Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-25
WARRINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP,

~
The OPENING NIGHT OF THE OPERA.-The
brief season Of English opera at the theatre CON-
menced last night. The long dearth of music
that we have endured resulted In a>largs and fash
ionaole audience, the advent Of Eaglish opera
once more appearing to be regarded as a boon
Enc main piece was the % Daughter Of the Regi-
mens, with the piquant and versatile Annie Nil.
ner as Marie. She sang the sparkling music Of
the poet with great spirit, aud fre usntly APP
Plaudedi but her great triumph was reserved for
the finale Of the opera-her rendition of G. Lo, hear
the Gentle Lark" elected tumultuous and we'll
merited applause In this she was enabled to
display her wondrous executive power, and fairly
electrified her audience. MIR. Bowler has won
derfully improved since last he was here He Is
a most just and reliable artist, and thoroughly
deserved all the applause he obtained Aynsley
Cook was very good as g Sulpirio." He was In
excellent voice, and sang admirably. Miss Payne
was an admirable Marcboness, and displayed
great power. The musical farce OF the 80 uaker''
was given, and kept the audience In a roar during
nearly the whole time Messrs. Cook, Bowler,
Boudinot, and Miss Kemp and Maria Barton
filed their respective parts In a very creditable
manner. Their musical farces are quite feature
with this troupe, and we hope to see more of them
This evening "Norma" win be given and as
this is Mise Miners great role we advise all to
attend
INTERESTING GATHERING 7 SOLDIERS HOME
The President and Miss Lane, on saturday last
signalized their approaching departure from their
pleasant rural retreat at ''Soldiers' Home, by
giving farewell entertainment to their friends
and acquaintances living in that neighborhood
The occasion was one Of much sociability and
enjoyment. ..---.s..----......- ..
The farmers and country gentlemen who were
present with their wives and families, entered
with spirit into the festivities, and will long re-
member their hospitable treatment at the hands
Of the President and his niece. No persons were
invited from the city except the members of the
Cabinet, Of whom the Secretary Of the Treasury,
the Secretary Of the Interior, and the Attorney
General were present, and entered into the spirit
OF the occasion with true democratic cordislity
The earlier part Of the day was passed in con-
versation amongst the guests, interrupted by
visit to the Asylum to witness curious invention
by one Of the inmates for saving lives at fires
This was pronounced decided success, and
much sympathy was expressed in the laudable
efforts Of the old veteran for making 1t known to
the public. The later hours of the afternoon were
spent in dancing, &c &c. The President will
resume his residence at the White House on Sat
urday next. 40 ..
DlscoNrINUANcE THE PROMENADE Cox.
cERTs.-We are requested to state that, In conse
quence Of the advancement Of the season, the
Promenade Concerts, which have been given
during the summer on every Wednesday and Sat
urday afternoons, at the Presidents and Capitol
grounds respectively, will be discontinued after
the present week. This announcement, we are
sure, should the weather prove favorable, will
cause a large gathering on tomorrow and Satur-
day afternoons at those places, all will be
anxious to avail themselves Of the last oppor-
tunities thus afforded to enjoy the pleasure always
derived from attendance on these interesting occa
slons.
NAVAL INrKLLIsENcB.-The U. 9. sloop-of. war
PEBBLE, Of the Home squadron, arrived at Boston
on the 2lst instant The following is list Of her
officers, who have been detached Commander.
I. A jenkins; Lieutenants, Andrew Bryson, 4.
ID. Minor, John Waters, B. b. Taylor, Joseph N
Miller; Passed Assistant Surgeon, James r Har
rison; Paymaster, w. w. Kelly; Midshj pman
William C. Whipple, jr.; Gunner, Joseph Swift
Sailmhker, Daniel C. BIayton
NAVAL Recommendations Magruder has
been appointed chief Of the Bureau of Ordnance
and photography, in place Of Captain Ingraham,
Richmond
Prof. Augustus w Smith has been appointed
Professor Of Mathematics at the Naval Academy,
In place Of VIM. Chauvenet, resigned
~
MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF HosDuRAs-|
Yesterday, Senior Don Luis Molina, who for some
time past has acceptably represented here the
Republics Of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. de.
livered his credentials to the President, and was
received as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
PleBipotentiarv Of the Republic of Honduras
THIRD ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GKNKRAL.-A.
~ beverly, Esq, Third Assistant Postmaster
General, having left the city on brief visit to
orth Carolina, the duties of this position will
be performed by John l.. Lancaster, Esq until
Mr.. Zeverly's return.
The WrArHEI-The following report Of the
weather for the morning Is made from the Amer
san Consolidated Telegraph Line to the Smith |
'onian Institution. The time Of observation is
about O'Clock.
SEPTEMBER IS, 1890 49,.
VIEW OK, N clear, pleasant.
!. htaueiPnid, fd......... clear, pleasant.
Baltimore. Md. cloudy, warm
w Arlington, d. Geo.. cloudy, wind SSw
= icnmona, Na.."........ cloudy, 73o.
FetefsDdrg, Va........ clear, ~.
Nofioik, ya... ............c clear, Go.
naleign, ~. C........... clear, 62'.
Wilmington, N. C....... clear, warm.
Columbia, .. C.......... clear, warm.
. .naiies1on, .. C......... clear, pleasant
augusta, Ga. clear, pleasant.
savannah, Ga............. clear, 73o. q sSr-
Macon, ga; ...............cl clear. pleasant.
JACKSON, Ala. clear.
FROM THE WEST
FREDERICK, Nd ......... cloudy, damp 49,
nagerstown, Md: $1,000. cloudy, mild.
: u .an oefiSnd' ma. 5000. cloudy, mild.
Sfaiton, Va;;............ cloudy, windy
w heeling, Va. cloudy windy
rraa Lg Va..........c clear, pleasant
cincinnati, O............ clear, pleasant
Pittsourg, Pa............ cloudy, 1872
cleveland, o.............. cloudy, 6Oo.
Barometer at the Smithsonian at IA m. feo,.
'eCtcd for teTDeYafure.i % QQ7. nj man % seS