The daily gazette., 1876-02-23
|ST EDITION
WASHINGTON BALL.


\ md successful Affair-IInll
,,oms-Attendance-supper, &c.
birtv sixth annual reception of
rhinSton 5. +. Il. and II. 81 l..
Iv came off at the Grand Opera
isst night and the preparations
ngements for the affair, which
n in progress for weeks, cul-
in the grandest social event OF
on. The night was fine, the
nee large, the arrangements
and ali things conspired to
he ball grand, delightful sue
ruE HALL DECORATIONS.
roncinc the auditorium of the
House for this festive occasion,
ste and hberality were display
in any similar effort previous
nv this company. The result
surJprising J as it was delightful,
w forth expressions of praise
Who were present. A minute
ion of the decorations would
nssible, and therefore brief
n their character and effect
flee.
balcony posts were all covered
prgreens, and between them
ri evergreens were erected
4 ouantities of national bunting
i tbe balcony front, and around
ire circle flags of various ma
GATED over the dancers. From
bandeleir beautiful hanging
was suspended, and above
distributed at regular intervals
the balcony front, were the
bf arms of the thirteen original
These were very fine oil
hgs. prepared expressly for this
on. Long festoons of evergreers
Iooped TO the ventilator in the
4, and trailcd gracefully down to
blcony posts. These completed
bditorium decorations.
proscenium boxes were arrayed
|fags, and across the top OF the
in front a large flag was grace
3icstooned. At the centre of the
Eas placed a large oil painting
Washington on the Battle Field. "
tage was prepared with exquisite
|to represent n flower garden. =
Evergreen arches, spanned the
e, the foremost one bearing the
horns of the company. and con
hs in. its circle,the word"Washing
4 in brilliant gas jets. Behind thu
Is was q tasteful terrace, formed
stage scenery. Natural flower
blants of rare and costly growtl
arranged on the stage with rar'
and beautiful effect, the Who'll
linz scene OF bright and entrano
beauty.
ke bunting decorations were super
ded by John Wclch of Philadel
and the floral decorations b
b l.. Brown of this county.
TIE GRAND PROMENADE.
$40 o'clock, Ritchie's orchestra
kh, from the balcony, had bee
bursting excellent music during th
hing, struck up the inspiring strair
be "Washington Grand March: ~
In the curtain rose. and the prom'
ers, led by the officers of the evel
I passed under both arches, an
E. bred upon the grand march. III
ers and their ladies were arrayt
ontinental costume, and represe
Washington and his intimate a
Ates,
]. Babcock, Grand Conducto
lady, represented George al
" Washington.
loor Director Geo. ii. Leech al
q represented Thomas Jefferson al
Psistants Henry s. Kyle, John
i and Thos. j. Massey, represent
l1 Adams, Alexander Hamilton al
~ jamin franklin. The first tv
e accompanied by their ladies, a
q latter by Mrs. Lizzie Jefferis
& ladelphia.
pc costumes worn by these gent
and ladies were original In stN
construction, genuine in char;
and faithfully represented the C
4 les worn by public men and won
\ hundred years ago.
all there were 100 couples up
v promenade, representing men
lie mem and fine appearance, a
A. les beautiful in face and form, d
red with propriety, elegance a
THRPRoGRAMMEs.
Zach lady on the promenade v
Scented with a beautiful program
wonderful combination of gilt
ging, rutfles and fine printing ba
by a small hand mirror, set il
Rt walnut frame. These program
re the most beautiful and expens
er used at a ball in this city.
& of them handsome 18 X pl
I'd ring had been placed, and N
llie McCracken was the lady fol
te enough to obtain this prize. :.
g bore this inscription: "W ASH
5. +. Il. Company, No. Z, Feb.
be-"
THE DANCING.
Immediately after the proment
lncing was commenced with zest,
atinued until about 12 o'clock W
promenade was formed and the
march taken up to the banquet
the basement, where
TIE SUPPER
Hd been prepared. Five tables v
pread along the room, and here
sembled company took seats and
nple justice to the tempting bi
Ire which had heen prOyided.