The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-26
Baltimore
Correspondence OF the Herald.1
BALTIMORE, Dec. 23d, 1919.
Grand Military Soir<e.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3d. 1919.
Grand Military Soir<e.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq.,
DEAR SIR -
The ball of the Maryland Cadets took place last
evening, and very far surpassed any thing in the
way OF military ball we have had for many years.
The cadets styled the affair Military Source, be-
cause the amusements were not confined to the
terpschorean art-slnging of songs and glees were
introduced and the cadets went through their light
infantry drill to the tap of the drum; the whole az
fair got up in the very best style and passed off
to the satisfaction of every present.
AT about nine o'clock the company began to
semble, and shortly efter the cadets went through
their drill, after that came grand promenade by
the entire company, which on being concluded,
quadrilles were formed, and the ladies' and gents
went to work and stripped it on the light fantastic
toe" in pretty good earnest, entering into the spirit Of
the thing with much zest as the rules OF fashion
would permit; as Tor myself, must confess, that in
dancing like TO go at 1t with heart and soul-and
fear that my exertions, though generally admired
by my friends, do not smack very strongly Of Char
raud's or Almack's
After the company had danced several quadres
the glee club sang several glees, and Miss Lucy
Long also amused the company with an account OF
her trip last summer to Boston; Qaying metaphor
aslde,) there is in the company young man who
delights In composing and singing Lucy Long, and
takes hold of every local event and introduces it
into his song. Miss Lucy's efforts were crowned
with the paudlts of the company, that is the smiles
OF the ladies' and stamping of feet of the gentlemen
The room containing the refreshments next came
in for share of my attention, and after taking a
snack and taking turn in the ball room, retired
early, the lady who honored me with her CON-
pany Is OF delicate constitution and has TO restrict
herself to early hours.
A word touching the ladies-never have seen
congregated in one room more brilliant array Gf
beauty-the Balumoreans celebrated Tor beauty
but l think, on the present occasion, the palm
must be awarded to several from the country. An
napolls represented by several OF the fair sex
and Baltimore county gloriously SO. The fair ones
appeared TO enjoy Themselves to their hearts con-
tent and the smiles that were awarded to the cadets
on the occasion, would amply reward them for the
trouble OF getting up a dozen balls.
The ceremonies were under the direction Of Mr..
Wm FL. Griffith, formerly OF New York, and now
teacher OF dancing here; to those who acquaint-
ed with Mr.. G. professionally, the mere announce
ment OF his name master OF the ceremonies, is
sufficient guarantee that the direction of the ball
would be regulated by the srictest rules of etiquette
There was several military vlslters from Philade
| phia, also Mr.. M, of St. Louis, (howeveI, I'll
wipe that off, all OF whom appeared to enjoy them
selves. The company dispersed about o'clock,
| every very well pleased.
Now for a little touch at other matters.
The weather has been very cold to day, the Their
day. Great preparations making here for Christ
mas, this morning there was 5000 turkeys in the
market, and to morrow, being greatest market
day, there will probably be ten thousand We will
have better eating here on Christmas than on
Thanksgiving day. The Batimoreans glorify Christ
mas, pretty woman, and glass of egg nogg.
We have a sacred concert this evening at ST.
PsuPs Church. They style it oratorio in the bills
We want Signor G.. Henrico Loder here to re-
gulate the musical currency.