Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-23
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ana must nave Deen got up ndstlty We pre-
sumo. We must, however, give praise to Mrs.
Germon for the very creditable manner in
which she sustained the arduOus part Of Meg
Merrilles" Miss Pyne and Harrison were
sufficiently at home in their parts, and several
of their songs were rapturously encored.
The operetta Of the Waterman, however,
went of delightfully."-. Miss Louisa Pyne as
Wilbelmina, Mr. Harrison as Tom Tug, Mr..
Jefferson as Robin, Mr.. Burnet as Bundle,
and Mrs Germon as Mrs. Bundle, all seemed
thoroughly imbued with the spirit Of the piece,
and it was performed in a manner that abun-
dainty atOned for any deficiency in the first
piece. Jefferson made a great hit in the part
of Robin, and his song of "Cherrles and
Plums, was received with screams OF delight.
Tonight being positively the last appearance
of the Pyne and Harrison troupe, as they are
announced at Niblo's Garden in New York,
On Monday night, they give 6 The Child of
the Regiment" All lovers of music will, we
are sure, avail themselves of this last chance
to hear the divine nOses Of the charming
Louisa Pyne.
TIE FESTIvAL.-The festival for the benefit
Of the new Protestant Methodist Church, near
.he GIsbe farm, in Alexandria county, Va,
was again crowded last night, large number
of Joyous folks of both sexes from w ashington,
Georgetown and Alexandria being among those
present The lecture delivered by Professor
Richards went off with great eclat, indeed.
large number of beautiful country girls were
present, Of course.
Tonight, Mt George O wunder delivers IN
appropriate address, and another exhibition
of tableaux is to take place. The orator is
Young gentleman of much promise indeed, and
the tableauX are to be under the direction Ct
VIM Mcleod, ESQ, the distinguished land
scape painter: a guarantee that they will 60
of beautifully. The roads continue in fine
condition, and the moon continues to shine
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and from the scene of happiness unalloyed.
Tomorrow evening the auction takes place,
and the Fair closes. All of our readers who
can possibly go, should surely be present this
or tomorrow evening.
EsLARGExENr OF ST. MATHEWS CHURCH
We notice that the proposed enlargement Of st
Matthews church, is in active progress, the
preliminary steps having been taken by re-
moving the small buildings which were in the
rear of the main edifce We understand that
the Improvement will consist of an arched re-
cess of about twenty four feet IN depth, the face
of which will be formed by two small arches of
about eight feet span, and large one oftwen-
ty-foi,r feet span, springiDg from cast-lron col
nmns. here will be two side recesses for
small affairs, whilst the principal altar, which
will be of marble, will occupy the large one.
The ceiling will be deliberately frescOed by
Mr.. Shutter; and the whole, when completed
will render st. Matthew the largest church
in our city, or one hundred and fifty feet in
length. An earnest appeal was, on Sunday,
made by the pastor for aid, which, we are
pleased to learn, is being most generously re-
sponded to.
ANOTHER STAR.-We learn that Miss Avona
jones, daughter of Mrs Melinda JOnee, OF this
city. has made very successful debut IN Gin
cinnati in the character of % Parthenia," in
il of
lady of fine talents, beauty and grace and,
in fact. having ali the abilities requisite to en-
able her TO becomc one Of the leading - stars
Of the profession. Mas J. is now in our city,
which she will leave in a few days to fulfill
her engagements ia the west We wish her
the greatest success, and hope that we may
soon have the pleasure Of announcing her ap-
pearance on the boards Of the old National.
DIsSOLyING VIEWS Those Of our Wash
lngton friends who have never made the tour
of Europe and witnessed the wOndrous natu-
raj sights in the Old World, will have the
opportunity to do so, by visiting the Sixth
Presbyterian church on the Island tonight.
Among the beautiful and accurate representa-
lions to be exhibited, are, Mount Nesuvius in
Eruption; the city of Rome with the Castle OF
st. Angelo Illuminated; the Vatican, as well
as the world renowned Church of St. Peters
snow storm on Lake Geneva; marine views
riety Of comic movable figures, and display
of pyramic fires or Turkish ChromatrOpes.
HELD TO BAIL-Yesterday afternoon, a
warrant was Issued by Justice Huntington
against the Hon. Preston c. Brooks, of South
Carolina, for an assault and battery on Hon.
Charles Sumner of Massachusetts,. The war
rant was served on Mr.. Brooks by Officer ST.
mOnds; and Mr. Brooks, with his friends,
after the officer had retired, went to the Office
Of Justice HOllingshead and offered security
for court. The Justice did not think il proper
to take security for court until he knew the
condition Of Mr.. Summer, and therefore held
Mr.. Brooks TO security in $500 for his appear
anee at the Office on the 34th inst, at O'Clock
p. m, for further hearing.
TH4T GRECIAS BLOCK OF MARBLE.-The
Organ yamps upon cur modest notice of the
preparation by the Government of Greece, OF
block Of marble for the Washington mOnu-
ment, z rather gTandilOquent announcement
of its reception nevertheless We would advise
any of Its readers who, upon the strength OF
this information, should propose to visit the
afores4i Aid block TO take leave of their friends
and make their wills prior to their departure,
aEEe the excursion might include a trip across
the Atlantic.
THREASESISG.-Cathe McElcuny was ar
rested yesterday by Officer Parham for ma
king threats Of personal violence to other per-
sons. In default Of security, she was sent to
Jail. Laura Savoy, Martha Savoy, and Martha
Stewart, colOred, threats OF violence, arrested
by officer WOllard ard held To security for
peace by Justice Ofutt. Letitia Evans and
Sarah LOyltOn, colored, and Charlotte Colca-
sure were charged with similar offence, but
dismissed for want of evidence by Justice
HolliDgshead. -
IN CONNECTION Recently, a quarrel has
been excited among the disorderiy persons who
have annoyed residents Ct the Island; and the
consequence is the accumulation Of corpora
ton cases at the magistrates Offices. 1t is
fortunate occurrence for property holders (; for
, Now neighborhOOds are being improved by
~ let and respectable tenants, which were
ire viousIy occupied by the vicious and idle
On I'll sides evidences of improvement are
obser, ed in this beautiful portion of the city.