The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-06

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music, by Birgfeld's orchestra and military
baud, and the vocal music by the Senger5und
Society, with Carl Gaertner as director, were
botH excellent as a matter OF course. The pro-
pramme of dances was as tollows:-
l. Iolonaise 10. Waltz, MazOurka
2 Waltz, Plain II. IaDcers
8. Wa'z scbo.tsche. 12 Waltz, Sc ottische.
Cuudrille Piain. H. waltz. Pam
8. Wiliz, Polka. ID Quadrille Mazourka
D GalOp. 10 Waltz, Polka,
T. Cuadr1lle Polka, 16 Waltz, PLAIN.
g. Watz, Plain. II. GalOp.
g. Galop.
The costumes worn by the members Of the
SangeIbund, more especially those worn by
those performing the more prominent parts,
were exceedingly neat, well fitting, aud designed
with taste. They were furnished by Mr..
Charles Becker of East Broadway, New York.
To his establishment and that of Mr.. Des-
mond, Of our city, especial commendat on is
Justly due The dresses were universally ad-
miIed, and contributed materially to the gran
deur of the occasion.
The decorations of the Academy were not over
gorgeous, but appropriate and becoming in ap-
peaIance. They were entrusted to Mr.. Christian
Greiner, one of the Board OF Managers, who was
ably assisted by Mr.. John L. Smith, of this city.
They were arranged with precise uniformity,
and deserve favorable notice.
The only slight discontinue experienced was
at the ladies' wardrobe, there not being a suf-
fcient pumber Of at,endspts to wait upon the
vast assemblaee When the ball exercises ter.
minated, the incident rush at the narrow pas,
sage created considerable confusion, and
although the squeezing and rough elbowi-a
both males and females experienced from the
swaying to aud fro of the clamorop', multitude
was anything else than cop Portable IL was.
nevertheless, amusing; am. the enacted scenes
at times produced boiS' erous LAUGHTER. mingled
with pleadings and requests in vain.
Inc decora 10 4 OF the building was as fine
az any'hlp we have ever seen, American
Hass oo hg placed at every foot or two over the
enuGe ediice In the middle of the floor there
TIas q fountain of scented water, surrounded by
bouquets, and as the ladies passed, thousands of
handkerchiefs we're wet with this delicious per-
fume The expense sustained by the Society in
erecting this marble basin was exceedingly
large, the cost of the pertumery alone amount
ing to upwards of 5000.
The grand feature of the whole ball was the
opening entree OF all the various characters,
and which represented every imaginable beast
and reptile, from bears to bullfrogs. The line ol
the procession as formed was headed by Brig
fields band, and was immedately followed
by the rersonations of the newspapers Of Phila
delphia. Among the most prominent could be
seen The EVENING TELEGBAPH with the latest
news posted on its back and sides. Next
came the polar bears, peacocks, ostriches
whisky, champagne bottles, foxes, etc. These
were Immediately followed blythe "PrincG
Carnival" with the Princess" who seated
themselves on the throne prepared fol
the occasion.
As the procession had gradually passed the
whole length of the stage and had taken 1T
place on the left hand, the signal was given, the
curtain at the rear of the stage went up, and {
grand German chorus, embracing many voices
could be heard and gradually rising above thu
scenes, Apollo with his golden harp, and Poly
hymnia leaning on his arm, attired most magni
fcently, had appeared among the Clouds wher
they remained until the chorus was completed
then descended and were presented, with hume
rous other characters, to his royal hghness tn
Prince of Festivities.
OF all the numerous masquerades that hav
been given in the city during the past five or 81,
winters, none were attended by such innumer
able varieties OF beasts reptiles, fish, and birds
ETC., of every description. The number O
clowns, also, last evening, was astonishing, tn
fascinating character Of the fool being repre-
sented by many on the floor. During tn
evening a new impersonaton of "Waddilove
could be seen strolling through the darkene
scenes with the ever-popular Daughter of tn
Regiment on his arm, which impersonation wa
assumed by about fifty of the fair sex. Chinese
Japanese, negroes, patriotic Irishmen (Fenians)
ana Indians were also in abundance, and thei
hideous contortions and awful attempts at th
various Ian guages were most distressing.
''Rchard III" was at the ball, having on on
arm the beautiful and magni6cently attire
"Queen Elizabeth" while on the other wa
resting afectionately the loving form of Lad
Anne" Occasionally the "crooked-backe
tyrant" could be heard repeating, "Was eve
woman In this humor won" as he went stridin
over the stage, and elected considerable adm
ration.
.'Charles II" also figured conspicuously, an
was attired in one of the handsomest suits O
the floor. He was escorting beautiful
dressed lady, whose attire was entirely OF silV,
cloth, and who presented most brilliant a
pearance.
His Satanic Majesty" with horns of eVel
color, was also present enjoying the festiylti
of the evening.
One of the prettiest features, as wen as mo
patriotic emblems of the entertainment was
company of children dressed in American flag