Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-23
LOCAL NEWS.

THE BRADY CELEBRATION AT FoRD's The.
ATER.-Ford's Theater last night presented q
novel and brilliant aspect. 1t had been floored
Level with the stage, Transforming 1t into q ball
room Of unsurpassed magnificence, and the
attractiveness of the beautiful and cheerful
room had been added to by extensive decora-
tlons appropriate to the occasion The stage
was gay with bunting tastefully draped, and
was adorned also with handsome pictures;
and the tier fronts, with their novel freight of
Gagged canaries, (who chirped their part OF the
programme very merrily In the pauses Of the
bigger music,) were made otherwise pictu-
resquely attractive By graceful festoons of
evergreens.
The gymnastic portion of the entertainment,
by the pupils Of Mr.. Brady, was exceedingly
good, and the numerous we'll done feats were
continuously applauded. MIR. Brady gave some
much grace and ease that many in the audi
ence We're probably quite unaware OF their
Some brilliant professional performances In
the same lire, by the Hanlon brothers, closed
this part OF the programme.
The floor was then cleared for dancing, under
the managership OF Prof l.. Ct. Marini, the
accomplished teacher OF the art, and the scene,
as viewed from the boxes and and upper tiers,
from this time forth until gray morning. was
brilliant in the extreme. So favorable an OPP.
portunity of overlooking q ballroom throng
going through the graceful mazes of the dance,
was perhaps never before enjoyed in Washing.
ton; and the novelty and extreme beauty of the
spectacle kept an immense assemblage Of spec
tators lingering for hours. Among those present
we noticed Mr.. John T. Ford, the energetic
proprietor OF the Theater, and he might we'll
feel proud Of the superb look and handsome
behavior OF his pet establishment in its new
programme Of exercises.
The two bands, the ball band, led by hand
some William Withers, and the military band
led by Spittichi, gave an unflagging abundance
OF capital music. In fact the whole arrange
ments were very complete and handsome,
speaking we'll for the committee OF manage
ment.
ASSAULT ON THE SUPERINTENDRNT OF Pc.
LICR.-This morning, John Burns, a driver of
an omnibus running between Wizards Hotel
and the Baltimore depot, was placed on trial
before Justice Gilberson for an assault and
Metropolitan Police. MIR. Davidge appeared
for the defence, and proposed to give ball for
Court. From the evidence 1T appears that last
evening about five o'clock the Superintendent
of the Metropolitan City Railroad, Mr.. En-
inert, called at the house of Superintendent
Richards, and desired him to go with him to
the Washington and Baltimore depot as the
hackmen and omnibus drivers persisted in OBJ.
Upon arriving at the depot the accused was
found to be occupying the track, and when
ordered to move his team replied in an insult.
ing manner. A few moments after q car ran
into the wheels of the omnibus, and upon at
tempting to arrest the driver, Mr.. Richards
was struck withithe butt of heavily loadeo
whip, making deep cash on his head. Assis-
lance arriving the driver was finally arrested
Justice GibersOn held the prisoner W jail LUZ
Court in $500. "
Several corporation cases growing out of the
transaction r1are about to be disposed of by
fine OF rs and costs, but as Mr.; Davidge want
ed to appeal and could not the y Justice CON
a,;nn Eases and allow them to be ruled before
Instice Thompson for hearing.
Superintendent Richards, by his conduct in
this and other cases, showed that he is disposed
tn share equally with his men in the hardship.
and dangers Of the police service.
FIRE ALARM OUT OF ORDRR-Several com.
plants have been made that ON the occasion of
the fire night before last the fire alarm box at the
corner OF 18th street and Maryland avenue
could not be worked, and 1t was found neces-
sary to go to the box at the Franklin engine
house before an alarm could be given. 1t is
reported that the boxes are very liable to be.
Outstanding between the police and fire alarm
departments, each insisting that 1t Is the duty
of the other to keep tho telegraph stations in
order.