The New York herald., 1862-02-22
,.urcod from the Brooklyn Navy Yard a. two o. lock
oruER ENTERTAINMENTS.

| OTHER ENrERrAINMENrs. -
Besides the above, the following entertainments WI"
occur during tho day and evening
The Athens,um celebration will come OF at wai''n
old theatre, and III consist Of an Grafton BY ''e nov "
| Iittejohn, together With some excellent music.
The Order OF United AMERICANS will celebrate the a
yersary at NibSos theatre Grafton BY tho NsV' - "
| butcher Of this city. Instrumental music W " "'
band. Vocal music by volunteer cnon, Ana o'ile' ~
| terestng exercises. Doors open al one oe'NA' lN'
c,ses 10 commence at half-past one =. NJ
In compliance with the rsoommenaation VI 'h' IieS-
dent of the United States Beekman T. Burnnam, isl''
| wul nv reonest. read the Farewell Address Of the
Father Of his Country at the Jane street he'hoas'
Fpseopal church. at eleven O'Clock A. N. The public are
| invited TO attend. Admission free.
rhs Rev. L. Sternborger will, at the request OF tho
pressnt OF congregation Anshi Chesed, in Norfolk
street. deliver lecture during the morning service III We
| synagogue Service will commence at nine O'Clock
In st. AIMS church, Eighteenth street, near Fifth ave
nue., service At ten O'Clock A. N. Washingtcns rare
well Address be read and interpreted for deaf mutes
We are requested announce that the Rev. l. s. kal
loch viii speak this Afternoon at three O'Clock IN the
Iaieht street church, corner Of Laght and Varick
streets upon victories and read the Farewell
Address Of the Father Of his Country
The exempt members of the Oceanus Fire Engine Com
pany No H. Of this city, will celebrate washingtons
Birthday with collation., &C., at 462 Broome street.
We understand that the Rev Dr. Price viii Sunday
morning, February 23 read washington's Farewell Ad
dress There will be sermon. Services commence at
half past ten O'Clock. st. stephens church is situated
corner of B,oon,e and Chryste streets
In response TO the proclamation OF the President the
congregations of Rev. A. d. Gillette, d. d.. Rev. F.
Clark and Rev II. D. Cause VIII meet 10 day at three
O'Clock p NJ in Mr. Ganse's church, West Twenty-ihrd
street. betw Sixth and Seventh avenues where Wa b.
ingon Farewell Address will be read by DR.. Gillette
The public are invited to attend
Service will be held the chapel Of the church Of the
TRANSPORTATION East Twenty ninth street, this morning
o'clock After service tho Farewell Address of
Washington will be read.
Madison square Presbyterian church Will be open at
nine O'Clock a. NJ. Music adapted to the occasion by
choir and congregation Prayer by Rev. DR. Spring Read
ing OF washinstons Farewell AddrSss by Rev. Dr..
Adams.
THE PERFORMANCES AT THE THEATRES.
The various places Of amusement making great
preparations appropriately observe washingson's
Birthday.
At Waacks theatre prior - the regular performance,
hero will be grand musical festival Of the national airs
ossths Union, and the resdcg Of the Farewell Address
by Mr. Blake.
AT the inter Garden teere will be cyaendid Union
tableau, and the entire company, led ~ Miss Wilkes,
will sing tho rational anthem
At Niblos Garden and Laura Keepe there will also be
| appropriate national exercises.
Al Barnuns there will be grand siegorica tabean
the "Star Spangled Banner will be -ing by the entire
company, and not TO be outdone n patriotism, Commo
| dore Mutt " Ill s'so sing pa.rsoticropg.
The segro inlrsls have also provided attractive
programmes.
G6tschaik gives . grand riztnce at O'Clock a.
Ne's GartcE when in addVen to the other attractions
the whole opera Of "Don Pssqaale will be performed
TUE ILLuytNaTIoNs TtrlIGHr-PRRPARArre,ys IN
TIE CITY FOR A GALA crsSli-PUBLIC AND fg,rysGTE
HOUSES TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Il NE.
NoRy AID OUR UNION VICTORIES MAssuFI.
f! GENTLY coaHRMoKArfs5, ETC.
From all present appearances. the illumination and
general rejoicing in the cities of New York &ookyl
this evening viii be scale of maguihcsnce seldom
eouas not by vse great Atlantic cst4s carnival
whose splendors stin green memories Tn
which calls this enthusiastic ce4sbraton
peculiar sad, the time solemns itself-th
facts and which incite deserving OF an out
burst oi the hhes; popular enthusiasm and thanksgv
ing 1t is needless here 10 enter into tteeasons whi
scslate proper observance OF the anniversary Q
,hc birth OF George Washington The itself 8
well known and the high butes Of so jus stl
appreciated that ienghy reference 10 the would
expressive or ssd taste well want OF judo
general observance of the dsySas hitherto
l
for it and the r~culiay OF the age through which
nation struggles. call III vivid coors than
the memory Of sne Who WAS tire father Well "a th
| founder of this Tes republic. Washington IL was NOR
than any other who pushed forward great
Of nauguratIcur FREQ government; aud when dornest
traitors endeavcr TO destroy that great fabric whic
was ccmented with so much exertion, IL IL but
bic 10 expect hat his image should sEi.s refugeul
| ly IN our memory.
The news u our recent glorious victories has ais
actuated the nation TO celebrate tbs; anniversary wit
more than usual pomp. While tae clash Of arms re
| N ulae
| brother ia aeadly strife, the constitution OF tlp
Union, In the meanwhile, trembling in the balanc
between the contestants, Wrhinc,ons deeds OF oil
become more appreciated among us. The emblem
| OF our Dstonslity-the Stars and Strpss-now wave
over aimee. evcry rebel state. TIE unholy varfaT
which has besn wased against oJr Union ty southern
traitors nearly crushed out and A. is but right tina
| the popular voice should show tsef in iubiancy an
iilumInaiions. The preparations xalng in New Yor
and Brooklyn FOR tie iiluminatione tonight
DO quste en- extensive scale. The principal hotel
and public places in Broadway toioe tasteuly
. rated and 81. up with trsnspsre0ces. Private res
dences have also extensive preparations made for
House are theony hotels which express desire to max
brill ant display. The Astor House and Brandreu
any very extraordinary display qSon the occasion
New banlers purchased by Lun<reds and the cour
try's ensign will hutter dazzling array from ever
house in the cry A splsnGid new nnner, twenty -hv
by ihiryavs feet in size will be boosted from III
, store Of Nossrs Deylin Co., Nss. 2js, 2Js an
26o Broadway, when quite an interesting time ma
be expected. Grocery stores general, will also hang
lights-Mr. Jobl hcIoughln Of No. ~ Fulton street
being the frst have Ia the 1ee place the ILL
, | mnative apparatus- n his windows.
|
and Atlantic and Futon streets havea their tijon,ere
in readiness The fair ladies' Of the C.ty OF Churches
| are busy IN adorning their windows and the display
| intended 10 be first class Mrs. D., Of Atlsnti
street. has the front Of her house cleared for action
already the wax candies may be seen psepng from b,
hind the blinds Altogether, Brooklyn val make pret
good show the occasion.
| The Day in Brooklyn
Will not be marked by any concerted celssaton II wa
the intention Of the Common CoxDcil TO have some t
demonstration for stths last meeting OF d.. Board the