The New York herald., 1879-02-14

and Leyboldt's Military Band.
THE GELAT FEATURE.
With tolerabe promptness, say hour after
the announced time, the feature of the evening
disclosed Heretofore the special tableaux prepared
amounted to much; certainly to nothing in compari-
son with the one Of this occasion. The curtain
rolled up and disclosed platform on which was
gorgeously attred group, representing Prince Car
nival In the cheerful companonship OF Terpsichore
and Bacchus.
Among the gay and festive damsels that thus dis
ported. while ex-Comptroler Green explained their
sinuous motions TO jolly blonde mdsqae and
Hughey Hastings did the same to n gorgeous bru-
nette in a yellow domino, was a stawart maidon
whose forte seemed to be her capacity to kick High
in air she raised her tiny boot. aud,
with velocity that mere IL" engine ever
attained. she spun and spun and spun
hlen. who shared with tho committee the privileges
of what they We're pleased to call the press room
were compelled to take something lest they should
faint. Tcrpschore was clad principally III c.cgaut
tights. very neat trunks and what was facetiously
called cloak.
so the others.
As tableau vvant the display was particularly
.vivant and well deserved the continuous applause
1t received The high kicker was In sense de rop,
for she did nothing out OF the way. She subse.
guenty shared the dizzy pleasures OF tho floor and
ner hand AM. ieet were in constant requisition for
hours thereafter.
As usual the fun began about half-past eleven
ana continued until the early penclings OF the
srn horizon suggested family the probable approach
Of the day. The number of simple dominocs was
usual made themselves conspcuousIy unplessant
and the devil made things lively in the circles where
and cinwns ,ar, WIRE & numerous 80 We're Queens
ana had a. T., great deal more fun than
corted charming Flower Girl; Mr.. Falk danced mer-
rily with Mary Queen OF Scots; Generai Uhi waitzcd
gracefully with Meg Mcrriics: Comptroller Green
scorned the revelries OF the oor and confined him.
self TO the chat and nrtations OF the boxes: judge
otterbourg was pleasantly itself with Mary Mag
aalcn; Mr. wendt escorted stately dansci whose
SKILL.
most charming Cinderella attracted universal at
tcnton at the Masquerade and bcwitched all with
her charms displa, ed; adown her pearly shoulders
bare there flowed mass Of golaen mar. Her fairy's
and revealed in rounded outlines all its
wealth of youthful grace and perfect health.
aw .S all %ss by s tsy aaa Ssi
feet were Cindcrellas sizes she seemed Princess in
Disguise Behind her mask blue eyes shonc bright,
that thrilled all with strange delight and sure
her face excellcd the moon in rosy tints, all
heaven born. One, being hired by ,witchng glance,
untoidi to &c clasp "'S waist @ Us fair as G ever ,pi
fairy graced. Then. while he wandered from the
tiirong he murniured in her ear loves song; he
pressed ner soft. white hand and learned the &C.
stacy OF love returned Alas alasl for short lived
bliss; he begged. beseeched. implored " Kiss. She
ralseu her hiask-he kissed with JOY grinnins,
THE FAST AND FURIOUS
Decorous ns Germans and the friends of Germans
notoriously are they will-they sometimes willnow
snd then have as good time any other mon, and
last niyht there was quite much of tho fast aud
furious as there ever is at q metropolitan ball.
The retired staircases were utilized 6y the reg.
ulaton spoons and Ia the upper boxes many
gentle youth In black unveiled what
he was pleased to call his heart to the
maiden of his temporary choice. The outdoor ar
rangements ny Captain Clinchy weru very good. The
supper spread In Nilsson Hall was better than usual
The committees were attentive and self-sacricing,
and the police were as thirsty any men ever
At midnight the bali was high. Later it was higher
aud when the solemn strains OF ''Iome Sweet
Home." broke rudcly Ia ON the billing AM,
cooing csndor compcls the record that there
was avery decided uproar ON the floor and through
out the entire house. Financially, socially and
terpsichorcay the ball an absolute success re-
hecting credit Oh all responsible for its conduct
Not row. not an offensive incident inarrpd it's
progress from beginning to close and the excoa,,er
OF tine society Is largely benefited by the
which In turn found rest from its labors and recrea-
ton Ia the dance.