Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-15
The Chalk Mark on the Door.

IN Ass;sRetica ard Hos {, Vas Ksrt-Oa- Too
fany On Tie Brid9e Gfip. ,,
Anamnsing scene was witnessed on the Mary
ana avenue canal bridge at -four o'clock OF
sunday afternoon Last by a few persons who
happened 10 be IN that neishborbood 81 the
uine mentioned, to explain which IL is necessary
., 20 go back little and relate that not far from
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot there
resides gentleman who is fortunate enough to
have
YOUNG AND HANDSOME WIFE
IN The same neighborhoOi a youpg unmarried
man is employed and, seeing The LADY ofte, he
Is desperately In love with her. About the first
OF last week he mustered up courage 10 send her
NOE asking her Ishe was willing 70 grant him
a CHALK MARK on TIE DOOR.
TINS impudent request he signed the tictitisas
name Of Charles Campbell. Passing the house
tae same afternoon be vas agreeably surprised
10 see the chalk mark on the door," and il SO
elated him that he hardly knew how to contain
hlinset. The next day lie had conveyed 20 the
avenue bridge as the place and Sunday after
noon, ! o'clock, as the time. A favorable
answer was returned TO this also. How and at
what point OF time the husband was informed
OF the proceedings, or informed himself, we
have not learned, but only know the fact th at
he accompanied his wife 10
THE RENDEZVOUS.
As the bells of ST. AlOysius were striking tosr
Two PERSONS met on the bridge Mr.. Camp
he!f' and the lajy-aud the former asked
:. Are you looking for some oue?'' 20 which the
!&ttCF replied, " | am looking for Mr.. Charles
Campbell" Just at this interesting juncture
when the youHg man, with love IN his eyes AMI
lle2Ging u his voice. was assuring her that he
was the object of her search, the husband
rushed from his hiding place, and, taking the
Young man by the collar, shouted. :. You pit;ul
wretch what do you mean" Campbell
diorieG on his knees and transferred his plead
1rg To the husband. begging him, tor Heavens
sake not 20 injure him; that his mind was af-
iected. The husband concluded. under the
circumstances, to let his rival 90, and the rar-
scene.
before the story spread. and the farorita Air
MHlStleo or huInmed by newsboys when "C2mD-
cell approaches - " Meet me in the lane,
love"
TIE TEEATERs.-S Sheridan knowles fine
Play Of 1.-The Iiunchback. - was performed in a
very acceptable manner at the National last
evening. Mrs Scott Sittdons ia very well suited
10 the character OF Julia and :ted her rart
with such spirit AMI feeling that she was warmly
applauted. Mr.. Pierce "a Master Waiter"
anu MeSSrs. Wilson, Kennedy, and Brady and
Miss Kate Denim were very good in their re-
spectirc roles. Tonight Shakespeare's spright-
Iy comedy as \ or Like It," with Mrs. Silions
tie Wrestler
The entertainments OF the Berger Beli Ringer.
az Walls opera House are in many respects
superior TO those OF most companies of the kind.
In the tlrst place theic programme embraces
many gems of the best composers, and then
there are several line yOcaiists and instrument.
tslists with them. Again there is that com!Cal
fellow, Sol Saith Russell, who is hard 10 beat
at making faces. Altogether the performances
are varied and pleasing and should draw fun
houses.
CAENIvAL WEEK AT WALLS OPERA Horss.
HE manager of this popular thea'er has III ade
arrangements with the celebrated VIM. Horace
Lingard for the carnival week, assisted by Miss
Alice DuDning, Miss Dickie Lin gard, ami a
very superior New York company. A most al
fractiye entertainment has been arranged.
Robertson's new comedy, ." David Garrick'
VIII be produced in elegant style.
CENTRAL BUILDING AssoCIATIOS.-The GJ:h
monthly meeting OF this association was held
last evening, at the City Hail. Six shares of
stock were disposed OF at premium OF 81 per
cent There being no further purchasers, the
names OF persons representing unbalanced
shares we're placed in a hat. and tOrty-nlpe
drawn therefrom, which exhausted the receipts
OF the evening.
THE STEAMER LADY or TIE LAKE has not
been chartered for the use OF the Norfolk fire.
men desiring 10 participate in the Carnival
festivities, as has been stated. Size will make
An excursion trip during the Carnival. when
only half fare will he charged to al who wish
to visit this city.