Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-13
GRAND BAL MASQUE.

Given by the German Society at the Athe-
neum-Great Crowd in Attsndance-Rich
and Varied Costumes. Beautiful Tableaux,
Captivating Music and Lots of Fun.
The first grand masquerade Of the season.
given under the auspices of the German So
ciety, took place at tho Athenaum last evening.
The announcement that a promenade concert
by The Great Union band would proceed the
more elaborate arrangements of the evening
drew forth large number of citizens and by
o'clock the gallery was packed to repletion
by large and fashionable audience.
The grand march took place at 10 o'clock,
which proved the prelude to scene of exquis-
lite end captivating beauty.
The participants to the masquerade, which
by this time had assembled to the number of
$50 dominos, were mad, to face tho stage by a
signal from the orchestra, after which came
the most attractive event of the evening.
The event consisted of an allegorical repre-
sentation of the birth of Prince Carnival.
whicA was illustrated by decidedly handsome
tableau. The curtain rolled up, disclosing n
throne, at the base of which rested huge
parti-cslored cap. BY an unseen mechanical
operation the cap was suddenly raised, from
beneath which appeared the prince, represented
in this instance by Mr. Arthur Koenig.
For the past three months Frank Randall has
been employed as bookkeeper, at q salary Of
$50 per month, at 81. p. Grants commission
store, Y Robert street. January Sd, Randall
was notified that his services were no longer
needed, and he was told to balance up his
books. When he left the store in the evening
the cash book was found to be missing, and
Mr.. Grant has since been trying to cipher out
how many months salary his bookkeeper took
from the drawer.
A neat speech was made by MIR. Koenig,
after which the princess was introduced in the
| parsonage of Miss Emma Faber. The polo
naise, or grand march, then took place, follow
ing which the "Blue Danube Waltz was sung
| by the members of the Mannerchor society.
whose rendition of this famous waltz drew
forth prolonged applause, the instrumental &C
compartment being furnished by members of
the Great Union band orchestra.
The committee on arrangements was headed
by Capt. Otter Drehr, and embraced the
names of the following well known gentlemen:
George h0f Rst.r Christian VI c. Kaslsss
Vim. Platte and ALDER Glaetzsr. Several mem
hers Of the foregoing committees were attired
in the courtly style of Louis the Fourteenth,
and their appearance was peculiarly novel and
pleasing.
The costumes we're unique, elegant and
handsome. Among the representations were
that of ghosts, gnomes, COLLINS, FAIRIES,
sylphs, knights, courtiers, clowns,
ounces, A|binos, ssnegambians, gallants,
paupers, peddlers, princes. millionaires, misers,
plebia.s, psrtricians, idiots, Indians, maids
bachelors and benedicts. Among the noticeable
groups was one of five, representing the con-
| tinental sweeps, caparisoned, cap-a-pis. with
| wisp and ladders.
| Another striking group, consisted Of num-
Der of Zulu Kaffirs, representing the tribe which
| Is supposed to have exterminated the late Prince
| Napoleon. They were in war dress, armed with
spears and shields, and their appearance was
wonderfully life like and striking.
| The prizes were awarded at IL o'clock, as fol
lows, Messrs. Orchel and Hermann officiating
az judges: First prize, ten
dollars in gold, best Zulu Kaffir
Messrs. A. and G. Tahlert, o. and Geo. Schuns-
mann, and Jacob ammer.
Second prize, IS in gold, the handsomest
lady costume, "Jsan DARE" represented by
Miss Emma Riedt.
Five dollars in gold third prize, best male
mask, "Don Carlos" represented by Mr..
Chas. Feiser.
Best comic ladies' mask, IS in gold, repre-
sented by Miss Amelia Kahlert and Miss Ma
tilda Miller.
Gents comic mask, S5 in gold, wood saver,
represented by Mr.. W. E. Gadd.
| The dancing lasted until late hour thia
morning, and the maaquerade is one of the
most successful that has ever been given in
| this city.