Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-08
THE BALLS LAST NIGHT.
brand civic Festival Of the Copper.
Plate PrInters-Tho bal Masque of
fha Ari0nR.

brand civic Festival OF the Copper.
Plate PrIutera-Tho BAL Masque OF
tho AFIOns.
The lovers Of terpslehore in the commu-
nifty had abundant opportunities for enjoy
ment given them at the very agreeable fes-
tlyltles provided by two Of our well known
associations noted for their grand yearly on.
tertalnments.
THE PLATE PRINTERS BALL.
The copperplate printers Of the Treasury
Department gave their yearly reunion at
Carusls Hall. The hall was mAgulhcently
decorated for the occasion, the floor newly
waxed, and everything prepared for the com
fort Of those proposing TO participate In the
festivities Of the evening.
The programmes were beautiful specimens
Of art, and we doubt not the ladies will long
treasure them as mementoes OF the occa-
sion. Holy Hill band furnished the music,
while the gentlemen OF the COMMITTEES OF ar
rangement and on reception were uuremit-
ting In their efforts to please all.
The master Of ceremonies was Mr.. ChAa.
II. hRight. He was designated by gold
tassel. Floor-mauagers, silver tassel; 5. Il.
Allen, A. A. Campbell, Lewis II. LeanmAn,
p. J. Glasscot, Thos. 2. Stacy, John Wood
ID. J. Logan, Cornelius Collins, L. Roacht
and William II. kepler.
Among those present were George b. Nc
Cartee and other prominent gentlemen o
the Treasury Department.
THE ARION's GRAND MAsQUER ABE.
The masquerade party Of the Arlon Quar-
tette club took place last evening at Marini'I
academy, Temperance Hail. and as wRi
expected proved grand success, not only
In point Of numbers but as regards the
dresses worn on the occasion. The various
committees were prompt In their attentions
to all. The executive committee were r.
Springsguth, In costume OF Spanish gen.
tleman; Charles Baum, rs SAM Z. Gold
man, as Polish gentleman V. Hagaman,
as q brigand; T. Kuoop, A. Levy, l.. Otter
ich, and g. Motts. The reception commit
tee were Messrs. DR.. Sonnenschmldt
J. Leansburgh.
The event OF the evening was the bur.
lesque on the arrival OF Prince Arthur.
About 10 O'Clock lad, dressed as news
boy, began to call out "Here's the extra Co.
lIBlbidi full account OF the arrival Of Prince
Arthur" A little sheet was distributed
through the company, on which was printed
In German, an account Of what purported
to be the arrival OF IL. Il. II. This news,
1t was stated, had been received by the
"Balloon route" A cleared space was
made In the centre Of the hall, and then
Mr.. Baum announced that His Royal High
ness would speadlly make his appearance.
A long strip OF wall paper was laid up and
down the hall, and to the muSic Of "God
Save the Queen" Mr.. =. Knoop, well gotten
up as the Prince, Initiating exactly his pecu'
liar walk aud manner OF holding MS nat,
made his appearance, leaning on the arm oil
Mr., Y. liable. The scene was ludicrous, and
the audience appeared heartily TO enjoy II.
The festivities Of the evening were then
entered upon In earnest, and dancing con.
tinued until 10 O'Clock, when the company
repaired to the dining hall, who're q stump
tuous supper was served by Mrs. Fred.
kroeger.
Ample Justice was done to this, and then
the terpslchorean festivities were resumed,
continuing till an carly hour this morning.
Among the many good characters assumed
and dresses exhibited we may mention tho
following. The prize "a rocking-chAir) for
the beat lady character was awarded to Miss
Kate Fuss, who appeared as Flower Girl.
The prize to gentlemen "a meerscham plpe)
was awarded 10 George Ritter, who person
ated PunchinellO.
Among the other characters were Miss
DeWolf, as Queen of Night Miss Maedel,
as SheBherdess; Miss T. Maedel Lady OF the
Hungarian Court; Miss Julia Bontz, as
Topsy, was quite original In dress and
style; Miss Kamp as Pagiuinii Misc Carrie
Maggert, as a Highland Lassiei Miss Sarah
Wagner, as Turkish Lady, Miss Deye, as
Morning. Mrs. Ross, as a Wine Gatherer,
Nrs. Flcke, as a Fisher Girl; Miss Helder,
as q Polish Girl Miss schWeiring, as =
Huntrcss, Miss BehenB, In a magnificent
Court dress; Miss 81. D." as the Queen OF
Hearts, Mrs. Oscar Vorland, as a French
Peasant Miss Handler, en- dominoj Mrs. V.
Hagman, az Vlyandlere.
Captain Jenk as Dominican monk, Mr..
Herbert as a Highlander, Mr.. Marget as a
Turk, II. Reh as the organ grinder, con-
trlbuted much to the amusement OF tho
throng. Mr.. Donkey as General Baum"
George d. Scott as the French gHRrdsmAn,
A. Ditterech as a Rocky Mountain hunter,
were especially good, as was John AnRermAn
as Susan B. Anthony.
Messrs. Justice Schmidt, Z. Forbriner, X.
Sprlngsguth and T. KnoOp deserve the espe-
cial thanks of the representatives OF the
press for their kind attentions.
Among the ladies and gentlemen present
who were not On BldSQus were scores OF our
most prominent German citizens, with their
families, who seemed greatly to enjoy tho
exhibition Of the evening.
wILLARD's HOTEL sOREB.
The soree given by Ntossrs. Sykes & Chad
wick, at Wizards Hotel, last night, was as
usual, with the festivities given by these
popular gentlemen, a grand success. InTl-
tatlons had been extended TO prominent gen
tlemen In Official station and private life,
and 10 the ladies Of their households, and II
ls needless to say that nearly every invita-
lion was accepted, as the fame and popu-
larIty OF the soirees and balls at this hotel
have extended far and Wide.
The fno large dlning-room was turned
into q dancing hall for tie OCCASION aud
until the small hours Of the morning was
brilliant scene OF gaity aud pleasure. The
most distinguished gontismen 10 the city,
Senators aud Representatives ip Congress,
army aud navy officers, and the handsomest
and most brilliant Of ladies with faultless
toilets, participated In the epjoyments OF the
occasion,
We ARE MAKING q specially Of the manu-