The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-29
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY 49,

some; those who were not handsome were
eScsdns pretty while such as could mot ee
charming blooming otherwise irresistiby attrac-
tive. A full military band occupied the orchestra
selves was highly crsditaSe. ''s The toilets
o. the ladies' were more chaste and
asn Gs za and the
lady wearing red republican cap. heavily orna-
mented with gold fringe and tassels, blue "waist "
attention and admiration. She might have
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skilful his carving would have made sweet thing
in ngureheads The members Of the different COM
mote the enjoyment Of their guests and success re-
warded their Efforts The festivities continued until
late hour.
Promenade Concert OF the First Regiment,
Hawkins Zouaves.
Following the brilliant example OF the Seventh.
Twentysecond and Twelfth regiments, the First re-
giment, National Guard (Hawkins zouaves), gave
promenade concert and bali at the Apollo Hall,
Twenty-eighth street, last night To say that
the hall was crowded would convey but
faint idea Of the numbers thar COW
cred the floor OF the spacious building and contr-
buted to lend beauty and splendor to the scene.
Without much ornamentation the hall presented q
chaste and elegant appearance, advantage having
been taken by the committtee-Captain J. w. Mar
SNAIL snr Lieutenant Mnnlt Colonel 3. X Perley, Ma;
Lieutenant William zarthman-of the peculiar
formation OF the hall TO render the tout en-
in the best possible taste could possibly effect Theo-
dore Thomas Band furnished the music for the
evening eNi a., ana admirably mnstered to the eager
nspiriting arias from the choicest operettas. The
genius VINO could say anything new with reference
enjoy themselves on these festive occasions has not
yet announced his presence In New York, but in
the meanwhile It can be confidently stated
that the way In which several gentleman distn-
gushed in the National Guard displayed 1.-THE facility
OF therEfeet' was wonderful TO behold and greatly
steady martial thump; artillery officers moved '.in
batteryu 'unmbered" and performed in the
course Of the evening al manGuvres ,,s, ex,
.formed 'fours" "deployed," charged" and
DISPLAYED eonplcioas ,gallantry, which the
Brigader General Bendix. Colonel Henry BrinckeT,
First cavalry; Lieutenant Colonel Beattie, Third
regiment infantry, Colonel Rush @: Hawkins, Lieu
tenant Fleichsel and number OF officers OF the Ma
tional Guard were present, and contributed by the
brilliancy OF their uniforms and martial appearance
lets Of the ladies were OF course in keeping with the
general effect OF light and color. Mrs. Colonel
Brincker was very conspicuous as tastefuy
dressed and beautiful lady. The programme was
selected with more than ordinary care and skill. In
the language of Jenkins, who ought to have mo-
Martin j. Reese Association.
The fourth annual ball Of the Martin J. Reese As
ISOLATION took place at Irving Hail. A large and
very select party were in attendance, and the affair
was very enjoyable. The ladies' were handsomely
attired, as were also their gallant attendants
The music was furnished by Wallace In his
ing was presented, composed Of twenty eight
SETS and the affair did not terminate until an early
hour this Imorning: The floor was under the man.
agement Of Mr.. John Coleman, assisted by Messrs.
Foy O'Grady. Hyland. Foley, Kun, Plunkett, NC
Ball Of the Edward Kearney Association.
This association gave last night their annual invi-
tation ball at Brookes' Assembly Rooms. The door
manager was Mr.. J. COulston, the president OF the
association, and he aided by the officers Of the
association. Dannn supplied the music, and the
ball commenced and ended late, to the great enjoy
ment Of the dancers, who completed no less than
thirty sets.
Professor Jones, Soiree.
The regular weekly soiree of Professor 8. Jones
given to his pupils took place at Military Hall last
evening large and merry party were In attend
ance, and evidently enjoyed themselves. fine
order Of dancing was presented and good music fur
nished. The AFFAIR did not terminate until an early
hour, and then too soon for the many who had en-
j0yed the festivities OF the evening. The pupils OF
the Professor showed o proficiency In dancing Of
which he may feel proud.
49,. The Fall Season.
The following named balls are announced to take
place during the coming week.
Dec. 90 H0boken Turtle Club-Apollo Hall.
Dec. 29-O'Nei Musketeers-Brookes' Rooms.
X Dec. 29-Hose Company No. 5-G0thic Hall, Brook
lyn.
Dec 2e-Neptune 8. C.-Military Hall.
Dec 30--John Morrissey Coterie-Ap0il0 Hall.
Dec 30-Sixth Regiment ermania Assembly
Rooms.
Dec. 30-Assembly Ball-Brooke's Rooms.
Dec. 30-Crystal b. C.-Milltary Hail.
Dec. 30-C0opers' UniOn-GOthic Hall, Brooklyn.
Dec. 31-New York Engineers-Brookes' Rooms.
Dec. 3l-r. A. 8. Club-Gothc Hall, Brooklyn.
Dec. 31-New York u. Auxiliary Hall.
Jan. EPrfvate Coachmens-Irving Hall.
Jan. 5-Ninth Regiment Ball-Academy OF Music.
Jan. 5-New York Masquerade Club-Apollo Hall.
Jan. 7-Americus Club-Academy OF Music.
Jan. s-Columbia Lodge, No. 4s4-Ap0llo Hall.
Jan. 12-Hiram LOdge-Jersey City.
Jan. l3--La Coterie--Academy OF Music
Jan. Accompany B, Eighth Regiment-Armory
Centre street.
Jan. 1e-Mt Neboh Lodge-Apollo Hall.
Jan. 25-Fire Department Bal--Academy OF Music.
Feb. 2-The Charity Ball-Academy OF Music.
Feb. 9-Liederkranz-Academy OF Music.