Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-16
BAL MAs0UE.
Nineteenth Annual Masquerade Ball of
the Turn Verein.

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organized June 2, 1854, and is one of the
wealthiest societies in the city. 1t is their
annual custom to give masquerade ball,
which is always one of the principal So
cial events of the season. Last
evening they gave their nineteenth
animal masquerade in the State Exposition
building, Fifteenth and n streets. The
pavilion had been most tastefully decorated
for the occasion, by the decorator, George
Boyne. Long streamers pendent from the
center of the building were caught up at the
galleries. The gallery was trimmed with
national colors, and the shields, flags and
emblems of every nation. The north end
of the hall was cut off from the main
floor by a large landscape painting,
behind which the masquers assembled
preparatory to the grand march The
main floor at the sides were filled with
rows of chairs, as was also the gallery. The
music-stand, handsomely decorated, was
placed at the south side of the main hall
and was occupied by the Hussar band. At
8 o'clock the maskers began to assemble,
and before the hour for the grand march
fully five hundred were upon the floor.
The costumes were as a whole not particu-
larry fine, neat and fancifully coioTed
domino's predominating. There was a
lack of local characters, only two coming
prominently to the front. 1t was noticea-
BILE fact that the number of clowns, Topsies
and Cinnamon were quite small, there be-
ing only two of the latter, both of whom
were excellent make-ups.
At 9 P. NJ. class of twenty Turner's came
upon the floor, and went through some
very fine evoutions, the building of pyra-
mids, turning, etc., which was excellent,
and elected much applause. The pavilion
was brilliantly lighted both by gas and
electricity, which made the spectacle a
brilliant one and pleasing to the hundreds
of spectators present.
The grand march commenced at $50, and
was led by the following committee: ].
Nagele, c. H. Krebs, George Newman, J.
Lang and Fred Biewener. They were fol-
lowed by twelve Knight in full armor, with
battle-axes. Next came a wagon pulled
by a score of Turner's dressed in car
mine suits, flowing capes and tower
ing halls, upon which was
dozen costumed individuals surrounding
two tables. Each was armed with clay
pipe in front of him, bowl of soap-suds,
and they were in the bubble business
A large sign on the wagon read, "How
some of our Sacramento capitalists help to
get boom"
number of fine maskers in rich costumes.
They were followed by car, drawn by
number of Juvenile Turner'S. 1t repre-
scented a snow scene in Los Angeles county.
The orange trees were covered with snow.
the fruit had frost-bitten appearance and
the entire rig represented a cold day IN the
wilds of Dakota. A large placard, extend
ing from one end of the car to the other
had the following inscription The citrus
belt of Southern California. immigration
wanted. No ice. No snow
Next came number of grotesque char
acters bearing banners with the following
inscriptions:
"Wanted-A committee to find clear
water for the city. For particulars inquire
at Ell Dorado Saloon"
Wanted-Directors for a new electric
road. No capital required, as the property
owners along the line will build the road"
For Solicitations for convicts from
$3.50 upwards. For particulars call on
Harry Dam & Co."
"Rumor that Chief of Police Dillman
after the expiration of his term of Office
will be steady subscriber for the Bee"
Electric Light Company We shall
never sell out TO the gas company. Water
house, Coleman & Co. Chestnuts."
"Who is the oldest lady in town? An
SWer-4 gu know.
Hoist your signs and pull down your
vest. By order of the Improvement Com
mittee."
The Jury brokers of San Francisco
Here we are looking for Dick Creighton -
Vote for Henry a. Caulfeld, the peo-
Piles candidate for Chief of Police.
"When will the S. P. Company fill
China slough? Echo answers When"
" To make boom buy lot in Highland
Park"
1.-THE two Chiefs. Which is the right
one? For information call on the Superior
Judge
(which paper in town has the most libel
suits? Answer-You know"
Four firemen in full uniform pulled a
two-wheeled cart, on top of which was a
good-sized squirt gun and several feet
of rubber hose. A foreman, with trumpet
several feet in length, directed their move
ments. The water machine was labeled
THE new engine promised by our Fire
Commissioners for the Fourth Ward"
On another cart, drawn by two seedy-
looking cops" was an old safe, with the
door thrown open, its only contents being
an old record book" 1t was labeled I" The
Busted Police Fund"
The line of maskers extended entirely
around the hall, and a knight upon real,
live donkey and another on a genuine
mule, engaged in sword contest to finish
in the center of the hall. After a march of
some twenty minutes dancing commenced.
The Committee on Awards was as fol-
lows Mrs. c. j. Noack, Mrs. W. o. Bowers,
Mrs. Ebert, Miss Jennie Lindley, A. Alb
| bolt, A. A. Van VOORHEES, and A. c. Tufts
PRIZE AWARDS.
At II P. NJ. the awards were made as fol
lows:
Richest and best dressed lady-Mountain
ner set 135 pieces.
Richest and best dressed gentleman
Prince Carnival, Paul Picket; fine eight
day clock, with statue.
Richest dressed lady-Queen of Dia-
monds Miss Ella Bateman lady's toilet
set
Richest dressed gentleman-SpanishC Cav
| alier, Louis Breuner; bronze eight-day
clock.
} Best sustained character by lady
Dukes Cameo Cigarettes, Mrs. Charles
Smith first prize, French china tea set, A
| pieces.
Best sustained character by gentleman
=" Old Sport in the Rag Baby. VIM.
| Trust; first prize, order for suit of clothes
worth $40.
Best sustained character by lady
Daughter of the Regiment" Miss Rosa
york second prize. lady's ruby toilet set.
Best sustained character by gentleman
=" Tule Hunter" with dog and game
Kenny Robins second prize, gold headed
cane.
Best original dress by lady" Excel
sior," Mrs. Fred Mason {; first prize, case
| spoons and forks.
Best local character by gentleman
Louis Payen, of the French Restaurant, u
Casper Miller first prize, solid gold watch
and chain.
Best local character by a lady" Match
Girl, Miss Belle Sullivan; second prize, a
three-stone garnet pin.
Best Local Character by Gentleman
Jessie Slaughter, L. A. Kidder second
prize, gold-headed cane.
Best Original Character by Lady
Harvest of Northern Citrus Belt, Miss
Kitty Baldwin; pearl opera glasses.
Best Original Character by Gentleman
Bronze Statue Lamp, Carl Edlemuth
ivory dressing-case.
Best Group of not less than five, $40
"Our Taste Hams" E. Payne, E. Bowman
L. Hildebrant, AL. Shore, Gus. Reichert
Ed. Mccain, Charley Woodwork and
Falkenstein.
Best Group of not less than three, SO
"Cake Walk" w. A. Root, judge; walk
ers, c. ]. Mitigate. Z. II. Evers, H. A. Ever:
and J. Gotthold.
Best Acting Couple, S5-Negro couple