Evening star., 1866-12-13
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.
AMusTMENrs. Ac ro.Hteur

anu rnu oIOIery which oropght down the house
Ihe performance will be repeated this evening
WALLS NEW OPKRA HoUsx-Mrx N. p
Bowers and Mr.. j. g. McCoIlom in .. 10 ye,s
sacrifice this evening, supported by the ar
ceIient com bina.o stock company. The cast
Tor this play has seldom been exceiled in anv
theatre. -
Opp FELLOWS HALL. Navy Yard.-Far for
benefit of 81. Peters Parschiai School.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-Fair in aid Of the
buildIng fund OF the new Episcopal Church.
on corner Of 18th and " streets. Music by the
l2th Infantry Band, and tabIeaux every ave-
ming. >.~ e'eiJ o'e-
aNrnue.-rhe Grand Masonic Fair. FOR ths
beneht OF the Masonic Hall Association.
FAiR FOR the benefit of the new Catholic
thuIcn. now building in the first ward, is be-
ing heid in the basement OF ST Matthews
Church, III and 18th streets
HOME FOR FRIENDLKss CHILDRES,-Iu re-
spOnse 10 a call published IN the Star OF yes
teroay, quite number of benevolent ladies
snd gentlemen, interested in behalf of the
many frIendless children within the District
assembled IN the Council Chamber of the Citv
Han. At7k o'clock the meeting was called 10
order, and Prof James Henry, of the Smith,
sonian Institution, was elected president. Ar
hIs request the Rev. Mr.. Chester opened the
meeting with prayer.
The folio wing officers were then elected.
Wee presidents, Richard Wallach, Mayor OF
Washington. Gen o. q. Howard. Gen. Z D.
Townsend Dr. II. w. Bliss. I'll. ID. Cooke. and
wer and II. M. Siace.
The President stated the object of the meet
ang 10 be TO consider measures for the exten.
sion OF the sphere of usefulness nf the News
boys Home. Hitherto that institution had been
devoted to the interests of the newsboys, who
were very numerous during the war: but now
an opportunity is offered 20 extend its useful
ness so as 10 make 1t a home for all friendess
children.
HisonE. and Mr.. W. G.. Palmer, agent of the
BaIumore ChlidIeH-' Aid Society, were pres
ent and addressed the meeting, encouraging
those interested in behalf of friendless chit
dren 10 proceed.
MI wisong very fully explained the orgaui.
IatIon OF the Baltimore institution, and for the
details OF the mode Of operation referred the
meeting 10 Dir. Palmer. the agent who i'm re-
PLY 10 questions asked by those interested ex-
planned sne entire working OF the insti-
more has been 10 relieve the aInis-honse of
all ITS Juvenile inmates. and provide homes for
them, as we'll as for hundreds of other unfor
Junate ones who were tending ~ destruction
for lack of proper training. This system ig.
hores the old system OF the large orphan asy-
Ium. IN which the children are kent together
In large building under the care of a matron
The children are only kept at the home until
they can be sent into families, to be raised as
members OF the family, not "a menials; and the
distribution Is Effected by local Committees in
every county OF the State of Maryland who
are neId responsible for the proper care and
educdtIon OF the children. No child is bound
OUT put Is always under the protection of the
society; and If not properly cared for will be
Immediately.
greatest care Is taken TO secure for the children
education and moral training. None are per
mltted TO reside in any but pious families, who
bind themselves 10 educate their charges and
when the boys arrive at age they receive SIOO,
SDd the girls $50.
The meeting was briefly addressed by Hons
Horace MAYNARD and j. W. Patterson, in behalf
Prof. Henry also urged immediate action i'm
behalf OF friendless children, and hoped the
suggestions of the committee from BaItimore
would be promptly considered and acted upou
Mr.. Palmer, of the Baltimore society," ten
oored MS services 70 the ladies OF the society at
any ume they may be required in aid OF the
Mr.. whitmore, in behalf of the ladies, ex
tended an invitation to all interested in this
charity 10 meet at the Newsboys' Home on
Saturday next at Ii o'clock a m
After passing vote OF thanks to the speakers
and reporters present, the meeting adjourned.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN ANAssoCIATIos.-I,ast
evening the regular meeting of the National
republican Association was held at the Union
League Rooms-Mr. J. r. Elvans in the chair
and Mr.. q. A Hall secretary.
The Chair stated that as the National Union
League Council wished 10 hold an adjourned
meeting in the hall. he would suggest that the
business be transacted speedily.
J. w. Knowlton, NJ. T. Parker, James
hutchinson, AND General J. s. Crocker were
reported upon favorably by the executive com.
mIttee and elected members.
Mr.. Miller reported two bills for expenses
incurred on the day Of welcome to Congress
one for banner and the other for the hire of a
horse for the assistant marshal.
Ar J. > Brown objected TO tho payment of
the olils, on the ground that the general com.
mittee were paying all expenses incurred.
Mr.. O. Barton remarked that the pleasure of
riding on horseback should be considered. IT
ne had been in the place OF the assistant mar.
shal ne would not have brought in q bill.
Mr. Boswell said that he did not regard
riding on horseback pleasure, as sore as he
gwen some one IS to take his place if he had
known now ne was going TO feel after mis-
equestrian exercise.
The bill was ordered 70 be paid
The Chair (Nr. Elvans) remarked that he
mad intended TO introduce proposition at this
meeting, but would, as the National Union
League were anxious to have the use of the
hall, defer IL TO the next meeting. The propo-
siton was one looking TO the form alton OF aux
was becoming important to know how many
reliable Republicans were IN each ward, not
regarding color, and probably without regard
10 sex.
The Association adjourned.
INSTALLATION oy OFFICKRs.-Last evening
The Grand Lodge, i. o. q. F. held an adjourned
meeting. at whicb there was a very large ar
tendance. Among the business transacted we
near mat proclamation was read from James
r Sanders, Grand Sire Grand Lodge United
States, appointing the 26th OF April next as a
day OF thanksgiving, in which IL 10 recon-.
menoed that on thar day the members of the
order repair 70 churches, have appropriate
services, and unite in giving thanks for IN
manifold blessings bestowed upon the order
Its unDrOken unity, DC.
The following officers were Installed for the
ensuing year John T. Given, Grand Master:
B A kidder, Deputy Grand Master; George
II. Martin, Grand Warden: PARKER II. Sweet,
Grand Secretary; Samuel Wise, Grand Treas
urer; Charles b. r. Cslledge, Marshal: John
Wahl, Conductor; Peter Snutz Guardian:
George Tice, Herald; John T. Clements, Sen,
Chaplain.
After the installation, the Grand Lodge ad-
Journed, and proceeded 10 Gilberf's dining hall,
(lith street and New York avenue,) where an
excellent COLLATION. was spread out, which was
washed down with tea ana coffee,
which full justice was done. Messrs McFar.
land and Thompson entertained the COMPANY
by singing seme appropriate songs; and after q
vote of thanks 10 the host had been adopted
the company separated, well pleas ed with the
, manner in which the evening had Teen spen.
particularly the latter parr.
"A $4,000 SNUFF Box.-Taere Is now on ex-
nlbitlon at the Jewelry establishment of Cali &
Bro magnificent relic of the Revolution OF
k'eat NaIue ana beautiful workmanship. This
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