The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-01-24
CARNIVAL.
BAL NASQUE or JUNGER MENNERCHOR.
brilliant Fete Dansante at the Academy
Last Night - Curious OeremOnIals,
tricks and Acts, Ete, Etc.

Tricks and AotbS HNe, kSgcs
The grand ball of the Young Mennerchor
Society is always looked forward to with delight
both by German fellow-citizens and many
American families. In many respects the
bali given last night eclipsed all others
siven by this association more graft
iying and enjoyable fete ddnsante and
yn0sgue It has not been our good fortune to
attend. We are glad to announce that this
affair was a complete success IN every particular.
Going TO the Ball.
From seven O'Clock until ten a steady stream
of masuueraders poured into the Academy, and
the bustIe and laughter of the crowd was truly
sxhilarating, and death to the worst species of
blue devils.
The Entrance.
The doors were in charge of Special Com
mittee, who provided an ample police force to
maintain the most perfect order These were In
charge of Major Charles Lambsback, OF the
Mayors Reserve Corps, assisted by several Off
gers of the Seventh Ward Police.
The Interior.
The dressing and coat rooms were in charge
Of careful and competent persons aud there was
no rush or confusion to mar the pleasures OF the
evening.
There was no attempt made by the managers
floor was laid so as to form an extension TO the
stage. Up to half-past O'Clock the parquette
circle and balcony were crowded with masaue'
Taders dressed in varied and magnificent
costumes, and the sight from the curtain was
one Of real grandeur and beauty.
The Entree and Ovation to the Prince
Carnival,
Shortly after O'Clock the curtaiL was raised,
and the procession of the Prince Carnival was
seen. 1t was the most gnotesque cortege of the
10 nf nQf rnhn nnlip o.
van, followed by the "Alphsoetic Band,n com
posed OF twenty-seven persons, each bearing
placard fore and aft, upon which was painted
huge alphabetical character, and one with a
mark OF exclamation ~.
Succeeding these came guard OF honor, and
a full brass band praying the grand march from
U9l BGIO IN MdSc6erd In the rear OF these was
the beautiful car of the carnival, painted blue,
and covered with stars and drapery OF red,
white, aud blue cOlors. In this vehicle sat the
Prince and Princess, arIayed in apprOprlatc
costumes. The chariot was drawn by two NAM
moth bats, who (Which y were driven 0y very
pTanky fellow dressed as an ape. The car was
Banked by many beautiful young ladies, attired
as maids OF honor, and knights mounted upon
(papier) emaCiated steeds. Following the train
OF the Princes chariot came an army OF
masquPraders. IN every conceivable costume.
There were knights, f'iars, nuns, kings, dukes,
prlncesses clowns, harlequins, columbines, mon
keys, dogs, pigs toads, cows lambs, ducks and
''little dearsn in endless variety.
After marching around the stage several
times the procession halted, and the Prince and
Princess were introduced to the immense au-
dience. The welcome was extended in a neat
speech from the Master of Ceremonies, and
politely and graciously acknowledged by the
Prince.
novel teats. At the word of command there
appeared upon their breast-pates the words
WELCOME TO THE BALL OF TIE YOUNG MANNER- l.
GHOR." This novelty was loudly cheered by the
brilliant audience, and the ball began.
no mnat amusing and interesting feature of
the evening was the appearance OF twelve
masks, each representing letter, and the
whole forming the legend "M9nuerchprN The
gentlemen COMPOSING This grOuD were all mem
bers OF the "Od Mennerchor." They wore
high peaked hats, bearing the words January
28tbn thereon, on which evening the Menner-
chOr hold their Annual Masked Ball at the
Academy. They, through combination of the
letters, formed all sorts of words, which pro-
dnced great applause, and was really something
new and Interesting.
The Music
was furnished by two bands, and it was through
out admirable. The promenade band, led by
Professor Theo. Herman, played nineteen fine
marches, and the string orchestra executed
seventeen popular Dances under the direction
OF Professors Mark and Simon Hasser. The
selections were as follOws:-
l. Young MenneIchOr's Bal MasQue March, NJ
Muller. q waltz. Gestesschwngen, Lanner. g. Pro
menace Music: Qusdrle sylyesteT COsradl. 5. Pro-
4 Promenade Music: g Polka Quad. iagiIOni HSss. ass
Fl aHs M@sa & sCE
SsSOcSsr, LSTEsnt ls Ts pTOmensSe SUsC 4 Waltz
Easic. is Polka FalstalI, HerzOg. %, Promenade
Promenade Music; 22. GalOg, Masauerade, M Muller
FFS%snsds Music % sShoISSSe BS md Ksaf sislsi
The Company.
Those who were present last evening will beaI
us out in the assertion that the patrons of the
Young M@nnerchor ball we're most select, anC
the dresses unusually rich and varied.
APOetIcaI EHusiOn.
young lady who persisted in waltzing mos
iur1OUsly with young physician of this city
fell into a swoon as soon as the music ceased
and was conveyed to private room, where she
soon revived, and was on the HOor in time TO-
the 'Tete-d-tete lancers." This young lady after
wards dropped glove, which our Jouvnil
Carnival reporter picked up and returned t
her. In receiving it, she letfall piece of tinted
and perfumed paper, upon which was writer
these hnes:-
THE BAL NAsoUE,
through the long windings of the graceful dance
Its figures set, cross purpOsed as IT were,
Creatures of aurent light and Orient alr,
Whose glistening glances wOomgly entrance,
Some clad like "sonsie assies fresh trae France"
Pump, rosy in their charms and debOnTIdir,
shedding aradiance from their yellow hair.
Moving in tricky shapes in light advance,
Some sparkling, black-eyed Andalusan dame,
Eyes flashing love from out each trnged lid,
Others. where Cupid cunnlnRly lies hid,
Only wing forth shafts Of amorous flame.
Appareed in all Rarbs that earth hath seen
Crown as Of o.d Terps chore their queen
The Managers
were all urbane and excellent fellows who d'
serve TO be mentioned here for gallantry
sake:-
Committee of Arrangements s-Louis B. Grin
Charles A. Meurer, and Christian Mann.
Floor Managers r. Schwicardi, B. f. Schad
II Runkel JOseDh Iengert E StpDhan and ,