New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-15
TIE LIEDERKRANZ FALL.
THE REIGN OF PRINCE CARNIVAL.

THE REIGN OF PRINCE CARNIVAL.
The Liederkranz Society, at their annual
grand dress ball at the Academy Of Music last night
preluded tho dancing with representation
Of somewhat prophetic fable, tho Legend
of the Kyfheuser. In plain English, they de-
pictcd Rip Van Wrinkle Emperor (Barbarossa)
"arousing to the consciousness OF the dawnng
Of a Golden Era. and the glorious realization OF United
Germany" The curtain at 1Ol disclosing rocky
elf. surmounted by castle, supposed to be
upon the Rhine; King william and various
distinguished attendants advance and range
themselves in line, looking toward France 1;
troop of infantry deploy across the stage and dis
charge vOeys OF musketry at certain upon the
cliffs, which ravens named Napoleon, Bazaine,
etc; the ravens fall, as they ought OF
course, and then the clir-which, it should
be said is tho Observation-Disclosures transformation
into magnificent grotto, in which is reclining on
his throne the Emperor Barbarossa with rusty warriors
about him. He from his lethargy; Prince Car
nyal, followed by troop Of balledancers, enters,
people OF various natonates range Themselves at the
sides OF the stage, and q warllke dance Is begun
This triumphal appears in which is seated
Germania. the fair Goddess Of Faherland. who Is
greeted with patriotic reclamation and the stirring air
"The Watch on the Rhine" Descending from the car,
Gcrmana takes the Imperial crown and places upon
the head OF William the Invincble aud salutes him En-
peror Of Germany. During the coronation ceremonial
the orchestra plays the national air. The XVII heser
Closes and there appears in the air colossal hat under
which assemble all the natODaitcs Of the Father
land that have been separated for so long period
procession ia then formed in which the German Michael
uersonifing German good nature and forbearance Is
prominent and carries gaows bearing Napoleon hung
in enigy. suggestive" the programme puts it, Of
the play ed-out glory OF the GrGdc NGtiOH with true
German respect for literature next is placed in the
crotesGue column the renowned poet OF the war;
kutsohke, thoughtfuly supplied with Formidable pen
fashioned from swords and bayOnets Following N his
track Prussans, Bayarans WUrtcmbcrgcrs, SaNons
Hcssans, and others, all linked together, ana bearing
aloft the ravens trophies OF their proves. Next
the power Of the old German Empire is depicted
IN tho passage Of knot Of hardy warriors of by
gone ages. As these ancestral delegates disappear the
Emperor William and staff approach. He Is, OF c0nrse
pleased with Bismarcks lucid conclusion that
Alsace aud Lorraine ought to be retained
The hero who sits astrde smoking mitallense Is no
less celebrity than Count Won Moltke and after MN
come the Crown Prince and Prince Frederick Charles
mruagerie wagon contains Turc0s, Chasseurs dAirque
ana other captive curiOsities, guarded by ublans Il
large mouse trap represents the city OF Paris. ,
The corps de ballet next announce the arrival Of Ger
mania triumphany escorted by the soldiers OF ancient
ladies, who represent "Peace" and Concord, a
bolcal OF the future. The finale is now reached Inc
StrasbouIg Cathcdial pcihE DISCLOSED It's Io'S sIlo
drapcd with the victorious flags OF Germany. As the
procession finishes, Prince Carnival proclas inc lora
opening OF the ball, ana orders Oldd IoiodlSc Inu
all masks invited upon the hoor to JOIN III The reNCy
the ball great success The floor, extending RON
the STAG over the PTd3ee' Ta5Sro"aGu; me ooneS
and almost all the spaces within the building
were occupied The costumes OF the uaSkeTs were hHr
there were few really novel presentations HametF ana
hussais trOubadOurs and cOrsairs harequs ana c0lu-
bncs Joan of Arc Maid Of SardgOssd, POcahOas maids
with scany and maids with superabundant dresses rOth
or Jonatians and Sam Sticks, Louis Napoleon, looking
dreadfly dapdated. kings, heroes statesmen pillct-
oaucCrs girls and cOurt-dames Of high degree,
all mingled IN the whirling tlIOng Many Eehtleneel
wore simply the usual fulldfess costume, WIN
no MASKS. The music by tine orchestras OF
Bcruscin 81 persons ana Dict, go line, ana many
new uicccs were performed by the former. Upon the
floor at the hight of the carnival there were over oO
persons. The dancing continued until late hour TINS
morning.