National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-07
AFTER THE BALL.
PROMENADE CONCERT IN THE HALL.
heipOmsne and Capid-l Beautiful Scene In the
Museum 8llldins-FiIrting Under the Elee-
trie Light A BraYe NilitiamaH
and a Fair Blonde.

The promenade concert which took
place in the Museum Building on Saturday night
afforded those who were not present at the inaUgJI-
ration ball the eyening before an Opportunity OF
viewing the elaborate decorations and the spIen-
did effects of what may safely be asserted wa
made the finest ballroom that ever graced presk-
dental reception. Although there was but a b:IeS
period in which to make known the intention Of
the executive committee, the attendance was very
large, exceeding that at the ball by nearly two
thousand. Large as was the throng, there was
ample space in the various rooms for promenading,
aad this was generally INDUCED in by the younger
portion of the asSemblage About two thousand
chairs were placed in the southern hall and in the
rotunda for the accommodation of the more settled
part Of the audience and those whom the promo
made had fatigued
TIE MUSIC.
Inc famous Marine Band occupied the southern
balcony, and under the leadership of Prof j. P.
SOtsSa executed the following programme Light
Cavalry March. Suppe waltz "A TOi," Waldteu-
fel; Oriental March, Bendel: Young America
Levy, with eOrnet solo, which was performed ex-
ceilently by Mr.. Jaeger; selection from The Bat
Strauss march, Patrie." Fauconier (by reouest):
selections from the "Grande Duchesse Ofenbacb:
descriptive melange, In Parlor and Street with
anvil chOrrs) SOuSSa <' Galop Turque;" "The In
ternatiOnal Congress" sOusSa; Home, Swee,
Home"
While the scene was by no means 50 brilliant as
on Friday night, there was noticeable number Of
very elegant walking costumes, and also many
superb carriage toilets, while opera bonnets and
cleaks were numerous. In addition to these, which
served 10 brighten up the scene q large number Of
the visiting military organizations were present in
full uniform which served to add to the attractions
Ofthe occasion. There is more opportunity for
DAINTY FILTRATION
at promenade concert than at a regular ball. and
from the close proximity of numerous couples it Is
evident that numerous soft nOthings were very
literally uttered and listened to. One pair at
tracted some attention, although they were appar-
emily in blissful ignorance that theywere observed
Seated near one OF the winding sarcases that lead
to the balcony above the rOtunda, half concealed
by the foliage of the plants that were artistcally
arranged to give tropical appearance to this por-
ton of the hail. were these twain-he in the bril-
liant uniform of the National Rifles and she in
rich, black velvet walking suit with white Gains
borough hat The citizen soldier was a type of
manly beauty, with frank, open features, dark
eyes, black, curly hair, and a slender moustache.
evidently of virgin growth, adorned his upper lip
The partyof the second part was beautiful blonde
whOseaaxen hair, blue eyes. aud clear complexion
through which the delicate veins could be easily
traced, would have caused her to be remarked in
any gathering. These two occupied this nook
during the entire evening, and occasionally the
soldier would imprison her daintily gloved hand.
and from the rich crimson that would mantle her
cheeks it was evident thatat such times the press
ure was severe, though from the pleased look in
her bright eyes as she would mOmentarily raise
them to his face it carried no pain with it. When
the electric light, which had before shed a sOft
light like that of the moon over the rotunda went
suddenly out, and for a moment there was almost
darkness, there was 2 sudden mingling Of white
hat and black curls, brief Osculatory sound indI
eating different kind of electricity, a smOthered
cry, and then the pair slid out into the crowd one
with MS head erect and with proud bearing, con-
Scious of having performed heroic deed, and the
other with flushed checks and dOwncast eyes, yet
clinging to the arm of her companion with both
hands, as if fearful he would get away. There
emany little Irritation episodes during the even
ing. through the one described was, perhaps
the one most noticed.