Evening star., 1869-05-08

nave oScn entered: Mountain Maid Blskiw,
Jr James Rocaey, aud Star of the West
The National Course IS considered by borsa
men to be the best course in the country an 4
We look tor performances from tnesa horses
next week that have heretofore been uneq uailed
by them.
The MUSEUM or ARr-The exhibition mn
der the above modest name at Odd Fellows,
Han is really very interesting and our readers
snouij not only see 1t themselves. bat take
their children. 1t is not a series of HAT paint.
inGs, hut the water movas through and the
clouds NY ovre the landscapes: ships sail and
Fight and have their masts and rigging shot
away; men and women walk and work: dogs
and bears and walrusses and other an,maIs
walk or run or disport themselves thunder
storms come mp, spend their fury and pass
away: and altogether the imitation of nature is
very good. We not only have a creditable rep .
resentation of days life IN a country village.
but see d.. kaue's ships sailing amid the ice-
bergs, Esquimaux on foot and drawn in
their sleds by dogs, &c. Then we are taken
10 New York, and witness yarious amusing q
street scenes, and next we see naval engage
ment, and from these are transported to Fiary
land where We see wonders too numerous to
mention. Add TO these attractions an interest
Ing lecture and fine concert, and altogether
this show gives you the worth Of your money
MASONIC CHoIR.-A number of members of
the Masonic fraternity have organized a choir
with the following officers: Robert Ball, Pres.
!dent; j. l.. johnson, Vice President; E. s.
Holmes, Leader; Henry H. Bradley, Assistant
Prof. J. T. Scheel, 0rganist; g. r. THOMPSON
secretary; CHARLES w. Hancock. Treasurer A
permanent constitution has been adopted and
the officers named together with the musical
directors OF the several Masonic bodies of the
District, are 10 constitute the executive board
for the transaction Of business. A beautiful
organ has been purchased for the rehearsals, and
the choir will hold weekly meetings at rooms
on Seventh street, No. ia5.
PHoLoNoNAsIANS SOCIETY OF GRoRGRrowS
CoLLEGE.-The annual commencement of this
ancient society will be held at the college on
wednesday afternoon next. The exercises
VIII Viii De very interesting and will comprise the
Ioiiowing programme: .'Ode TO Liberty" by
lhomas A. Badeaux. of Louisiana; The Fu-
ture OF our Country" an Grafton, by G.. Gordon
Posey, OF Mississippi; "Chivslry," orauon, by
Hiynoon Brown. District of Columbia: s.RsI.
lad Poetry" dissertation: by Dennis Sheridan
OF Maryland; The Demon Wager" reading by
A. w. Madigan, of Maine A programme OF
choice musical selections will also be perform.
ed by the Marine band.
NATIONAL THEOLOGICAL INsrIrurR-At a
mt stlnC OF n number of repre- sentatives of the
BAPTIST churches of this city, held last eve
ming, at the residence of Harry Beard Esq
after full and Iree discussion OF the value OF
this institution in educltiuS colored men for
teachers and preachers of the GOSPEL N was
nnaniT ously voted as the sense OF those
present. that the organization should hs con-
tlnged IN existence, holding as II does Its char
Ter from Congress, with a view to grea. add
honal efficiency in the future in the prosecu.
lion OF Its important SPECIFIC work.
IHE LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL MISSION, corner
iltn and X streets. are holding a course o. Fri
day evening meeting and lectures for tae col
oreo people Last evening a temperance meet
ing was held and conducted by Purity Lodge.
bad Weather was marked With consider able in
teres' and spirit. Addresse, Were delivered by
W q. Tmney. W. p. Drew, Rev. John A.
himeail. and Captsln Wall. the new Justice of
ave
on The Chemistry OF Cor,m mon Things Will
De delivered by Dr. +. p. Howlano, who will
esnio,. some pleasing experiments, and show
the effect OF laughing gas.
ELECTION OF OPPICERs-The annual m eft.
Ing Of the Washington II HibernIan Benevolent
ASSOCIATION was held last evening. at Carroll
Hall. and the following We're elected officers
FOR the ensuing year PRESIDENT A. X. C,av.
ansgh: Vice President, DIR. Draper: Sacretary
H. A. Brosnan; Treasurer. James Flanagan.
Nk!lng ana Election Committees Were ap-
po-nte... and votes OF thanks to the retiring OF.
hcers rendered. Reports showing tue associ-
saon 10 be in prosperous condition were
reao. and the meeting then ad journed until the
Isl Friday in June.
BUILDING AssoCIATIoNs-S1les of Money!
Al the twentieth monthly meeting of the First
Go-operaiive Building Association. held on
Washington, Sli,loo were sold. at an average
OF lbs per cent premium; the largest ssle per.
maps, ever made Al one meeting OF any building
ASSOCIATION In tins city.
The First National Building Association held
their scr y-sixth monthly meeting az the same
hall last right. when fourteen shares Were sold,
al an average premium OF 3o5s per cent.
PROP. SRRLDoN's MAY FksrIvAL.-The an.
nual May Bali snd Exhibition of the rupils of
Professor Sheldon's dancing academy will
axe place on Thursday evening next, a. Car
Ioil Hail. From present appearances the ex.
hleiilon promises 70 he one of the most enter.
iaining spec;acles which il has ever been the
coed fortune Of our citizens 70 witness The
programme is published In book forn,wi' tse
fsnres OF the new quadrilles printed far the
tent nj Of those who Will take part in the fes-
uyal.
FAREWELL SsRNoNs-Rev A A. E Tsylor.
recently called 70 Cincinnati. will pres a his
iarewell sermon 10 his congregation at Bridge
street Presbyterian Church. Georgetown. TO-
morrow morning at O'Clock. sad will preach
81 the North Presbyterian Church in this civ
On street, between 9th and 10th, 3. I O'Clock
IN the afternoon.
THE BRYANT MINsrHRLs give their last per-
formance al the National Theater this eve.
house aLucretia Bcrea" viii be done in
burnt cork, ano Mr.. Dan Bryant will appear
ss Captain Jinks, aud as the gen d'arme in
"a Genevieve de Brabant.'
DEAD.-Mr. Thomas p. Stephens, well
Known and much esteemed merchant Of our
c1ty, ana Iofmefty OF the ufm OF WAtl, STR
phens 4 Co, died this morning az his residence.
On l2tk street, between q and II. after 3 few
days iiiness. He will Be gres;iy missed in this
con- munffy.
APPOINTMENTS AT THE GovRRNMxxr
PEINTIse OFFIcR-Mr. A. N. Clapp. Cor-
gressioUal Printer has appointed Mr.. Etheli,
o! Indiana. foreman OF the press-ruorn, vice
Mr. Oliver H. Reed, and Mr.. George +. Patten,
delivery clerk, vice Mr.. Fenpell
@
1SJCNcrIoN CAsf-To-dAy JaoSs Fisher
issued preliminary injunction on the bill Of
John L. Mason, en- Joining the Commissioners
OF Patents from issuing letter patents - :. n
kowlsy for an improvement In ffuit jars.
ASSAULT AND pBArTRRy>-Testeraay Charles
Thomas was arrested by officer Balsford for
an asSauit snd battery On Ioon Rronsy
and Tucker Beverly, and Justice Tseser fned
him IS in each case.
AFTER GuN.-Yesterdsy oaioer Williams
arrested Taomas Schacer. q Boy o; Is on the
charge OF stealing gun fren Joseph rullen,
and he is held fer a hearing,
TER ILLUSTRATIONS ct Banyans Pilsrsm,
81 Netxerot; Hall, are very ceaaasel, ana TIE
lecture and concert very interesting,
-
"lN l.spR AND IN DxArR Is tie ute Of a
aesarifni story 70 srresr ia TIE SsRass ser#Ies
castle tomorrow.