The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-11


Ball ov THE BAcHELoas' HEBsEw BssrvoLxSr LoAr
AsocIArIos-The second annual ball Of this Assooia-
ton took place at the Chinese Rooms $50 BroA gay
on Tuesday evening The dancing saloon a. tied
up by the committee In handsome style, the waits be-
ing decorated In addition fourteen large paint
{ngB Of in Chinese life with elegsnLcut glsss
affixed the gas lights while seven hand
som.y trimmed chandeliers wsr- the occasion sus-
peGded from the ceiling temporary orchest was
erected at the upper end OF the ana 90 drapsd
to prese mt handsome ornament Of itself Dodworth
Furnished the muso aud with twenty instru uents
unoer him, made the iastrame ntal performances
OF the principal features Of the eveoing The dancing
CONNIE need q early hour In the evening aud
tinued until four O'Clock in the About three
hundred tickets sold by the commit.
Tee, besides ate invited guests The
whole number OF in the festivities Of the
evening was bstw.en eight and nine hundred Most
the ladies bra nett-s dres
principally In white pink, and blue but generally
tsstefuly sttirtd. There Two very annoying
during the n.y. viz-ths total and sud
den extinction OF the lights On the frst OF thsse
occssone the floor upied, and Q Qusdrille was
heinz enjoyed to the greatest extent waen all of q
sudden, there total darkness. The at did
not In the least lessen the mrthfulnsss Of the dancers
Ate ndants soon brought supply OF andes into
the and the set upon the floor enjoyed a able
chat until the gas could be again put order When
all was more right the music struck up, and the
dan went In about from the lime Of this
little nterude when the dance 1T It's height
out went the lights again, and the former
were repeated. Al eleven O'Clock, the supper room
was thrown open, and displayed two tables OF with
the usual viands, and ornAmented with pyramids and
other CONNECTIONS. The utmost hlsrity vas apparent
throughout the evening The bal. slthough given by
bachelors by any means exclusive In its com.
mittee's invitations. There many fathers and
mothers present with their children and seemed 20
enjoy tho dancing much the younger people.
The following is the iist OF dances:l Grad Prone
made Bachelors March; q Qua rifle, La Belle du BAL;
jig, Medley g Span 81 Dance. Native HONS; O Qua.
driile, Florence Dvmbey; Qaadr lie, M,nstre,s; s.
German Waltz and Polka. Bsch Dream; o QuAdrille.
Excelsior 10 Quaorilie march, File du Regiment IL.
Qusdrie, Midnight; IL Slow Waltz ana Gsllope Ian
ner; Is Qusdiillr, Lombard; IA Rustic Reel Kitty;
10 Qoadrlle, ErBan; 10 Quadriils, wnack Whsck!
IL. Waltz Quadrlr, Byzantine; IL Qdadrille march,
Moses Ia Egyp.: 10 Quaarille Benrdiot's Own; D..
German Waltz and Polka Ogden II Qusdrills Fox
Hunter; % Sicilau rce. White Sergeant; % Qua.
driiie, DARK; "a Finale. Home Sweet Home.
Theatrical and alu.icaI.
BowRRr THEATRE. The lively little comedy Of
"Lovss Stratagems" was the fret piece at this house
the dialogue 10 smart Ind lively and che whole piece Is
quite amusing J. H. Hall the lover, and his frsn
The Win h9 s old
OF the young lady OF the piece the Prn nco (Ms
Taylor) Was very iudcrous; waist the old rator hr
was most amusing The piece has been played several
time~ asw, with much success. BosdceS' Va, next
c.&y Jed and went of With much eeiof Everything
now goes sbipshspe and smooth and only repeat
the opinion have previously sxprs Asd that
most splendid dramatic ,pectaols yet at the
Bowsry The last 10 mot mag and every
portion Of the play has been most enthusiastically sp
plauded. Tonight thu cam. bill will b. repeated
the house to be rather toinly attended To- night,
however, We expect to roc fun attendance.
BROADWAY THEArRE-We may fairly congratulate
the public in general and especially the large number
of the youthful and gay, visiting city from
the country, ut this search Ut holiday
tanme p upon rich vast md ample pro vision for
the most luxurious fesstpg OF the senses prepared
nightly ut the Broadway by tns delightful piece
Of the Count Of Monte. Cri.tO II any has not
been yet to see Letter la his ProGan shapes Ed
mend Daptes, We pity his theatrical taste aud judg
ment. II the great gem Of the In New York,
and Lester has made most decided nit his PERSONA
ton OF this admirable part But We cannot omit mem
tispipg at the the astonishing cess of
IsdaWay In the character Of Ca ierou's lis appear.
every night, like that Of YorIck at The festive
table, Is the signal TO set the whole house a roar
Hsdswsy Is one OF our beet low comedisns, not the
best Then, again, Dyott. Fr-derieks aud Shaw; the
lovely and tplendid Mrs Abbott whom never be-
hold Without admiration; ana ths youthful pleasing,
gentle Miss Wasck all com with the riohne Of
the than OH. this piece of beau
ties to fill he public with admiration aud ecstases of
delight Last evening the benefit Of the talented
dramatic author to whom debted for this
masterpiece of dram atzs aud the large
flowing attendance OF the public, mutt have been high.
ly crafty ing TO his feelings author tor such
tribute to his Mus and talent thor and we
may ray, also, such tribute to hi, pocket, q,
NATIONAL THEArRR -sWacousta, is triumphsu Mt,
cay the bills Of tnis house they cay the
having aksbe success and the .x nee
Of the piece entities 1t IL adapted to the
stage by Mr. J. Jones the .tspe manager OF the
tabshment aud as it j. uced uDd his Immediate
direction he has had every oppor nifty do 1t usce
and o. the manager never does anything otoer ~iss
requisite to get 1t up completely Tee full rugged
schot which introduced the stsgr i probably
on ths Sos,ss Of Nc 1.er man% ,sa
~ girl acts well; and T @ Booth, M the colored
man" causes much merriment. Seymour, r. J.
Herbert &c ali do we'll We ave already al
TO the exceie mt acting Of Scott IN this pecs,
at Of Mrs Woodward, Mrs Chapman, Miss Cor
o. To night the snm- bill will be- repeated We
say that every thea re goer will well to
amusing farce will conclude the perform
ia Tur Ii hssfh aa,
IN an intelligent audi- nee, to wtnsss the neW
soncoctsd by MIR Bropgts am. from Dickens's last
vibus myth OF the "Hauutsd Man and the Ghosts
GAM This piece 10 we'll got up. Mr.. Burton a.
Sierby Co.. the newspaper seller, aud Mrs Vernon,
as Mrs Tsttefby his wifi Kept the audience convassd
with laughter AT the end or this piece which proved
. decided hit, MIR 6roushsm as loudly called for,
when Mr. Burton appeared and in neat little spesch,
returned thanks for the appreciation bssto wsd Pre-
vous to this the cemirsl I'D sus of John
Jones" was played. 1t Was followed by 'SIssher aud
which went Of with n bou dsd applause To night
great bill is offered
THE DIsrlSs' GRAND CoNorRr.-Not withdrawing
the extreme severity OF the weather biago
OF beauty and fashion greeted this distinguished IA
miy on the occasion Of rher dr.t grand concert at
expectations of those who or. pared BY the ter.
ing accounts that preceded them, more than
Ns.Slsed MI Dstin and sons ere recognised as the
orgihsi md unrivsled performers those extraor-
binary instruments, the silver XII horns and sax
tubas and have been awarded the highest marks Of
appreciation from many OF the most eminent
posers we'll also been presented with testmo
of the highest character from s-vera socstes Paris
Their DEBUT last evening before an sudie NOE
ut once stamps them artists who have rival upon
this continent In their fascinating line Of art The
opening part the qusrtetts Ssfrivs mel Piaato"
ranged for four horns brilliant performance
and executed with degree Of ski. and artstioai
precision that elected the most rspturoas applause
The softnsss Of tone and exquisite finish of execution
showed their powerful mastery their respective
fnstrumt nts which sweetly almost
approach the human voice in some PASSAGES. In
deed, no four performers that before appeared
here have SO delighted their sdmirins auditory,
even At the 6rst Start Mss Moriatt OConnor
next sung "The Dream" 500, with much taste
and fine execution. Her voice IL Of excellent quality
and compass and her reception enthusiastic from
al parts OF the house She sncored in
the Lament OF the Irish Em,grxnt," which she sang
IN new style superior to any that have ever heard
before In this plsntive and ming melody She has
made mott decided impression upon the MI oy id.
mirers OF genuine vocal pc~er and ability, who we're
present last evening In the gle~ Springs Dsahts
BY Miss O'CeDnor, and Messrs II. w. and r Distin