New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-07
CHARITY'S DANCE.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT BALL.

BRILLIANT SCENE AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
THE GUESTS rHE DANCING, AND TIKI DRESSES
The Seventh Regiment heretofore has been
renowned for excee of drill and solderly qualities
and has never laid any claim TO esteemias dispensing
social fesvty The reception given after the war to its
members who had been in service and concert nave
been the chief occasions Of its appearance before the
public in that way That its first grand ball should
be Tor benefcent end eminently praiseworthy ~
this time, when there Is large call for increased
means for charitable efforts The crying want OF these
days appealed strongly gonte impulses OF some
OF its leading members. and the plan was devised OF
opening tho usual sero, OF balls this winter
with one. the auspices and the end OF which
should be noteworthy. Good Judgment mas
been shown In putting that plan In execution ana
the gay gathering Of last evening in the Academy
OF Music was pleasant 10 look upon for Its brilliant
aspect and also for Its underlying good The ball went
of we'll both from the number and character OF those
present and from the joyous animation manifested
Many wero there who perhaps would have stayed away
account OF purses shtened by the financial Crisis
but the thought that their coming would aid In re-
evng part OF the urgent necessity OF the season
had power to any little hesitation. There Is
luxury in enjoying oneself and at tho same time tick
ling the generous feelings with the thought OF helping
in good work. That consciousness seemed to brighton
many faces last evening, and took away much OF the
troubled WEAKNESS which usually follows fashionable
indulgence
The ball striking success financially as well as
in other ways. About 800 tickets were sold aud about
5000 cleared, which will either go to tho most deserving
charities OF the city. will bo made the nucleus OF
resimena charity fund, the interest Of which Will DO
applied 10 relieving distress.
The brightness OF the affair little dimned by the
gloomy day the heavy lowering night with It's satura-
ted and desperate footing in universal mud Ball
goers not dismayed by mshaps lof weather, aud
those who charity balls have long been wont to
dare frownng skies and unriendly earth There was
little falug-oTin the numbers expected by reason OF
the unpro ptous night When the quckstep gwen at
the opening there was about 1000 persons present
The numbers quickly thickened and ere midnight con-
siderabg exceeded $500. At O'Clock tbs doors were
opened Soon carriages ratified up. and the guests
began pour At 9;45 p. m the PROFESSIONAL prom
enade headed by the members Of the Committee with
ladies' began. Immediately after, the measures OF
e" Les Ianciers." the first IN the order OF dances.
were trod. At the beginning there were great
open spaces Oh the floor, and the gayety
was little listless, but IT was not lonS
ere the dancers became small army. and
By the time the second waltz was gwen the noor was
thrSSged. The occupants had become fully awake TO
tho thought their merrymaking profitable for
good this consideration gave an added zes 10 every
twir. The well as the stage, were liberal with
attraction The prosceniGm boxes reserved for invited
guests we're in part empty but tne rest OF the
house full enough for animation The pretty
gray uniform OF tho regiment, with its bars
and its relief OF white made pleasant ground For the
delicate tnts OF ladies' dresses and ribbons No small
number Of the gentlemen belonging TO the organization.
however favored the aspect OF their quiet garb against
the coIored walls OF the Academy. and stuck with SOL
derly fidelity to their seEassumed posts Varying the
gray attire frequent blue uniforms ana proiuse
gold lace while OF course the somber fuldress oil the
peaceful civilian was unobtrusvely apparent
In the toilets there noteworthy freshness and
attraction due first great ball Of the Winter and
they drew attention han IL those present had al
ready gone through OF such festivals and had
become weary from repleton OF the maryes OF the
dressmaker. Plainly, there was no such e1traVagaht
luxury OF attire has sometimes been seen on similar
occasions The panic doubtless had much 10 do WIN
THIS and then, possibly, it was thought that some re-
straint OF display would be appropriate TO an occasion
OF benefit 10 the poor.
The arrangement OF the ball was wellconsidercd and
carried out with energy discretion. All parts Of the
programme taken IN IN "A prompt and spirited
way, while tho seasnnahle hour Of breaking up-the
lights were turned Oh soon after o'cock-set whole
some example 80 did the exclusion of wines and
liquors and Enough some gentlemen Srumbed that they
could not on spot drink health to the poor and sue
cess to the Efforts to better their condition while the
outflow OF those whose desire Tor htue
healthful exercise in the open ar TOOK
them by the straiGhtest way 10 tno
nearest wipe-room was maryeousiy arge) never
disposition ofthe band "a part of which was placed in
the rear OF the stage give the dance music and the
resn the upper gallery provide melody for promenad
ing) was novel and acceptable The decorations were
very plain and ali ght betug the severe simplicity OF the
martial character and impunnng the hberay OF the
prosperous aud weleseemed eth Regiment, but indi-
eating desire of all superluity and 10 leave "a
much as possible for the end sought Three masses OF
choice flowers, before the platform and one :
each SIDE of the main entrance the dining floor
gether with the legend. eth Regment-Charity," IN
blazing gasjets the stage made up the chief part
OF the adornment.
Special Invitations extended to Gov. Dix and
stan Mayor Hayemcyer. MajOr-Gen. Sbaler and staff.
Brighten. varan and stah. MaiOrGen. Hancock and
staff, Admiral Rowan aud slaR aud tho officers and
cadets OF West Point Tho boxes reserved for
the invited guests OF tho number invited there
we're present. Gen. 5haler Gen. Liebenau and
several other members Of Gen. Shalers staff.
several Of Gen. Warrants stan, Gems Dunn and Knox
aud Col Grswod OF the stan OF GOV DIX Beside these
present Capts. NaYor and Martin and Major
smith, with about % OF the Old Guard about 90 OF the
Veteran Corps OF the 9TH Regiment, who were IN new
Artillery stationed at Fort Hamilton. Col. Clark and
most the officers OF the 7h r. yment OF course
In the hail, aud Col Church was also recognized.
THE DANCING.
The music, furnished By Grsfulla's It'll Regiment
Band increased to 100 performers satisfaction The
programme was as follows:
OVERTURE
SELECTIONS. La Donna Del Liso'...... RossN
Tribute .GKAvuLLA
ORDER or DANCES.
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Promenade Nabucolono.or" . -