once should be thought unneces-
cary, that the centre and three additional
sections Of the design can be erected, finished,
fitted Up for Sl35,673.
Il is recommended that the hospital and out.
buildings be surrounded by close wall, as
condition necessary to the privacy, exercise
and Industry Of the patients the wall to fall
so far below the brow Of the surrounding de-
cliyities as not to be plainly visible from the
house nor interrupt the view Of the grand pan
Drama Of cities and villas which lies beyond
the views.
The Superintendent thinks there should be
no unnecessary delay in comm neing library
for the use Of our secluded household. Some
valuable books have already been generously
furnished by the departments and they will
doubtless continue to furnish such as they can
spare but public documents, with the excep-
ton OF few narratives Of explorations and
the like, are not suoh works as are best cal
eulated TO win the interest of a class Of persons
who, generally speaking, have neither the
disposition, capacity, nor motive for study
POpularized and illustrated abridgments Of
history and science, which are now so common,
suit them best
The farm attached to the hospital has de-
monstrated, so far as one seasons operations
could do, the wisdom Of having pretty large
quantity Of arabic land for the use Of an in
stItution for the insane, accommodating a con
siderable proportion of the INDECENT class
mechanics shop is recommended.
"A class Of patients who are either artisans
or have a mechanical bent, are fond of exer.
clhng themselves with tools, generally with
the most sslutary self-diversion, often with
useful and sometimes with very Ingenious re-
suits A patient now in the house has, in the
course Of the summer done all the Z" pipipg''
In fitting Up four bathrooms, made patterns
Tor several important castings, and fitted M
two Z" cutting boxes" one "corn and coo
erusher," and several other pieces of farm
machinery.
The Secretary acknowledges indebted ness
10 Mr and Mrs. Cuttings, who, in the capaci-
y OF steward and matron, aided very essen
TALLY In perfecting and sustaining the organi-
yf apA uho
cheerfully submitted 10 the privations Incl
dent to the opening Of an unfinished house in
the midst Of winter. Other assistants, in less
responsible posts, have not less devoted and
faithful
MASONIC CELEBRATION The Masonic Fra
ternlty OF this District, as We are informed,
have determined TO celebrate ION Tuesday
next, at 3 o'clock, p. NJ the approaching an
nlVersary Of ST John the Baptist in q manner
more imposing than il has ever been celebra-
Ted here. In addition TO the procession of the
different Orders-the Grand Lodge and sub
ordinate Lodges, Royal Arch Masons, and
Knights Templar-there will be a public ad
dress land perhaps more than one) by a dis
tiDguished member Tor members) Of the Fra.
ternity; and the ceremonies Of the day will
De closed with grand banquet, prepared by
"a eminent caterer. II is expected that the
Iemplars will make q most elegant and i'm
posing appearance with their entire costume
Of black and the splendid banners peculiar
to their order; while the several ROYAL Arch
Chapters, in their rich distinguishing color of
that degree, the Grand Lodge, with its mag
hlneent banner and the rich clothing of its
oncers, aud q host Of brethren Of the Blue
with white aprons and white gloves, will give
an interesting variety TO the procession. We
understand that the members Of the fraternity
will all appear in black clothing which, while
u gives greater dignity in appearances, also
Acgrnz a 6na nnnfr 80 I'll h., -
atieal decorations.
The procession will pass along a number of
the principal streets Of the city and proceed
to the ball of the Smithsonian Institution, 1.-THE
use Of which has been kindly granted for the
purpose where the address will be delivered.
and where, no doubt, an immense concourse
Of ladies and gentlemen Of the day should
be prOpitiOus) will await the arrival Of the
fraternity. From thence the brethren will
march to Odd Fellows Hall, On Seventh street,
where the banquet will be spread.
1t Is understood that q large number of
brethren from our sister cities Of Baltimore,
Al.randris, Richmond, and from the sur
rounding country, intend TO join in with the
fraternity here In celebrating the day.
We are requested to state that tickets for
The Masonic banquet may be obtained at the
drug store Of Mr.. Gilman, Four and a half
street and PenDsyly ania avenue; at Mr.
stevens furnishing store, under Brown 3 Hotel;
al the drug store Of Nairn 4 Palmer, Ninth
street and Pennsylvanis avenue; at Mr.. Jer-
emiah Orme's, on Bridge street, Georgetown;
and Of the committee Of arrangements, Messrs.
Lynde Eliot, Robert Clarke, Navy Yard } j.
D. Gibbs, (dentist,)S d. Mills, and p. III.
HOos.
IHAr CAPIrALLr cor Up Pic NIc ErcURsIos
OF the Liberty Club, 10 the White House.
comes of on Monday next, in the steamer
ueorge Washington. The Washington il a
popular boat, as is evidenced by the fact IA at
sne Is now engaged for an excursion eyery
Jay Tor a month ahead. The White House "a
popular landing place, as Is indicated by
80 TACT OF It's being always occupied and
tne Liberty Club is Q popular association as
orally. - s'A