The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
POL|CEMEN'S
BALL WAS A
SUCCESS
1Wsnty-fITst Annual Event a
Record Breaker In Pleasure
and In Profit.

n most successful conclusion last evening.
without doubt II was the finest and
most successful event ever held by the
association. when the occasion OF the
same kind terminated last year IL was
said by many that the department had
reached its limit In the degree Of perfec-
tion OF such entertainments and Tor the
future there would be sameness TO them
sll Tbis opinion was refuted last night for
from the view point of the attendance
the finances and the pleasure OF the
evening the ball far outshone anything
previously witnessed
A. a visitor entered the room his eye
vss Immediately taken with the exquisite
blending OF the colors that served 10 deco-
rate the vast hall and the excellent taste
that was shown in the drapery Infantry
hall was completely disguised from itselt
ana its walls were securely hidden spehind
various designs of hags and bunting all In
the national colors. From the large stage
70 the remotest corner OF the hall the I'M
preston given was that OF some enor-
NOUS bower and TO add TO the effect the
stage was like a tropical spot from the
number of large cerns that almost MD tne
orchestra from view.
over this was q large painting OF the
.Tnvinciblcs on parade with the captain
OF the force at the head. The scene itseit
alone was enough to inspire one with tne
raiety OF the occasion. This was only In
Keeping with the suggestions In the other
portions OF the hall. however, ana All
served TO heighten the effect
Early In the evening the crowd gatherep
20 that by the time the band for the oc-
casion was ready TO render the nrst num-
Der on tho program there was hardiy
room for those who were willing to stand
Still they came, however. ana were
hacked into the hall till II seemed that the
very walls would groan with the throng.
Enthusiasm rcigned from the time mat
the frst strains OF the first selection by
the orchestra foated over the bower OF
palms and when the overture rendered
by the band was concluded a thunderous
hurst Of applause greeted the players that
would not down until an encore was re-
sponded to-
Each selection on the program was
greeted In a like manner and some OF
them had to be repeated two or three
times before the music-loving auditors
would consent to hear the next number
to come The trombone solo rendered by
Archie Jalbert was one OF the best that
was heard during the concert and this
gentleman showed himself master of
the instrument upon which he performed.
Before he would be allowed TO retire he
was called to the front Of the platform at
least four times.
The next selection that was rendered by
the entire band designated as "A
Hunting Scene was very remarkable.
The melody that ran through the whole
OF II was OF the most pleasing kind and
when the notes OF all the instruments
were blended into the harmonious whole
TO say that the result was delightful is
but TO express II mildly.
As was the case with the trombone solo
30 II was with the next number that was
rendered being piccolo solo by Mr.. Fred
Padley. All know the artistic ability OF
Mr.. Padley and hast evening he was at
hts best, this being favorite selection OF
his He also was forced to respond 10 a
number Of encores. The medley rendered
next by the band was wildly appreciated
by the audience and when II came to the
duet BY Mcssrs. Church and Jalbert the
climax OF the entertainment had been
reached. This was the crowning piece OF
that portion Of the evenings entertain
ment. When that was finished the audi
ence was ready for the other part of the
entertainment that was provided and at
tenton was turned TO the dancing.
Only . small portion OF those who
wished TO could indulge IN that portion OF
the entertainment for the reason that the
hall was 20 filled with the friends OF the
force" However. small space was
cleared away and thbse who wished to
were given the opportunity to enjoy that
part of the pleasure that appealed 20
them As soon as the floor could be
cleared OF the chaire the grand march was
IN order and for the occasion II seemed
N if the whole house had Joined In the
promenade around the room.
Those who could not or did not care 10
dance turned their attention TO the de-
liehtftil feast that was prepared for them
IN the upper portion OF the building. Hero
the walters were kept busy for the whole
Of the three hours tnat the refreshments
and the supper were being served. Seats
at the tables were at premium every mo-
ment Of the time.
On every hand could be heard the words
OF praise for the committees having the
AFFAIR IN charge. They deserved all the
praise that was meted out 10 them too,
for they have been at work night and day
for some time that the success OF the
evening might be assured. In this they
were rewarded and for n they are 10 be
congratulated. The committees upon
whose efforts depended the success Of the
entertainment are as follows:
General superintendent--willia e
Bowen.
General Commfttee-William r. Bowen
chairman: Matthew r. Fitzpatrick. secre-
tary; J. A. Lee. r. Egan. r. j. Fay. r. IL
Gnlhgan. A. ID. Sharpe. NJ. Griffin and r.
p Day.
Reception Committee Board Of Police.
~ Vfhahh n l14tnfTs CnA1rnAns Gardner
9. Slime. Sam H. Bullock. Samuel Gee.
secretary Martin S. James, clerk: r. a.
Matthews, chief. p. Egan, deputy chief:
Captain ]. Marston. Captain A. r. Mowry
Captain G. 8. Horton. Captain s. L. w
Merrill. Captain J. A. Murray. Captain
w. II. Rowe. Captain W. III. Lawrence.
Captain p. y. Cannon. Surgeon C. III.
Griffin.
Floor Matthew r. Fitzpatrick.
Assistant Floor Dlrectors-Sergeant T.
J. Hanley and n. y. DAILY
Aids-J. A Lee. B. J. Fay. r. Gamble.
II. A. johnson. J. H. Henpessey. T. Hon.
kins. w. Bradbury, J. p Mclaughlin w
Dolsn. p. n. G~iligan, NJ. Griffin, T. Wolf,
w. III. Briggs. J. l.. Coyle. o. L. Brahany.
G. DAILY. J. J. Sullivan. G. Mayno. A. D.
Sharpe, r. y. Lyons, w. oiifoIl, J. Line
han. NJ. J. Duffy. T. J. Duffy, NJ v. Kel-
lev. ID. Mccarthy and G. ". streker.
A guests OF the occasion came officials
from almost every department OF the city
and state. Early I'm the evening Governor
Carv1n and Mayor Miller with their offi-
n. a