The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-11-15
MEANS OF MERRY MAKING.
Where and by Whom TerpsichOre
VIII be Wooed.
THE COMING SEASON OF GAYETY.

ADoul thls as the autumn uays uil4e
ing by when the fall racing s all done and the yachts
dismantled in winter quarters amusement seekers
begin to their attention the prospect OF indoor
enjoyments The theatres numerous and excellent as
the opportunities they are, really occupy com
parativey only moderate proportion Of pubhc alten
tion On the grand balls II is and for that matter On
ones too the great interest centres ana 70
the advent Of their season thousands look Forward
their recolections Of past enjoymenis mngiins with
the anticipated pleasures OF tho gay season 70
como Attendance at balls few years ago
was made the pretex for lavish expenditure on the
part OF both sexes and the picture presented
each season occasionally reminded one OF prolonged
bacchanalian carnival This however, did apply TO
the more select but rather to tho political, and 10
of the club balls Those who attended the last
able display OF the Americas Club will not in all ke
hood very forget the extravaganza Of its decora
tons It's liberal though not equally chaste, dis
play OF dresses and jewels For its benefit the public
thoroughfare temporarily encroached upon At
very considerable expense shed built connecting
the Academy Of Music with Irving Hail. and both build
ings by adequate TO the requirements OF
the immense assemblagc that crowded in as early as
eleven O'Clock; at the rate, too, of So ticket A
era temple forty high stood in the centre OF Iry
ing Hail. and 900 Gagged canary birds, which we're
EXPECTED SING, But DID NOT,
were hidden among the green boughs with which the
ballroom was decorated 1t was about this period that
the Ring satellites had reached the zenith Of their i'm
portance and impudence, and many recall their exhibit
tions as OF social nightmare. Such
remembered but to be avoided With the downfall Of
the ctys pundercrs great deal OF the extravagant
folly then too frequently at public balls passed
away 1t be said justly to the credit of the City
of Charities that the entertainments given by respect
able and meritorous institutions always received
liberal measure OF support and encouragement And
this but simple justice At their meetings ono
could mingle in as good society as the metropolis
afforded enjoying excellent music and frequently find
ing TO his enjoyment in the gratifying reflection
that, while INDUCING his love OF amusement he was
contributing the support Of the many worthy
charities that the citys boast.
Prominent among the grand balls of the coming
season. the past gay periods, will be the Charity
ball. given for tho benefit of the Nursery and Chids
Hospital Institution to whose support many of New
Yors foremost citizens noiseessy contribute. In this
in most other active charities, the ladies the tire
less toilers whom due the chief credit By their
united efforts they render possible The conduct ola
large institution that requires, not only their bora
support but their unceasing personal supervision.
This ball will be given at the Academy early in Feb
ruary-thc exact date is not yet fxed-and 1t will
be conducted by the same managers who have
presided over it in the past headed by Mr..
Arthur Leary and comprising long list OF ladies.
Active preparations are now going for success Of
another grand ball to be given by a kindred charity
the Infant Asylum This Is also an institution broad
IN scope and practically OF great benefit Preparations
TO pass 10 its control the property of the Patriot
Orphan Home at Flushing, worth 5000, have just
been completed and only await tho converting Of the
win be in charge OF the honorary lady directress and
there are already nnmstakabe evidences of its entire
success. Mr.. l. M. Bates is treasurer of the instu-
ton The exact date for this event has not been de-
cided upon, but IL will take place at the Academy
time in January. On the goth Of the same month Will
occur the display OF the
CrRcIE PRAScAIs DE L'HARmoN1E
also at the Academy OF Music Precisely what the at
fractions Of this bali to be this remains
far matter Of surmise IL will be- as heretofore,
mask and fancy dress affair and it is announced that
effort will be spared to make it attractive could
be desired by its best friends Last year the Cercle
tertaned King Kalakaua There will be trivial
changes in the management those actively d-
recng will cooperate earnestly On the
night of Washington's Birthday the Academy will
DO the scene Of sort OF centennial repre-
conduct Of this affair Is IN the hands Of St Johns
Guild The programme has not yet been decided upon
but II Is understood that before the dancing
some novel features in the shape of tableaux
will be introduced II is probable too that there may
be some religious representations but II Is yet little
early say definitely what these features will repre-
sent Following quickly after this retrospect OF one
hundred years ago VIII De presented view Oh men and
satirca standpoint The picture referred to is the pro-
cesson Of the Lcderkranz, whose ball Is booked for
February "a Az this jolly masquerade prominent If
not always notably funny feature is the parade, in
which are hit Off from intelligent German American
point OF view the foles of the time All proper sub
jects of public criticism therein exposed One
cannot speak with certainty OF the programme
yet but 1t may be accounted safe to venture
the assertion that the late fashions in the extray
agan type, the pcccadoes Of the best police force in
the world, the great trial. broken bosslsm, and any
striking event between now and then will be made the
subject Of broad caricaturc Those mentioned are the
only Academy balls at present being actively prepared
for. whether other organizations may determine to
augment the number is not yet certainty. The Ger
Hospital will probably have ball this season at the
Academy From the list already given above will be
noticed the absence of Two military receptions that an
nualy attracted large and select companies. These
the receptions Of the Seventh and Twenty regi
mens The latter has positively decided not to have
reception this at the Academy, and the Seventh
yet to decide the question There is still 10 be men
toned in connection with tho worthy charities that
give balls at the Academy, that active and praseworthy
organization that takes Of the needy orphans Of
Roman Catholic parenage. BY way fdstnction theirs
was known emphaticaiy as
The leading Roman Catholics of the metropolis give
this their support and encouragement and lend their
presence uay TO insure its complete success Nor
Is this society supported only by members OF their own
faith When orphans are to be cared for secarian diff
fercnces do not stand much in the way Of the charl
table Of New York 1t is quite likely the orphans will
be benefited in the usual way at the Academy this
son, although tho society has not yet so ordered
formally. In Brooklyn there are usually two balls at
the Academy of Music that attract full attendance.
One is the Emerald the other the homeopathic ball
II Is yet too soon however to say what their arrange
ments this season Will be- but 1t appears from all that
CO now be ascertaned that they Will receive ample
Coming to a consideration OF tho many smaller balls
Is found that the list is ample and that the oppor
tunites for amusement will be almost unlimited
Many OF tho societies that have established themselves
the good will OF their patrons again in the field
The fat men, however not likely TO dance them
selves into apopoxy this The novelty OF their
entertainment having worn of they win give way TO
slight men, who have tho merit Of being active
while they take up less
There are many Masonic events to come or both at
Ferrcro and Irving Hail. Masquerades are numerous,
and the cooks whose annual supper Is attrac-
tion will make special efforts exceed their
Below will be found partial lists Of the balls 10 be given
at Ferreros and Irving HALL
FERRERO's ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
November PIP Roach Association.
November 25-Mamionidies 733 i. and A, NJ
November 20-P. Carroll Association.
November 30-St Vincentis Home for Boys
December Veteran Corps, sixty ninth regiment
December 7-St Patrcks Mutual Benevolent Al
lance.
December 1G-Anclent order Of Hibernians
December 12-Metropolltan Lodge, l. o +. ). l., NO