The Town Hall bse often been "flectively decorated for occasions similar to that for which it wae used Inst night, bat it has certainly never been decorated to better advantage than for Washington's Birthday Ball. The Ball of the the General Committee responsible for the arrangements was composed of the Hon, Amos P. Wilder ((chairman), Capt. 8. A. Ransom (Vice-Obsirman) and Mesers J. Scott Emens (Secretary Trossurer) W. E. Sauer, J. M. Darrah, J.A. Thomas, Carl L, Seits, A.B, Rosenfeld, and R.C, Morton. Wo understand that the credit for the scheme of decoration reste upon Mr. Rosenfeld, who deserves unstinted praise for the nisnver in which be carried out his task. Not only did he introduce macy new features, bat the entire scheme was carried out in such a manner as to make the hall a dazzling palace of pleasure. No mere details of the decorations will convey an adequate idea of the gener effect of the whole to those who were not present, And those who attended were probably too much ander the spell of the four ensemble to analyse the man facing the lower entrance war a large shield combyed of coloured electric lights portrasiog the arms of the United States in red, white and blue. The conventional mode of decorating the staircase was adopted, namely, arches of bamboo foliage besprinkled with coloured lamps, with pot planta on either sid of the steps. The gallery at the top of tastefully arranged coxy the entrance to the hall, 1 corridor leading to the buffet, more gay with lage and illaminetioax On entering the hall the most striking feature was a large state of Liberty, lamp in band, which occupied the centre of the floor." Over the head of the state was a large star, formed of evergreen, and brightly illuminated. Around the base of the statue was a fence to which mi tare American flags were attached, and pointing towards each end of the ball were the two antiquated cannon, usually stationed foliage, which almost disguised thir at the stair-besd, and now laden wih
outline. An illuminated tranepareocy of the arms of the American Company of the 8. V. C. covered the face of the gallery clock, and was faced at the other end of the ball by a large portrait of bin who may not unfittingly be described America's patron ening, Long and graceful festoons of evergreen, from wish countless coloured lights twiokled, linked up the contre and the foot corners of the ceiling. Trailers of gros foliage clang to the pilasters on al sides of the ball, and between them were dis posed the flags of the South Americar Repablics, stands of arms, and other devices. The west end of the ball wus railed off by an log fence, forming tro retreats for sitting out or resting, In the middle of each 2 ami fountain was playing, and the oey seats were reached by paths between real green tart, The effect was unexpected, but charming, and elioted general admiration, The large room on the south side ofthe Hall was also arranged for sitting oat and for the service of light refreshments, It aleo contained a novel feature la the shape of an imitation rockery and pool of water in the middle of the for. The decoration of the supper room call for little remark. Flags and lights were disposed here, as not to interfere with the supper arrangements, which were admirably organized, 'The cardt themselves were works of art, On the north side of the hall one room wit fitted ap us a haffet, in which George Washington Cocktails" were dixpeat ed, while the officers' quarters served a cosy card-roome for those who found dancing too strenuous, Such were the surroaudings io which the numerous gueste found theme yesterday evening. It it is difficalt convey an adequate idea of the gover! effect of the illuminations, it is ever harder to describe words the appearance of the gay throng for enjoyment they bad been prepared. From the time the band in the gallery trock up the first waltz antu the fas! dance, all was movement and coloat. The dresses of the Indies, and the bright uniforms of large proportion of the men gave a brilisat kaleidoscopic effect, while exch dace was in progress. Both the Committee and the stewards were indefatigable io their efforte to make everyone bappy-Over s thousand invitations bad beet issued, and not many short of thst number must have been 10 p.w. the doors of the supper-rom were thrown open, and from theo onwards relays of guests were there. The system of wine ticket enabled everyone to gratify his or ber choice without misunderstanding delay, sod the mena provided excellent, and was thoroughly preciated. "Needless to aay, the tu? step figured prominently on the dance programme, and the manner io which the band performed its part was not the least enjoyable feature of the, eve
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