New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-25
THE OLD GUARD BALL.

si1 thousand people witnessed and participated In
she va Guard Ball. which took place
iase evening, with all the imposing ceremonies for
wnicn II Is noted. at the Metropolitan Opera House
handsome women in costly and beautiful toilets. and
DfsVe men, rsplendent in uniforms Of every kind,
army, naval, volunteer. marine and diplomatic en-
loyed the dazzling scene.
The decorations OF the Opera House were as usual
elaborate and in excellent taste. From the dome
streaers Of the National colors extended to the upper
galleries. Over tho proscenium arch was the coat
otarms Of the United States, surrounded by the Ma
'onai eolors. streamers of red white and blue CON
Meeting II With the several balconies The opening
Of the arch was decorated with slken American
flags. The balconies were appropriately draped
The American colors graced the first; the second
was gorgeous with hand-embrodered silken-fringed
plush, studded with various designs; metal shields
and oil-paIned coats Of arms surrounded by silken
hags beautlhed the third balcony, while the fourth
and fifth were magnificent with shields. flags, the
coats OF arms OF all the States, interviewed with
handsome banners tremendously blended. all eloquent
OF American skin, courage and splendor The stage was
tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers,
here and there mailed figure in antique armor
appeared, while howitzers. stacked muskets, drums
and flags were appropriately introduced lending TO
the scene the desired military effect Bernstein and
Gilmore furnished the music
The promenade TO Gilmore's music Of the Old
commander, Major George W. Mclean, and Mrs.
Thomas E. Sloane vito Of the senior captain of the
organization. After tho promenade dancing followed
until after midnight. when refreshments were served
Il was nearly / q. m. when the military march.
the climax OF tho evening, was announced. Ad-
iutant Isaac Z. Hoagand ordered the buge call and
prepared the way for the spectacle. Major Mclean
with the senior officer Of the United States Service
present, who proved to be Rear-Admiral David L.
Bralne United States Navy, advanced from the right
proscenum wing, and they were followed two by
two by the uniformed guests down The centre OF
the main hall Returning to tho mont, the line
was doubled 70 files Of four, then to eight then to
sixteen, and finally to the grand front of thirty-two
Tho regular order Of dancing followed, and was con-
unued until 4 q. m.
Among those present were Observation-Disclosures
Levi p. Morton, Mayor Chaplin, Brooklyn Judge
Randolph b. MARITIME Judge George c. Barrett Cor
nelus Vanderbilt Controller Theodore w. Myers,
Joseph Warren, commanding Putnam Phalanx,
Hartford Conn ; officers Of the Amoskeag Veterans,
Manchester n. H.; Lieutenant H. E Rhoades, o. s. NJ;
Major Parton, Sd Lancashire, England, Regiment
ConsulGeneral w. Lane Booker. OF England; Consul
J. r. Rva, Of Italy; ConsuGeneral ID. NJ BOtassi' or
Greece; Major-General William d. Whpple U. B. A. |,
Colonel Thomas L. Watson and staff, 4th Regiment,
Connecticut; Governor r. 8. Green and stan, New
Jersey; AdjutantG General Il. r. Kenny and Colonel
Everett Hickman. OF Delaware; General James Nc
Ieer and stan; Governor b. T. BIggs and stan, OF
Delaware; Consul General Xenophon BaltazEi, OF
Turkey; Lieutenant W. II. Hayward ana Lieutenant
Mckenzie Of the Honorable Artillery, OF London
Major Rush r. Hudekoper, First Brigade Oh fehh-
sylvania Brgadier General Albert Ordway ana stan,
Washington, H. c.. General ID. d. Swain, OK wash
inrton General Daniel Buteried, General George W.
wmgats, General ". p. Banks, OF MASSACHUSETTS
General D. 2. Peach, jr and staff, Boston; Colonei
william Seward and staff. 9th Regiment; Colonel
J. n Partridge. 23d Regiment; JudgeAdvocate-
General Asa Bird Gardner u s. A.; Captain George "
Moves, Ancient and Honorable Artillery COMPANY,
Boston Adjutant General Dalton, Oh MSSS0husS'NS'
and Captain Ferdinand y. Earle.