Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-11
LOCAL NEWS.
AMUsEMENTs ro.NIaHr

gle Mitchell as .Fanchon," supported by all
the fayorites of the regular company. Miss
augusta in new and charming dance. The
BEAUTIFUL play of " Fanchon" has had a series
of great successes in northern and western
cities, and should be seen by every lover of the
histrionic.
great Miltonian TableauX, representing sixty
three scenes from Paradise Lost. This exhi-
biuon has been prepared at immense expense
4 anu promises to be one of the finest representa-
tons ever produced in Washington.
A SEAToN HALL.-Grand vocal and instru-
mental concert by Master Cocker, of Trinity
3Chureh, New York; Mr.. Simpson, OF Grace
tChurch, New York; Signor Strini and other
eminent talent, promising delightful musical
Entertainment
/ CASTERBURY.-The old company in the
usual bill.
THB MASQUERADE BALL.-The annual prize
masquerade ball of Harmony Circle, at Odd
Fellows Hall, last night, was a grand affair."
much commentator. Weber's full band occu-
pied the stage, over which was suspended in
gas Jets circle, across the center OF which was
the word Harmony" and around the chande-
hers and from every available point in the
saloon the Stars and Stripes waved. Numerous
were the masked characters represented, and
so wei gotten up and maintained were they
that II was for some time doubtful to whom the
judges would award the prizes
The Daughter of the Regiment by Mrs. K,
mary, queen OF Scots" by Mrs. b., and ssThe
Washerwoman,' by Mrs A, were among the
most notable OF the female Characters repre.
sented; but to enumerate all who attracted
attentlon would occupy more space than we
have at command to-day.
Among the gentlemen, "The Shoemaker. ~ nv
a, "MePhlstopheles,n by b., 1.-The tarred and
feathered Man." by c., and sold Greenback.r
by -, were made much of by ALL the latter
being quite novel makeup with the ssMan
oI the ault, he having suit (coat, pants,
and yest,) made of the five cent fractional cur
Iency; and carrying large square transpar-
ency, on one side OF which was The inscription,
pass current as you see, at the grand mas
querade OF the HARMONY" on the second, ssAny
one defacing this structure will be dealt with
according 10 law" on the third II would not
take the prize, oh, no. honesty is the best poI-
icy;" and on the fourth, ssThese are INV cahdi
yield" ~
the award of the judges was announced the
chairman stating that the Harmony Circle had
offered a prize for the best masked male char
acter represented, and also one to the best
masked female character; that the Judges had
decided in favor of THE Shoemaker" and he
presented him with the prize, a gold headed
rosewood cane. The ladies' prize had been
awarded to 1.-THE Washerwoman," and she re-
ceiyed a handsome rosewood work box with
complete outfit. Strangely enough, when
unmdsked, II was found that the prizes had
been given TO husband and wife, Mr.. and Mrs
a. Adler, OF the Seventh Ward being the re-
cipients.
Supper, waltz and hop, schotsche and polka,
quadrille, &c, followed in quick succession
and the merry party were in the full tide o! en-
Joyment until the grey streaks of dawn be-
decked the eastern sky
Mayor Wallach, President T. T.. Lloyd and
A. Lloyd, of the Aldermen, and many others
OF note. were present during the evening, and
witnessed the grand review of the masked
characters.
Harmony Circle has good reason 10 be proud
OF this prize masquerade and annual reunion.
the whole AFFAIR having been conducted in
most excellent style, rejecting much credit on
all concerned in its management The officers
OF the Circle are >. l.. liable, president: III. L.
BlOuf president Nj Prince
Chas. HutZler, financial secretary; A. Adler,
treasurer.