Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-05-07
Con densed Locals.

From sbillington, Parker, and BeaIl we have
HsPsr's Weekly for May 10. and from Shilling
MI ID. l.. Burnett has been transferred from
the ONCE of the Second Auditor OF the Treasury
- me siIth Auditors oftice and assigned to the
The Freedmen's Savings Bank here having
Saerea 70 take young man from Alexandria
INTO It's once and teach him the banking bust
ness, Tnomas King, q student at Snowden
school, W. l.. Powell, principal, has been Sc
Bected for the position.
On Monday last the congregation of st.
yoeephs church, Capitol Hill, presented a
handsome new buggy manufactured by Nc
Permot 6 Bro, of this city, and harness to the
rev: y. b: nzleiter, pastor of that church, as
token OF their love and respect. The presen-
fAtion was surprise TO the pastor.
Ex-Fire Commissioner Smith has received q
Of Chief Engineer John A. wesrt, of the Tren-
Ton, n. j., fire department, who, on the occa-
sion Of the visit of the Eagle fire company Of
Trenton to this city in 1871, made many warm
The Baltimore annual conference of the ART
can Methodist Episcopal church, recently in
session in Cumberland, Md, adjourned yester-
DAY afternoon Referring to the appointments
the Cumberland NstCs says: Rev. Waters sta
fionsd here during the last year, goes to wash
ngton CITY, Rev. Mitchell takes his place here.
Y. NJ. @. A.-CsIebration Of the TScenfy- fin
AnnireTsGry Of tie 4ssOciGtion.-The twenty
n III an nivsrsary of the founding of the Young
Mems tristan Association in this city, was
celebrated last evening at Lincoln hall, which
vas crowded with members and their friends
III: Mm. Snekney, one Of the vice presidents OF
association, presided, and after the singing OF
hymn by the audience. reading of the Scrip
lures by Rev. j. A. Cuthbert, and a PRAYER by
sSS,s .: 3 mitchell, delivered an sPPropriate
president OF the Y. NJ. G. A. of Pittsburg. Mr.
n: Ihane Miller sang q hymn, the audience
joining In the chorus, and followed with a few
remarks, showing the practical work done by
Cnr1stan organizations. At the close Of the
address, which was frequently applauded,
collection was taken NJ, and some 80, 500 raised,
VIM. 5. Page, Of New York, subscribing $3.50,
Gen. Q. q. Howard $50, and Gov Shepherd,
~. H. Smith. - Covdrsy, OF New York and
= friend 500 each. Rev: t. Dewitt Tslmage,
were elected life members OF the association
after which Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage of New
York, delivered an eloquent address The an.
nusl report Of the association was then read
showing large amount of work done during
the year. One hundred and ninety seven new
me J,S s have been admitted during the year,
ers report shows deficiency OF s415.36.
TIE THEATERs.-The very satisfactory per
formance Of " Romeo and Juliet" at Ford's
opera House this week was a rare dramatic
treat Mrs. Booth ia q charming representative
OF the loving Juliet" while Mr.. wheelock's
Romeo" though open TO criticism In some
points, is a vigorous piece of acting. The cast
otherwise was much better than is usually seen
even in New York or Boston. Tonight " The
Lady Of Lyons, with Mrs. Booth as HPaulinep
and Mr.. Wheelock a. f'Claude MelnotteD
Carneross & Dixie's MINISTRIES are amusing
large audiences at the National Theater by
their very excellent vocal and instrumental
husic and dtverting Ethiopian sketches. There
are so many star performers in the company
thst II IL hardly fair TO select one or two for
special mention. Those who attend their per-
iormances this week will be sure to get their
moneys worth.
The Theater Comique continues to do lively
business, rain or shine, as the patrons of the
house know that they are always certain to find
sometnlng going on 10 amuse them. The Jardin
Habille and the Partisan csn-can are the lead
ing sensations this week, but are by no mean.
the only entertaining features OF the perform
ances.