The New York herald., 1879-03-02
THE FEAST OF ESTHER.


PREPARATIONS FOR THE PURIf MASQUERADE AT
THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
1t is now ten years since the Purim Association,
composed of young men Of the Hebrew faith, gave
its last masquerade ball, but 1879 is to witness an
event greater, If possible, than that of lSos IL Is
occasion which always causes hutter In New
York society and this year the costumes are to be
numerous and rich and the dominoes few
and far between. Some of the most mag
nidoent costumes will be worn for
the first time al this ball. The festival
is held in celebration Of Purim, Instituted
by the beautiful Queen Esther of Artaxerxes
of Persia. to commemorate the deverance OF the
Jews from threatened prosecutions. This feast has
always been observed with pretty much the same
Enthusiastically reunions. making presents. espe-
ciay to the poor. and spirit Of joyousness which
descends to license. This year the Feast of
Esther is to be generally observed, but the great
will be. of course. the mas uerade ball. which
takes place at the Academy OF Music ON Thursday
night.
All the arrangements for the ball
pete, and, as Purim is to be celebrated in aid of
charity, it Is gratifying to know that good financial
result is already assured Nearly all the boxes have
been Sold realizing more than enough to pay the
penses of the OCCASION. The proscenium boxes have
been sold from S160 500 each and the other boxes
at prices ranging from $50 to $40 each. Proscenium
box was purchased by Mr.. Edward j. King for $3.50.
and returned by him to be resold for the benefit of
the association At the second sale ii purchased
bv Mr.. Jesse Seligman at about the figure. The
following gentlemen will occupy boxes :-Proscen-
ium--Messrs. Jesse Seligman, A. Hallgarten.
j. II. Schif, s. Schafer L. Lewisohn. ID.
L. Einstein. Simon Wormser. Front
Hyman Blum, James Selgman, Myer Hecht,
A. Woolf, f. NJ Angel, l. Meinhard, l. Stiefel,
II. Sdenberg. Nathan Strauss, H. Kohn, Samuel J.
solomon, Sol. Ranger IL. Dornitzer. J. Strauss. II.
Woodleaf William Einstein, Mrs. s. X. Jacobs, Sol
omon Stein, s. Rothschd Joseph Bach H. Hong,
A. Kerbs T. Walter, J. Rothschild. U. Hermann, +.
A. Kursheedt. Z. Minzesheimer 5. Borg, M. II.
Moses, NJ Mitchell, Harris Brothers, s. Herman, j.
H. Herts, j. A. Levy, A. Il. Bamberger and others.
Artist Boxes-S Brush c. A. Henriques. S. Banner.
H. Nordlinger D. Williams, U. Hermann, s. L. Fat
man and s. j. Cans.
ton. will have charge OF the floor, assisted by
cepton Mr.. u Hermann, OF the lobby, and Mr.. l..
Reiss, of the press committees The floor committee
will appear in brilliant fancy dress An illustrated
programme has been prepared and this, it is said.
will prove artistic souvenir. The programme
alone has realized over $2,5O0 the collections
of public spirited lady-Mrs Louis Fried
lander Nilsson Hall has been set apart
the supper choice programme
of dance and promenade music has been prepared,
the former being furnished by Meyer and the latter
by Downing's military bands The members OF the
orchestra will be stationed raised platform at
the back Of the stage the promenade band in bright
scarlet uniforms. Downing Band will perform the
opening overture at ten O'Clock, and the ball will
open with grand tableau arranged by Professor
Marwig. 1t is promised that nothing will be left
undone that will contribute to the enjoyment and
comfort OF the guests.