New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-18
BALLS OLE THE WEEK.
FIVE NOTABLE ENTERTAINMENTS IN NEw-YoRK
AND BROOKIYN

FIVE NOTABLE ENTERTAINMENTS IN NE"-1O"h
AND BROOKLYN.
Five large balls Will be given during the present
week in New-York City and Brooklyn, each of
which promises to be largely attended. They are
also very distinct III character from each other.
On Monday night at the Academy of Music is to
he given the fifteenth annual French ball. There are
MANY so-called French bas-weak limitations OF
the original-but that of the " Cercle Frncais de
PHarmonie" Is the only one whose management
has succeeded III giving freedom and license to
guests without going beyond the bounds OF de-
cency. At the ball given last week by the
"Cercle Francois de POTpheon," Fifth-ave. South
and the French quarter about Bleecker-st'
were fully represented; but at the bail of Tomorrow
night given by the parent society, the better class
of French residents will be iii attendance. L. ,
Cercle del Harmonic is q benevolent society formed
by Mr.. Francis Kinzler, of the Hotel brunswick.
about the close of the but it has at times come
forward for other purposes, such, for in
stance, as the erection OF the statute Of
LAFAYETTE in Union-square. The clubhouse
is at No 33 ClintOn-pace. The special dances by
hired professionals and more stupid marches and
tableaus, which obstruct the dances and afford
little amusement are wisely dispensed with this
wear and the money heretofore spent in this direc-
fon has been employed i'll the purchase of costumes,
particularly of head dresses imported from
Paris, for the members and their wives and daugh-
tiers The decorations will be very handsome flags
and flowers Mill he tastefully combined in elaborate
devices, and the appointments Will be brilliant.
All the boxes have been sold. 1t Is a noticeable
fact worth mentioning, even at this late date, that
for rOrpheon Bali last Monday night only one box
was sold TO other than members, aud that was by
mistake. gentlemen sent by messenger boy a
800 bill for two seats. They sent him seats III
proscenium box and kept the bill.
The Flower Party, always "a charming ball, Will
take place at Delmonicos on Monday evening. Its
notable feature the floral decorations, VIII be even
more marked than in former seasons. The paTlors
t.,rt Of l.rtta frruff no utG
ferns perfume fOunts brilliantly plumaged birds
and rare plants ana flowers, and the ladies
who viii be present will wear proiusion
Of floral ornaments. The ball will be preceded by
promenade concert. Among those interested and
who will be present are Baron Shshkin, the Russian
Ambassador, General Kartchewsky. PRINCESS Stour,
zakoff. Count Botassi Real-Ad'Diral Tienclard
and staff Mayor Ely. Commodore Nicholson, f.
6. Arthur. r. A.van Wyck, Mrs. Jacob VandelPoel,
George Lord, Mrs. Schieffelin, the Rev. Father
BicrrIne Mr. Sidney Darrn. ID. 7. Seeger. Mrs. A.
{. Bettuer and Others Mrs. Thomas Rutter No. S49
Fiftb-aye. il the president
The Martha Washington Reception of the St.
Johns Guild takes place at the Academy on Tues
day night. A rehearsal of the tdbleaus was gwen
last evening, and the promise of fine display was
excellent. The tabeaus are to consist of the
"Presentation of Franklin at the Court of France"
and are four in number: The last closes with the
Court quadrille danced in the sly lie of the period
by ladies aud gentlemen well known IN New-YOrk
society. After the tableaus Mr.. Gilmore is gong
10 give his National Anthem, lately generously and
voluntarily inspired by the angels for this and
other charitable occasions The tableaus will be
at 10 O'Clock. Dancing may be expected to begin
about l o'clock. The proceeds of the reception 90
TO the Seaside Nursery, built by st. Johns Guild.
The second social reunion of the 18th Regiment,
n c. :. N Y, takes place at the Arnory, at Broad
way aud Fortyfifth-St., on Thursday evening mex
1t is always pleasant military ball, for which Dod-
worth furnishes the music.
The Emerald Bali of Brooklyn for the benefit of
orphans in Roman Catholic Asyums Is usually a
most successful entertainment. Ii will be given
Wednesday evening. There are at present ] 700
children TO be provided for Last year this ball
Melted 80 100