The New York herald., 1869-01-27
THE BALL SEASON.

Reunion or the Endsnver Base Ban Club.
I.se Endeav0r Base Bali Club held its sec0nd
nual reunion last night at irving Hall Although
the number OF persons present was not very large,
the affair was very pleasant one. The members Of
the club proved themselves to be quite as much as
homo the ballroom door as upon the green swards
ana evinced quite as much skill In handling the
goyed hands OF fair ladies' as In welding the batting
club. No sfoulsr occurred during the night, but
everything went Off satisfactorily without the neces
tered into with great spirit BY both ades, that
OF the ladies' as well az that OF the gen
till the early hours OF this morning, and when 1t
made oil jofnedA IN the assertion that the time had
John j, Blair and an efficient Committee did their
best 10 secure the enjoyment OF the guests and to
them is mainly due che success Of the reunion
Insurance PATROL Relief Association.
Among the associations OF this city there are few
II any, which can presenfa better claim for consider
alton than thas which assembled its friends lass
evening at Appollo Hall. The Insurance Patrol
continually renders service, the value OF which
is oftentImes incalsulable iu preserving property
from damage and destruction BY fire ana
water The members Of the patrol are all men who
have served long years In the "old" Fire Depart
ment, and who through the strnerings and trials
which they have undergone while prosecuting their
the value OF friendship a1d Of help in me hour Of
need One Of the many notices OF the "oldr depart
and to this sentiment the me1beEs Of the Insu-
rance Patrol still closely adherH They nnd
side side Of 'i those @ who i have iasorsd with them to
minister to their wants in SICKNESS or 70 care Tor
those they may leave behind ro aldsyn tne proper
formed, and this association deemed tha& pleasant
reunion once year % would add 70 their asets while
work. This 1t was which called together tthe crowd
at the Appollo Rooms last evening. These was, on
the programme, the usual variety or methods Of
whrling and the whirling was done by as happy
and as handsome party as has been'assembied for
similar purpose this season.
Boil OF the Third Regiment Cavalry.
The Central Hail. Bowery, was the scene last night
OF OF those excellent entertainments which our
German citizens know well how TO impr0vse and
enjoy. There have been other baAls more splendid
in decorations, light music and all the other access
sories held in this city under the ausn Ices OF military
organizations but few surpassed this entertainment
OF the Third cavalry in those arrangements which
tribute to the enjoyment OF guests ch 0ccasIOns
character which renders the task OF cal ering tho
amusement OF the m1rth-lovfng Teuton 9th pleasant
ably flied by the commandant Of the re- ymens, as.
sisted by courteous and efficient commAttee Of Of-
ne nysa were JIage
and lady, Major Madden, Major Schultz and num-
Der OF superior officers Of the several reg menS Of
The ballroom was handsomely decorated with an.
propriate emblems among which the national
banner was conspicuOusly displayed. An excellent
band was in attendance and the charming and popu-
lar airs Of opera bOsxCe. which were harmOniousy
rendered, aroused the terpschoreal propensties OF
the gay and happy throng. The proceedings opened
with grand march, IN which 1t Is needless to state
the brilliant uniforms Of the cavaliers shone promi-
nently. The entire array presented very pleasing
and picturesque appearance The toilets Of the la
dies were remarkably pretty, taste and elegance be-
ing the prominent characteristics OF many graceful
and flowing train. 1t certainly would have been
o serious matter to have rolled in the prize for
beauty as the claimants would have numbered over
two hundred in brief, the ballroom was crowded.
and heightened programme or dancing was COM
menced under most favorable auspices. That 1t pro-
crossed to the entire satisfaction OF all needs not
word OF mention; for the universal hum OF enjoy.
ment was heard at Midnight when desirable halt
was made for supper Again the merry strains burst
forth, and again complies whirled and whired, and
until the faint sreaks OF morn stole through the
chinks did the wellpleased assembiage separate.
Altogether the ball was a complete success.