The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-11
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK
1WEN7Y-FIFIH ANNU4L BALL 4
 SPLENDID SUCCESS.

Night = Magnificent DccoratIons-
 Benutifui Gowns Worn by the Ladies
 Present.
 Without doubt the twenty fifth annu- al reception given by the Knights of St. Patrick in the Hyperion last night eclipsed all of the many previous ef- forts of that organization The spa cious theater had, by the decorator 8 art, been transformed into most mag nificent ball room and furnished a feast of loveliness for all those fortunate enough to be present. The splendor of the decorations were only rivaled by the beauty of the ladies present and the elegance of their becoming cos tunes In point of decorations the scheme this year differed very mater tally from those of the previous balls, and the innovation in this regard, which proved so successful will doubt less form the basis of future efforts. As has been customary, the large stage was increased by the building of tenn porary dancing space over the seats in the. orchestra, and this entire floor was then covered with crash. At the rear of the stage were erected a number Of temporary boxes. which were sumptu- ously furnished with pillows and other articles. Completely overhanging this stage part of the dancing floor was an immense canopy of white and gold with smilaX hangings. The balcony and proscenium boxes were elaborately dec- orated with the same color, the mater ial hanging in great folds and the smi- lax ropings were intertWined making the effect a very unique and striking one. Several immense Irish flags and as many beautiful American flags were noticed here and there all of which added tone and color to the picture
 A novel arrangement was that devis- ed in the arrangement of lighting the I building. In previous years the glare of the electric lights has been objection
 able and this year each one of the sev- eral lamps was covered with lemon col ored glass globes. This served to throw diffused light of pleasing hue on the dancers and on-lookers. These incan- < descent bulbs were suspended at close intervals along the front of the several boxes, and also on the lines of division. Back of each of the boxes were hung vari-colored Turkish curtains, making an oriental effect
 In point of attendance it can safely be said that this years ball was more largely patronized than any other given by the Knights, and the guests present were not from this city alone, but from all parts of the state. Many invitations had been sent to people prominent in the many walks of life, and they re- sponded in person The doors of the Hyperion were opened at o'clock, and there was a crush for those who simply came as on-lookers to get the desirable seats in the orchestra circle and the first balcony. These several hundred seats were quickly filled. At o'clock Fichtl's orchestra occupying seats on the stage gave an Introductory concert which was much enjoyed by those awaiting commencement of festivities.
 The music for the dancing was furn- ished by the Second regiment band and Fichtls orchestra both under the direc- ton of Frank F'ichtl, and they were stationed on opposite sides of the first balcony. The band played the two steps and the orchestra the waltzes At times both organizations joined in the encores, which greatly increased the pleasure of the dance. The programme of music was a popular one, among the rieces played and heartily encored be- ing 'Ilinger Longer by E. J. Hogben of this city The Yale Booa march also made a hit.
 The dance programme was an excel lent one being composed of sixteen dances and a similar number of prome- of 0pS two steps but there were a few lanciers which always add to the pleasure of an event of the kind Dancing commenced at 9 o'clock at the conclusion of the grand march This was led by Dr. William J Sheehan, in the absence of President D. B. Martin on account of illness pr. Sheehan's sister accompa- nied him and following them came the members of the executive committee of which James B. Martin was the ener- getic chairman and their wives and lady friends There were about one hundred and fifty couples in the march. At a given signal the band broke into the entrancing strains of dreamy waltz and the dance was on until the early morning Intermission began at 12:S0 and continued until 1:30,
 It was the concensus of opinion that ! this reception fully reached the expecta- | tions and desires of the executive com 1 mittee in that it should be the climax l of all that have gone before. Much | credit is due to the committee for their 1 excellent work of arranging SO com l pletely and thoroughly for an affair of ! such magnitude.
 The committee was composed of the l following: James B. Martin, chairman; l Francis A. Maloney, Thomas F. Fltz- ] simmons, Thomas I. Kinney, John L. Carroll, James Gibbons, Thomas H. Flanagan, John J. McNamara, Thomas 1 K. Dunn, Thomas J. Fleming, John P Kilfeather w. A. T. Smith John J. Sul- livan. Terrence F. Dinnan, John M. Burke
 The gowns worn by the ladies were probably more beautiful than on any previous occasion and many of them are deserving of more than passing mo- l tice. Among the more striking ones were Miss Sheehan, white corded silk; Mrs. Dr. H. A. Spang, striped white silk Mrs. James B. Martin, a creation i of black net over white satin; Mrs, i Fitzsimmons, black lace; Mrs John L, Carroll, black jet; Mrs. Dr. J, F. Sulli van, white renaissance; Mrs, Lynch of