The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-06
THE BALI SEASON.
THE N,u,h ReuIment Ran.


The Ninth Regiment Bah.
The Academy OF Music which IL SO admirably
suited for balls, was crowded last night by the
beauty and fashion OF the city and neighborhood,
the occasion being the grand bah OF the Ninth In
fantry National Guard. The glittering uniforms Of
the regular and militia officers present contrasted
beautifully with the elegant costumes OF the ladies'
while excellent music rendered by band OF hun
dred pieces lent animation to the brilliant scene.
The stalls and boxes we're occupied by the nom
dancers and those OF their friends who from time TO
time stepped from the moor TO engage IN cQnversa-
ton. There attempt at decoration, the COM
mttee having wisely considered that to decorate the
theatre WOMB oe IKE paln,ng .n n @
regiment were tasteiuy hung three on each side OF
the stage, from the upper boxes. The motto OF the
Ninth-"Rati0He AIT Ft'-was consplcuously dis
played In view OF all.
Among those officers OF the regular service VINO
were present were Major General Mcdowell and
staf, Brevet Major General Hartsun, Brevet Briga-
der General Henry Benton. Colonel Fifth artillery;
Major General Anderson and Surgeon Wood. Al
most every officer OF the United States Army now In
New York and vicinity who could be spared from
duty was present. The navy was also well repre-
a with II er sa s were present but there
were none OF the Washington Grays on the hoor-at
least as orderlies.
and orchestra, at signal from the director o. ,.
Grafula. commenced the first piece In the pro-
gramme. and dancing commenced soon after. the
scene at tins moment was very beautiful and win
be long remembered by those who witnessed It. by
happy combination OF circumstances the noor was
not at any time too crowded, and the lovers OF
dancng-and they were IN the maJorty-had Iuil
room to enjoy the exercise.
1t is proper to say that the entire arrangements
were conceived and carried out in the beet possible
manner. The police and carriage arrangements
were also admirable. Although there was long
line OF carriages constantly moving toward the en-
trance TO The Academy and departing there was
little confusion, and no accident occurred 10 mar
the feeling Of satisfaction with which all present
were animated.
me city bells were sounding the hour Of -four
O'Clock when the last carriage drove from Inc
Academy.
Ball of the New York Masquerade Club.
1t was appygo-lucky throng OF humanity that
assembled last night in Apollo Hall. Everybody was
en- nsasQue, nobody apparently cared for anybody
else and each separate mask acting on its own re-
sponsibity, was vaInly endeavoring TO unmask the
secrets OF every other mask in the room. Little
girls not yet in their teens wed with accomplished
s'od dowagersn in the dangerous subteties OF wear
ing two faces at once while May in pettcoats and
December In breeches whirled around the room in
loving embrace TO the dulcet strains or catgut ana
clarionet, whispering the WHILE no doubt, one to
the other all sorts OF extravagant nonsense which,
IL is charitable to suppose, was forgotten by both
almost as soon as uttered. All was ecstacy, har-
mony and delightful joyousness, and what with the
music and the mischief men in muslin and madens
In MORE, the merry masqueraders moved about
In motley masses until after midnighi, wnen
the master Of ceremonies gave the signal TO I'M
mask. Instantly all was changcd bur the fun'con-
nued undated, nor did II flag IN the least until the
merry couples departed in small detachments for
their homes At the unmaskiDg dreadful ~ dis
coveres were made, recognitions followed IN quick
se we sn eg udp Ma X
laughter, and, sad to relate, there were many who
were fond OF double dealing that they could not
be prevailed upon to remove their hide0us false
faces. Upon the whole the second annual bal Of the
New York Masquerade Club may be regarded as a
great success. About four hundred persons Of both
the dancing door unless masked. General e.
Ferrero acted as floor manager, and was
the AFFAIR pleasant to all concerned by the
gentlemen Of the aoor committee Grave monks
Tell told his adventures by food and field to the God
dess Of Night; clowns joked and laughed and fiat
tered queens and peasant girls alike, While cardinals
soldiers sailors ana bakers followed the example set
them by "Old Nick" who sported very red horns
and picked up all the stray m0rsels OF feminine game
were prolonged until near daylight and as the folies
OF the night gave place to sober reflection the con-
vcton forced itself upon ones mind that there were
great many more fools IN the world beside those
VINO mad donned the cap and bells upon this occa-
| sion.
Ball Of the r. Fl. Keenan, Association.
At Irving Hall last night there was festive gath
erng under the auspices OF the p II. Keenan, Associ-
alton. The association Ii named In honor Of one OF
the popular and efficient county 0cers and numbers
among its members several Of the young men Of
good standing on the east side Of the city. AS was
said above the gathering was o festive Festive,
because those who were present showed that they
came to enjoy themselves, that they knew how to do
it and did it accordingly Etiquette and cordially
were admirably comlnged TO render the affair
tasteful display OF toilets and costumes Among the
most prominent couples on the floor were Mr.. and
the clerk Of the Board Of Assistant Aldermen ana
lately OF the Councilman, and looked quite hearty In
his dress suit and with hair smoothly brushed while
colored satin, a la Pompadour. with black lace
oyerskirt. dresses OF pearl color white,
oer ae ana q an anS
| the ..giddy mazesn with dazzling efrect-and then
| the maiesl There was noor manager Robert A..
Jones, with mustache neatly waxed and pointed,
skipping about among his assistants and "doing
things upi' In fne style. There was Rody Rreslin,
clerk Of West washington Market, immense in shirt
and Dumphy, the right and left bowers OF late Mayor
! Conan the celebrated "plpe stem" twins from the
sheriff Is once; while Indian iarbor was amply
represented by Captain Eugene Durnin and privatcs
Dunley, alias Duneary, vanderbcck and Van Arsdae.
The rotund shells dsported himself in shiny swallow
tall risd-ris with the venerable but youthful Doy,
1 while the great 0'Neul from the Jefferson Market
| Court hobnobbcd with the smiling Miller, OF the
| lights would be an extraordinary task but word
must be given OF the orders OF dancing, which
most unique and the neatest in design which have
/ 30 far appeared. Each lady was presented with q
! handsome full blown rose, among the leaves OF
which nestled q silken coll; on being shaken the
rose gave forth sweet perfume, while the coil un-
rolled Itself and displayed the order OF dancing
printed on q neat white ribbon. The gentlemen re-
ceiyed cluster Of oak leaves indicative OF strength
| with the order OF dancing on the leaves in golden
| characters. II the wall MOWERS had kept further
| away from the ballroom door, and n the promenade
| music had been omitted, the keenan's ball could
undoubtedly he styled OF the best OF the season.
French Bal Mnsque.
One Of the most enjoyable affairs OF the present
month VIII be the grand masquerade bail or the
Cercle de pHarmonie Francais which takes place ct
the Academy Of Music, on Thursday, January n.
Everything Will be done by the committee TO mako
this ball genuine success and II possible to surpass
their brilliant reunion OF last year.
Balls 70 Take Place.
During the three remaining dancing days Of this
week the following named balls will no held In this
| city,
Jan. 6-Prvate Coachmens-Irving Hail
[ Jan. 6-Hugh Gardner Association polio Hall.
1 Jam 6-Brookes Solree--Brookes' Rooms.