Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-14
LOCAL NEWS.
AMuaEMENra ro-NIaHI


FoRDs THHATBR.-"Luck, or the Gentle
nan Of Nature" will be performed TO night
sgaia, Mr.. j s. Clarke, the talented comedian,
appearing in the prominent character. This Ii
new play, bat 1t took 30 well upon its arst
representation last night that 1t promises to be
very successful. Tom Taylor's comedy Of
&c Babes in the Wood" will conclude the en-
tertainment
growers TBBArRR.-To.night,M Miss Char.
lotte Thompson makes her second appearance
At Growers, and appears as "victoriue," in
me "Working Girls Dream" and this to be
followed by 1.-THE Bull In China Shop" q
new comedy now successfully performing in
New York. Miss Thompson was received
with much applause last night.
CASTERBURY.-" Cudio's Cave" will be
performed this week only, and many other
aSts arr now being performed for the last time.
Marietta Ravel has been engaged for the pres
ent week YET, and will appear in new dances
AND new tight rope acts.
BEGRBAr SHOW, conducted by Dan Rice,
was opened last night at the corner OF Sixth
WAS literal Jam, and by o'clock 1t was al
most impossible for one to wedge his way In.
Inc performance throughout was admirable
and ell cited much applause.
FAIR.-The In teresting fair at Island Hall by
the ladies OF the 7th street Pres terrain Church
Is rapidly drawing to q close, and we advise
all who can TO be present TO night, and procure
some of the attractive ARTICLES on sale, and
which will be disposed OF at bargain.
GRAnD SIRssApB-Last evening a large
firm Clifbourne Barracks, assembled in front
OF the residence of Mayor Wallach, paying him
the compliment of a serenade. After the per-
formance Of several appropriate airs, calls
were made for Mayor Wallach, who in a few
moments appeared and apoogized for not max.
ing speech, tn auking them for the compliment
which was more hattering because he recog.
ntzed the faces Of those who had an interest In
the airs OF the city. This was not the first
Time be had received their appreciation, and he
hoped TO merit Ii in the future. Mr.. WalIach
again returned his thanks and extended an in
yitation for his friends to meet him around the
table, which was immediately accepted, and
some time was spent at mis- hospitable table
Many OF the Mayors friends rendered their
congratulations presenting him several large
and handsome boquets. =
The company after cheering the Mayor. pro.
ceeoed TO the residence of Asbury Lloyd, ESQ
President OF the Common Council, when after
several airs had been performed that gentleman
made his appearance, and although laboring
under severe cold made a neat little peech
Teturns his thanks and advised them ALI tn
meet him at the Lichau House where he would
conclude and on the company proceeding to
that place they found that he was ready to
meet them with bountiful supply OF refresh.
ments
The company then proceeded to the residence
OF Alderman Pepper, where several pieces
were performed, but that gentleman was out
OF town.
The band then proceeded followed nv a
large crowd) to the residence of Jos F. Brown
Esq, President of the new Board of Alder.
men, and MT Brown made his appearance
thus shown him. He paid q high com pIiment
10 Mayor Wallach as a man and q municipal
officer, and predicted that his coming admins |
tration of the affairs of the city would rebound |
u the best interests of w ashingtou The Third |
Ward was also highly lauded for its loyalty |
and the interest its people have ever taken in |
the clty's welfare. AT the conclusion of Mr.
Browns address the party were invited to |
the Metropolitan Restaurant, ON Tenth street,
where splendid collation. was spread, and all |
were invited 20 a feast of good things.
The band then moved across the street, aud |
serenaded Mr., Thomas A. Stephens, Council |
man from the Third Ward, who responded in
few appropriate remarks: and thence the band
moved TO u res Idence Of MIR. Jas Skir ing,
who appeared upon his porch and pledged |
himself TO represent the ward to the best of his
ability. They were then invited 10 the restau. |
rant Of Mr.. Torch, corner OF sth and E streets,
where the entire ward delegation, Messrs. |
Brown, Lewis, Larner, Stephens and Skirving |
assem- hled, and the whole party partook of
handsome collausn quickly prepared for
them.
Here Aldermen Brown and Lewis we're each
presented with q beautiful bouquet, tho gifts
of ladies of the ward.
The hand then played a number Of patriotic
airs, aud at TWO O'Clock the party separated In
good order.