Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-01-16
EUREKA BAL MASQUE.
ANNUAL MASQUERADE OF THE
EUREKA SOCIAL CLUB.
Armory Hall Filled to Overflow
ing-Some of the Features
Names of Maskers, Etc.


fact the decorator, Boyne, seems to have
surpassed all of his previous efforts. The
north end of the hall was completely COW
cred with a grotto scene, in which was a
profusion of shell-work that glittered in
the strong gaslight. At both ends OF the
scene were representations of Turkish
temples, that were finished up in the high
est style of scenic art. The judges stand
was located in the center Of the south end
of the hall, and represented a hand
some boudoir. Long streamers. looped
up to the ceiling, radiated from
the center of the hall in every
direction Flags and the coat-ot-arms of
all nations were hung in protusion on the
walls while the gallery was handsomely
draped with lace curtains. The seating
room for spectators consisted of six rows of
raised seats extended the entire distance
around the hall, covered with white mus
lin. The spectators began to arrive at an
| early hour and all the seats were taken be-
fore the hour for the grand march. The
music was furnished by the Hussar band
eighteen pieces, During the time the
maskers were assembling the band took
position in the center of the hall and dis
| coursed the following in excellent style,
each piece being loudly applauded Grand
march, Tanhauser )" overture, William
Tell :" waltz, ECHOES of the Woods - Sc
lections from Preciosia' gallop. Fourth
Philippe"
There is one serious drawback to Armory
Hall for masquerades, and that is the
smallness Of the reception room. The
maskers begin to assemble at s o'clock, and
are kept huddled together very uncomfort-
| ably until the time for the grand march,
| 10 o'clock Last evening the management
was blamed considerably on this account,
and it is only just in their behalf
to say that they used every effort to secure
the comfort of all in attendance. The com
mittees in charge were as follows: Execu-
| tive-A Elkus, Chairman; NJ s. Lavenson,
| Nose Levy, Emil Steinmann, X. Hyman, c.
Zeimer. Floor-EliaS Steinman, Director
A. Elkus, N. S. Lavenson, Nose Levy, K
! Hyman, Emil Steinmann, Charles Zeimer.
, Reception-Gus Elkus, Chairman; 0. Ross,
E. Solomon, J. Ginsberg, Sol. q. Nathan,
F.! Eugene Elkus, S. Gerson.
Among the maskers were many original
characters and quite a number of handsome
costumes About 800 maskers took part
| in the grand march, which was
led through numerous figures by
the band. Following came twelve
attendants dressed in handsome Turkish
costumes, each bearing large wands made
of ostrich feathers. Next came Barnums
side-show, consisting of large number of
human curiosities Following were num-
Der of grotesgue groups. The march was
quite imposing. Among the principal feat
ureS, those which attracted most attention
and were the subject Of favorable comment
were the following
| G. Politz, as Santa Claus. He occupied
pedestal in the south end, covered with
material representing snow and was made
up in the costume in which the jolly Santa
Claus is represented in the children'S story
books. His makeup was perfect and the
character well sustained.
To the right of Santa Claus was stud
| horse poker game in full blast. At the back
of the table was posted two placards, on
one of which were printed the rules of the
game, and on the other appeared the words
A licensed game; 500 per month" The
players We're 2. English, I. Lynch, W.
Sweeney, H. Conley and J. Dolen. People
who had never witnessed this much-talked-
of game were afforded an excellent oppor-
tunity of seeing how it was played.
\ representation of the wagon-shop of
Nielsen Bros was quite good. The forge
anvils, work benches, etc, were each in
active operation, and each man a me-
chanic. Those who took part in this scene
were John Klees, Walter Adams, J. Bau-
quier, Jr., Fred. Dustman and George
klees.
The Rock of Ages was well and faithful
" represented by Mrs. A. 5. Woods.
A representation of the prize ring and
slogging match. which caused considerable
merriment, was presented by VIM. john
son, James Pierce Johnnie Desmond and
VIM. AcBley.
One of the finest characters of the even
ing was the statue of George Washington,
which was represented by Vim. Elkus. He
occupied a pedestal in the southeastern pOr-
| ton of the hall and was prominent figure,
which could be seen from every portion of
| the hall.
Barnum'S sidc-show occupied a tent in
the northwestern portion of the hall, and
was under the management of J.. AleXan-
der, who was the crier at the door. An adj
| mission fee of ten cents was charged, the
proceeds of which was for the Protestant
| Orphan Asylum. Among the living curl
osities inside were: \ gypsy fortune teller,
Mrs. J.. Alexander; q tattooed Princess
from the South Sea Islands, Mrs Emma
Peck; boy of abnormal growth Miss Eva
Peck: Tom Thumb, Master Harry Bel
mont Mrs. Tom Thumb. Emma Peck,
and two handsome Indian maidenS, Miss
Daisy Peck and Miss Ray Alexander The
| characters were all well represented, but
| those of Tom Thumb and wife were excel
| lent.
Dot Little German Band was well
represented by !. Il. Adams, Kinney Rob
| bins, Charles Schmitt, Charles Noack, j. H.
| Klein and b. G. Briar. They had num-
| Der of grotcsque instruments, but the
music they played was very good and
varied
Owing to the crowded condition of the
| hall il was impossible for the reporters to
/ get all the names of those participating.
| Among the ladies noticed present We're the
| following:
Miss Emily A. Boyne, in fancy dress
made up of Dolly Warden material.
Miss Lizzie \. Plat, in q fancy dress
of red silk.
Mrs. Mary McCafrey. of San Francisco,
as the Maid of Orleans"
Miss J. 0. Nelson, Il charming coquette,
in blue satin costume, homemade.
Miss Martha Johnson, as a heartless fiirt,
in a stunning costume of blue satin.
Miss Sadie Horn, splendidly made up as
Red Riding Hood
Miss L. Meyer, in a handsome fancy cos
tune
Miss Ida Ginsberg, in a pink Mother
Hubbard.
Mrs. J. W. Guthrie. as Astronomy :"
an original and very rich costume.
| Miss Mollie Kelley. rs the Duchess Of
| Yolo. attractive.
Miss Emma Gould, as The Evening
| Dew"
Miss Sonoma Klees in an elegant fancy
| dress.
| Miss Emma Moore, as a Turkish Prin-
cess; costume quite handsome
Miss Ida Chisholm, rs an Oriental Prin-
| cess.
Miss Ida Jordan, as an excellcnty made
up Topsy"
! Miss Sadie Horn, in a fancy costume.
Katie Johns, as an Italian peasant girl.
Miss Jennie Stcarns, as " Archie" the
newsboy well-made up and well-sustained.
Miss Florence O'Hare, Us the Queen of
| May"
Mrs. X. Lyman, as a bewitching school
girl.
Mrs. W. A. Anderson. in fancy home
made costume of white Swiss and lace.
! Miss Mamie Hines as a normal school
student.
! Miss Minnie Meyers, in costume made
OF paper calendars novel and neat.
Miss Jennie Fay, IS Folly an elegant
| costume.
Mrs. George Selljnger. as an Italian tam
BOURNE girl; very rich costume.
Miss Ray Freedman in fancy domino.
Miss Lizzie Meek in fancy red costume.
Miss Mary Johnson as " Star of the
Evening"
| Miss Lizzie Johnson. AS - Morning Star"