The New York herald., 1869-01-09
BALLS LAST MI HI.


Ball of Columbian Lodge, No. asa, r. and A. M.
There was a merry little party OF ladies' and gen.
temen assembled within the walls or Apollo Hall last
evening the occasion being the fifth annual bail OF
Columbian Lodge No. 4Si F. and A. b. This lodge
numbers among its members some OF most
popular and influential Jewish citizens and has
long been famous for the recherche and enjoyable
character OF is balls and receptions The ball given
Iast evening under its auspices was IN every way
wen calculated TO sustain the wen known reputation
OF the lodge and win compare favorabiy with any
similar festiyy held this season for selectness and
enjoyabiliry Although the large dancing noor was
not crowded TO excess it was neverfneless snff,
ciently filed for comfort ana what was lacking in
numbers % M was maze up IN sociabty and true enjoy
where all were regarded brothers and where
all present exerted themselves to make each
other happy. The ball opened about quarter to
ten, and was continued without the sligntest in
teruptlon occurring 10 mar its harmony until nearly
daylight this morning Mr.. Morris Weinstocx acted az
moor manager, and was ably assisted IN his duties
by Mr.. j. A. Levy and the gentlemen OF the floor
tanned no less than twenty-four dances OF yar,one
kinds which were mduged In with zest and spirit
that did credit to the votares OF the nimbe-footed
goddess. The fair daughters or Israel were respen-
dent IN their beauty and Jewels and the toilets were
extremely magnificent White and the different
shades OF red were the prevailing coors aud IL was
remarkable fact that scarcely any OF the dresses OF the
ladies' were oyerburdened with trimmings During
the intermssion allowed for supper retiring Wor,
shpful Master William Henry Smith was presented
by Worshipful Master George r. Walker on behalf
OF the members OF the lodge, with beautiful gold
watch and chain, valued &C $3.50. After some neat
little sreech-nakng the sport was resumed, and the
dawn was already gliding the spires ana housetops
dream OF the past nights festivities and to antic-
pate IN bissfnl visions the next reunion OF the
Columbian Lodge
Ball Of the w. ii. Mansfield Association.
The annual ball OF the wm H. Mansfield Associa-
tion which was held last evening Irving Hail. was
a complete success in every particular. The attend
ance was large and brilliant, the music excellent
and the admirable arrangements OF the respective
committees lett nothing to be desired The proper
tiOn OF dancing men was unusually good, and the
ladies being In strong majority as they always are
at terpsichorean eniertanments) the beaux enjoyed
charming variety OF partners. Justice Mansfield
opened the ball In person, whirng the graceful form
OF his lair partner through the gddy mazes OF the
dance dance WIN meryelops skill and agility. The
style, and the manner In which the members OF
OBrien's band acquitted themselves ELECTED warm
expressions or appreciation from all present. The
men who had charge OF the oor ryaed each other in
their attentions to the guests and rendered nvaua-
oe ald 70 tne worthy host and MS stan OF personal
were so far rewarded that Manager Freligh, who
was among the distinguished guests, pronounced
the entertainment IAN immense success.r Among
the ladies who were specially noticed for
their personal attractions and elegant toilets
black velvet dress. trimmed with costly white
lace; Mrs. Geo. McCloud green moire antique
with black lace; Mrs Charles b. Ferrn. rich black
purple silk dress; Mrs. S. T. Webster delicate green
s s5s th Charles nurss & elegant brown dress
vet dress with white lace shawl; Mrs. A. Swart,
green more antique. richly trimmed with point
Lizzie Campbell, white satin, and Mrs. Bell, who
wore a black corded silk The display Of jewelry
men were all more or less faultless
Dancing was prolonged until late hour, and on
separating the guests one and all heartily endorsed
M Freligh's decision, and well they might.
The spirituaIists' Soiree-Dancing Media-The
Persons Who Were Seen and some who
Were Not Seen-SpirituaIistic TerpsichO.
reanism.
Last evening the Everett Rooms, on Broadway,
near Thirtyfourth street. were well filed by throng
Of dancers, occasion OF one OF the dancing socia
bles given by the Spirituasts OF this city, These
extraordinary people seem to be very versatile
not only able to enjoy themselves while, with
"eyes with wild frenzy rolling" they are
oonversing with the spirits Of those who have
passed away but also while induleing In enoymsnts
which are essentially mundane. the gathering waS
Q motley one; some Of those present we're blsssed
with long and disheveled locks the peculiar charac
terstic Of the: believers n spirtualism thin faces
and high cheek bones could be seen In some places,
but many and decidedly the majority Of those pres
evidently Thought little OF the peculiar t9nets Of
Sptritualism, and only believed In the happy
room as well 1iled would not be . fair statement.
e. Il may well be supposed that large number OF
persons were on the door who could not be seen BY
present seemed TO be wrapped In contemplation on
something. which was invisible to most persons,
wortniss. Il is very probable that Andrew Jackson
was upon the moor, dressed In the costume which
characterized his day, Joining in the giddy dance
DuQdertnR through
to run rampant 1t finds room for all sorts
the % appearance Of . Srst class spirituaiisS and
whose motions were as wierd as was her appear
ance, amused herself at one time with doing sort
Of liz In corner Of the room In solitary gran
deur. Her movements attracted considerable Sften-
tion end on inquiry gray haired man informed US
dead and buried worthies and /. was generally
thought tnat her feet were keeping tune with those
OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN for whom she had . pc
persona on the noor was large. but the number Of
invisible parties could well have been larger Good
grandnnotSers and departed great erandmotners
no doubt graced the scene and rambied TO the mu-
sic Of the band among the living Representatives OF
rate good far those In the nesh concerned.
The worthy proprietor OF metropolitan hotel might
be o s also
Q programme OF twenty dances and these were
entered into with great zest and danced with gusto
influence these peculiar reigionists may appear
sleepy, but when on O dancing noor they appear
ace one the best serss n ,he sr was
dances in this fashionable age: The faithful could
man beings. and as they can call up their deceased
friends whenever they can get into q trance there
moIa Of the whole AFFAIR was that after all spirit
uasts can be as worldly az people OF this world.