The herald., 1894-04-14

One OF the most brilliant balls ever
held in this section took place at
Hazard'a pavilion last night.
1t was the finale to la fiesta, which
has been enjoyed for the past four days
by everybody. and it WAS worthy one
in every respect.
Indeed. had the fiesta itself been q
failure, the affair OF last evening would
have been sufficient to perpetuate the
celebration in Los Angeles.
Among those present were numbered
some OF the most prominent people OF
the section and state as we'll.
There was quality especially notice.
able generally, the air Of refinement
marking every feature.
The queen Of the fiesta was In all re-
spects worthy to preside over such
gathering and receive the homage and
plaudits Of the gay crowd. She was
very beautiful, aud with her gay retinue
helped to form one OF the most impress-
i've groupingB ever seen here.
The galleries and space Under the fret
one were thronged with spectators, who
ment from their positions than those In
number of elegant costumes.
The objects in the decorations was to
carry out the colors of the fiesta, the
lighter shades, however, of pink, Nile
green and yellow being utilized. The
floor was inclosed as in tent, q real
istic effect being produced.
There were palms, magnolias, rosettes
of the TESTS colors, and the fronts were
covered with pink and yellow. Over
the space between the pillars and end
of the front balcony was continuous
canopy of the bright-hued fiesta colors
Separating the dancing floor from this
space was o light railing, broken on
each side Of the room by FIVE arches,
through which the dancers passed. The
foyer was embelliahed with magnolias
and palms.
rhe most striking part Of the entire
decorations was the throne and back
ground formed by the scenery on the
stage. The throne was reached by four
broad steps, the chairs being slightly
elevated above the main platform, where
the retinue OF ladies and gentlemen
stood. The queen occupied gilded
chair draped with the national colors.
At the back wss attached Q
wreath, with streamers made OF
backa Yohhd 81 tne Inrunss " Was sAS q
Snell OF beautiful rose tint. On either
side we're two archways or alcoves.
across them being draped American
flags and portieres of Chinese beads.
At the far ends Of the stage were stair
ways leading through rose-colored por-
there's to where refreshm6hts were
served. Over tho stage were the words
in large gilt letters, LA Fiesta de Los
Angeles Bale Mascara" ~ b8R
1t was shortly after 8 O'Clock when at
a signal the Military band struck up an
overture Of national airs. Then came
detachment Of the National guard of
California. There were many men In
line and they presented fine military
appearance in full dress uniforms. The
soldiers executed a series of maneuvers
which effectively cleared the floor and
drove the maskers under the balconies
where they remained until the grand
march before queen; guard mount was
then gone through with, o soldier being
stationed at one of the 10 arches, five on
each side of the hall. thus preventing
the maskers from crowding from be-
meath the balconies.
After selection from Orpheus Often.
bach) by the orchestra, under the lead
ership OF Pro. i.Lowinsky,t the reception of
the patronessee took placs. They were