The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-05-08

II RoFEssoR LAups,s AZ BaYr Ann FnoRA,
fEsTtVALs.-The'se second annual Mav bali and
loral festival oftthe pupils of Professor
Henry IL. .Laube's dancing academies came
OH last nightat the Exchange HoteI.and it
proved, as promised, the recherche affair Of
the: seasoD. The occasion Was one of the
napplest we have ever witnessed. and cold
indeed must have been the heart that was
not moved by the beautiful scene. The
pretty lairy.like creatures, in their ,spotless
roDes tbe neat and ;genteel appearance of
.hose OF the sterner sex; the JOY visible in the
countenances of all, and the perfect manner
WIN ,Whlsh each one acquitted themselves.
together with the elegant surroundings.
comoined to render the exhibition most
pleasing and attractive. The parents. rels-
llVes, and friends Of the youthful partici-
pants enjoyed the scene as spectators, and
que couid notes.-the pleasure generally expe-
llencea IN seeing the young folks ENJOYING
themselves. Beauty and innocence ruled
the hour, and the rude nature that felt not its
ssmpathising influences must surely be, past
redemption. @ =, 80 - =,
AT 9 O'Clock the entertainment commenced
ln' the presence or large assemblage, Kess-
mems baud performing the beautiful overture
"Lustspiel, Keller Bella, folio wed by grand
sn'ree march, by Faust, the pupils going
tnrough different manouyres with commend
aeie grace and precision. The fancy dancers
were then introduced edssuccessiyely according
70 the following programme, which cannot
pe Ialfiy criticised, as it. would appear ipyi-
oious 10 partlcularize where all did so we'll:
.Pdrt Frst.-Paris Quadrilles (entirelv
new hgures), Strauss Hornpipe (Sailor'sj.
master .Bosseux; Floral Polka, Misses Hutz-
Ter, kaufman, and Lisberger; Cracoyienne.
~ mlsses Saunders and Bot Little Bunch of
Koses t19, Song and dance), Misses Lottier and
:, " ntenead La Fsvorite, Misses Bodeker.
r Ferguson, and Whitehead "KIein and
Nendlien" (Polka), Miss Curtis.
fdrt Second.-Caehuca, Miss Vaughan !:
Ia .pioiette, Miss Becher and Brother:
Grana Ballet, led by Misses Straehla and
Lauoe Misses He1ter, Becher, Gunst, Kauf.
man; Van Wort, Lisberger, Hexter, Laube ::
Zlngarella, Misses Valentine and Hamilton !.
Irish Jig, Miss Laube and Master Sutber.
land hay-Pole Dance, by 4S scholars Ger.
man-Glide Redowo, Polka, Yalse; Heathen
Chinese, led by handarins, Home. Che "
and Sho-me.How Grand Medley-Esmer-
aida, Fiye-Step Waltz, Highland Schottische,
Sicilian, Nazurka, Polka, Glide RedoWa,
Danish Gallop, .Varsoyienne, Lancers.
After the scholars exhibition was con.
cluded the general programme was taken up
and the older folks proceeded to enjoy them.
selves by taking an active part ir the festivi
ties Of the evening. The quadrille, valse
polka, lanciers, gallop. schottische, and re
dowa followed in quick succession; the re
naming hours OF the entertainment being
spent in unalloyed pleasure by all. Profes
sor Kessnich, with his excellent orchestra
band, added to the general enjoyment by th
performance of q number of new overture
and the music of the various dances in
most creditable manner.
Professor Laube may we'll feel proud o
the success attending his grand exhibition
and Of the proficiency Of his pupils, all o
whom gave ample evidence of the careful
training they had received at his hands.
At the conclusion Of the fancy dancing
Professor Laube was presented by the pupil
of his ,Shoekoe Hill academy with hand
some getd-headed cane, which he received
in q graceful manner.