The New York herald., 1870-02-09
THE BALL SEASON.

The Twcnty-Second Regiment Recepfiop.
Following in the train Of so many brilliant recep-
tons, and that too on night bitter and relentless
its binding fury it would not been surpris-
ing-rather indeed, was 1t the general expectation
that the ball given under the auspices Of Twen
ty second regiment would be robbed OF those
splendid social attributes that might otherwise
characterize 1t. since, however, the reunion was
marked by every element that could possibly con,
tribute to complete success, ii Is but fair
TO s1rmse that the popularity OF the reg-
ment stands unrivalled while 1t points clearly
to the suspicion thar les mt!itaaes are
and Will ever be Loves young uream." Despite
the most counteractng influences, courageously
delying the believing storm and angry whizzing Of
vicious nakes the Academy Of Music stood the
grand receptacle Of beauty and chivary-a tnrong
Of dashtng young soldiers that would willingly rush
to the field as did the heroes Of Waterloo from the
reyelry at Belgium's capital. And talking about
dreams, the visions were not by any means
confined to the youngest OF the fair ones
It dear mammas were thinking 'A' too. 's Good ID
Gamss sd namsr am9s' but the stern
WINGED nor shed a tear. Sweet Matrlmony, thcu
comely matron, how hard tnou art, to snatch sne
motner Adamantine hearts would melt with de.
light at such glorious array as last night shOne
IKE one Huge uiaUoAu sHlHmeffnx III It's spieudOr,
gorgeous, with It's myriads OF variegated rays
and feasting the eye with pleasure. Truly 1t was
a bright and merry scene, such as the fancy Is
wont TO conure up, and seldom indeed has the har-
mony OF color been more beautifully illustrated
Toilets II would be task OF difficulty to describe
then us 1t would be invidlous to make selections
nearly every single one being attractive for fs cost
liness, taste beauty OF finish, elegance chasteness
and general charming appearance Most assuredly
as they dd the elite and fashion OF the metropo.
lis standing by the Colors OF the Twenty
second, so famous for their brilliant retes And now
word about The men themselves: and as the occa-
SION was peaceful one, glance at their handsome
uniforms is IN order. Graceful. dressy, yet suitable
and appropriate, perhaps prettier raiment was
never d0nned by soldier; and to the credit OF the
thorough Keeping with the usual spirited display OF
ita members. But those were not the only uniforms
that contributed to the harmonious spectacle there
being representatives from nearly every regiment in
the city, In fine, the display was brilliant one
eminently s0ciabe, and o thousand hearts beat
happily.
II was past ten O'Clock before the dazzling throng
military committee commenced their heightened
Of cOurtesies their troubles and self sacrificing
patience and when the graceful floor managers
began their labors OF love. their lnqustions for va
cant lots, their smiling though earnest gances their
Acknowledgements and hearty words OF welcome,
and when with ''v0luptuOus swel', sweet music
sounded the glorious tocs!n for the dance
leaving uncompieted engagements for coming
walIzes or modest quadriile-t then, even then, had
the Twenty second covered Itself with glory TO be
snre, the night was boister0us, and impaired to
visitors an they emerged from carriages rude and
Icy shver But what or that Once within