Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-22
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

by all manner OF means Sue b. we are sure, was
the mental SPECULATION Of the audience last night,
NJ the Smithsonian Institution There were the
little witches of performers in their white dresses
and green ribbons, with their red cheeks and
bright eyes and graceful ringlets, all going to
show that the Seventh Ward maintains its old
well as hne-looking men. And amongst the au-
dience were the proud papas and mamas-and
who would not he proud, indeed, under the cir
cumstances. .. -... d
We cannot, for want of space to-day. enumprate
all the fine performances of the evening but men :
tOn the following as particularly well done for
we come with song Miss Mary Whiting
Chorus: Neya Boatmen's song;'' Trio, Praise
Of Music Misses A Linton, NJ. Thompson, A.
Kelly; Chant, The Lord is nv Shepherd =;
Duett and Chorus, % My happy home y Misses i.
Thomas, v Jones' Song and Chorus, s.Origin of
Yankee Doodle Miss NJ, Thompson. This was
delivered with much archness by a little beauty
Of a girl, and brought down the house IL was
worth while 10 see how enthusiastic and love
Torn the little fellows in the roundabouts were
and no doubt they dreaInt all night afterwards of
the fairy songstress in the ''p pink body" Echo
Chorus; Double Duet :" Beautiful STAR Misses
NJ Harrison, L. Thomas. J. Lee, A. Linton;
Chorus, The frost looked forth one still, clear
night" Duet. 90 The Farmer Girls" Misses F.
and A Wright; Chant, ''AbOn Ben Adhem :;
Round, " Hark Ills the Indian DRUM Misses
Mary AmidOn, F. Wright, J. Lee, c. Magee, A
Kelly, NJ Thompson; Canon, ''May, lovely May;n
Duett, ''Sister Pay Misses NJ. AmidOn, M
Thompson; Obligato Solos and Chorus, g Greet
v. vi.
Thompson; Comic Duett, ''Mr and Mrs Jones,
Misses V. Harbaugh, Nj. Thompson
Prof. Scheel presided at the piano, and in the
course of the evening performed. in an admirable
style, Grand March composed by him and ded-
icated to the Public Schools of Washington.
What struck us rs most remarkable in the per-
fOTmances OF the children last night also at the
concert Of the First and second District Schools
was their singular cleaness Of articulation; and
our impression Is, that by commencing their mu-
steal training thus early, and while their organs
flexible, the huskileSS and indistinctneSs OF
utterance, noticeable frequently i'm adult singers
NAV be entirely avoided
The somewhat demOnstrative mode of indica-
ting the time by the performers at the late concert
was adopted. we are informed, by the accom-
Plished gentleman who had charge of the pupils
at the suggestion of musical friends, in order TO
show that the pupils had a thorough understand
ing Of musical time. The success in this respect
was perfect; quite as much so however was that
OF last night, when the mechanical movement was
not so apparent, and here again we feel called
upon TO notice the advantages of early musical
training. We are certain il would be no easy task
To teach the same number of adults such admirable
slime" as was exhibited by the school children
At these concerts OF Messrs. Daniel and GlenrOy.
snail again take up this subject of music
IN the public schools. Suffice it to say that the
concert OF last night. like the preceding one,
Clusively established the advantages to be derived
from such a department.
In any fu:ure CO nce:t, it would, perhaps, be ju-
diciouS 20 cuTtail re performance Of any pupil
somewhat who from defective ear, or from not
being accustomed to sing with an instrument.
cannot keep up TO concert pitch. Such duty,
We know Is not pleasant TO the leader or the per-
former but Ii is kindness in the end to all parties
In conclusion we heartily congratulate Messrs.
Daniel and Glenroy upon the success Of their
generous efforts to establish music in the public
schools, and hope the day is not distant when
they will be renune- I'd moe substantially than
by thanks
The MONUMENT BOARD AGAIN-The special
meeting of the Board came of yesterday AFTER
noon, per announcement, at the CITY Hall: Pres
pnf-MPSsrS III
McCalla, Craig. and Knight
The Board was called to order by Mr. Ellis
first Vice President.
The following letter was received and read
40 the Prssident of the w. n Association
SIR: The undersigned. a writer for the pub
lie press, DESTROYS Of being present the session
VI your Board, for the purpose Of noting its pro-
ceedings, respectfully asks that he NAV be per-
United TO occupy seat near the table Of the Sec
retaryi ne has the honor to be, your Ob't serv't,
"THoMAs G. connolly
On motion Of Mr.. McCalla, the following reso-
luton was adopted
= RsSOIred. That MIR Connolly he informed
that the Board respectfully declines to accede to
his request to be present at the deliberations Of
the Board but that after the Board shall have adj
JOuTned ne shall be at the liberty to inspect the
minutes Of the proceedings. and make such ex-
tracts as be shall think proper
letter from James Adams was laid before the
BOdTd, eXcusing himself from the duties assigned
To him by the Board, in common with Messrs
SPlden and Farnham.
WhereuPOn, ON motion, Messrs. Magruder, Nc
Gala and Craig Were appointed cOmmitte to
wait upon these gentlemen and request them to
proceed i'm the investig alton
MI Ellis, from the select committee TO whom
had been referred sundry resolutions submitted
by him NJ the last meeting, made a report which
Was ordered 10 be published in the National In
trllIgeBcer
Mr.. Craig then called for the reading of a re,o-
luton adopted on his motion at the last meeting
Of the Board calling upon the Secretary to set
1orth, In writing, whatever charges he had to
make against the Board.
The resolution having been read by the secre-
tary-
Mr.. Craig asked that officer whether he had
complied Herewith.
The Secretary replied that he was not prepared
10 do at this time
Mr. McCalla thereuPOn moved the following
preamble and resolution:
w hereas a committee has been selected to in
Nestigate the proceedings Of this Board and
whereas the Secretary. Mr. Alice has ayo,yed
his Intention To prefer charges against certain of
US OnlceTs or members at some future time there
fore
= RsSolrsd, That il is due to the course Of jus-
lice, and the security of the innocent that the
whole OF the records and papers of the Society be
taken out Of the hands or control of the Secretary
and placed in the hands Of 4 committee who
shall also take charge of the rooms now used by
the Board -
The resolution was sustained by Messrs Craig
anu McCaIla- and the question was about bel no
taken on the adoption thereof, when il was fur
H1ttee' and inserting person not a member
OF the BOasd, nor of the American party, to be Sc
lected by the First Vice President
As the q; eS;iOn WIS then being put, Mr. Ellis
arose and earnestly eNpOStulated against the az
hTInatIVe action Of the Board, and pointed ont in
the most forcible manner the detrinentary conse-
qucnces which must follow such coup d'ssat;
that be saw no reason TO believe that the papefS
would be unsafe with the present custodian, and
stated that he had always been and was still anx-
lOus that the most thOTOug Ia investigation should
DC had into the proceedings OF the board
AR. Bradley afterwards pressed his assent to
these views and Mr.. McCalla thereupon with
drew his resolutions and the Board ad Journed
The monument remains untnis shed.
hiYER INTELLIGENCE Tne effects Of the Late
rains on the current of the Tver are very apparent
this morning, the tide sweeping down large
quantities of drift wood, scruff, etc
The prospect of anything more being done at
the fisheries this season is entirely past Several
men yesterday went over the river from the Long
Bridge to the western shore TO try the fishing