The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-01-31
THE HYPERION THR0NGED
AT THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK,S
 GRAND BALL LAST NIGHT.

The Ball Brilliant success--Distanced All It's Predecessors-Lavish and Beautiful
 Decoration of the Big Theater-Thousands Were Present--Many From Out of Town Some of Those Who Were There. The fourteenth annual reception of the Knights of St. Patrick took place last evening at the Hyperion and it proved to be the most successful one ever given by this popular society. The large theater was thronged and grace and beauty were conspicuous in the gay and festive scene. The decorations this year were far different from those of former years and were also much more extensive. The prevailing color was a light green and white. The Phil harmonic orchestra was stationed on the left of the first gallery and the American band discoursed music from the rear of the upper gallery. suspend ed from the top gallery to each of the two upper boxes was canopy of dell- cate fabric of a white and green color. The fronts of the upper boxes were also draped in fan fashion with the same material, as was also the front of the top gallery. Tie lower gallery front was concealed with folds of white and green cheesecloth. Silk American flags and banners were hung at the side or the private boxes. At each of the stage sides of the boxes was a bank of pot ted plants Potted plants in great pro fusion were arranged immediately in front of the boxes. On the stage were erected ten temporary boxes which were all handsomely decorated and furnish ed with rugs and elegant furniture. Suspended high up over the stage was a large canopy of green and white fao- ric, which entirely concealed the scenery and stage apparatus from view, making a ceiling of beauty. Temporary electric lights were suspended over the stage each covered with pink shade The side walls of the parquet circle and dress circle were hidden from view by draperies of white and green brocaded satin.
 The dancing floor, which extended from the rear of the stage and com pletely covered the parquet seats, was laid with crash. The decorations as whole were beautiful and artistic. The entire effect, as one sat in the first gal lery and viewed the large throng on the floor. was one long to be remem- bered. All the plans were admirably executed, and it was the opinion of all the members and their friends that the ball of 1895 was the most elegant, by far. ever given by this enterprising and ., n,,A society's very fine reception and ball of a year ago. The decorations were great Iy admired by those present at this in- teresting occasion.
 The officers of the society are William Nicely, president; Thomas | Kinney, vice president; J. c. Kerrigan, record ing secretary; J, J. Kennedy financial secretary; M r. Walker, treasurer, and Rev. P. V. Hartigan, O. F., chap lain.
 Prior to the grand march, which was led by President Nicely and lady there was a. concert by the Philharmonic or chestra, the following being the pro- gram: 1. March--Naval Reserves .... Guilford 9. Overture-The Maiden at Her
 Spindle Suppe 8. Piccolo Solo Selected 1
 Fred Guilford. 4. Medley-The Metropolis at Night
 .................,.... De Witt |
 The order of dancing was as follows l Grand March-K. of St. P.,s,....... 1. Lanciers-Home Guard. ......,,. omenade-GitanelIa ......... 2. Lanciers-Dr. SyntaX ............
 Promenade-Belle of New York. B. Waltz-Symposia ........,......... romenade-Midway Plaisance... f. Lanciers-Bon Ton .....,,.....,...
 Promenade-Aunt Dinah's Surprise
 Party ............ .............,,.. 5. Waltz-Ludus. ... Edward F. Hogben
 Promenade-Th Little Alabama
 Coon ........,...,........ G. Lanciers-A Gaiety Girl .......
 Promenade-Coxeys Indusatrial
 Army Patrol .........,4....,.... z. chottische-Serpentine Dance.
 Moonlight and Star
 light ....................... B. Lanciers-Fun and Frolic .....
 romenade-Darkies' Jambory .. 3. Waltz-Bowery Girl ..........
 Promenade-Little Marcia Marie. 10. Lanciers-Grand Duchess.
 Promenade-Liberty Bell......,.
 Intermission.
 Ii. Waltz-All in Lifetime..
 Promenade-Saratog .........,...
 ..................Ed Edward r. Hogben l I2 Lanciers-The Best of All ....
 Promenade--Manhat Beach,. .3 Lanciers-Internati ....
 romenade--Virginia Skedaddle.. 4. Waltz-A Gaiety Girl.......
 Promenade-The World. ....... 5. Lanciers--Maid of Plymouth. ....
 Promenade-Th Old tSage Door. 6. Lanciers-Nursery Rhymes.
 Promenade-Little Johnny Dugan '. Waltz-Half Past Nine. e....... Promenade-Night Birds. ... S.-Lanciers-Trip to Chinatown.
 Promenade-TheF First Kiss..... 9. Waltz-Airy Fairy Lillian. .... Promenade-Tre Darkie's Frolic.. 0. Lanciers-Stage Echoes. ........ 4Lt. |