The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-25

The GEsANG VERErN MASK BALL.-It
has been seldom our pleasure to attend
so brilliant an affair as the mask ball of
the Virginia Gessng Verein, given at Vir-
ginia Hall on Tuesday night. The an
nouncement made q week or two since put
all Of our German citizens to work to get
ready for the ball, and consequently at the
time of its commencement the doer was
well filed with merry-mskers, and in the
galleries were large number of spectators,
among whom were many Of our best peo-
pie and some Of Richmond's bellies.
The ball was opened with play written
for the occasion by G. A. Peple, Eco, Of
this city, which gave great pleasure. We
give the following resume OF the piece: a
crowd of beggars were assembled on the
streets, and we're apparently quarrelling
over large bone on which was written
"ofice." One of the party was violently
pushed away. He seemed much offended
at the treatment of his comrades. He calls
upon the Devil to assist him in his under
taking. At the word of command his
Internal Highness makes his appearance
suddenly from the ground, and creates
quite commotiou among the beggars. He
endeavors to capture the whole party,
but is frustrated in his attempts by the
appearance of Carnival in gorgeous
array. They are each introduced to this
distinguished individual, VINO invites them
all to his feast. They refused, and their
looks of astonishment at the proposal were
exceedingly artistic. They inform mis-
wonderful Majesty that their tattered gar
ments will not permit them to accept his
courteous invitation. Carnival touches
each of them with his baguette magique,
when almost Immediately their old clothes
disappear as if by enchantment, and they
are introduced to the audience by the God
Of Gayety, all dressed in rich, beautiful
costumes.
After this, dancing commenced, and under
the inspiration Of Kessnich's superb OF
chestra the dancers INDUCED in the exer-
cises of the light fantastic toe with suffi-
cient spirit. At about 10 o'clock the Chi
nese dance was given by at least dozen
young men, under the leadership of Profess
sor Carr, Of the Richmond Dancing Acade-
my. This wes one of the features of the
evening, and created great amusement. At
about midnight the signal to unmask was
given, and the scenes Of surprise and laugh
ter that followed can hardly be described.
We noticed the following characters pre-
sent:
The "Five German Students" Messrs.
William and George Err, W. and F. F-r,
and Charles In.
The ".Turkish Maid" Miss D-n.
The "Flower Girl" Miss B-n.
"Grand Duchess" Mr.. G. R. s.
"Sancho the JESTER" j. P. G.
"Pedro the JESTER" J. NJ. N.
"Turk," Mr.. J.
Pautolon," Mr.. F.
"Court Dress under the reign Of Queen
Elizabeth" Mrs. William E-r.
"Polish Lady," Mrs. Z-r.
"Eisele and Beisele," Captain A. L-k
and julius G. F-r.
Handwerksbursch," Mrs. Pr.
Whitewasher," Mrs. Shultz.
"The Indian Chief" David Y-g.
"Cbimney Sweep" F. rs.
"Mephistophiles," A. VIZ.
"Devil," G. 4. Pc.
"The Fat Woman on Exhibition" Louis
En-.
Lutheran Priest" H. c. M.
"Mu-ti-lee from China" r. Err.
Sultana," Mrs. Sh-n.
AN Alsatian Girl" Miss Katy G..
"a Broadway Swell" Macon NJ.
"a Csrpet-Bagger," F. Hiatt.
/" Fat Baby" J. Marx-n.
Besides these we're many others impossi-
bic to ascertain. The characters were
generally all admirably sustained, end
every one seemed desirous Of contributing
his or her individual share to the pleasure
Of the occasion. The costumes were mostly
supplied by Mr.. L. Moxley, the popular
costumer of Washington, and were admira-
bly, gotten up. He has one of the best Sc
lections of dresses we have ever seen. lie
has made good impression by his visit to
Richmond, and we trust he may be brought
on to attend many more such happy affairs
as this.
Supper was next announced, and many
couple wended their way to the supper
room, where q bounteous repast was spread
out. The caterer for the occasion was our
popular and energetic friend g. Sauer,
who did himself full juctice. He gave the
guests plenty Of everything nice, and
seemed to spare no efforts to please.
After supper, dancing was resumed, and
the festivities kept up until early yesterday
morning, when the jewellers dispersed,
every one we'll impressed with the ball of
the Gesang Verin.