Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-05
SOCIETY IN ALBUQUERQUE.
The Military Ball ey tho Albuquerque Guard A Brilliant Anair--Ths Gaisty Of the City Other Socisls Contemplated
Special Corre.rondenee of the C1.-rzrs.l

Special Correspondcnce of the CTIzES.l
 NEW ALBUQUERQUE, February 25.-
 The grand military ball on Washing
 tons birthday, given by the Albuquer
 que Guard the hobby militia company
 of New Mexico, will be remembered by all who were fortunate in obtaining in-
 vitdtions. and were present on the
 suspicious occasion. Their uniform is
 very elegant-dark blue navy cloth, with
 bindings of old gold cloth and gilt
 braid and buttons, small caps with old
 gold pOnpones. I tell you the mashes' they make are something wonder
 ful as they are all handsome young men
 and an honor to themselves and Albur-
 querque. At o'clock, in the afternoon
 in full uniform they formed in line and
 started on their first parade, marched
 on all the principal streets to the Armiio
 House and gave an exhibition, which
 showed its great proficiency in drilling.
 From the Armiio they marched to the
 old town to Main street and the Plaza,
 when the company were invited into
 the residence of AmbrosiO Arniio where
 refreshments had been prepared for all.
 After imbibing their fill of sea foam,
 and some of the solid things, they re-
 turned, and at S:i5 F. M assembled at
 the armory and marched to the depot, to escort the distinguished guests expected
 to the hotel, Governor Sheldon, Colonel
 Max Frost, Adjutant- General Bartlett
 and Senator Miller of Santa Fe. At 10
 o'clock a short drill was commenced in
 the hall, after which the company was
 inspected by Governor Sheldon. Mrs
 Mariana ArmiiO, on behalf of the ladies
 requested the Governor to present the
 banner they had purchased to the guard.
 The Governor responded in few we'll chosen remarks, and presented the com
 pany with the beautiful emblem. Capt.
 BOrradaile thanked the ladies on behalf of the company and accepted their gift, which he turned over to Sargent Cline, who will hereafter act as cOlOr-bearer for the company. The banner k made of two-ply, blue, gros grain silk, bordered with gold silken fringe. It is seven feet wide by ten in length, on one side IS the New Mexico coat of arms and the inscription "Albuquerque Guard" on the side IS a soldier and the words, 1 Presented by the ladies of Albuquer- l que as a token of friendship and esteem, | February p, 1882" Captain Borradaile | was presented with a handsome gold | mounted sword, from the members of | the company, and thanked the donors | Tn one of his characteristic speeches. J. J. Sharick, the ieweler, also proved his appreciation of the company's merits, by preparing a handsome silver medal, winch is to become the private property of the member who wins three successive shooting matches; W. B. Childers made the presentation speech. After pre- sentatiOn ceremonies were concluded, the Fort Wingate band struck up the grand march and in short time long string ot handsomely dressed ladies hanging on the arms of their escorts were on the floor. One would not think there were so many of the gentler sex in the Territory, let alone our little city. The costumes worn, were all elegant and stylish, and some very fine diamonds were displayed. Mrs. Scott Moore's being the finest. It will take up too much space to give the names of all present, but will say that little Miss Mona Saunders WAS the belle, in her blue silk with pink and blonde lace trimmings, and Master Eddie Martin the Romeo. guests of the Guard present, from Fort Wingate, were, Chance, Huse and Gibson, in full uniform. The supper was served in the ArmiiO dining room, which the host Scott Moore, had prepared. Five times were the tables cleared, and five times not less than three hun dred persons being served. Scott Moore really did himself proud on this Occa- sion, and tho managers of the bali have much to be thankful to him for. Dancing was kept up till six o'clock in and even then the jolly people seemed 10th to go to their homes. In We can truthfully say that the first bali gwen by the Albuquerque Guard was a social success The con- pany has done nobly, and we predict that if at any time in the future it chooses to give another party, it will re- ceiye he patronage of the elite from all portions of New Mexico.
 The Thirteenth Infantry band from Fort Wingate gave a fine concert at Ar milo hall, Thursday evening, the 23d It was highly appreciated by an audience of about 2j0. The programme consisted of ten pieces, the first of which was a march entitled Greeting to Albuquer- que, composed for the occasion, by Mir Trainer, the leader. At the close of the concert the seats were removed, and large number of the ladies and gentle men enjoyed tripping the light fan tastic for an hour or more, after which The visiting officers ard leaders of the band were tendered a banquet at W. B. rooms, in old town. The even ng was one of great enjoyment and one To be long remembered. On my anti ,ipated visit to Fort Wingate. you may expect few notes, as learn the post is Tery socially inclined and guests are (