Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-15
EUREKA BAL MAsQUE.

talked of for some time past, took place last
evening at the new Exposition building.
Eighteen hundred tickets were sold. but not
! near thst many were present, owing to tie
| cold rain that set in about o'clock and
continued all evening. The Pavilion is
cold building, the roof being full of ventilstors
and there being no way of heating 1t. A
large number who had engaged costumes did
not wear them on account of the chilliness of
the air.. Many who did participate in light
costumes, especially the ladies who went with
bare arms and exceedingly low-necked dresses.
suffered intensely from the cold. 1t is well
enough to exhibit ones charms, but when
you catch a charming cold for so doing, there
is nothing in it.
Thelarge Pavilion was andsomely decorated
by Boyne, and when lit up presented hand
some appearance. Music was furnished by
combination band of twenty. five pieces,
under the leadership of Charles Neale. The
music was excellent some fine pieces from
the old composers being rendered.
The doors were opened at P. NJ. and ht-
! teen minutes later the musical portion of the
entertainment commenced. At $50 o'clock
the champion bicycle riders, Professors Rol.
linson and Higham, gave an exhibition of
| fancy and skillful riding on the silent
steed that was really wonderful, and elected
rounds of applause. Highlands take eff
| of dudes first attempt at bicycle-riding
was very funny. and kept the audience con-
vulsed with laughter.
Professor Charles Morosco next gave an
exhibition of some of his marvellous teats on
the slack wire, which were well received.
| At 10 p. NJ the grand march commenced,
the maskers, headed by the band, entering the
main hall from the north wing, which had
been separated by an elegant partition repre-
senting scenes in Switzerland on one side
and an old German castle on the other. Two
allegorical cars, representing California and
Justice, headed the procession. The
number in line, dominoes, band and
| all. by actual count was $50
Some few Of the costumes. both ladies and
gentlemen, were quite elegant, but very
large majority wore plain dresses and domi-
noes. The original characters were more than
| is usually seen at a masquerade in this city.
vera as follows Miss Howard, Mrs. L.
Phillips, Mrs. c. 7. Jones, NJ Sternfels,
W. a. Henry, A. S. Hopkins, William
Beckmau and Ed. M. Martin. The CON-
mittee found, ss they stated,
great deal of trouble in making the
awards, from the fact that 80 many were in
competition for each prize where the distinc
ton, as far as merit was concerned was
slight. The prizes were awarded as follows
at 1880 o'clock this morning, and appeared
to give general satisfaction in each case
First prize, best dressed lady. S40-"Lsdy
of the Court of Henry" Mrs. Leftwich.
The costume was, beyond doubt one of the
finest ever worn at masquerade in this city.
Second best dressed lady, S25-"Queen of
Diamonds" Mrs. Tregillis
Best dressed gentleman, $40" Court Jes-
ter" r. Steinman.
Second best dressed gentleman, S25-
Turkish Prince" George Trainor.
Best sustained character by lady, $40
Hot Lunch Table" Mrs. DR.. Bloch.
Second best character by lady, S25-
1.-THE Organ Grinder and her Child" Mrs.
F. Schiller aud Mamie Wasserman.
Best sustained character by gentleman,
$40" Enoch Arden" by Alexander Lyon.
Mr.. Lyon certainly deserved a prize for expos
ing himself half clad in the cold night air for
two hours and half When the author pict
uEed Enoch in his cold rocky island home
he pictured just what Mr.. Lyon experienced
last night. He earned his money, and when
the award was announced it was received
with loud applause.
Second best sustained character by gentle.
man, S25-" Father Time, 1. 81. Simon.
Beet original character by a lady, $40
Snow ball." Mrs. George Lyons. This was
an exceedingly interesting character, we'll
presented and quite deserving.
Best original character by gentleman, $40
-" Neptune and his Mermaid" T. j. Ten.
brook and his little daughter, BERTHE. This
was as handsome as it was original, and was
the admiration OF all who saw it.
Best local character by lady, $40" The
Milk Woman, Mrs. Howell'-by Mrs. A. A.
Dassonville.
Best local character by gentleman
Central Pacific depot Chinese interpreter
by Henry Rogers. An excellent take off.
Best group of five or more, $40" The |
Chinese opera band" They had erected in |
the west wing Of the Pavilion a Chinese joss |
house, with six Chinese musicians, with all |
the paraphernalia of a first class Chinese !
band, and their music could not be said to be |
inferior to the be5t that is ever heard on
state occasions on | street. The young men
William Ryan, Charlie Williams, T. Mohau,
J. Hill, Frank Smith and Charles Hop-had /
evidently studied their parts well, and were |
Justly entitled to the award.
Best group OF four or more, $40" Frost. " |
This was won by the same parties who sue !
cesstully and truthfully represented the Mills |
ststuary at the Foresters' masquerade, viz
John Hlees Mrs. John kiees Minnie Dus. |
tan, Mr.. Fred. Dustan, George Klees and |
George Dustan.
Below is given few of the names of the |
msskers. No attempt was made to obtain |
the names of those in domino. Owing TO the !
lsteness of the hour it was impossible to get |
the names of all who are deserving of men,
ton:
W. II. Govan, ". G. Emerson and J. A Hary |
son-A trio of Castilian bovine annihilaters rich
and elegant costumes of the time Of Ferdinand
red cloaks, sword, leather leggings, etc.
Myron Blue-An Italian trOubad our.
Joseph observation-disclosures Tree"
Israel Joseph" HIS Satanic Majesty"
Cesar Rolhlolz-Fancy court dress.
Andrew Bloom-A knight OF old.
Fred W. GOding-A cavalier
The Great American Snide Show - Fred.
Sturdy, manager; George Olive, automatic figure
George Watson, bearded lady; II. Hornlein, Indian
juggler; BARLEY kruzherger, the man with iron
muscle.
Alexander alias Jumbo An old man Very
good
Charles Grady-A sailor
J. l.. Buck-Troubaaour.
Dolan-A laughing monkey.
Steven Butler-A man Of wealth.
A. NJ. Stahl-A Spanish cavalier.
c. II. Johnson-An Indian.
Eugene Moouey-A clown.
Mrs. HodeG-GyTsy fortune teller.
sadie leonardo dress trimmed with tOo.hpicks
Very pretty costume.
Miss Annie CaTberGy-Pin and white fancy dress
Miss o. 2. d .rt-Fancy costume.
Miss Annie Cable, Miss Sarah Kelly, Miss Esther
r 81 Trpiets in pink.
7. Ingham-The delivery clerk.
d WoOds-Gent Of the period.
A. Boyne-A je ter.
William Murphy-As DR.. Nelson.
G + Bates-Spansh cavalier.
Fred Sievens-A peasant girl.
L. Solomon As Duke of Warwick.
NJ. Davis-As Lord Chesterfield
George Tyler-A French count
John Scr1ggs-A Turkish warrior.
q. ?. Dodge-The Vicar Of Wakefield
Wilbur George-As Blackstone.
George Johnson-A leapyear catch.
G.. A Bidde- Song ana dance artist.
August tggenphal-Farcy dress.
G. Shafer-A comic jester.
George Lyon-A Spanish musician.
VIM kiernan-As a leap-year belle.
George Newman Lecturer on cats
II. NJ. Nathan-COrscan fine makeup.
j. Guttue-A gentleman Of leisure.
J. Hiiberth-As anCy darby.
Fred Baker-Spanish cavalier.
J. H. Simon-Father lime.
George J. Berger German emgrant.
+ Erauw-our late Legis sture.
George II. Gregory Market Inspector
Miss Emma Smith-SaioT girl.
Miss Mary Ryan-Saior girl
Miss Mary Roach and Miss Eds La France-Fancy