The New York herald., 1865-02-27
A M u S e M e N IT S.
Close Of the SeasOn-Cay and
Brilliant Scenes-Bails, Parties, Masquc-
rades, Germans, Concerts, Operas,
Lectures, The Llederkranz and
TurnvereIn- Literary and
Musical Entertainments,
Gc kc Hc

the metropolis IL everywhere famous, Is now gradually
drawing TO close, and will presently disappear alto
geher with tho advent OF balmy spring. the return of
green leaves the trees and singing birds to their forest
homes. The winter has been long and one but
it has passed away joyously and merry, notwthsand
ing the great amount OF poverty which has needed relief
In fact the closing has been of the most bril-
liant has this city for many years The
clash of battle have been kept
far from our borders and In the fun enjoyment Of pro-
found security the people have given way to mask and
mrth dance and revelry There has scarcely been
ght during the whole winter which has not boen celc
brated by some grand gala entertainment. The numor-
social clubs and societies that exist hercand their
name is iegion-have all had opportunity Of hay
ing their reunions when friends long parted
meet together aud for one night at cas bask In the
sunshine of each others association and friendship Our
citizens of every cline and nationality have contributed
each In their way TO the universal carnival We
have had balls and routs and masquerades grand fancy
dress demonstrations and sober quade parties public
banquots and private dinner parties operas Of the high
order and concerts of less prctenson public
performances in numerous theatres and private
thoatricas in spoabundsnce; peaceful folks have de-
iberaely gone military balls, while military balls (no
peaceful ones by any menns) have gone 10 people who
lcast desired them, and In many have deprived
them Of life limb In short, such gay and festive
time We have rarely enjoyed. Nor people yet
exhausted In their of rational amusement If tbe
earlier part Of the brilliant its close will be
magnificent still The occupation Of the skaters is
about gon, but there 70, several balls germans and
other parties or that Old Winter shall 20
in a blaze OF glory
In order TO keep readers fully posted to the
gay things yet In store for them, we append some
brief notices OF anusoments that announced TO tako
place during this and the coming month.
First have tho grand charity ball benefit Of
the Nursery and Chds Hospital 20 take place this mon
day) evening, at the Academy OF Music, in this city
There Is doubt whatever that this will be big thing
res m1gaq ea, ~ Terence hath t-and mistake The
anccnts Judge Of Hercules by the size OF his
foot-cr pedc Hcrcut Judging by the biz card and
the long list of managers Of this ball IL will be i'm
mense affair.
ON Tuesday evening next TO have the annual
ball OF the Young Bachelors Club. This affair Is TO
comc or at the Everett Rooms Of Thirty fourth
aud broadway. One of this ball IL
that the bachelors generally make matches these
nua gtbf rings aud says that this i the
Why they always crowded with 'ladics fair
This evening German fellow citizens will also give
Of their inimtable entertainments, in the shape OF
the Nascn Bdu DIES Nec Torter Tsrer,ins, geloeca
"a Fs5,uar in Cay Asemvy Rsans, a.tang az MR.
After the Lcderkrnz and Arions tbs s the famous
German fancy dress ball and viii be doubcss just
successful a. IL was last year
The New York State Volunteers Institute also give
entertainment this evening" Tor tho benefit OF the Of
deceased soldiers II will take place The Cooper ins
,utc and is expected to be a nne affair
On Friday evening tho I'd Of March, the annual ball |
Of the Seventy ninth regiment (Highnndcrsl win take
place, the City Assembly Rooms This is usually
of the most unique aud pleasing entertainments OF the
season. the Scottish addes and assies appearing In their
ala In Ina. Iexa 10
The roller Of the widows orphans, and disabled soldiers
Of the regiment
while speaking military balls, may mention That
the ball of Company Is German Horse First regiment
National Guard took psce last Monday evening a, the
City Assembly Rooms. The display w@ beautiful, and
the whole affair very successful Captain Rcse com.
mands the company.
Morrsania not 10 be entirely ecpsed BY New York
will be this evening Of grand fancy BALL.
10 be given by the "Orginal Seventeen at Morrisana
Hall The village has been astr for upwards Of month";
making extensive preparations for this grand spurge
and judging from appearances have sghlcst
hesitation ~ saying that the affair promises b. of
te most ,cbcchs nasqucrados Of the The gen
tcmun having charge of the affair great deal OF
credit for the careful In which they have carried
the arrangements No person will BE- admitted unless
full fancy costume and every gentleman must bring a
lady. We trust That "counlry cousins Will enjoy
themselves immensely al the annual reception this
lux Of the Original scyoniccn"
Turning from ihe festive dance, We will glance at the
musical treats stll remaining 70 DO enoyed,--
ITALIAN orgRA-BRSEFir or MsE. zuccui.
grand extra night ~ opera will 30 given 10 Brooklyn
this evening, when Mime. zucchi takes her neHt
will bc sung with its original cast, Tor The only
tme believe, In that city. An immense house, %
course, may bo expected, the opera itself Which
ravoe one and the pleasant incident OF NM zuochia
benefit combining render the most attractive
CAMILLA uRso's CONCERT.
This evening Miss Camilla Urso gives her itst concer
o. Nblos saloon she VIII bo NssAsssd w several wou