The morning call., 1893-01-02

dancing. There was plenty of room for a few
more dancers on The floor. but the Terpsiehor-
cans make IL a rule TO keep their gat herings very
select, which al all times is preferable 10 crowd
ompOsed OF no one knows who The ladies' cos
tunes were particularly attractive. and Mis-
Maggie Glover, who led the march with Mr..
George ii. StratIOn. looked particularly pretty
and attractive IN white cashmere costume, re-
heyed with ''puffs" and preiiiiy trimmed win
White lace and white satin ribbon. She wore
handsome corsage bouquet of rainbow roses. The
pleasure OF the dance was kept up until mid
night, when The company dispersed to their
homes. 10 meet again early IN the new year
Among those who manage these enjoyable
dances are Miss NJ ggie Glover. Mrs Il. l.. Fal-
Mr.. e. l.. Bfeese. Mr.. j. II. Powers. Mr.. George
Fl. StrattOn, Miss Kittie Burns, Miss Mamie
Glover, Miss Title Mischler. Miss L. Stroeker,
Dir. Joseph Days and MIR. j. +. Steifaas
The Drew's Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drew's leap-year calico party
took place on Saturday eyenlsg In Drew's Hall
on New Montgomery street and drew together a
large and stylish number Of Terpsicbefean
dey0tees. Gay costumes adorned the many fair
wearers aud presented very lively and pretty
scene. The hall was comfortably filled without
any oyereTowding and leap year rules we're
carried out TO the letter. Miss TanZi. one OF The
floor managers, led the march with Mr. Harrall.
and some pretty movements were well carried
our. The ladies' Tn charge were: Miss Minnie
Allison, Miss Lille Stevens. Miss May Horn
TanZi, Miss Simpson, Miss Minnie Allison, Miss
Ella Hogan, Miss Ella Aiken, Miss Maud stevens
and Miss Nellie Foley.
The O'Brien Dance.
The last leap-year party of very enjoyable
series given by MIR. w. /. o. Brien at his dancing
academy at Scottish Hail. last Wednesday even.
Ing was a very successful affair and brought
together a select company OF good dancers. The
stage was very prettily decorated with palms.
eyerereens and profusion OF flowers. the stars
and stripes falling in graceful folds over the
'front.' capital orchestra played good dance
music aud The floor was comfortably tlleG with
4 gay crowd OF fresh. young smiling faces.
pretty dresses. bright cOlors and all that gives
misth and JOLLY. so essential 10 the enjoyment
OF "a good dance. The ladies' OF course. had full
sway and paid all the necessary attentions 10
the men with an ease aud grace that would do
credit TO a \ oh Hill mansion.
Mrs. W. j. OBrien assumed the duties OF floor
manager. aud was ably assisted by Mrs. C. Clark,
Mrs. 5. L. McFadyeD and Miss Emma Macdon-
aid. Christmas good cheer entered into the
pleasures OF the evening, but everything was
co Ddueied In good taste without any approach
10 ToHghness or unrnly behavior. Ii was quite a
dTessy affair. Many pretty miss d0nned her
besl evening costume, and the regulation swa-
iow-ta!l was qnttes conspicuous among The gen.
tlenen, which goes so far, in appearance at any
rate, TO make the scenes pleasing 10 the eye and
successful in social point OF view. S0ciety's
customs are always respected by those who re-
spect society.
Selfish Bachelors.
On Monday last bachelors Christmas dinner
was given IN the art studio OF Mr.. George W.
Blum, al 522 Montgomery street, which was
partaken OF with much relish by those present.
A delicious dinner. well served and plenty OF
good cheer was eniiyened by numerous
speeches. aud before dispensing Mr.. Blum and
bis friends decided to form a social club TO en-
courage art, literature and science among IT'S
members. The FIRST meeting will shortly be an
nou9ced. Those who participated in The fes-
wi faa laSf MIR nj
son, Mr.. Henry Blum Ir, MIR. John X. S. Prior.
Mr. Thomas L. Lai,t, Mr.. w. NJ Ii. Patten, Mr..
J. ID. la Fountaine, Mr.. L. J. Crowley, Mr.. J.
w. DIXON and MI. George w. Blum, all BACH
Tors.
Ali Bahia Banquet.
One OF those enjoyable events which 60 to fill
up the yods nee ssarily made in professional
life, particularly that OF the stage was had at
the BrookIyn Hotel last Wednesday night, the
occasion being the first annual banquet of the 1.
d. X. Association OF The American Extravaganza
Company, better known to us as the Ali Bahia
troupe, now playing at the Grand 0pera-house.
Under the supervision of Chief Clerk Middle
kauff Steward T. Z. Daggett had the large din
iag-room at the hotel tastefully deeoratad with
nowers and eyeIgreens; festoons gfaeed the
chandeliers, smllax and buds ciept In and about
the twenty-five covers laid, and bright aud sweet
blossoms exhaled fragrance that mons but Cal-
fornia flowers eau give forth.
Promptly up0u the conclusion OF the perform
ance at tue Opera-house, the members OF the
troupe adjourned 10 the Brooklyn dlni1g-roOm,
and-upen the subsistence OF the delighted excla-
nations al the floral treat before them. President
Arthur 4. Dawson gave the signal for attack
upon they heavy7aden tables. which hint re.
CURED no second utterance.
Sweet strains OF music by Professor Lauleitas
orchestra enlivened The event, and merry voices
exchanging witiicisms, jokes. ETC., with songs,
toasts And recltations, Kept the company in a
state OF thorough enjoyment till far into the
morning and not TN o'clock did the guests
forSake their contest win Bonita CO Mont
gOmery's Inexbaustible larder' An elaborate
menu was exquisiteIy served. and greatly appre-
ciated.
The toasts brought forth responses that were
able, witty and enjoyable, aud The many hits
made were met with hearty signs OF appreci.
alton by the ladies and gentlemen present
Space forbids their extended notice. bus those
who have heard the company will appreciate
what treat was had.
Among the charming ladies OF the company
present were: Miss Ida Mule. Miss Susie Win
per. Miss Bessie Lynch, Miss Nellie Lynch, Miss
Nj. Ia Mar, Miss Alice Stoddard Miss Lee
Hobbs Miss Kittle Stevens, Mrs. Ed l.. Hub
bard, Ays. j. l.. Guilineite and Mrs. William
Morgan, all OF whom took an inpromptu part la
he musical features of the occasion.
he following are The officers aud members OF
tie l.. II. IL. Association President, Arthur T..
Day.son; vice president. j. l.. Guiimeite;
secretary. Charles 4. Eyles; treasurer Ed L.
Hubbard; banquet committee William Buffers,
I'd l.. Hubbard. Arthur l.. Dawson; reception
commtttee-Harry K. Carter, George w, Martin
anr a .urIO.