Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-11

The Sarsfields' Eighteenth Annual Ball.
Last night was red letter one in the his
tory of the Sarsfeld Guard, when the eight
zenith annual ball of the organization was
held in their armory on Church street under
circumstances that made it one of the most
successful affairs ever given by the company.
Since the return of Major J. II. Keefe to the
head of thecompany it has made rapid strides
towards regaining the prominent position it
held under his former command both in So
cial and military circles. With the vigor that
has always distinguished him he infused new
life into the organization and imbued the
men with an ambition that is restoring the
command to its former prestige. Many had
looked forward with anticipations of pleasure
to the grand event of last evening, the first
public social event given by the company
since his reelection, and their expectations
were fully realized by the occasion The at
tendance was unusually large and of fine
character, including many gentlemen and Ia
dies of distinguished social position besides
military guests from other commands in this
and other cities. The armory was hand
somely decorated with streamers of red,
white and blue, which were fanked with the
American and Irish flags. The march, which
took place at 10 o'clock, was led by Captain
Keefe and Miss Eliza Doherty, of New York,
formerly of this city. After the march an
event not expected by those present, but
none the less pleasing, took place in the pre-
sentation to ex- Lieutenant John Carberry of
large framed picture containing the photo
graphs of the entire company surrounding
those of Captain Keefe, and Lieutenants
Lynn and Clarity. Captain Keefe made the
presentation speech, which was couchsd in
very happy and appropriate language and
aroused much enthusiasm. Among the
prominent civilians present were Registrar
Doherty, City Clerk Pigott, Alderman
O'Keefe, William M, Geary, Daniel Colwell,
P McKenna, Joseph Monahan, L. G. Lind
lev and many others. The toilets of the
ladies' were many of them very pretty and
attractive, especially noticeable being those
worn by Misses Eliza Doherty, B. Kelley,
Kate Doherty, Annie Callahan, Maggie K ell
lev, Maggie and Mary Bohan, the Misses
Stanford, Boucher. Enscoe, Misses. Kitty
Eagan and Kitty ellison. Many of the other
ladies also wore costumes that were noticea-
BILE for elegance. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the Second regiment band
orchestra, and the ringing tones of Prof.
Flaherty's voice guided the dancers through
the eiddy mazes. Tired feet wendell their
way home at an early hour this morning, but
all that were present will recall with unaa-
loved pleasure the eighteenth grand ball of
the Sarsfeld Guard the success of which
was mainly due to the following efficient
committees
Chief Director-Capt j. H. Keefe.
Assistant Director-1ieut. E. Lynn.
Floor committee-Sergt. J. f. Shanahan, Sergt F.
J. Duffy, PRIV. p F. Cannon. Priv. NJ P. Donahue,
priv r. Dunn Priv H.. FinnigaD Corp. e. j. COT
few Corp NJ ]. O'Connor, Priv J. Gallagher Priv.B
Mceibney Priv T. J. Sullivan, Priv. M J. Clark
Reception committeeman j. H. keefe, Lieut. =.
LYNN Lieut. J. Garrity, Sergt. j. Bradley, Sergt NJ
OConnor Priv VIM. M. Geary.
Executive committee-Capt. j. E. Keefe Lieut. Gar
rity. seret, M Greed, Sergt M. O'Connor Corp j..
Kennedy, Corp. J. J. Howard, Corp E. J. Cotey Priy.
F. P Ellis PRIV. M. P. Donahue, Priv. T. j. Ftnnigan'
Priv. B. McGibney.