Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-03
that shall tend to promote their interests and


BY MIR. DuIin.--Bill for footways on south
side of street south, between 9th and sth
streets cast; referred. BY Mr.. 3. 8. Blker-
Eli relative to payment Of the clerks Of the
election, providing that every person " no act
ed as clerk in the last election and performed
the duties be paid 81; passed.
The special order-the bill 10 increase the ef-
icncy If the Public Schools-was taken up,
and after some d, bate was passed 1t is as toll
lows:
BE ttcnacted, de-, That the salaries of the
teachers OF male grammar schools of the First,
Second, and Fourth Districts shall be 1850 a
year each, with an increase in all the male
grammar schools hereafter of $50 annually to
e1.sOn.
sec ,. That the salaries of all the teachers of
IL male grammar schools shall be $1,000 each a
year, increasing hereafter $50 annually to
$3.50.
Sec. 2. That the salaries of all the teachers OF
the male int mediate schools shall be $50
e~ch year, increasing hereafter $50 annually
TO Sl,GU.
the female intermediate schools shall be $50
. ach year, increasing annually hereafter $50
to 900.
Sec s. That the salaries of all the teachers of
the secondary schools shall be 500 each, in
creasing hereafter nualy $50 TO 500.
Sec. &. That the salaries of all the teachers of
primary schools shall be $50 each. inc reasing
hereafter annually $50 10 $40.
Sec. :. That the compensation for all teachers
of night schools shall be 50 each for each even
ing enipIoyed. 1851 fH
shall be 81 2C0 year.
Sec. 9. That this act shall take effect from and
after January list. ie6S, and that there he and is
hereby appropriated out of the school fund,
sum ST. fficient TO carry this act INTO effect.
Sec IL. That all acts parts of acts incon-
sistent with the provisions OF this act are hereby
repealed.
number of bills from the Aldermen were
received and referred.
The following were reported from commit
tees BY Mr.. Connolly, Ways and Means)-
a lGar n1pfS hull latt thn Of
v arrants drawn on the Corporation treasury;
passed. By Mr.. Arrison, (Improvements)-
Bill 10 open pubic alley in square i19, passed.
Mr.. Slower gave notice OF his intention 20 move
Dalton moved TO reconsider now, and Mr.. l.. Ii.
=. Miller moved to lay Mr.. Dalton's motion on
the table: which was agreed to. Also, bill to
open and grade 21st street, from the northern
boundary Of the city to PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
appropriating S7.S9O with 4 clause providing
that the work shall be given 10 the lowest bid
der without distinction on account of race or
color. Mr.. u. $ Baker said that il had been
unjustly charged that he was opposing the bill.
After some debate, the consideration OF The bill
WIS postponed for two weeks. BY Mr.. Croker,
(ClaimsD-Bil for the relief of James A Tat
and others; passed. Bill for the relief of Mary
Reyes; passed. Bill for relief of A. VI. Nav
nard; postponed Mr.. Arrison, from the special
committee on the Jail, reported that bill had
befn introduced in the House of Represents
tives, and passed, annulling the contracts for
the jail Mr.. Crocker (Claims) reported bills
y. n.
Porter, William Washington; passed. Maria
Mcclure; recommItted. Relief of E A. Rid
dell; passed.
Mr.. AIrison endeayored to report the bill for
dispOsing of the Corporations interest in the
canal, but was prevented by the adjournment
at II 20.
The SlENGRRBrND BALL-The grand mas
querade ball of the Washington Sangerbund
at Odd Fellows Hall last night was one of the
most pleasant affairs of the season. and attended
"A Narx Tlaru- 1s.fr halI I.s,
ds nsely crowded during the early part Of the
evening. Between two and three hundred
couples appeared in costume, presenting an
extremely brilliant and amusing scene. Kings.
queens, lords, ladies, clowns, demon. harle-
quins. imps of darkness, negroes, &c &c.,were
well represented. while many appeared in
little fun. The hall was opened at o'clock
and at midnight the masks Were removed: then
supper was announced; after which dancing
was resumed. and the festivities continued un-
I'll daylight this morning.
Among the male characters attracting the
most attention were the following: s.Spanish
Cavalier" by Sebastian Aman; "Charles Id
by L. kolb; '.Jno. Chinaman,' by N. Messau
..Harlequin,' by Mr. j Hetsch; SRA Diavolo."
by &. Rcerer; Long neck Turk" by Francis
Blu hleT; "Eolly." by G.. kieny; s'D'tmon" by
MundeI; HAPPY DaTkie," by VIM Phip+;
Negro by q. Sinclair; ..Friar." by Jno. Yank:
.TeamsteT," by p. Kern; .'sSatan," BY A. L. L.
Reese: BARRIERS Pole" by Edward ' alentine;
Duly; Brother Jonathan" by VIM. Forsyth:
"Officer of the day. q. RUPERT; "English
Groom by F. Koehler.
Among the lady characters personated most
attTa etiyely We're: ..Diana, Goddess of the
Chase" by Mrs. Dolly dickson; '-Maritana, or
the TamboTine Gill; by Mrs. :. Aman:
i. Daughter of the r. ginent. by Miss Amelia
40 ueen of Night by Miss Annie Richter:
'.Iiaiian Peasant Girl" by Mrs. Sander; Sip
sey Queen by Miss Addie Hessmer; fortune
TF.Ilu
Miss Lizzie Russell; ..Hiehland Lassie," by
Miss Reese; 'sTopsey," by Amelia Hulcer;
Little Red Riding Hood, by Miss Shue.
Many Of the costumes were very rich-the
Well assorted stock OF our friend Moxley, on
10th street, making it easy TO obtain any style OF
dress HIS costumes are OF the best material,
and from his long experience he is able to please
The - Washington Sengeg bund,n to whom
the credit is due for this brilliant entertain
ment, has been in existence some twenty years.
Justice Charles Walter being largely instru-
mental, we believe, in its origin. 1t has from
the start maintained a high reputation for the
character of its music and the bIilliancy of its
entertainments. The present officers are: l..
dent; r. Puff, secretary; +. Schmidt recording
secretary; q. Kahlert, treasurer: Carl Richter,
leader.
Among the most enjoyable features of the
last light was the rich sShang-
hal chorus" the sChinese LANDER and the
Z" International Quadrille."
gerbund occupied the stage, and opened the
''ball'' with scene from the .sWordgrund
Schluek, a comic opera by Otto, which was
very amusing.
BOARD OF FIRE Con- Board
held regular meeting last evening at the CITY
Hall, at which Were present, Commissioners
thompson, Garfield and Clark; also, Chief
Sessford and Mr. T.. G Ecklof secretary M
N Bassett. firemen of No. 3, was suspended for
conduct unbecoming a Ia ember of the depart
ment. The resignation VIM. s. Scott, extra
men OF the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder, was
received and accepted, and resolutions Were
adopted expressing the regrets of the com mis-
sloners In losing so efficient officer. Geo
W. Perkins and +. ]. Read We're appointed
supern itineraries of steamer No. ]. A comm.
cation was received from the firemen and
hostlers, asking an increase Of pay. The name
Of j. q. Entwisle was dropped from the list of
of steamer No 3. A commu-
nication was received from Columbia Engine
Company, (old company relative to a former
proposition 10 purchase their bell and interest
never was contaminated, because Of the fact
that the City Councils have not appropriated
$500 additional and necessary to the purchase
as desired by the commiss 10 ners.1
Chief John ii. Sessford will tins evening
leave for New York, Philadelphia, Boston and
other cities, with a view to inspecting and re-
porting on the various styles and qualities of
hose, and other fire apparatus.
THE BALTIMORE CONFERENCE Of the South
ern Methodist Church will meet tomorrow
"wednesday morning, in Baitimore-Bishop
Doggeu presiding, as has been before stated 1t
is expected that Bishops Early and Marvin
VIII also be in attendance, with the board of
managers Tor foreign missions, together with