Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-09
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS, &C., TONIGHT.


AMUsEMBNTs, &C.. TONIGHT.
GROVE s.-fhe be uuuful operate spectacle
of "Cindrr-lla," by the Holman Opera Troupe,
'tracFd "A large audience. The excellence OF
its rendition elected enth sias tic app lause. II
will be repeated thiSeyening.
METZTROTT HALL.-A musical treat IL Of
fered thI- evening AT MetZerott Hall by Gus
taye ~. Albe. assisted by Mrs. Blanchard and
her two children, Mr.. sherman, the pianist,
and MIR. Hollub, who appear in concert. The
programme embraces some Of the finest selec-
tons.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-The Carolina twins
attract great crowds to Odd Fellows Hail,
who pronounce them the greatest wonder OF
the kind ever exhibited here.
ISLAND HALL.-The grand ball of the Island
Social Club tins evening should be atten ded,
not only by all lovers Of dancing, but others
VINO wish TO spend an agreeable evening in
pleasant company. #sa-
foRREsT HALL, GEoRGETowN.-Mr T. o.
DeLeon lectures on the War Poetry Of the
south. and nves specimen readings this eve-
ming at o'clock.
CANTERBURY keeps mp ITS reputation as a
popular place of amusement, and the man.
moth company this week draws crowded
houses.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUsTEHs-The
Board of Trustees OF Public Schools held their
FMsgular meeting last evening at the City Hall,
Mayor Wailach in the chair and Messrs Will
son, Tustin, Rheese, Woodward, Walsh,
CLARK, Holmead, CasselI. anu Murtagh pres.
rnt' Win Mr. n. L: Morsell, treasurer, and
Applications for teachershfps were received
nom Miss Bling, Of Erie County, N. Y, Mr.
Also. a communication from Mrs Edelin, in
relation TO lot owned by her in the Seventh
Ward, on which school house has been
erected: referred.
Miss Lettia b. Aliens resignation as teacher
OF Secondary school No. 4, LIST District ac-
cepted.
A communication was also received from
Messrs. Bryant, Stratton, Church & Co, of the
Washington Business College, rendering the
following as awards to the most meritorIous
scholars: Life membership in their associa-
ton of colleges; a six months scholarship in
the penmanship department of the Washing
ton Conege, and three months scholarship in
the same.
Mr.. Wilson offered resolution rendering the
acknowledgment of the Board for the gift, and
also resolution fixing the Goth day OF June
for the examination OF the penmanship of the
pupils, with view OF making the awards,
which were adopted.
The reports of teachers for the Second and
Third Districts were received.
Mr.. Wilson also introduced q resolution fix
ing the time for examining the contestants for
the Columbian College scholarship on the eth
day of July; which was adopted, and Messrs
Brown, Rhees, Clark and Murtagh were ap-
poiated 10 conduct the examination.
MI. Wilson also announced a resolution
recommending, to maintain the efficiency of
The schools, that the Councils authorize the
establishment Of four additional female inter-
mediate schools, one in each district; the es-
tablls hment Of eight additional primary
schools two in each district; fixing the SALARY
of the principal of the Wallach School at
S16eo per year; to continue the salaries of all
ofFebruary -, 1864; and requesting the COM
mittee on Congress and the Councils 10 use
their efforts to secure the legislation necessary
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Woodward was appointed on the conn
mittee on text books temporarily, In place of
Mr.. Miller.
The HEALTH OF THE CITY.-Dr G. NJ Dove.
Secretary Of the Board Of Health, writes in re-
gard to the excavations from the canal that
hberalsnpplies of lime have been applied 10 the
muck and mud temporarily thrown from the
banks of the canal. He says" 1t is intended
to remove these TO proper place as soon as
then, in accordance with the Recommendation
OF the Board of Health. care will be taken to
render their stay entirely innocent. by the ap-
plication Of disinfectants, which the Mayor
(by the Amusement Of the Baard of Healthy
has wisely determined TO apply daily We
are assured that every possible precaution
the public health by this most necessary i'm
proyement Of the canal at this time, and
although we could have wished hat it had
been begun earlier, we are satisfi that, with
the abundant caution 10 be exercised, there
need be no fear of any deleterious effect re.
sulnng from the present operations--which
under the term Of the contract, must be finished
In sixty days from this time -
COURT OF INQUIRY ORDERED.-On Mon.
day last the Secretary of War promulgated an
order at the request Of Lieutenant Colonel Z.
l. Paulding, Paymaster U. 5. A, appointing
Court of Inquiry, TO assemble in this city
without delay TO investigate the official action
and relation Of Col. Paulding with the Mer.
chants National Bank. The Court will express
an opinion as to any Official delinquency Of
Col. Paulding, and what further action in the
case, If any, they deem necessary. The fol-
lowing officers are detailed to compose the
Court: Brevet Brig General II. j. Hunt.
Lieut. Col. Sd U. :. Artillery: Brevet Lieut..
Breyet Col. @. W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant
General of Volunteers. The junior member
to act as Recorder Of the Court.
TEE SHOOTING AFFAIR YEsrRRDAY.-Don.
nelly, who was shot in the neck yesterday AT
ing, and there is hope of his ultimate recovery.
The ball, which seems 70 have lodged behind
the right shoulder blade, has not yet been ex-
tracted
Drew ank Prank OToole, who were arrested
by the Third Ward police directly after the
shooting, had a hearing before Justice Thomp-
son who fined them 81 each for disorderly
conduct.
StoT: There il a slight inaccuracy In the other.
wise correct account by your reporter OF my
remarks in reference 70 the Merchants Ma
tionai Bank, At the meeting Of the Beard Of
Trade on Monday night. They were to this
efect:-My stock was purchased January 30
Maury & Co., Of this city. Maury and Co.
were reimbursed for the amount drawn from
their funds by Huyck's draft ON Baltimore.
May 10, 1866 JOHN R. ELvANs.
LITERARY AND Musical ENTRRrAINMENr
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