Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 10, Number 138, 30 January 1880 — THE MASQUERADE. [ARTICLE]

THE MASQUERADE.

Tha Earc!i2 Scclil Club's Annual Masked BaU

The Eureka Social Club last evening gave its regular annual marked ball at Turner i Hall. The ticket?, which have been the j local curiosity for some days, were wonderfully gotten up. The club wxs evidently determined to out-do all rivals in one respect, and in view of tho cold snap issued card?, which, if not used to pass the bearer in, answered admirably for blanket?, and were of practical utility as door mats. They measured something less than seven by nine, but not much, and were weighty enough to warrant the best energies of a double truck in cartiir,- the bristol board to the door. If the club intended the issue of iU ticket* to be taken as a club joke, it succeeded in the size of both ticket and joke. The grim bailor of those half-sheet poster letters of credit wa3 something worthy of record in the ar.nala of wit. The hall was elaborately decorated by Boyne, and the walls fairly groaned with the weight of fanteatic de.-i^'ns, while the Very atones shook with suppressed mirth at the huge caricatures which decked the sombre panels of staid old Turn Verein Hall. The club was early, in attendance in full force, and in cunven- i tional white vests and the sharpest of swal- i low-tailed coats, the lappets of which bios- ' soir.eri forth with the most dazzling of loaettes at.d other insignia of official character. The young gentlemen were evidently ■ out for a good time and Bn»pped their fingers , at the expense ; but seriously, they succeeded, i for the ball was well managed, the club ■ members were self sacrificing in behalf : of their guests, omnipresent and constant in . their attentions, and inflexible as the hills in , the enforcement of those necessary rules , which alone can make a masquerade tolera- 1 ble. In Biiort, the management was unex- ; ceptionable, and the club ca:i not only con- ' gratulate itself- upra the immensity of its ] tickets, but upon a social success which add« new laurels to the history of its local achieve- i ments. : THE BALI.. : In the upper end of the hall, in front of the j erchestra platform, was a decorated stage for the judges, where sat the ladies and gentlemen upon whom informal judicial honors ■ were inferred for this occasion only, to wit, ; Rev. S. Gentman, Assemblyman .Brooks, : Adolph Heilbron, J. T. Griffitta, Attorney- ; General Hart, airs. B. 15. Glascock and ■ Mr 3. C. T. Jones. These flanked a table ■ on which were displayed the prizes • : for which the . maskers competed. j ' On either side tho hall wore three j long rows of feats, occupied by those ! ', citizens who preferred looking on to sweating ! i beneath a mask and being looked at. The masquerade was not so large as those of former years, as regards the number of maskers, nor was it so varied in characters : represented, or in originality of designs. But , what it lacked in these respects was amply , ] compensated for by the higher level upon ; which it moved. The costuming was, through- 1 ] out, chaste. Unlike most of the maskeji balls preceding it here, there was an almost total absence of exhibition of the greatly unclothed human form divine. The ladies rather j vied with each other on this occasion, in an ! effort to completely mask the whole person. I ; The dresses were very few which were double i reefed top and bottom, and instead were com- i fortable costumes, which might be worn with- j , out blush anywhere. The maskers were merry j without being rude, and full of mirth without ! being boisterous. As a spectacle the masquer- j ade was not equal to the display of former years ; as a social ball, guarded by an observance of all the proprieties, it was worthy of all commendation. But it was evident that j maskers, spectators and Club members would ' have been better pleased had it been more i showy, less staid.and more dressy. The spec- 1 tators present formed a brilliant array, and j the six tiers of ladies and gentlemen ; the crowded galleries; the, rustle and chat and buzz ; the half-suppressed laugh; the subdue mun mr of hundreds of voices ; the row upon row of handsomely-attired women i: the spectators' seats ; all went to make up a scene in the hall to which the maskers scarcely added, when at TEH o'L'LOCK | The fall orchestra burst forth in inspired strains with soul stirring aad refreshingly . new airs from thnt immortal composition, "Pinafore," and the procession of maskers entered. First came "the members of the Club, two by two, and as alike as peas iii their immaculate full-dress costumes. Then followed the entire company of 11. M, S. j Pinafore, with Sir Joseph and Josephine and | all the cousins and aunts, which the history of the opera gives the First Ijordof the Admiralty credit for; and Ralph Rack traw, the tain, Dick Deadeye, the Midshipmite ' and the wonderful.marines. Then came the Devil, who officiated as a sort of drum- j raajor, anil marked the way for tha ; long proe si. 'ii of maskers that followed. After the march dancing began »nd continued until midnight, and meanwhili the maskers competing for prizes enteied upon the dramatic business before them ! and kept up their mimic show with good spirit, and much to the amusement of the spectators, Prior to the entry of the pro- ! cession the orchestra retried the audience with an instrumental concert, playing these selections: Grand inarch, "Light and Happy;" overture, "The Golden Wedding;" concert polka, "The Cuckoo;" overture, "The Pirates of St. Domingo;" overture, "Id nluat ;" waltz, " Prederiken Tanze ; Scotch medley, by Ringleben ; gallop, " Holiday Street Theater."

. THE MASKCFs:. The maskers, so far as could be noted, were as follows : Mrs. H. N. Rogers as Little Buttercup, in white cashmere . with navy-blue trimming. A good make-up. Mrs. 11. D. Gamble as a waiting maid. Mr<. Nettie foreman as a French watting r*iid, in pink and white Swi*-». No tly dressed. S.l'. II i. for as lion Ce.ar de Bazan. A showj costume. .Miss I in Coney as *. gui of the period, in bUck grenadine, with pink silk ruffles. Albert Lavcnson as a Bailor. Albert J. Plant as a " Pinafore" tai. Hiss Rosa Coney as a Gipsy queen. A pretty costame. K. Byman as the "What is it?" An odd domino. I>. Levy, M. Moose, I). Mulligan and DeWitt He* fro is four British marines. Qm Feldhi i:n as I; i ;■'> V. bekstraw. MarvC dwell as Folly, in one of the richest of costumes and decidedly the best Suing of all. It 'was. of cardinal silk, witli bins silk trimmings. Miss Eureka Brinbrl as the washerwoman, Gcr-vai-c in " L'A-:-un>m'-ir." A :_">r»'i nuke up. Arthur Boj as 1 French sailor of 1782. M .-'.or 11. Ginsberg as a Chinese picker. Miss Emily A. Buyneaa .Mrs. Partiugton. A. well made Dp character. * Miss Bmie Connor a3 a gipsy girl. A very handsome ma'-'e up. Miss Jennie Steinnwn, in Francisco, as an Egyptian Queen; a very showy c stmne. Miss Lizzie Baymer as un Egyptian mrl. A hindB '111- 1 ooatnmo. Mi lataryJoaes as a hou.=emai 1. Well made np character. W. o. Graves as the Pacific Oyster Bouse. A costame shoving a house w.tli si^'us of the business. An odd design. Mies Mollio Barnes as a Chinese woman. A rich ami well-made costume. Mss Martha 11..v m a French waiting-maid. Miss Edith Warren. as Folly, In a pretty oaiume. W. C. Browne in a domino. * Mrs. W. 1., i:. ■•_-.. as a Vienna page, in a satin and velvet costuir.'!. Him 11. Ginsberg as a ianib:>urins ?irl, in a brown and blue costume. J. G. Marline us the Earl of Dunrarca, woro a very handsome costume. S. Etosrathal us a school teicher. Miss SalUe Friedman a- a French peasant girl, m a pretty pale Ihi sili costs ■ c. Miss Millie Buries aa a French peasant girl, in pale blue »ilk. BaadaoßM coxtuuie. Dnn nj man as an Ancient Friar. W. R." Gctt, Jr., as " One of the Boys of '43 from Trinity." Henry" Price as the Boatswain in Pinafore. .Ma\ Araiunn as a sailor of H. M. S. Pinafore. Julius Lewis as a sailor in Pinafore. Samuel Ginsbcrsr was m ids up to represent L. C. Chandler, ami attracted much attention. Abraham Wilson represented Unclo John Douglass, and was well made up. Hiss Hilda Febusb as* flower girl. A pretty costume. Sliss Minnie Dinßlcy, Mr. F»irEe!d, Mrs. Davenpott, Mr. Davenport and Mr. Uitrnett as a arty of Turks. A very neat and well costumed troupe,with rich attire. Miss Louise Bones and auas AlberUne Llkus as siilors ; blue suit with white trimmings. Moses Levy as an Italian organ grimier. Wonderi fully made up. Isaac Colifn is the Fir-? I.ir<l of the Admiralty in " Pinsfore." A good costnmc. - Mi ■ Emma Lewis as a school girl. F. Brues as an English jockey. Select kchoot. admirably costumed by Mr. nod Mrs. Samuel Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Nathan, Mrs. S. Washerman an 1 bu. Kosenteld ; a decidedly go d group, and am which "acted." well MUs si.i.mia Smmsoftdd as a country girl. A I nest ost ume. Miss S. '.'.. TenEyck as a Xeop-iiitan girl, iv a pink and blue silk dress, with cap. Hiss Joaie Spencer ps a Spanish girl, in yellow and ; cardinal -'-in short skirts. V. P. nbbetts in domino. M: •-. All--' Wirren as Snow Sake, a well-Ueiigned co tame. i " Loui>a Boric In a sailor costume of navy blue with while trimmiDif. Mrs. Croiier in a domino. E. F. Hiswell in a domino. Oliver C. J»ekson m a domino. Frederick Kern in a domino. F. A. Roberts in a domino. T. X J. Kilev in a domino. " M. Hirsch as thcTomal&i man. A comical make ' UI Jno. M. Lynch ard Jno. M. Rilffariff. the two I gentlt-m.-u in" the Comedy of Errors, with J. Q. | Brown as the Dromio of Syracuse and C. Mack as i Dmmio of Ephesus. John Barrett as a beer-tapper. A " tip-top " representation, as one of the " ilk" oa the sidewalk remarked, as Barrett passed in. Mrs? J. Murks as one of the Pinafore cousins. Charles H. Holmes, as Captain of Pinafore. In a I good naval eoitume. . Walter Myers as Cousin Hebe "exaggerated." A i grotesque costume.

F. W. liijham 03 the devil, and a very red devil at i that. -■■• -_■- Miss Ilattie LewaM as Eve. • She wore many figleaves Instead of a lew, those on a, very sabiumtial i dress, so she was scarcely " Eve" oiler all. B. X). Scriver, fancy pink domino. Walter Emery, W. A. Ander.on, J. A. Hsnev, i C ma. fM«»«oU| iv brown dominoes. Mi=s Kachicl Cohen kn " floor " girl, in a costume i mxila of flour sacks of different br-nuJ, and with B!n;»ll sacks of flour about her waist, a •.- Mrs. O. F. Lyon, in piak domino. - O. F. Lyun it. domino. >li-3 H.atie Daley as a page, in coat and skirt of gretn velvet, wiih short cloihc3 of i-reun satin. Miss Koso Bones as Hutu in ** Pinafore." ■ Miss LouL>a Meyer as Little liuttercun in "Pinafore." George G 1 - in black domino. Jlis3 Miua Lvon as the ir;>li in " Red Ridin^hooU," witfa Mabel B->yd as Little lied radiu^hood. A pretty pair of little owes. David Barnes as " Fleuy-Kleuy." A good copy » ' the origiual. Mattie Johnson, in pink domiuo. 11. Lewis, in i i:.k domino. Mr;, E. Coney us a nuraewoman. Mi^s Carrio Tif tas a school-girl, in Scotch plaid skirt, gingham vi ran and Pinafore hut. Muster Oscar Clatz as a mid?hipmitc, in Pinafore. lira. Dr. Bowers ai Silver Queen, in lavender silk, with silver trimming!', silver crown and silver omamenu. Very brilliant attire. ltiss Kitie B. Duffy ;u Josephine, iv Pinafore. Natty costume. Miss Jcunio Levy, in a domino. GENTLEMEN. Among the gentlemen present the following were noticed : F. 11. Korris, B. Lewi-., Chas. If. Putnam, M. Corcoran, Choric:i Goodwin, C £. Mutt, C. 1., l.iynolds, M. 'fryon, 11. L. Buckley, T. H. Wallis, Clarence Kin,', E. 8.-uner, Charles Paine, Bun. Barnes, Samuel Dombrower, J. J. Buckley, A. Joii;:s, S. H. Cooler, M. M. Odell, Will Barnet, Flood V. Flint, W. If. Proaty, Wm. H. McKeane, Daniel ilyiuan, A. W liT, 11." Ounble, Fred R. DaLforth, Louis Levy, H. McKec, Gee. W. Cheslcy, P. Stninhirdt, i:. Sullivan, Qeo. Ualc, L. Pbillii ?, L. N. Bush, C. Kaulman, J. A. Orr, James Diamond, M. Ilvoian, J. 0. Martina, S. 11. Hoefer, Charles Wii.ht, Thomas Hodgson, A. Bones. F. O. Eilers, W. Plckhardt, J. E. Robtasan, OLtu lTsnnim. Wm. Gcvau, A. Moos , W. A. Kogers, A. Cuiiny, 11. G. J'lhn^ut), Babluel Milli^an, L. Kreuzbcrirty, .S. S. Nathan, B. N. Brown, Gus Wiemsn, J. 11. Duff.v, Ju!!ivs Harney, Irwin Woodvrani, E. M. hti'.u'L's, F. H. Joy, F. W. iVjtt, Jamea 11. Aiken, A. Marvin, Jr., C. F. Wilkin, A. 11. Powers, George Kohltr, C. M. CojUu, 0. A. Luhr;, Wm. Crawford, J. ii l!al«Uer, W. Pape, C* Bchteuitas, J. Ilirland, 11. \V. Taylor, P. \V. DiV, S. Washerman, B. Lewis, C. T. June", W. B. Miller, B. McCreary, 1,. F. Cooler, J. A. Agjuire, William Dwinell, 11. Steinman, Ed. Ostaader, Charles Glaisif r, W. V.'. Hays, C. K. Parsons, James Cohen, ] I l'awiel Brawn, M. s. Burrows, J. a. Ooleman, I. H. Hartstall, Jackson, 11. A. Weaver, I). 11. Qoinn, L. Shane, P. J. Gregory, Gua li.irks, Dr. H. W. Hare, David Barnes, James L. Gillis, George T. ! Bush, J. U. Carroll, Mdor Cohen, M. Ilobitshek, Percy Ross, M. Hirsb, I. Lewis, W. A. Anderson, A. 1.. Hart, William Beckman, S. 11. Ciiisberjr, L". Livcrmore, 8. Nathan, A. I". Boyne, Max Levy, 11. -.1. Lask, Henry Qerber, H. Taubenlieiiucr," C. 11. Holmes, Si. . Bowman, Ju^.-jili Kothfeld, ' S. Greonebaum, J. 11. Carroll, J. S. Xc.vmark, Jos. | Marchant, John « illian«K, S. 11. Woods, Geo. Miller, | A. .'. Galli',nui, W. I. Hun Don, 11. Kinsbrou^h, Big. Bosentbal, O. C. Jackson, M. Arnold, T. F. ! Glccson, John Kn'j.ii, N. Nathan, James O. Welsh, I W. T. Craves, V.'. C. Brown, John UcFetrisb, J. K. Farnsworth, Heun'Orth, A. V. Koyne, A. Wilson, J. W. is. y.l, Thomas Fox, J. K. RuW, 1,. llignctt, I Fred Davenport, 1". T. Johnson, S. Bolon Holl, W. Gott, Jr., C. E. Addington, J. T. Hailden, Edward M. llaitin, F. A. Sbepj perd, • A. Bowuehn, N. 11. Nlebolls, K. Lyon, J. 8. Qattmao, Jno. Doody, M. A. Hamburger, B. Hall, M. lt.iss, S. Loorya, T. Phillips, George E. Bates, U. I:. Codings Jr.," 11. Berkev, F. King, C. MeKlllop, J. q Brown, Uebaiwotb, F. B. Houston, iv Goldman, D. Decker, H. Osehwald, H. Levy, li. B. GUSSCOCk, J. Markewitr, J. Burnett, W. P. Coleman, J. D. Young, S. JWibdaskv, Jim. Robs in, J. Bhaen, Wm. Williams, Ed. Wcinrich, J. : M. lvil--.i-.CF, .1 M Lynch, J. Ilyman Jr., F. F. : Tobbctts. Wm. M Mel.au-hlin, F. Alders S. W. : Backus, Max Itror.ks, G. J. Johnson, P. J. Hartley, E. Goepei, C. A btevens, XT. Emery, F. J. Clan- | encc, (ieor^'e Dunton. AMONG THE LADIES Present we noticed the following : Headlines J. W. Armstrong, A. L. Hart, Geo. W. Oliesley, J. W. Boyd, ■'. F. P'arnaworth, George Sale, S. Morris, W. A. .Mutt, O. Wieman, J. A. Orr, SI. Friedman, E. N. Bush, .1. Turner, M. Hirsh, Nofie P'orsman, A. Nathan, H. D. Gamble, Jerome I C. Carroll, c. T. Jones, M. .-ternfela, 11. A. Weaver, D. J. Simmons, Katie Brown, (J. T. Bush, C. T. liissell, S. J. Nathan, M. Plait, .1. U irkewitz, T. H. Berkey, A. J.Gallitfan, J. 11. Carroll, G. Marks, S. Watsermao, S. 11. Wood, Geo. E. Bates, A. J. Davis, J. S. Kevmark, T. I!. Lohse, S. Lavensou, .■". Sol i; Holl, 1!. B. Glascock, H. Lyon, M. Lyon, R. Levy, J. PtobiDSOD, L. F. Cooper, Otto Hanson, S. ':. Bowers, H. N. Rogers, a. lli^i^'an, 11. L). Berlver, E. M. STka^s, W. 1-. Emco C. A. T.::i, C. 11, Coghm, Grovel Johnson, J. T. Griffiths, F. A. Bh phard, i. Stsimnm, 11. Steinman, F. Steinhardt, C, A. Stevens, W. B Miller, M. Wilson, G. Poiitz, E. M. Martin, C. Barnes, C A. Hall, N. 11. Nicholl, Matt. F. Johnson, B. izmiosky, K. Koppell, ('. F. Wilkins, I. Lewis, Win. Trie : , 11. EUcns, A. W. Church, J. 11. Duffy, N. M. Young, E. F. Taylor, L. Eikos, ■ 11. Jones, I/. Levy, and Mesuamea lowheim, L} on, P.'.rsii::s, Ileilbron, Gerstman, llarnlv, Roscofald, i.v man, Aik n, GrilHiW, Ii '.mi ', Davenport, Stone, Boynton, Roa Jackson, Perkins and Dombrower. Amons; the

VOCXQ LADIES Present were the following: Misses C. Ilcilbron, Emma Arnold, Katie Qaitm, Winifred M. Ryan, Josie Spenser, Florence Knight, S. E. TenEyok, Mary E. Clark, .11. B»im, Carrie Locke, tIU Locke, Mimic L. damage, Hattie Price, 1 Bother Jacobs, Katie Doody, Jcunle McMenomy, Mary Aiken, Sarah Levy, [da lllkiiJ, Emma D*>I herty, Nellie Woodward, Mary McDonald, Ada Ginsberg, li. Ginsberg, Katie Galligan, Cos ie Fairlitlu, Xellie Frazer, Haggle Friedman, Laura Weller, Rosa Bint-*, Lena Woodbnra, Edith Cro-by, Iluldah Fiebusb, Mollie .Minis, Josie Big 3, S. l'avnc, Sarah Friedman, Amcli.t Bones, Jennie Low, Ellen Buckley, A die Sairtelle, Laura Plant, Louisa Bories, A. FJkus, Zee Johnson, K. V. GUlis, Belle Marks, Ida Caltaban, lion Cooncy, Rora Cooney, H. M. Houston, A. Rojpers, Jenny Wise, Julia Cooney, Hannah Hanson, Katie Eckbardt, Bella Goldman, Susie Garfield, 1.. Deaker, Tuny Goldman, Emma Onrfloid, S. Deekor, Hattie Lyon, Ktta Lareronn, L'ora Summerfltld, Nellie Parmeeter, Editb Warren, Minnie .Martin, Annie Foster, Jennie tehnn -n, .?e:::!ie !surLe, Ella UcCleery, Mary McCleerr, Belle K. Johnson, E. Oixon, May JlcKte, Lucy Gelt, J. Harks, Clara Felter, K<tie E. Dailey, Rachel Gobi, Josephine Johnson, Emma E.li«, U Batcher, Max Marchaut,. M. Levy, Uary*Barnes^ 11. Johnson, Flora Goldman, Mary Decker, Nellie Acock, Carrie T.ift, 1C Dereney, F. A. Arnold, Mattic Jones, Theresa Lcsrnan, .Ma^'£ie Foster, Laura Weitirit-n, Alice Warren, B. wagonblaft, Emily Buckley, and also Mi?.°cs Lotihammer, Boyne, Abeli, Myers, Murray, Phillips, Qinsbey, Boemer, Cuny, li.ite.s, Sweet, OschvaM, the ill— Wilson and others. THE AWARDS. At 12 o'clock the signal for awarding of prizes was given, and ail attention was at once tamed to the judges' stand. Mr. Hart named the awards ami delivered the prizes »3 follow*, the recipients going upon the stand and unmasking as their names were called, and receiving hearty applause from the audience : Isr.'t prize — An elegant dressing case, inlaid with pearl and tortoise shell, for best dresied lady, awarded to Miss Jennie Steinmann, of San Francisco, who appeared in the character of "An Egyptian Queen." Second fine cameo riii£, for best dressed gentleman, awarded to.I. (I. Marline, who j appeared iv the character of "Earl of DunI raven." Third — A gold watcii, tor the best sustained lady character, given to Miss Eureka Brinbri as GerVj(i«e in "L'Assommoir." — Gold-headed cane, for ' best sustained gentleman's character, awarded to Gustav Marks, who made himself lively as an "Italian fruit vender." Fifth — A pearl opera-glass for beat local character, was awarded to Samuel Ginsberg, representing Mr. 'handier. Sixth— A twenty-dollar gold piece for the best group, awarded to " Select School ( 'la?.-'.'' which was at once donated by the la lies and gentlemen composing the group — $10 to an orphan, whoso needs came to their notice yesterday, and §10 to the Howards. After the conclusion of awards and a few momenta tpent in unmasking and merrymaking over mutual surprises, affected and i real, an intermission was ■ declared and the i larger portion of the company repaired to the hall below, where a very tasteful collation was spread by Henry richer, caterer. After the intermission dancing - was resumed and spectators were allowed to participate in it, and the nierry-makinsf intinued until an early boar this morning. As a whole the masquerade was a social success , and a pleasant event, and creditable to the taste of the Club.

Capitol Note.— The Sesate Committee on . Elections held a meeting last nidit to consider the case of Byrne vs. Deity. There was but one opinion as to the ineligibiiity of Desty. Mr. Bi«ho;i, Byrne's counsel, made an argument in favor of giving the seat to Byrnes ; Senator Enoa an argument in favor of holding a new election. Ryan (Dem.) beinc: absent, j the committee consisted of four Republicans and two Democrat*. The vote stood three for Byrne*, two for declaring the seat vacant and one (Senator Johnson) declining to vote. Metropolitan THKATIR.— DaveneKoseri- American Four Variety Combination gave last evening another thoroughly enjoyable performance. This evening i.< to be the last, but one, on which the troupe will appear here, and the performance will be for the benefit of D. J. Simmons. A new programme is to be presented by the company and all the specialists are to appear in a full round of acts. Wasted Whisky.— George Willis walked into D. Gardner's wood-yard list evoninc and stole an armful of wood. When arrested by officer Eldred he confused that he stole tho wood, and said he only took enough to buy a drink of China (fin. Arrests. — The following arrests were made yesterday : John Gordon, disturbing the peace, by officer Dolan ; Ah Lee, battery, by Constable Haivey ; George Willis, petit larceny, by officer Kldred. The Pat Car.— The pay car of the Central Pacific Railroad Company will arrive to day from the California Pacific Road, and will pay Sacramento employes to-morrow. Undelivered Messages.— are messages at the Western Union Telegraph Office for John T. Hall, A. H. Craft, W. R. Eaton and Hattie Price.