Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-13
ANNUAL REOrENIss or THE e.wnIrr HousEn

-rLaSh SHA d DINNER.-The ceremonies attend
ant upon the annual reopenng of that beautiful
summer resort on the western bank of the Poto-
mac, known is the - w hite House." are always
interesting and pleaSurable, because OF the 'choice
splrlts who are accustomed to participate I'm
them, TO say nothing of the delightful pa
uoh OF indulging in the incompatible luxury Of a
planked shad. On Saturday last the Thomas
Coilyer, Capt. Howard, bore onward TO the reali
Laton or those promised enjOyments, about forty
gentlemen of the metropolis, and right well and
merrily were their expectations gratifed The
day was bright and charming, and could not
have been more suspicious, had II been made ex-
pressly for the occasion; every heart seemed to
beat in unison with its charming influences; fun
and frolic, tempered with discriminating mOder-
alton, prevailed throughout the party; and even
our venerable friend Otterback, whom every one
was rejOiced TO see present, looked rosy and gay
as if he were - a boy again.
The dinner was superb-rechsrehs-the ever to-
aforementioned and never-to- be forgotten plank
shad being the principal feature of attraction.
Those who have enjoyed this finny delicacy, fresh
from the waters of the Potomac, need not be told
what il is those who have not must let their OIL
factories be RECALLED by its sweet fumes, and their
palates be touched by the luscious morsel, before
they can form an adequate. conception of its viz
tues. How some of the company on the occasion
referred to. appreciated the luxury, may be in
ferred from the fact that three dishes containing
two plank shad each, very suddenly and mystic
Tiously disappeared from our vicinity at table;
but the mystery was completely unravelled when
We cast furtive glance upon the enlarged and
comprehensive rotundity of a good natured fat
friend who sat opposite, and who was going it at
the rate Of 2. 40 on the plank shdd
After dinner we rambled along shore, and loi
tered awhile with our old friend Burke, to wit
ness a seine haul. He has about sixty live hands
employed, but, in consequence of the backward
of the season. has not vet gotten fairly under
way. The average hauls during the past week
have been about 2OO shad and 100 herring each.
About the close of the present week, the opera
tons at this fishing shore will, it is expected, be
in full blast.
At5H O'Clock our party left for home reaching
the Washington wharf about twilight. A genial
shower having, in the meantime cooled the at
mosphere, and beauteous rainbow spanned the
river. Nature thus itly browning the pleasures
of day which will linger among the cherished
memories OF those who We're so fortunate to
participate in them.
EASTER SUSpAY.-The weather yesterday, was
most disagreeable, being cold, cloudy, and with
some rain falling vet the church attendance was
unusually large the services being the joyous
appertaining to Easter Sunday.
At the Episcopal Churches the interest OF the
occasion was enhanced by the singing of the
grand .sTe Deumr by the choirs. and the harmO-
Nous tones Of the Easter Anthem" were given
forth in the Presbyterian and Lutheran Houses of
Worship with all the fervor and enthusiasm of
heartfelt devotion.
At the Catholic Churches the obseTvances were
of a very interesting character
At st Matthews, the sermon was ffOm the Cos
pei Of the day. ''He is risen, He is not here - and
was listened to with marked attention by the
crowds of wOrshippers assembled.
- Haydn's Grand Third Mass also per-
formed by the Choir, under the direction of Prof
F. Crouch, with assistance from the German
Society of NOcaliSts belonging to this city, and
accompanied by full orchestral force.
This mass, one of the greatest musical achieve
ments Of the author, was rendered in most effec-
tive manner. The exquisite bass solo, the :. Qui
TOLLS" sung by Prof. Crouch, was truly feel
ing and passionate rendering of the conception of
the great composer. In the ''Gloria in excelsis'
Mrs. c. Young sustained the high reputation she
has so long enjoyed for rapid yet distinct, vocal
zatiOn. In the = Benedctus" the author seems to
have combined in 4 most exquisite manner all OF
the musical graces; the solo sung by Miss Annie
Melcher. was rendered with remarkable correct
ness and finish. In the closing of the part the
heavy chorus, especially the bass and soprano
parts. were exceedingly we'll sustained. 8 The
Agnus Del cOntralto solo, by M'dlle DE Boye.
was performed in a sweet and tasteful manner,
appropriate to the theme
The opening solo 10y Mrs. Young in the q" Donna
Nobis (Which Is bewitching and passionate
productiom was rich musical treat to all. The
orchestra performed their work nobly
Nor must fail to notice the remar kal,le abil-
ity with which the organ was handled BY Mr.
Canlfeld. The vocal choir consisted of Sc voices
and the orchestra of % pieces besides the bower
full organ: Conductor and principal Bass. r.
Nicholas Crouch; First Soprano, Mrs C. Young;
Leading Violin, Mr.. Wagner; Organist, j. B.
Caulfeld; Oboe, (frOm Philadelphia,) Mr.. A.
AT St Patrirk's church weber's Mass was Der
formed in style which reflects high credit on
Mr.. Williams and the various members Of the
choir. The solos of Miss Murray, Miss Ander-
son and Mrs. + rankin Were sung with taste and
feeling. The fervid and touching simplicity OF
the "Agnus Dei'' was rendered by Mrs F. in a
manner to challenge the admiration of the mus
zeal ear. The Easter Hymn, which is usually
sung at the close Of the service on this day. was
effective and appropriate. Prof 8. C. FBrtsch
presided at the organ with usual ability
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE Ex-
HIBITIoN.-The following awards, in addition to
those already published, were made by the Board
Of Managers at their meeting on Friday evening
last:
Class &c. w. Clarke & Co, Of Baltimore.
chemical paint, diploma; F. G. Fontaine & Co,
of Philadelphia soap, do.
Glass 4.-Carruth Il Bacchi, of Boston, linseed
OIL and cake, diploma; DIR. III. ". Andrews, of
w ashington, specimen Of wool, do; Muscan Hair
Manufacturing Co, by A. s. Jones, of New York,
muscan hair, do.
CEaSs5.-Hittnger. Cook h Co. by 8. J. Sharpe
Co, of Baltimore, steam hosting engine
bronze medal
BenzOle gas, bronze medal; w. jerks, of Wash
ington, corn planter, diploma; }. p. Cramer Of
New York, cultvator teeth and shoe, diploma;
VIM Reading, by VIM. Marshal, of Washington,
corn shelter, bronze medal :. PeltOn, of Fred
erick. Md, horse power, diploma.
Class l6.-CrOckett Leather Cloth Co, Of New
ark, v. J., by A. ). Jones, of New York, leather
cloth, silver medal; J. J. Mccarthy, of Baltimore
pair boot legs; diploma.
Class Up. Hannay, of Washington. photo
graph bank check, ito prevent counterfeiting)
silver medal. "
Class 1s.-W. ii. Wheatley, of Georgetown,
silk and wool dyeing, diploma
CId<S 19.-Miss NJ A Lake of AnnapoliS wor-
sted embroidery, gold pencil
Class 0.-M. o. Gladmon. of Washington "a
YOUTH miniature hats, book Bailey, Craft K
CO. Baltimore, felt and beaver hats, silver medal;
Bowen and Wood, Of Washington, a coat, diplo-
ma 6. H. White Co, OF Washington, hats,
diploma.
Class 2.-William Peters, OF Baltimore bronze
statue, bronze medal: Daniel Long, of Washing.
ton, horse shoe, diploma; Handy and Morris,
Vi = rnliaaeiphia, IRON tubing, silver medal:
silver plating, silver medal.
Class A-W. q. Shattuck, of Boston, school
diploma
Class &c. Warner, of Washington. marble
work, diploma o. Quigley, Of Washington,
marble mantel, diploma.