The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-26

summer, but their first grand fancy dress ball |
was reserved for last evening The New York
Herald, years ago, in describing the great Rus
sian ball. prefaced it with the headline
"Lanigan's ball nowhere IL we were SO dis
posed, we might employ the title over again in
the present instance.
The Ooterie Carnival though not yet in Its
teens, has history, and the history, ms set forth
in beautiful silver and carmine on its 'souve-
MIR runs thus :--'Tn February, 1862 the pro-
priety OF getting up, by subscription, faLcy-
dress BAN was suggested. The idea succeeded,
and on the evening OF April lst at Concert
Hail. an entertainment was given which
was orCditable in every manner, and received
the appreciation of all. The success OF the
affair prompted the getters.up to repeat the
same upon a more extensive scale, and
they invited the cooperation of several
Others. An association was organized under
the tile of GIA Coterie Blauche,' and a fancy
dress subscription hop was given on February
4 1864. at the Academy of Music. On February
Z, of the folio wing year, the evening was made
memorable bya Bal Masque which eclipsed all
former affairs of the kind, and received un-
Bounded applause. And, in August last, at Cape
Nav. 1.-THE directors satisfied the visitors at that
1aS0lOnaDle TeSOTI sudJ buey WCEG dOlG w d6NlSG
and superintend what was pronounced by all
whOTparticipated the most grand affair of the
kind ever witnessed. The directors intend to
continue annually La Coterie Carnival and
will endeavor to introduce novelties with each
recurring season.
The ball had been months in preparation,
and every effort was made TO enhance its attrac-
tons and secure the qualification of those attend
ing. To prevent confusion, and promote the
comfort of the patrons the folio wing regulations
we're announced
The doors will be open sat o'clock, and the
Grand K,ltree will commence at o'clock pre-.
cisely. The ball will close at O'Clock.
No gentlemen admitted unless In fancy COS
tune, excepting heads of families with their
children or wards.
The subscribers name must be registered
upon the subscription ticket, and tile costume
mentioned.
No costume contrary 10 law or morality, and
no military arms or concealed weapons ad-
mitted.
No hats or ladies' bonnets, unless en- costume,
will be allowed upon the dancngloor or IN the
parquet circle.
The wardrobe will be in charge of responsible
parties, and every facility will be afforded to
Supper will be served at IL o'clock la
carte, in the Foyer.
An efficient police will be present, and every
effort will be made to maintain good order and
etiquette.
Carriages will set down heads south and take
up heads north.
All persons holding subscription tickets will
enter from Broad street.
Those having audience tickets will enter the
Locust street door.
The following named gentlemen officiated as
directors on the occasion, and looked decidedly
imposing in their dramatic knee-breeches and
silk hosiery
Barry @. Risley, John C. RiseY,
Peter e. Abel, Charles w. Smith.
The Floor Committee designated by gold
tassel, was constituted as rollows:-
Chief-JoHN w HAsELTINE.
Edward I. Lindsey, Samuel % r. Potter,
"n oncl John 6hH'f K. zon a Ashland BscESi
Harry Haran, David Il. Hit.
The Reception Committee were designated by
n silver star, resplendent with Fictitious dla-
monds; and were as follows:-
Thomas G Potter, Jacob Kahnweilar,
w. Harry Miller, Ihomas 5; Iindal,
VIM. III. Henderson, Wm- IL. Sip6s,
Thomas FIDegan, Turrell Tutte,
Mai Il. w. james, US "A, Joseph l., Ford,
Erwin Il. Hulfsh, Charles WeDp.
The magnificent building had on its holiday
attire. AS the maskers entered they were re-
ceived with sonorous blasts of tumpets from
Becxs Brass Band, that was stationed in the
vestibule. This fine apartment was bedecked
with drapery composed of our national ensign,
disposed in graceful folds, the monotouy being
broken at intervals by medallions bearing the
coats-ofarms of the States of Pennsylvania, New
York, New Jersey, and Maryland. Passing into
the lobby the flag was still visible on every
hand, and ladies and gentlemen were escorted
to the various tirng-rooms by the ushers in at
tendance. But the reception was but an earnest
of what was in store for the patrons of the
Coterie.
The interior was a scene of more than oriental
grandeur. The immense parquette and stage
were thrown into one, and as all citizens of Phi
ladelphia are aware, make one of the finest
bathrooms in the world. The back scene pre-
pared for the occasion was Venetian scene,
Including the church Of st. Mark, whose impe-
rial dome oyerlooks the Adriatic. In front, gon-
dolas were seen bearing the guests to the festi-
| val. The scene was so arranged as to be capable
of Illumination, and the effect was exceedingly
grand. The colossal church streams with light
| from basement to dome, and gave universal
satisfaction, and received immense applause.
In front of this scene was platform with steps
descending to the stage.
The whole stage was enclosed at the sides and
| covered with an undulating canopy of blue
| spangled with gold and silver stars. Around the
side scenes heraldic devices of ornate design
| were arranged at proper intervals. Stretching
across the proscenium was a line of bannerets Of
gorgeous and diversified hues The two END
pieces represented Cupid in graceful at
| titudes On the left were four hammers in