The New York herald., 1868-01-10
THE AMERICUS CLUB.
AanunI Bnll mt the Ac,de,r, ~ W..

AununI Ball mt the Academy Of 1IusSs.
ON the southeTiy coast OF Connecticut beautifully
situated near tho city of Greenwich, commanding am
extensive of the sound combining within its pro-
cncs the peculari,ies OF both city aud country life
numbering among its Inhabitants, from time to time
during the summer season, many OF tho leading lights
OF tho political world, stands pretty little piece OF
land known as Tweeds Island. Surmounted by q CON-
Portable and handsome building, from the flag
star abovo which, during It's occupancy. floats .
handsome banner bearing the semblancs Of tigers
head and the side OF which In large letters arc the
words sAmericus Club" tAs island stands . pretty
yet peculiar token OF the taste possessed by some or the
men who manage our municipal affairs From the
house above alluded to come the edicls regarding The
management OF our municipal political machluery. and
within walls concocted and perfected the plans
according which the political fabric Of the metropolis
Ia to be constructed. 1t Is not to be wondered A.
therefore, that place within the home circle OF the
Asous Club should be eagerly sought for BY political
asprants and that gained II should be guarded
with jealous and untring care
Democrats and republicans there commune In social
circles and amid the curing smoke from fragrant Ha-
vanas and tho foaming vintags or the Old World,
change their views adjust their local feuds plan their
idea Of how handsomely business be made join
with PLEASURE aud how hours Of recreation De
Green wien are not the only times OF happy reun on sn-
loved by the club and lis friends Afler thafaIl with
its trials and trbulatons 10 Office seekers comes tho
winter and this festive is allowed pass
without substantial evidence OF the status OF tho
club and the important position Il holds In tho COM
munity.
Year after year have the winter reunions Of the
the beauty and fashion we'll the tact and talent OF
the metropolis Tho reunion Of 1885, which took place
last evening a. the Academy OF Music, affirmed beyond
. doubt ihescam that tho baof the Americus Club is
par excellence the ball Of the season. Judges doctors.
and Assembly mon, Aldermen and officials Of ali grades
were present In large force.
ARRASGExENTs
In every respect admirable There was no clash
ing. confusion; everybody who had duty TO per-
form placed that he could the functions Of
his Office without interfering with hrs neighbor Captain
Bracket with his force, on hand the entrance
and arranged that the coaches after depo ting their
occupants At the Academy, should inm ediately make
room for 0thers Commissioner Brennan. chairman
Of the Reception Committee, at his post instde
Floor Committee, together with his o,rps Of gento-
manly assistants arranged for tho dancers in admrsis
STYLE and Judge ssandlsy together with his isAew
lest anything should occur to mar tho festivities bus
their watch was needess and Grafua, with his duplex
band, animated the hearts ana feet OF the thousands
present BY the sweet and sparkling strains which they
50 weli knoy how to create
THE DECORATIONS
differed but little from the description given 10 the
HERALD OF yesterday The wall OF the Academy
CARDS truthfuiness accuracy OF detail and exquisite
6nsh reprossnna the house and grounds OF the club
e. Conn ,d win es as Ssw ,c me
craft OF various kinds In the foreground Of the
'drop painted handsome balcony rail- across which.
In beautifully careless mannes, 10 thrown handsome
American ag and the entire finely executed
that p rson standing at the main sxrance, opposite
the Of the stage, and looking down the length Of
the ball room, would imagine the assembly being held
spacious espanade which bordered on . besu-
tifu sheet Of water short distance in front of tho
picture hung the insignia of the club, golden uger's
head sS ey x,i osns "a u: w0sd
Of thA MD
in an snigmatical manner Of part OF The
practice 70; Of the purposes o. tho club:
stood very handsome tiger-pcrfecty harmless ho~.
ever may be surmised, bit adding greatly to the
beauty end approprat of the dec ratcns Al the
bases or the columns between tho prosccnium boxes
stood tiled with flowers or such 00e workmanship
clamatons of delight at the fragrance which they
posed the flowers emitted; but they were undeceved,
imag created 'but approached tho bouquets t.
get more and Of course got much ess Throughout the
body Of tho house there were other decorations
cspt those impaired by
rHx COMPANY,
which filed II almost to oyerfowing and made
picture almost dazzling 70 behold. There were
many who only TO look on. and these
nled the boxes and crccs, even TO the amphi.
theatre. There othe who dance and
many OF whom apparently determined TO show
ehat they could dance after some fashion, and vent
segiousy through the programme. taking barely time
enough perform the necessary punishment OF massi-
eating or swallowing supper.
General Grant, with his star, expected to be
present but he did not arrive up mlng ght and then
all hopes OF his appearance were dspelled
1HE D7issts
In many cases were rema kaby hne; but thsrc Q
noticeable absence OF enormous diamonds and flasby
trinkcts The gentlemen, OF course for tho most
part tho traditional tail aud white cravas,
but the ladies' seemed to with each her-as Ia
fact they always doto dress splendidy. yet asteuy.
Here lady OF government officer wearing dress
OF rich crimson silk, with bodice and OF point
lace hair powdered and trimmed la Marie Antoine to.
and studded with metallic globules representing grapes
Here Is the lady Of official city reporter dressed
. beautiful coored silk, with long square trail,
edged with huting of hte satin aud wearing ali
q rich point lace shawl.
Here is police Justices LADY, dressed In rich black
silk, with heavy Greek sleeves faced with white satin,
aud under waist and sleeves OF Vaiencisnnea
Here In fact, dresses OF all Kinds and colors and
jewels OF and costly styles. Pearls aud Etruscan
sets predomnae and altogether the display is Of
moro tase efulness than gaudins5, and which viii
long remain brilliant mark the records OF the
Amercus Club.