The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-14
THE NINTH,s TEMPTATION
Col. Fisk's Command In the Opera House
The Comma ndcr Copsrntulnted-The
Jadg"s and Managers ms Spectators
The Ceaas Johsn nnes In Uis Glory.

tots Commuuu IN inc Vptfu ftours
The Comma ndcr Copgrntulnted-The
Jsds~s and Managers ms Spectators
The Ceaut Johannes In Ills Glory.
Last night, In respon SO to m invitation extended
by manager Fisk, the Ninth Regiment. commanded
by Col Fisk, visited the Grand Opera House In full
force. In the afternoon there was dress parade al
the armory inTweny sixth street which was witness
ed and admired by the Adjutan enernl, tho Inspec-
tor.Genernl, and other distinguished military su-
thorities the State. Five hundred men turned
out in full dress, and the stat in their gorgeous TO
gimentals were prcseht In force,
At tho hour when Ji;tc the List souI and Pu.
dolph, the Tcmrter, and Koti0. the spiri Of Evil.
begin TO show forth the nature OF the arsto the
Twelve Temptations, the gallant Ninth came down
with their stout nnd handsome Colonel at their head.
They flied through the broad portals and in. the
spacious halls OF thu Opera Houfe TO the sound Of
the music Of their splendid band, and in two min
utes by tie stop watch in the hands Of Adm
tant ALLEN, were comfortably seated, some In
the dress circc, some Ia the parduet and
some In the private boxes. The thorough
discipline Of the regiment never better proved
than in the rapid and noiscls advance from the
riders to the body Of the house. Companies Med
lett through door and right through another with
the ease and grace and accuracy OF veterans. Up
tie narrow slses they dcpioyed as skirmisher.. 80
70 sreak, or forwarded echeion, or advanced by
twos In single hle, keeping excellent time TO the
music Of the band and, when all seated the
audience gave the citlzon soldiers as hearty and
noisy round OF applause any battalion Of heroes
might covet.
During the performance Col Fisk was IN the lob.
by receiving the crowds OF friends who thronged
about him to offer congratulations IA to the tlGsncy
OF his trCsps. TIE elldeeerved tributes were
eeived with the modcsty which has ever character
lied the gallant Colonel whether brsying the storms
OF ocean on the deck Of OF his numerous craft,
or planning the purchase OF q new railroad, worry
ing the brother-in.law Of President OF airar ging
a ballet negotiating for the sale OF a ton OF gold.
In an aneroom hard by a corpe Of attentive walters
were kept busy icing champagne and dispensing It
ircc.y TO All who called
The beautiful scenery Of the "Twelve Temptn-
TONS" now In its sixteenth week, was much ad-
mired by large number Of distinguished visitors,
who also gave their meoe Of praise to the dancing
and the acting. Among these we're Judge barnard.
Recorder Hlckett, and other members OF the
Judiciary; and Managers Wood, Rulman, and
Marctzek, aud many more theatrical celebrities.
There were several well known military men
present. The AdJutantG OF the State and the
In pectorG General were interested spectators Col.
Perey of the First Regiment. with his full STAFF,
eupied private box, as did also Col Rodney L.
Ward and staff OF the Twenty -tnird Brook yn, and
Gen. NMisn and staf of the Third Brigade One
Of the pIncipal points OF interest the box oCcu
pieo by the Count johannes, who was most elsbor
atcY enEarnished ana wore diamonds OF amazing
lusire. This renowned Oarrlster Was accompanied
by two bright blondes aud q beautiful brunette, who
divided the attention VI tie audience with the pretty
girls upon the stage.
= o. the 21h inst, Mt the Academy Of Music, tne
members Of the old Ninth vi celebrate the anniver
slty OF their entry into the Unite States service
TJere viii be gtnnd promenade concert, In which
the three greatest bands In the country win D. ell
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