Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-09
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Editor Star enjoyed the happy, delightful,
and intellectual musical meeting Thursday night
at the Academy Of Music, corner of Eleventh ST
and pennsylvania avenue, conducted by Professor
r: n. Crouch. The opening lecture, delivered
Dy the PROFESSOR, was most happy, and delivered
IN manner worthy Of all praise being upon the
rise, progress and science of Music. The truth
vi remarks as respects the too often met with ap-
Propatlon OF "negro melodies" we hope will
have their due effect. The bill brought forth
some most beautiful voices, two, If not more of
the ladies possessing excellent baritones. The
selections were excellent and we find Il difficult
to make distinction. but few gems we will
mention The Gentle Lark, " &C.; Duet s'Teach
The Wedding Bells" ''Una voce POGO ia"
The manner in which the young lady rendered
this trial song, is deserving of all praise Mr.
Jones' bass song Of the Sexton, !" was excellent.
Less merriment by some Of the softer sex present
on this occasion would have been in better taste.
wishing all success to the Professors enterprise
l remain Yours, respectfully, b.
May 9TH, 1857. '.'.s... ~ .-....
WAsHINGToy TO HAVE GYMyAsIUx-we
notice among the new features in the way of city
improvements, Gymnasium which is being es-
tablished in the buildings of Messrs. Haslup
Weeden, corner Of Ninth street and Louisiana
avenue, by Prof. l.. W. Shattuck, Of New York
MI b has rented the upper story Of the building
known as Vernon Hall, which he is fitting up for
the above purpose. The manufacture of the
necessary apparatus for the manly exercise-such
as parallel bars, horizontal ladders spring boards
pulling Weights, etc.-are being Dc ne by Messrs
Hunt Donophan, and reflect high credit on the
skill of those gentlemen. Prof. s. intends soon
to establish in the northern portion of our city
similar institution for ladies, to be under the d.
rectlon OF Mrs. Shattuck. Something of this kind
has been needed for long time in our city, and
if conducted properly, will be of infinite service
10 clerks, and people of sedentary habits gener-
ally.
will 1a 1,,,f
In another column, will repeat his May Festival
on Tuesday next, and in accordance with many
requests, will make it fancy ball for those wish
ing to appear in costume Marshall, the Balti-
more Costumer, will bring on a great variety of
new costumes, suited to all ages, shapes, tastes
and sizes - 1890
Numbers late May Festival, though upon a
most dlsagreeable night, was a miracle of bril-
liancy; what it will prove on this OCCASION If the
night be fair, can well be imagined. .#
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE
building committee met last night in the Mayors
ofice, at the City Hail. and the matter of build
ing site was freely discussed, the committee
having the advantage of examining the proposed
Centre Market plans deposited in that office
subcommittee OF four, who meet Monday night
next, was appointed to examine the plans fully
and report to the general committee on Tuesday
night. Thus far the Corporation has taken no
steps IN the matter, the subject being discussed
'hO AhottutC
RoBBERY.-On Thursday morning as a lady
from the country was standing in front of the auc-
tion stand at the corner of 9th street and Pennsy
Vanla avenue, she had her pocket picked by some
adroit thief, of her porte monnaie, which con-
famed ST. 90 in cash, and d note of hand for
$500. colored man, who stood by, was sus-
peCted of the theft. and accordingly an officer was
called, who arrested him, and took him TO the
guard house Whether he had taken the porte
monnaie or not, could not be ascertained, but on
searching his person nothing was found to Justify
his detention, and he was accordingly discharged
The MECHANICS FIRE COMPANY of Louisville,
KY, is coming to pay the Washington firemen a
visit. The company is expected by the latter part
Of the present month; while here they will be the
guests of the Columbia boys, and that is 81 icient
guaranty that their stay will be pleasant one
ORDwAY's EoLIANs have Welded to the pres
sure of public demand, and will give one more
concert (to-nghD prior to their departure for the
West
The merits of the company is established, and
the announcement that they are to perform is suf-
ficient to fill the house
The JAMESTOWN Characterization pres
ent appearances there will be large party of ex-
cursionists to the jamestown celebration The
Powhatan, ii will be remembered, leaves Wash
ingtOn at o'clock on Monday evening, returning
on Thursday, after the celebration is ended
DoNETTI's wonderful performing troupe of ami
mails, will appear on Monday night at Odd-Fel-
lows Hall. The achievements of this troupe look
as il performed under the dictates of reason and
have afforded matter of interesting study TO
some OF the first scientific men of the world
THE American Hook and Ladder Company are
preparing for their excursion to the White House
on the 2lst instant, an announcement of which
will be found in another column.
ALARM OF FIRE-Yssterday, the burning of
foul chimney in the Fifth Ward caused an alarm
Of fire, which brought out the companies They
soon returned to their headquarters.
WATCH RErURNs.-Ellen Granan, drunk; dis
missed Thomas Jefferson, colored, unlawful
assembly; fine and costs, So O64 Henry Briscoe.
do; do Eli Cross, do; do. Albert Pearson do;
do. Julia Butler, do; dismissed NJ. Thornton
out after hours; fine and costs, S1.9i. w. H.
Brown. do; do. RoSanna Gordon, do; do
VIM. Ross, do; do. VIM. Black, colored ii-ht-
ing; fine and costs, SI9i.
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a HINT TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE FAI.-Just
call on our friend lIammack, and try his Ale.s