The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-02-17

when about nine tenths Of those
present danced to two selections
played by the orchestra before the
formal opening Of the dance for the
entertainment of the guests, to four
o'clock this morning when the
last strains of "Home Sweet Home"
the rhythmic movements of over an
hundred pairs of tired feet, the big
floor of the Armory was alive with
merry dancers. Every number
played by the orchestra was heartily
applanded, and not single dance
in the whole program was allowed to
pass without being supplemented by
an encore nearly as long as the
dance itself
In all, there were yearly two hun
dred and fifty guests in attendance,
about two hundred of whom danced.
There were at least one hundred
guests from out of town delegations
of various sizes attending from Fair
mont, Warrington, Wheeling, New
CHAMBERLAIN |, Wellsburg, Uniontown,
Grafton, Clarksburg, and points In
the vicinity Of these places. Many
of the visitors will remain in the
city until Monday, though the ma.
jority left by today's trains.
The program consisted of twenty
four regular dances, waltz and two
step alternating, four extras, four
specials, leap Year Special"
which was engaged by the ladies
and an ABE Lincoln Special" for
which the orchestra played a medley
of all the popular airs afoat and in
desperate defiance of all tradition,
concluded with the inspiring strains
of "Dixiew With the two prelimi-
nary dances, the whole number was
thirty six. The programs were very
handsome booklets with burnt wood
covers.
The music furnished by Toerge's
orchestra was entirely satisfactory.
The selections were bright and spir-
tied, and were rendered in perfect
time. The old favorite "a Fran.
cezka.' was played, and was receiv-
ediwith the usual enthusiasm. Two
members of Victor Herbert's orches
tire were with Toerge's organization
last night and left this morning for
Toronto, Canada, where Herbert's
orchestra is playing.
The hall was handso mcly and APP
propriately decorated with bunting,
flags and implements OF war. A
large flag suspended from the center
of the building, was the most prom
nent feature Of the scheme.
The patronesses were Mesdames
Burns, Grant, McDermott, White.
Cooke, Barbe, Fleming, Courtney
and EIite. Major j. G. NJ. Forquer
was the officer Of the day and Lieu
tenant Dana Miller officer of the
guard. SeaTgeants of the guard
were Mcneil. Pearcey, Downs,
Richards and Nc Donald; Corporals
of the guard, Holland, Holsmade
aud Weavar; Musician, Cadet Drum
Major Wood ward; Privates, Carr,
Meder,1Mitchell, Shields, Settle, Hall
Foulds and Dent
The refreshments were served
quickly at 1890 by corps of col
ored walters. The sandwiches, salad
and coffee were greatly enjoyed by
the dancers.
The affair was a success financial
ly as well as in other respects, and
all ,,,U 10 ola1 ~ Epom that tho ~f
ficers are not in the hole. The use
of the street cars proved a most
convenient arrangement.
MASQUERADE BALL.
The annual masquerade ball at the
Turn Verein last night was attended
by very large crowd and the affair
was very great success from every
standpoint. The costumes of the
maskers were varied and in many
cases were elaborate. They were much
better than ever seen before and
reflect much credit on their wearers
who ia most cases designed them,
The music for the affair was furn-
ished by the Opera House orchestra
NDlOH W do dU lUS DcoU. L Dt Ddll WdS
decorated with national colers. Re.
freshments were served during the
course OF the evening.
John O'Donneh, E. Kehl, A. Schiff-
bauer, and q. Ashton compose the
committee under whose management
the ball was given. mcdonnell was
floor manager. The judges were Mrs.
Homer Crawford, Miss Mary Sigwart,
w. b. Bowman and w. Rosenmerkel.
Prizes were awarded to Miss Mary
Brown, Miss Josie Stenger, Miss Mat
tie Mathers, Mrs. Boehler, Mrs. Lewis
fortnight, Miss Tricot, Miss Sophie
Portman, It. Tricot, It. Ramage,
Holiday and Mr.. Miller of Point
Marion. The recipients of the prizes
were greeted with applause as they
uumasked aHd received the award Of
the judges. The disposition of the
prizes followed the grand march at
midnight. Mayor McGrew donated
the 1rst prize awarded. Other prom
inent citizens donated other prizes
which were given to the dancers.
1t was 3 o'clock before the last
dancer had gone home. The ball was
an entire success in every particular
and the clIb and committee having it
in charge are to be congratulated on
the issue Of their efforts.