National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-11

pdnd gallery. 1t represented stone fort, and was
painted by Professor Blauyet, teacher of drawing.
A moss-crowned parapet upheld seven miniature
guns. This was one of the most admired decora-
tons. The floor gave at least eighteen thousand
square feet for dancing, and was as smooth as
glass. The white arched ceiling, traced around
with garlands of evergreens in curved lines, held
notices in Spanish as follows:
Es nlarno sui lu bella
Maregante sui su estrella.
Cesar vino, vio vincio,
POrgne Cesar no te Vio'
And in French
"SOurent femme varie,
Ben fol est Wi sly fie.'
Mon epeo ma patrie
Mon coeur toll
Amour
Cest vivie.'
La gloire ct ramour,
Sont cOmpagnonS'
For the benefit of those VINO are not familiar
with the French and Spanish languages the trans
lation of these notices is given in the order in
which they are placed above, and it will be seen
that the young cadets early learn the influence of
the tender passion, and that their thoughts, when
"On liberty" turn at once to women and love. The
English Of the notices is as follows:
The sailor without his wife is like navigator with
out his polar star
Cesar came, he saw, he conquered but Cesar did
not see you.
Women often tickle: he who trusts her is foolish.
My spirit is for my country; my heart is for thee.
To love is TO live.
Glory and love companions.
The dancing bulletin, conspicuously displayed,
was an artistic affair. 1t was the work of Miss
Bette Marchand, of Annapolis, and presented by
her to the ball committee. The board was framed
- loo
The spaces unoccupied by the number and
name of the dance had painted upon
them a lovely clump of roses and foliage
upon a background of gilt The whole was a
charming novelty and greatly admired at intervals
during the evening. Twelve chandeliers in
bronze and gilt were suspended around the
central bower, and diffused 4 pleasant light over
the scene. From the outer gallery, which was
filed with promenading couples during the even
ing, the pretticSt view of the ball room could be
had. Its walls hung with the flags of the Signal
ScrYice-broad stripes of red, white, and blue left
open the broad, old-faShioned windows The
nights darkness was not pleasant view. Down
the bay dim lights of vessels at anchorage
broke the great waste of waters i'll lengths
and distances like stars, that would not
shine from above. fountain of trcklng
waters ran down over a rocky bed to the pond
lilies and ferns at the base. This was held like
the others by green painted cables. and was sur
mounted by gilt-frame mirror that reproduced
without the effort of looking in the brliantscenes
transporting within the ball Around these
pretty spots were grouped charming girls i'll pretty
fresh toilets and gallant escorts in gilt bedecked
uniforms. The quiet and neat uniform of the mid
dies contrasted with the flashing appearance
Of the honored admiral, as each, bent OH
enjoyment of the evening, passed in and
among the gay crowd. The ball programme is
quite pretty souvenir of the day Its shape was
that of a great gun; the color, shaded gray. One
face bore the motto " 81 from 80" over q shield
with the names of the committee, entwined with
laurel leaves. The other on an oval field held the
monogram U. s. n. A, deity twined, against a
background Of flags and the American eagle, with
a sunburst above it. Ahalf-opened fan and gloves
were crossed in the lower corner. To a crimson
silk cord was attached the pencil.
THE PROGRAMME OF DANCES,
the music by the Naval Academy Band, as
follows: 1, waltz, Flowers of St. Petersburg" ,,
polka, e" Hast du Mich Germ 8, waltz, "Dcin list
Mein Her," 4, Ianciers, La File du Tambour
Major" 5, galop, "Gesehen Geliebt;" 6, waltz,
" Southern Roses Z, polka, From Flower
to Flower" S, gallop,. storm King" 9,
waltz, "Toujours Fidele;" 10, polka, Mann
sell Zimperlich;" II, waltz, "Toujours on
Jamais;" p, lanciers "Olivette;" Is, waltz,
LES Sirenes;" II, polka, "Spenncrlied-
chen :" Is, waltz, Dream of Youth - IT, Knick-
erbocker Dancing in the Barn." H. lanciers, "Sur-
prise" IS, waltz, "Chantilly;' 10, polka, "Furs
Dirndl = 20, waltz, Phue DOR 81, galop ell
gut %. waltz, Tres jolie;" 49, lanciers, Ali
ance;" d, polka, Tambourin;" %, Virginia
Reel"
SUPPER
was served in the armory. An arched way,
covered with the strong canvas sails of the Con-
Stitution made, the connection between the two
buildings. The martial aspects of the room, the
walls cleaning with rows of musketry, were soon
forgotten in partaking of the good things which
the tables, spread the entire length, loaded.
Dressing rooms for the ladies were most comfort
ably arranged in the corridors leading out of the
ballroom.
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.
The ball was a brilliant success the attend
ance, notwithstanding the unpleasant weather,
being larger than ever before and comprising
many notable people. Mrs. Admiral Balch re-
ceived the guests, who were presented by Cadet
Midshipman King. About half past ten Lady
Thornton and party arrived. Secretary Hunt and
party including Mrs. and Miss Hunt, Mrs.
Colonel Farquhar, Mrs. General ricketts,,
and Miss Lena Porter, reached the ball-ro bout
ten o'clock, and the Secretary had very pleasant
reception. About the same time Governor and
Mrs. Hamilton arrived and were Immediately
rounded by those eager to pay their respects. The
toilets of the ladies were very beautiful many of
them elaborate, both in style and decoration.
Among some of the most noticeable .were Mrs.
Admiral Balch who wore ruby satin undertakes,
with draperieS of cream foulard and white Spanish
lace garniture, bouquet of crimson buds and vio-
lets Lady Thornton and daughters accompanied
by Captain Adams, of the English legation, were
present for the first time at the naval ball. Lady
q royal toilet Of black satin do
Lyon, with passementerieS; ornaments,
diamonds and jet. The Misses Thornton
were similarly attired in white en-
broidered gauze over satin skirts; the waists
were of satin, decollete and corsage bouquets of
crimson roses. Mrs. Captain Adams, cream bro
cade, with silk fringes and trimmings of seed
pearls; pearl ornaments. Mrs. Captain Todd,
cream nuns cloth, with lace trimmings; Mrs.
George Hodges, of Annapolis, dead white silk
Mrs. General Ricketts,, of Washington, black bro
caded silk white and black lace trimmings; orna-
ments, superb diamonds. Miss Thompson,
of Washington, combination short dress,
of plain and brocaded white satin; Mrs. Captain
Harrington, MORE antique silk, with draperies Of
figured gauZe; Mrs. Colonel Johnson, of Washing
ton, lavender satin de Lyon, with mechlin lace
front and pearl paSsementaries; ornaments, pearl.
Miss johnson, null and Valenciennes lace, with
white satin ribbons; Mrs. Stubbs combination of
pale blue, brown, and crimson satin, very hand
some; Mrs. Governor Hamilton, pale blue satin
traine with front of point d'Alencon; ornaments,
diamonds; dress garnished with crimson roses and
wild flowers. Miss Hunt white nuns cloth,
with blonde lace trimmings; Miss Foster, white
satin and gauze; Miss Lippet, of Washington,
D. c., white tarlatan and trimmings OF wild
flowers; Mrs. Colonel Farquhar, lilac satin
and brocade, white null and cherry ribbons;
Mrs. Julia Clements, light pearl silk, en- traine,
handsomely embroidered with flowers, and pearl
and diamond jewelry; Miss Cora Clements, awhile
Irish null, with lace trimmings, and wore pearl
ornaments. Among the gay throng were noticed
Captain Todd, Senator Morgan, Colonel Farquhar,
DR.. ]. Ford Thompson Mr.. Charles B. Thompson,
Mr. ]. A. Magruder, Paymaster Smith, Mrs Iron
side, of Kentucky Miss Coffey, Mrs. and Miss Pat