New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-23
THE SEASON FOR DANCING.
PLANS FOR THIS WINTERS BALLS.


MANY EARLIER THAN LAST sEAsoN-rHE ACADEMY
AND THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
| The time when TerpschOre rules the feet, il
and minds Of many people has begun. and
smiles wreath the cOuutenances OF musicians caterers
modistes and ailors. Going around TO the principal
places where balls take place in the winter reporter OF
THE TRIBUNE found that nearly all the favorlte gather
ngs OF the rise again this winter from the
ashes TO which they dwndled IN the early mornings
year ago Though Lent unusually early last year,
compelling the balls to take place early the dates will he
still earlier this 1t appears il each had tried
get ahead Of the other The Charity Ball occurred last
year on January IS, but this it will lead
off Oh January 3; the Old Guard Reception is
| on January TO- instead Of January Is last
year; the Palestine Conmandery will receive
| its friends on January Is, instead OF the 31st
last year; and the 22d Regiment Reception is changed
from January 60 January 7. The Purm Ball. the great
ball of Hebrew society, will be March IL. All of the
above entertainments viii take place a the Metro
po!tan Opera House, ard the Charity will have the adj
vantage of being the st ball ia the building. This
will undoubtedly give TO It new zest and attract many
persons who have refaiued from attending In past years.
either because they thought the ball old-fashioned
gathering, preferred smaller and exclusive recep
tons The Charity Ball. however remains the ball Of the
season account OF its excellent management beneyO
lent object and the class II people who attend il Is The
only large public bali Of the year usually which the most
fashionable people attend in any great numbers.
an advanced state. Bernstein will conduct the
music with large orchestra Boxes now offered for
pass that Of ANY previous year. Among those who are
most active in its management are the president Cor
Cooper, Aigerncn sullivan Mrs Barlow and
Tweny.nTnth.st has charge Of the sale OF boxes The
Nursery and Chids Hospital receives from $4,000 TO
5000 annually from the Charity Bau.
The audlence-roOm OF the Opera House will be hoored
oyer on level viii be sta e and the ballroom On the
II Is about 60N70 feet. and connects with the foyer
This ballroom also be used for small dancing parties
pose. The dressingrooms will be the around floor.
II 4 expected that the new house will have unusual
facilities for serving refreshments without annoyance
The 22d Regiment also hope 20 eclipse any previous
effort Gllmores Band will furnish music and there viii
be brilliant gathering OF military The OH Guard
WILL In their opinion, have more attractive reception
this year than ever before. The sale OF boxes VIII Dc
opened soon. Many noted military organizations from
Boston, philadelphia Utica. Troy, Worcester and other
cities will be present Bernstein will furnish the music.
The Palestine COmmandery will have some new fca-
lures Ia their drl, which always forms interesting
lions TO fine art that people will wonder what
further they accomplish i'm that direction The usual
prominent civilians and military men present.
The Academy Of Music retains many of its
old ball patrons The Academy can be had for
$1,000 night while the Opera House costs $500
This not clear profit TO the houses as aud oorns
aud other items come TO about $3.50 5000 Besides
aconveuien house ITSELF for ball. the Academy has the
~ 6e Iryn is n be be sg a. o9s
Tue first of the Academy balls that Of the Ccrcle Fran
Gals de IHarmouie-aways known as Ne French Bali
Will begin January 81 and the second that the Ledcr
kranz Society, February Is. These will not diher IA
their general character which l. rather hilarious from
those Of former years but the managers promise new
decided rhe ChildreGs Carnival will be given at tao
Academy probably on February III or l., with mat
ON WashingtOn's Birthday Mrs. ELbCt
Guernsey viii have charge Of the sale of
boxes and Professor Marwtg will instruct
number of children Ia evoutions and tableaus .0r
the annual glimpse fary-land. Other balls to held
ut the Academy are the LAmitie January .. the
French Cooks February B, and the Prospect AsOcb
ton January 81. The Society OF the Benevolent Ofder
OF Eks Will give their annual ball at the Madison square
Garden January Ii. The Aron Bah will take place IN
the same building later In the season.
viii be the Clinton Commandery, Kn hts remphr on
January 20i the Entire Nous Society ON jan
nary II, February IL, March Il and Apnl IL andlhe
Emerald Ball, Brooklyus great Irish gathering on JG
airy 80 The Union Boat Club Ball will take place at It
race Garden ON January % The Newark Az
Island Charity Ball will probably occur III January
Among the smaller and more fashionable gatneIhSs,
the Patrarchs gatherings az DelmOnico's are me uo
important. They will be held on January % oi IN
February 25. The Family Circle DANCING III
met December g. and will meet again on January 30
The first OF the Cotillon balls will be held on Deeein
~, and the remaining Ladies' Assemblies arc 70 ne.
January IL ana February Ia, all OF the ABOVE " ~
monioo's .ra,a
Various smaller dancing classes will meet az INA
houses The Goeet houses may be opehen tIeihts
In Brooklyn the Assemblies and the BIooklyh ~ are
Dancing Glass will be continued, though the dA'''
not yet liked.
How IS 1T DoNEf-(Turnham- green 70 S sse
Station. )-Young lady, arriving just III u tay run
train leaving station inquiries; How often 40 ~ an
70 the Mansion House f-Porter; Every tas-Porter;