The New York herald., 1870-02-06
THE BALL SEASON.

The Round Of Festivity COhtinued-Tho Past
Week and tho Week to Come.
1t might safely be asked. do the devotess OF Terp-
sichore never tire2 Apparently they do not There
has been opportunity so far this season for the
admirers and practsers Of skateorial pastme to
the red Dall' hoisted In triumph tina, their fra
teInity, together with Others have perforce joined
the practisers OF saltatorial pastimes and have
helped the ball season TO win q name unexcelled II
equalled by any similar season In years past
During the week just past the Old Volunteer Fire
Department Fund must have been materially IN
creased by the proceeds or the ball held at the
Academy Of Music on Monday night last. The
affair. with its attendant excitement and festivity
was duly noted In the HERALD, and trppings on
the slight C9) fantasticn by Chief Kelso. the male
and female representatives Of the Slote family,
Ed. Kearney. OF the Americus. with his charming
wife ana daughter and others OF that NIX, viii long
live IN the memories OF those who were the delighted
with OF the 'old sters.o
The bail Of the lnvinclbes, which came of also
teenth street, between Fifth avenue ana Broadway,
was one OF the most enjoyable events OF the season.
The judicious arrangements ON the part OF Mr.. l.. g.
O'Brlen the presldent, together with the extreme
courtesy SHOWN by the memberS OF the club, con-
trbuted to render the affair brilliant success the
assemblage was not less characterized by its re-
specability, elegance and than by the harmo-
NOUS feeling which prevailed. In fne as a social
reunion 1t was unexceptlonable and VIII doubtless
Clpated In the festivities.
On Thursday evening the Charity Ball was the
grand sensation ut the Academy, while across the
way the Mutual Base Ball Club mad lively game.
The ''ball tossersn were on hand IN large numbers,
and among the observed OF all observers were the
curly headed Umpire, John Kelly, and his particular
friend, the handsome and talented owen Marlowe,
from Wallack's. Pleasure was the order Of the
night until all went on on home rum The
Mutuals, by their kind attention to their guests
made good 'score.u On Friday evening the T.. J..
Shandey Association had levee ut Irving Hall, and
II The professions OF friendship made there ana tnen
be what they seemed 10 De Judge Shandley must
have host OF warm and devoted friends.
The week 10 come, however. Will not be left far in
the rear The score OF festive, friendly and fashion,
able gatherings may be judged from the follow ing
programme oil balls to take place:-
Tue Thomas Ki0len C0tcrie, formed In honor OF
Judge Thomas hl0len, will give their annual ball to-
morrow Monday evening, at irving Hall.
Tuesday-Ihe 'Amls DE la Gaite" VIII have their
tnrty-eighth fancy dress and masquerade ball at
the GcrInanla Assembly Rooms 291 and 293 B0wery,
on next Tuesday evening, FeDruaryS.
The ..S0clete Culinaire Pnilanthropique dc New
York" on the same evening have their fourth an
nual at irving Hail. for the benent Of the Widows
AT the Academy Of Music. also on the same even
ing, the Twenty second Regiment National Guard
hold their annual reception.
ade Club hold forth at Apollo Hail. corner Of Twenty
eighth street aud broadway.
the "Bal de la Grande Duchesse" taxes place the
same night at the Everett Rooms.
THURSDAY, February 10, the Arlon Vocal Society
have their third carnlvallstic sednce, followed by
ball, AZ the Germanla Assembly Rooms, In the
The Benevolent and Protective Order OF Elks, as
Irving Hail. Will give their third annual ball on tne
evening OF the same day.
Academy OF Music, City Lodge, No. 4OS. Free and
Accepted Masons, give grand ball In aid OF ois-
tressed master mast masons n Cuba. TINS benevolent
purpose, ana ct time, too, when Cuba taxes up so
large share OF public attention, should not fall In
making this entertainment great success.