The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-28
TIE BALL SEASON.

JOY and Mirfh by Gnsliahi-The Events OF
the Week and Those in PrOspect-Charity
and Pleasure Hand in HanG-Fcstivity, Fun |
and Bencvolence.
SO for Terpsichore has had brilliant time OF 1t.
Beyond question there is city in the world
80 ardently devoted to genuine amusement
as this, the famous metropolis OF the
Empire State All classes entertained
according to their respective Aspirations after
meritorous fun. That the world cannot wag with
out something cheerful TO enllven the rugged path
has long since had ample demonstration, and the
fact has been well established that social re-
unions tend In q great measure to strengthen
friendships which otherwise might prove cold and
Indifferent or superficial. The balls during the
past week have been unusually fine, and,
compared with previous years, show much more
advanced TASTE while experience learned through
bygonc efforts has taught managers the smoothest
and most pleasant means to carry out well.inten-
toned arrangements. Among the more prominent
events of the week have been the Orphan ball.
the ball Of the Manhattan Commandery and the
Baxetr Hop" to say nothing OF numerous other IN
teresting affairs that have caused much pleasure
And, by the way, the ball given at the Academy OF
Music under the auspices OF the Young
Mems Association was credit to the
metropolis. In point Of elegance. refine
ment and respectablv 1t far surpassed It's
fourteen brilliant predecessors. and proved worthy
the foremost p ace in the record OF many similar
entertainments. But. apart from the excellence OF
the display ana Its GENIAL surroundings, the OBJECT
which ELECTED such genuine and hearty response
could not fail TO commend itself to the
warm sympathy Of the community at large the
Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum Is an institution
pnilantnropsts as well as the WILING SUPPORT Of
those whose good hearts urge them to beriend the
atnerless little ones entrusted to me charge OF the
sisters OF Charity. An annual ball Is one OF the
methods adopted TO raise funds Tor the asylum, and
the occasion Is always welcomed with joyful antlc.
Inc highest eratllcation to the fashionable
circles tnat attend ana encourage 1t. but mas
become the pleasant medium by when the nslttu-
ton Is partly maintained. To the members OF the
Young Mems Association great credit Is due for
their benevolent and dlsnterested efforts In thus
aiding OF the MODEST charities Of the metropolis
aud at the same time furnishing by their admirable
i arrangements, one OF the most select and enjoy.
| able reunions OF each recurring year. The bali
last week, for instance, was exceedingly attractive
and sociabIe, and VIII long be remembered with
pleasant recOlleclOns by those who participated In
the festivities. Dancing commenced at aoout ten
O'Clock, and as the floor not uncomfortably
carried out ut smoothly and 70 the EVIDENT ns
deight OF all present. the toilets OF the
band was IN atten lance, ana, indeed, nothing was
| lett undone TO render the AFFAIR grand success
the Several committees were everywhere and
! together formed O. splendid phalanx OF good
Quinian the President OF the association, superin.
tended the festivities while the courtesy and zeal
| oil Mr. Denis O'DOnOugnue, assisted by Mr.. THOMAS
J. Cummins and the other gentlemen OF the recep-
| ton ana floor committees. contributed IN no small
degree to the success OF the entertainments. Charity
and pleasure went hand In hand and thousands OF
hearts nuttered Win delight In line the ball Was
perfect model In It's way. combining as IT did all
the elements that could possibly WIN for the sup
port and admiration Of the highest classes OF the
Anoher interesting affair was that which took
place at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. 1t vas,
in TACT, complimentary entertainment given
OF the Iroquois TO Commander IL. A.
Adams OF the United states steamer lr0-
Uuols. Invitations were issued to Rear Admiral
Smith, Captain Chandler ana Others and the ball,
at which botn army and navy were well repre-
Among the events TINS week Will De the ever wei.
come Fire Department Ball Ill AID OIL The WIDOWS
and Orpnans Fund or the late Volunteer Fire De-
partment II taxes place tomorrow evening at
the Academy OF Music, anu Will assureuV be brill
The Apollo Coterie give their third annual recep:
ton tomorrow evening at Apollo Hall, and II Will
Doubtless be marked by the same harmony anu
sociaoility which have heretofore rendered u 30
ON Tuesday evening the faithful letter carriers OF
the New York Post once Will give their nrst annual
bail AT Irving Hail. It's late may De seaieu anu
| stamped glorious, and the general delivery Oh
sood sentiments Will doubtless be lmneulate.
On the succeeding evening "wednesday, the 3lst
list comes the grand complimentary recep,lons AZ
irving Hall. To MI. w. X Roberts, the popular
representative In congress from the Fitn dBtrict.
Accoriing TO general report u VIII De one
OF the most fashionable and brilliant af1aIis
ol the season. as " Is the intention OF the commit.
zee Oh Arrangements to reuder the FIRST EFFORT OIL me
lsopertS COlefle worthy the occasion. GraIulas
fine band mas been scared, and magnlfcent en-.
eItalhineh may be anticipated.
| Tie Charity ball. IN aid VI The Brooklyn HOme0-
| patnlc Hospital iund, u announced Tor February u.