The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

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THE INAUGURATION BALL-6REAT SAFhAhiNo of
BEAUTY AND FASHION.
The second night Of the opening Of the new Yrs sem
pie the sister city WAS great success According 70
the grand ball. 70 complete the Inaugural
tiou cane of last night when the building was toseraby
well died. but densely crowded. leaving space Tor
comfortable dancing, and thus avoiding me sole
ciem Of packing the house In such manner
as to preclude the possibility Of doing the very
thing for which the company had assembled The
SPECIAL decorations were sxceesgIy neat ana chaste
That part OF me aoor embracing the stage was orna-
menteo aser the style Of tent, alternate stripes OF
red, white bluethe roof ascending 70 considerable
height the centre, from which descended an extern
pcrzed chandelier Of gas lights consisting Of three tiers
Of jets, diminishing towards the upper tier On the hoor
were two magnificent hexagonal floral temples, sur
mounted respectively by Tyre and harp in flowers,
wreathed with festoons Of evergreens and profasey
ornsmented with beautiful hot house flowers, which
dnused agreeable around. Beneath each tenn
pie q splendid floral bouquet, surrounded with
baskets Of choice flowers twenty in number, and
Intended an gifts for the ladies OF the Directors The tenn
pies brilliantly lighted up with gas and the entire
effect was very fine The flowers furnished by Mr..
pegrauw. The floor made in pieces, and Ia portable
being onted together in manner highly credi able to
workman who contrived IT, II is OF considerable ex
having proved capaCous enough w
date no fewer than thirty sets Of quadriles at time
The other parts OF the buing that were in use were
handsomely with fesoons Of evergreens The
supper room was ornamented this manner, and
Laid out with number Of tables extending from side 70
eide OF the room throughout it's entire length and
were throughout the evening 70 such
disposed parake The fare consisted Of all
the decaces Of the season, which were served IN Gre
ditable style of elegance
But the chiefest attraction the guests and, OF
course particularly the ladies' whose gorgeous dresses
tremendously with and set OF the more som
bre habments Of the other while the glitter OF jew
eiry showed to advantage In the brilliant gas lights.
Among the distinguished guests were Mayor Powell,
Commodore Strckman, Lieut.. Creighton, Col Adams,
United States Army Messrs Richards, Mantn Henry f.
VAIL 7. Polhen,us, Jr, w g. HERMAN Henry Pierre
pont A. A. Law, C U. Sand G. F. Thomas, John Sneden,
and A. n White, Judge Smith, Judge Greenwood, &c
There present, also, several members Of the
Common Council by special invitation; In word, the
company consisted Of the elite of Brooklyn. Governor
Morgan ana lady were expected, but they were not
present.
music Of Nolls band consisting Of forty pieces and
throughout the night the quadrle the polka and Esme
rada Ianciers redowa waltz gaop with an occasional
promenade, aiternated, and much spirit was evinced
among the devotees Of Terpechore To the Floor Com
mittee much praise Ia due for their admirable manage
ment Every hng passed of well, and the company did
not break up ill very late hour this morning.
The Directors beg to their sense OF the services
Of Messrs Cornelius and Baker, Of Philadelphia, who ex
ecued the gas fixtures under the direction Of the ar
4 chitect.