The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-12
VERY BRILLIANT BALL.
THE MASONIC TEMPLE a SCENE OF
SPLENDOR LAST NIGHT.
Most of Richmond's Prominent Hebrews
Present The Hall BeautifnIIyDeco-
rated-A Magnificent Banquet.

ifh'fit 1ito al VNRNffNt' '~~-
night. on the occasion of the opsnins BAN
Of the jefferson Club Large AS the hall Is
1t was almost flied by a festive tnrong'
most OF the prominent Hebrews I'm the
city being present. and the ladies' in their
beautiful evening costumes. and the gen
tlenen in perfect fitting full dress, moving
through the intricate figures OF the dance,
presented a picturesque and pleasing
scene.
THE DECORATIONS.
THE hall was transferred into a perfect
bower by the art Of Harvey The florist.
on every side were masses of ferns,
palms, poited plants. and pure white
chIysanthemums. while the twelve mu-
sicisns, under the leadership Of Professor
stein, were almost hidden from view by
p1ims and masses OF chry santhemums,
through which fragrant forest fioated de-
ligtftl strains.
The most unique and pretty feature
of the decorations was a large number or
bird-cagcs, containing canaries, dcpens-
ing from the various chandeliers over
the cages fell masses OF Ivy III a shower
of living green, bcreath which the little
eoIlen-hued songsicrs sent forth music
wing In sweetness with the strains sent
forth by the bow OF Professor STEMS
These beautiful feathered musicians.
and their gilded cages. covered with the
ivy green, were furnished by Zachariah,
and they added much to the tout ensem-
bic of the scene.
IHE DANCE.
At 10 o'clock, to the strains of King
Cotton" (Sousa). the grand ntrch took
place. participated in by about seventy
five couples.
After a short prelude, during which a
mandolin club rendered delign,iul music,
the strains of the beautiful waltz, !.
DO Love You" pealed forth. and the
floor was quickly filled with couples sliu-
ing gracefully over its polished eXpanse.
Then the measure changed and the
lancers were gracefully danced to the
lively strains OF 1.-THE Master Minor.
Next came the two-step TO the music OF
1.-THE Honeymoon" and then the notes
elided into the lovely waltz, The Band
PLAYED on" This was followed by the
lancers to might in Venice" then a two
step, directorate
Then the soft music of the waltz. "Es-
panita." breathed forth in langurous
strains. and the gracefully-gliding FORMS
swaying to and fro among the dropping
green plants and gorgeous flowers SEEM
y
Al 1880 o'clock the line Of march was
taken up for the banquet hall, where
covers were laid for lI5 guests. Inc
experienced caterer, Hulcher had ms
don t~tment in charge, and far surpassed
All his previous efforts. Two long tables.
runr.rg the length of the room, were
h.aucd with every dclicacy. ana deco
ra .ed with fragrant flowers. AT intervals
along the iabies were beds Of snow-white
cbrvranthemums while the fruit stands
v,a-e CAV with carnations and roses. In
oach naulin. as a souvenir was a beauu-
fll chrvsanthemum. The menu was most
elaborate and delicious. and served IN
Hulchers finest style. 1t was as follows:
HE MENU.
oysters on the Half Shell.
Stautsrne. Bouillon WIN ioaS''
Chicken sala !. frieu OyS'eiS'
Mumm's Extra Dry.
Roast Duck with oysters. fomery Sec'
Quail on Toast.
Roast Turkey with Cranberries.
Cold Tongue. Ice |.Sain 9l'N ~'"''
Sailed Almonds. Pickle, Celery.
Cigars.
Af,er some time spent at the festal
hoard dancing was resumed. ana ~ept
mn for a considerable time, waitzes,
nolkas. and lancers following each other
a. ouick succession, the festivities COM
ING TO a close with the sweet waltz.
pride Of the Ball. -.
The committee who arranged this most
successful affair were Messrs. J. haui-
man ]. Cans, 5. b. Rosenbaum, kaiph
Lew. l.. l.. Stralse, ;. l. BloomDers'
and ). 5. Whiuock.