6 COTERIE CARNIVAL THE MASQUERADE OF JIOMUS! Brllllancy-Bcant? - Bewilderment The Carnivals of Old and our Coterio Carnival. ASCEKE OF SURPASSING SPLENDOR. ADOKNUEiYrS OF THE ACADEMY A Curious Collection of Cos tumes and Characters. PEEKS PROMENADING WITH PEASANT CIKLS. "The Lord or Misrule and the Abbot of Unreason" In Full Sway. FOUR BANDS PARTICIPATE, CLUDINC "GIDEON'S." IN TheMuslc-TheSupper-The Scram ble for Cabs. The Carnival, or Fastnacht, as it Is termed, J originated during iha sixtn century, and was continued under Tope Gregory, who originated the season of Lent. By degrees the Carnival was introduced into Southern Germany, while l)y the zealous generally it was denounced as an outrageous custom, because the first Christians during those days conducted themselves in a violent and turbulent manner. They would put masks on their faces, and dress as demons and ghosts. They worshipped Bacchus and Venus, and indulged in every kind of excess. The Carnival season lasted from Epiphany to the close of Lent; but the principal festivities were only held during eight days, and lii some places only during three days. At the present day the Carnival is still celebrated with a great deal of prominence at Kome and Vcnlco. At the latter place the Carnival begins shortly after Christmas, and consists of a series of bur lesque performances, bals masque", processions on the plaza, and, when prlcces are in attend ance, by regattas and races. Formerly a second Carnival was celebrated at Venice1 in connection with the ceremony of uniting the Doge of Venice with the Adriatic. The Carnival at Rome last3 eight days, and consists principally of a series of masquerades and race3. In Germany the Carni val is still prominently in vogue among people Inhabiting the lands on the Rhine, especially at ColOiPP) The term carnival i? derived, from the Latin, words came tale, because it prohibits 'ihe consumption of meats. The Carnival resulted from the saturnalias of the Romans, who commenced their saturnalias in December, and were introduced by them among the Christians. From Italy these Chris tian saturnalias were introduced in all European countries, and especially in Germany. From the mummeries of the Germans during the Car nival season originated the drama. At Nurn burg the first Fastnacht plays were presented by the "Master Singers" (Mcister Saenger). The Fastnacht plays resembled the original farces among the French and the masks of the English. 8o it will be seen that our Coterie Carnival of last evening was eminently a classical affair; and even in the amusements and follies of a people, as in the graver occurrences, history is continually repeating itself. But only in a gene Tal way is the assertion to be taken. For tho Coterie ball, from which we have Just returned, in a gorgeous suit of spangled crimson, was not a repetition of anything ever seen before in Philadelphia. It was meant by the proprietors to eclipse all iormer masquerades, and eclipse them all it did. . All things considered, this fact was rather surprising, lor yesterday and evening were tho most wretchedly dismal day and evening we have had, this year at least. Last year the Coterie Blanche ball was attended with just pre cisely such unfavorable weather. The slop and the slush were of memorable depth and slushi ness, and tbe condition of tho streets and cross ings upon that occasion, associated, as it will be, with the terrible coal oil conflagration on 8outh Ninth street, will never be forgotten. Last uight the grand ball of Viis season came off, and of course the highways and by-ways were in the identical state of pickle. Providenco is evi dently on tho side of tho cabmen, as well as ou the side of tho heaviest artillery. The Coterie Carnival and the Coterie Blanche Associations are distinct affairs. Tbe latter has already given two fancy dress balls, and will pivo the third on Monday evening, February 6. We are promised that many of tho features to be presented on that occasion are entirely new and original, the beauty and grandeur of which will cause surprise in the participant!. Aa "La Co terio Blanche'' will endeavor nut only to excel their own parties of the previous years, .but also any similar entertainments ever given in Ame rica, they have decided to expend the entire re ceipts in introducing novelties and attractions. Wo are told that their lint contains some eight hundred subscribers, including the names and co-operation of many ot our prominent citizens of unquestionable reputation and standing. Tho following named gontlemen are members of the Coterie Blanche: Harmanus Jeff, F. Marley, W II. Bellows, George C. Evans, N. H. McCoy, W. Staunton, Cyrus Lukens, Ilenry U. Edmund, J, It. Eyre, and William S. Turner. The Coterie' Carnival is a distinct organlza. lion, comprising as directors Messrs. Harry C, HIE 3PAILY EVENING TELlfGRATnFinLADELrnU, FRIDAY, jANlf AltY 2(3, 1806. Risley, Peter E. Abel, and JoTm C. RiRley. They have given fancy dress subscription hops at the Academy, Concert Hall, and at Capo May, last summer, but their flrct grand fancy dress ball was reserved for last evening. The New York Herald, years ago, in describing the great Rus sian ball, prefaced it with the head-line "Ijanigan's ball nowhere." If we were so dis posed, we might employ the title over again in the present instance. The Oolerle Carnival, tnough not yet in Its teens, has a history, and the history, as set forth in beautiful silver and carmine qn its 'souve nir.' runs thus : "In February, 18G3, the pro priety of Retting up, by subscription, a fancy ireBs ban was suggested. The idea succeeded, and on the evening ot April 1st, at Concert Hall, an entertainment was given which was creditable in every manner, and received the approbatioa of all. The success of the affair prompted the gettera-up to repeat the same upon a more extensive scale, and ifeev invited t2e co-opcratlon of several others. An association was organized under the tKle of lia Coterie Blanche,' and a fancy 4ress Bubscrjptinn hop was given on February 4, 186. at the Academy of Music On February 7, of 4he folio itfng year, the evening was made memorable by-a Bal Masque which eclipsed all former affairs of the kind, and received un bounded applause. And, in August last, at Cape May,the directors satisiled the visitors at that fashionable resort .hat they were able to devise and snperintend what was pronounced by all whrpartlclpated the most grand affair of the kind ever witnessed. The directors intend to continue annually 'La Coterie Carnival,' and will endeavor to introduce novelties with each recurring season.' ' .' The ball had been months in preparation, and .every effort was made to enhance its attrac tions and secure the gratification of those attend ing. To prevent confusion, and promote tho comfort of the patrons, the following regulations were announced: . Tho doors will be open vat 7 o'clock, and the Grand Erdree ccmracrnce at 9 o'clock pre cisely. The ball will close at 2 o'clock. No gentlemen admitted unless in fancy cos tume, excepting heads of lamilies with their children or wards. The subscriber's natwe must be registered upon the eubscription ticket, and tlifl costume mentioned. No costume contrary t law or morality, and no military arms or oncealed weapons ad mitted. No hats or ladles' bonuets, unless en costume, will be allowed upon the dancing-lloor or in the parquet circle. The wardrobe will be in charge of responsible parties, and every facility will be afforded to prevent confii'ion. Supper will be served at 11 o'clock, a la carte., in the Foyer. An ellicient police will be present, and every effort will be mude to maintain good order and etiquette. Carriages will set down hends south aud take up heads north. All persons holding subscription tickets will enter from Broad fcfcrect. J-hosehaviDg audience tickets will enter the Locust street door-, The following named gentlemen officiate! as directors on the occasion, and looked decidedly imposing in their dramatic knee-breeches and silk hosiery: Tdarrv C. Risley, John C. Rlslor, I'ctcr E. Abol, Charles W. Smith. The Floor Committee, designated by a gold tassel, was constituted as follows; Chief John W. Haseltise. Edward T. I.indsloy, Samuel r. Potter, K Edmund N'orria, W. Henry Can by, Ward J. ( off.o. jJ. N. Donaldson, Co. cud John K. Zoilin, Ashland B-ckeff, Hairy Har an, 1 David ii. Uilt. The Reception Committee wero designated by ft silver star, resplendent with factitious dia monds; ana were as follows: Thomas C. Potter, Jacob KahnwotW, W. Uarrv Miller. 'I homos S. i'inilali, Win. U. Henderson, Thomas Fiuecan, vvm.ll. sips, Turrell TutOe, Joseph 1. Ford, M 1 H. W.James.U.S.A., Ervin E. Uuliisu, Charles Webb. The magnificent building had on its holiday attire. As the maskers entered they were re ceived with sonorous blasts of trumpets from Beck's Brass Band, that was stationed in the vestibule. This fine apartment was bedecked with drapery composed of our national cnslgp. disposed in graceful folds, the monotony being broken at intervals by medallions bearing the coats-of arm9 of the States of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. Passing Into the lobby tho nag was still viable on every hand, and ladies and gentlemen were escorted to the various tiring-rooms by the ushers in at tendance. But the reception was but an earnest of what was in store for the patrons of the Coterie. The Interior was a scene of more than oriental grandeur. The immense parquette and stage were thrown into one, and as ail citizens of Phi ladelphia are. aware, make one of the finest ball-rooms in the world. The back scene pre pared for the occasion was a Venetian scene, including the church of St. Mark, whose impe' rial dome overlooks the Adriatic. In front, gon dolas were seen bearing the guests to the festl val. The scene was so arranged as to be capable of illumination, and the effect was exceedingly grand. The colossal church streams with light I ro in basement to dome, and gave universal satisfaction, and received immense applause, In front of this scene was a platform with stops descending to the stage The whole stage was enclosed at the sides and covered with an undulating canopy of blue spangled with gold and silver stars. Around the side scenes heralr.ic devices of ornate design were arranged at proper intervals. Stretching across the proscenium was a line of bannerets of corneous and divers itied hues. Tho two end pieoes represented Cupid in graceful at titudes. On the left were four banner In scribed "Love," "Houor," "Oauphln,""France." On the right, "Flanders," "Margaret," "Fidelity,'. "Un'.on." The centre-piece was a massive shield, the coat-of-arms of the Coterie, em blazoned with tho letters "A. & R., In antique letters, with the word "Wolcouie" Inscribed upon tho top. In front of the banuers, and in bold relief, was a line of ovals in evergreon,in the centre of which were suspended blrd-cnges,each containing an imprisoned songster, that, during the evening, carolled a merry fantasia, which mingled most exquisitely with the louder bray of the orchestra. Suspended from tho dome were innumerable cages, each with Its feathery dent zona cnirping deliclouslr. in oraer to give a greater brilliancy to the fcceno tbe uiauatremeut had new gas jots arraneol around the rim of tho dome, so nc to bHne out tho stellar beauties or tho azure firmament wi'h its wealth of stars This is the first lime that this portion of the Academy has been properly exhibited, and it was universally , admired. The fact Is there was too much light; the glare in the early part of the evening was painful, and necessitated a judicious reduc tion upon the part of the management. We can scarcely conceive of more gorgeous appoint ments than those of last night. They reflect credit not only upon Mr. Abel and the Messrs. Risley, but also upon Mr. Charles Iligbee, the master ma chinist of the Academy, under whose superin tendence the whole decoration was adjusted. Betides the beauties which sainted the eye, the sense of smell was ravtshed with the aroma that rose from innumerable bouquets, and the more subtile espenccs of musk and mignonette, that floated upon the air. We do not recollect of ever having been at a scene when it would have beep, so easy "to die of a rose in aromatic pain." ' It was au evenipg long to be remembered fcy all who were present. At o'clock the doors were opened, and at 7 o'clock the throng crushed in, past the door attendants and policemen, and scrambled for the choice of seats. The audience portion en tered upon Locust street, and the balcony, family circle, and amphitheatre were thrown open to them. ! The other guests having "floor tickets," although admitted on Broad street, were compelled to skirmish around the lobby to the sole "entree," at the north door of the parquet circle, adjacent to the proscenium boxes. No other means of ingress was provided, and the exit door, like wle single, was at the oppo site side of the stage. Consequently each person entering was compelled to promenade across the entlro stage, in the fruitless search for a seat in the parquet circle; and whether in fancy dress or not, he became at once the "cynosure" of thousands of critical eyes, and curious lorg nettes. If there is anything that will make a sensitive man more sensitive, it is tho conscious ness that he is being made a "cynosure" of, in spite of himself. The musical arrangements were on the most extended scale, three lull bands, among the best in the city, having been secured, and posted in eligible positions. The Sattcrlee Band made the lobbies resonant with selections from "the old masters," and Beck's celebrated Bond discoursed sweet strains from the family circle until nine o'clock, when it descended, changing its base to the lelt of the parquette circle, for tho benefit of the dancers. Just opposite was Birgfleld's Band. which played very welL To our taste, the gem of the evening was the "Girarda che Bianca Luna," as performed by the Philadelphia Bauds. At nine o'clock precisely tho curtain was to roll up, and the grand entree of the masquers w as arraneed to take place. But long before that time all the scats In the parquet circle were snapped up, and "influential citizens" and "head of families" were meandering round the stage, with countenances sore perplexed, peeking abiding-places for the fair charges on thoir arms. At the appointed time the orchestras burst forth with a grand sonorous crash, tho curtain curled itself up, and the procession of the mas qupraders entered in the following order: Mr. Peter C. Abel, grand usher; directors of tho Coterie, in red satin Euits; reception commit tee, floor managers, nnd then tho characters en costume. Of these latter we shall have the most to say. The promenading and evolutions of the mosqueraders wore beautiful, and so per. fectly timed that one might imagine they had been rehearsed. They came in three abreast, lilod around the stage, crossed each other, were Intertwined, and apparently tied up In inex tricable confusion : but their organization was maintained, and the knot presently untied Itself. There were some characters that towered so far above tkl generality of heads, that they are worthy of first mention. As, for instance, Gideon's Bar.d" a most grotesque collection of Individuals, "robed in spotless white," like Prairie Flower, and wearing immense white funnel-shaped hats, the brim being supported by a cord fastened to the peak. As a burlesque of the prevalent fashion among the fair sex, the front of each hat was transfixed with a tin spear or sword, or Cupid's arrow. Tho Gideouites were, generally, a woe-begono looking set, with a sanctimonious expression of mask, and consti tuted one ot the features of the evening. Another towering feature was "Paul Pry,'' with a big umbrella, admirably sustained by Mr. R h N. T d. An immense nafal appendage, and an unseemly protuberance behind, gave Interest to the rule. Mrs. S n appeared as one of the "Old Folks,'' to a white satin dress, with Imposing length. of trail, short, tight fitting sleeves, and lace arm lets. Mrs. W U appeared also as one of the "Old Folks," wearing a dress which was worn at tho first levee given by General Washington. It w as an imported blue silk, over a hundred years old. The graceful and gifted Miss Viola Q n ap peared as a living, breathing personification ot l'.vrou's "Maid ot Athens." She looked the charming Greek to perfection, with her dark eyes, that made you forget their brightness by the brighter intellect shining through them. Miss Mary Ida M h, in all the splendor of her beauty, and (her auburn hair flowing in graceful waves) appeared as tbe Empress Eugenie, whom sho is said to greatly resombiO( Her costume was exquisite, composed ot an ashes of rose moire-antique dress, with a peasant waist ol diamonds. Mr. I s S. Ln. who represented a Judg, per formed his pr.rt admirably throughout tho whole affair, and drew considerable attention, as did the fascinating Miss H-n F. K k, of West irhiladelphla, who was leaning on hi J arm a greater part of the evenin g. Mrs. B F y was one of the most fascinating and beautiful of tho whole representative;! of tho lair sex who graced the floor; her dress, of white moire antique, being loff-npcked aud short sleeved, trimmed with pink satin. This fair ono with "golden locks" could bo seen leaning on tho arm of "Colonel De Coursey," which char acter was represented by Mr. W m P. S h, who was one of the handsomest dressed repre sentations on tho floor; also with tho "Earl of Richmond" (Mr. C C k), who acquitted him self with a grace and courtesy that captivated majority of the lady guests. Miss II. G s, of Baltimore, who accompanied a well-known gentlomau of this city, was beau tiful, and fully-sustained the reputation of the Baltimore beauties. MlssC. B-d, one of the well-known VUes of Spruce street, could be seen iu one ot the boxes attired most splendidly. Miss Ln, who Is so noted for both grace and beauty, was one of tho most accomplished ladies in the balcony, snd elicited const- erablo admi ration from numerous coupler c . . . . ,, . , d tha floor. !L?ri mi " f--ld with m.nyln "ir.v Kn", s well pro f J es, nd was one of the notables of the wtcasion. Mr. J. De B . looked very well as "Cteur de Lion," his armor gleaming brilliantly in the ,cm:t r. the chandeliers and mirrors tho stage. ' on r. u., t k sustained the rote of "Lord Dun crear wltli much spirit and an appropriate e-up." His frilled shirt-bosom was a Kor- Krous affair, and must have consumed a vast amount of starch. , ' But while we have been watching the marvel lonsly motley costumes the dancing has com menced. The programme is a very pretty affair, and a unique specimen of typography, too. It is thus arranged: Carnival By the three Band 1 L Cotone Gaui' Birrtotd 2. March 11 Prouhotu ' Ueverboor 8. Unadrille (flaio). 4. Aria 11 Lombard I" Verdi 6. Vlt (Deux tempi) 6. Gaiou "Only Just ouco more"...,.Uolmitnuller 7. Value (Polka) 8, Duetto 'bee the pale moon" Campana 9. Laricera. 10. Variations "L'Afrlcalne" .Moyerbeer 11. (iulop. 12 Trio "SoDf without words" Hagcr 13. Qrjsdri le (1-lain). 14 Polka "Christiana" Ressel 15. Va:ue-(Scholfcbe) 16. Preludlo "lraviata" Verdi 17. VaiM-(Plain ) 18. March "sioihlen Vesper"....,, Verdi ID. Lancer. 20. . Duei to "II Gnlramento" M i rcadante 21. t.aiop. '-a. Wall--,'L,Arditi, Arditi 28. Kedowa. 24. Tro "Night In Granada" Kreutzer 25. Quadrille (1'lotn 28 Ualop 'AmoUion" C. Schmilx 27. Vaise-(riain.) 28. March1 Luiline" Wallaoe 21). 1'o.ka. 80. orand Waltz 'Three Fiiends" ,....8crau4 81. (laiop. 82 Finale ."......Bock Mr. II. S t was attired as a French cavalier, and drew considerable admiration. The conume was one of the handsomest and most expensive In the'room, and was well adapted to the gen tleman who wore it. Mr. S 1 M e was one of the neatest and most becomingly dressed gentlemen, his ontlio suit being made of white musllo trimmed with blue satin. "'' The Misses P h, well known as being so prominent at the grand hop at Cope May lajt August, were dresssd as tastefully as ny lalies on the floor, and had an innumerable host of ad mirers. Mr. B made a capital "Waddilove." , For a fat boy ho was remarkably vivacior.3 and spry, and contnbutod much to the amusement of the spectators. Mrs, J R. S ,who represented the "Qucon of Folly," was most suitably attired, and could be seen accompanying the artistically costmned character, from Oliver luoisl, of "Fa?in," the Jew, who was represented by Mr. A. L b. Miss II. L s, a noted New Xork beauty, wora a magnificent crimson velvet dress, trimmed with gold cord, and represented "Lucrotia Borgia." ' Mr3. D , as tho "Queen of Night," and Mrs. V y, as the "Queen bt Morning," both looked splendidly. Mr. J T n assumed tho kirtlo and knee breeches ol a Highland laddie. lie looked very well, but his cast of features is any. thing but Scotch. There were many people in the room who paid little or no regard to th3 "eternal fitness of things" in their choice of ro'es. "Handy Andy," Mr. B u, cut a big dash at the ball, and paid marked attention to a "maid with a milking pail." Tho pail wa3 of pastj board, and tho maid was a Mi.-s D h. Mr. J s I. g wore a newspaper suit, made entirely of Evening Telegraphs. Mr. M 1 wore a suit mad entlraly of playing cards. It was odd, but the idea has bjo.i ue.i on previous occ asions. Opera costume was the prevailing style ia tho parquette circle and balcony. Some ot these were very rich. White and red cloth, satin, merino, and astrakhan fabrics were generally seen. Among the most attractive we observed were Miss J e, whito cloth opera cloak, trim med with red satin cord, vory rich head-dross a la Parisienne, and powdered with dia mond dust; Mrs. F e, elegant red cloth cloak, pearl-colored silk dross, hair puffed and frizzled, with seini-wreaths of flowers; Mrs. R. B. A n, red cloth cloak, nealy trimmed with white cord and silver tassers; Mrs. L. W. W z, pearl-colored silk dress. ruffled with white lace bodice, trimmed w ith pink, hair pulled, rolled, and frizzed a la Greque, comb and flowers ; Mrs. M '8 elegant white cloak, trimmed with orange colored cord hair a la Pansiennt: Miss Jane B e, dress of dark blue striped silk, with Senorlta waist which fitted her delicate waist to a charm; Miss D n, hair arranged over a beautiful pink bandeau, dress of pearl-grey silk, w ith rose-colored lappels depending Irom the waist. A largo number of persons appeared on the floor, and among the spectators costumed or dU guiecd as gentlemen, among whom we observed tho followi;i!: Messrs. J. B h, John 11 u, F F n, W. S-h. L. W. W-z, A. F-k, II. W :,T Wt, W. C-n, W. C. S-e, W. II. F-r, W. F, C-t, C. II. C-e, E. W. G-e, R. K. A-k, I 3Ic-t, A. E. L-r, J. W. F-y, C. S-l, R. S, D-s, J. M C-r, R. S. McK-e, R. T-d, E W-e. Etc. "Hamlet," represented by a well-known tele graph reporter, J n H n, evid'needhis Feniaa proclivities by a pleast-.nt tetea-Ute and pro mcnudo with a pretty Irish peasant girl, Miss A a M a D d. Mr. P p D d, in his "Dromio" costume, was wandering through the Academy, desolato tor tho want of his iellow. Among the handsome characters attractin universal attention was a Knierht and Page whose names we did not hear. Their suits wer among the most splendid in the roem. The well-known broker, II--y, 'carried himself with excellent spirit as an English fox-hunter, and seemed entirely regardless for thi time o the rise or fall of stocks, throwing null care away with the crack of his whip. ' Mr. J n II k, who is Well , known through out the city, wa3 attired in a lull suit of red flannel trimmed witn yellow cord, and repre sented a "clo tfui.-jh fool" to perfection. Mr. G e P e wa3 attired lu. a line, suit a "Richard tho Third," and war accompnnied by tbo fascinating Miss F o J n, who ia noted for her accomplishments and beauty. Mi6s IL S h, who impersonated tin "Frouoh Spy," was magnificently attired, and as escorted forborne time by Colonel DecWrsey. With exceeding grace Mrs. Samuel W n moved like a "Queen of Night" through the merry throng. Her beautiful dres attracted much attcntioo. It consisted of, white satin, low bodice, and short sleeves, a fall of satin from the shoulder to the elbow, fringed with white, looking odd and pretty. A pointed cape of puffed illusion covered, but did not conceal her well-turned shoulders. The cape was fas tened to the bodice of her dress with pretty green leaves studded with brilliants. The celebrated "Colorado" Jewett, accompa nying Miss Jean Hosmcr, the eminent trage dienne, was one of the prominent gentlemen present He was attired In excellent taste, and wore his hair brushed back as usual. Miss Hosmcr wore a dark . grcon dress, of the richest material, but of unpretending pattern, and was costumed In extremely good taste. We were not aware that there was so much excellent humor in our German contemporary, Dr. M , Dressed in the part of a rich Neapo litan prince, we were unable to distinguish him at first. He was accompanied by several friends in like costume. The beautiful dresses of Mrs. D 1 G n and Mrs. D 1 D e, cousins alike in grace, beauty and birth, set off the dignified carriage of their possessors with most excellent effect. Miss S K k appeared as a gipsy, In a red bodice and beautiful striped silk skirt. Mu?s M y II t, as a Spanish lady, in black velvet trimmed with black lace, and wearing a Spanish collar fastened with a diamond brooch, looked very well. Mr. T s S t had a Polish dres3 of scarlet. trimmed with white ermine. Mr. J. B appeared as a full equipped fireman. having the equipments of the United States Engine Company. Mr. W. K k, of West Philadelphia, was attired in a common sack, made to represent a " Poast Boy." and was received with applaus and laughter. Mr. L. W. W z, a membpr of tho newspaper fraternity, was splendidly attired as "Gennaro," and could be seen walking constantly with a young and beautiful damsel attired as "Poca hontas." Mr. J. M. 8 n was dressed as the "Clown" of the evening, and excited considerable mirth and laughter. J n L. G n enjoyed with true artistic taste tho beautiful scenery of tho stage In the com pany of his pretty dark eved gipsy girl. Major D d W r seemed to have torgotten tho trials of election caiuDaigus, and the uncertainty of official life, in tho ploisant society of the charming actress, Miss P e. Mr. II r S h, well known to tho Sunday news paper woilJ, was accompanied by his beautiful younc bride, who was dressed in exceeding good taste a white illusion dre.'s, a imirably suiting her biunct'.e complexion. Miss Jo8ie O n, "Sleeping Beauty," pearl-grey silk, trimmed with purplo cord, hair frizzed and covered with Wreaths of whuo flo wers. Mr. B. E. W ff, monk, grey gown, etc. Mr. R n, as a Quaker of 1800. Mr. O n M e, black domino and student's hut. Mr. F. M t, as "Co lonel O'Graov." Mr. W s, black do mino, and mask. Mr. II n, as "Jouko, the Brazilian Ape,", a character which he per formed admiringly. Mr. Du B 1 as a Russian ofllcer on parlor skates; 'his appearance on tho floor elicited shouts ot laughter aud appluuse. Miss F r and Miss R d, as uialo and fcmalo Follies, very pretty. Miss Lizzie P e as "Mar. garet do Moniholon," in tbe Serf, red velvet cap and coat, very neat. Airs. P y, heavy black silk dress, over which a white cloth opera cloak was worn, with pink libbon trimmings, and heavy white satin cord and tassels; white scini-wreath of flowers, au na'urtlte, in front hair. Miss S e, brown moiro antique silk dress, with zephyr shawl. Mrs, T 1, blue silk dress, low necked and short sleeves; I air puffed. Mrs. D s, handsome, heavy red velvet dre38, trimmed with bullion cord and tassels; wig of golden curls, and puffed in front, a la Mario Antoinette. Miss B e, light blua silk, neatly trimmed with bullion. Miss Belle D-n, blue silk dress, with spangles from bust to feet; looked very elegant. Mr. William P t, as a lauaer, A gentleman whose name our reporter could not ascertain, wa3 dressed as "Charles de Moor,'' and supported by two ladies of rare beauty, one being costumed as the "Daughter of the Regl inent aud the other as "Cynthia." These two excited considerable Interest, and wero received by a loud ovation of applause. "Lord Dundreary" and his "Brother Sam," weie most excellently personated by Mr. Fk U h and Mr. U e M 11. Everywhere at the saino time, "Lord Dundreary" was continually stopping his sncczo, or his "Brother Sam" was teasiny him to pay another visit to the girls or to the subterranean retreat. This annoyance his lordship suffered with extreme good nature. The Bulls and Bears ol Third street wero well represented in the persons of II y C s, E d C f , W u A n, J u B 1, dressed as becomes such modest citizens. Their lady friends en' joyed their presence wi'-h sweet smiles. The hantlscme telegrapher, J h D r, was accompanied by his beautiful friends Miss J e P r and Miss L e, who enjoyed the delights ot tbo merry dance with true spirit, careless ot the dots and dashes ot Morse. Mr. D r worshipped for the time at the shrine of tho Goddem of Beauty. Mr. G a M e, of the American Telegraph Company, was accompanied by the charming Miss L e P ii, dressed as a lady of the six teenth century, with "powdered wig and hand some satin dress of the olden style. It was a task truly herculean to maintain order in such a vast assemblage, but the police were promptly at their places, and under the general direction of Lieutenant PuuIUn, High Constable Clark, and several of the Reserve Corps oliieers, the subordinate policemen kept the boisterous pecplo quiet and orderly, aud not an event occurred during the evening to mar the uni versal pleasure of the Carnival. Tm polioe officers were stationed at the various entrances and exits, and hold their positions with a ilnn ness and discretion that vim really trrutil.ying under the immense pressur0. Tue olllors were tabtelully dressed in new aud glittering uniforms end equipments, and looked quitu encostwne for the occasion when juey.wcte culled to ininghj in Hie throng. '. . , We rnurt not fo-zet to mcnt on tho nntldui cfl'irts of John C. Itistey and iVter E. Ab :l, whj, ubiquitous dunnt? tho entire vMi!ug, upoe.wl lit eucli j omt ut the" proper moinn't, to uriW'aiu .md m.'ojee tlie i-uictu.t dccoinu. In order kd render the entree of the people up rvtalrs plcawut, Beck's full band was stationed in the family circle, and regaled the assembling thousands wilh some choice musical gems from 7 o'clock until 9, when the curtain was rawed lor the mksqnerade entree. The Satterlee Hos pital Band also performed airs in the different . lebbies. Supper was served a la carte from half-past nine until two o'clock, in the Foyer of the Academy, ncre, forty tables were arranged In neat otder, capable of accommodating about four hundred persons at a sitting. About fifty thousand oysters were disposed oi In this room during the evening, and the profits of the re fresh m en t saloons must have been Immense, as the Foyer was crowded for hours by hungry and thirsty ladies and gentlcmon. 1 The scene,here was particularly brilliant dur lne the entire evening, for the enjoyment of the good thlntrs lent a new charm to the beautiful laces of the belles of Philadelphia. The uost fastidious decorum was observed here, and everything was arranged under ' "Continental" rules. This affair was superintended and ar ranged by Mr. J. A. Wood, of the Continental Hotel restaurant, while Mr. D. Jeffries, of the came establishment, attended to the bar. Here Is the bill ot fare: OYSTERS. I VAHTBT- t tewed 40 Apple Tie Fried 60 Wince Pl I oe May bait, au nutu- ii or.oaiiui Pie ...lo ...is ...le , ...i ...io ...to ...iO ...at ...20 roi ..to M neuron Ira UL&Ul nrrunrl k. Chicken SO T.oilv kn Lobter S0!potite Cake ' o'ery w Liny Klnnera Celery, aa naturol 2U Assorted KotM Tnrkpv 0Vinll ' n. HoaHt thicken t0 Chojo ate ..'"!"" KnaMl Heel M l emon Untied Main ,-...4JI corn, arc liolleil 'loiiuuc 50 Coffee i Uol.ed t'urutd Ueei'. So hocolnte 'jj Wonim's Verzenav 3 DO Brand? and Wnijuy.' vi , puna.... nx porga 24 MormrTi Dry W clarkts 1)0. lllfltJI ... 97.1 A .TnllAr. a A neld-leck & Co A SO St Julln"i7t'nai""! 1 M ti ".'. , P'nta.... 8 7 Chatena Latour 3-00 Ueldelck Piper 5 Wl hock. ln. nlntu Q.7 llMjttrl in.. Bt. VorceauX R-M. MArrohrmint-r . ft ixi In. Iltnta 9tK T .nr.nnhnl..... a aA Owen Seat.. 6 00 icotrh Ale....'.'";.',.'.' M Yin Imperial 6 u London Porter. 69 -AJUUSIOIENTS. WitsuT Stueet TnEATBE. Mr. Clarke, for his benefit this evening, wi.l g.ve ai Shondan's comody ot The Rivals, tho first time an old comocy has been played thore thia season "Bub Acres," of oourio. bv llr. Clarke. Mr, Fawcott, Mr. Griffiths. Mlas lira ham and Mif Cair are all in the east. Mr. Clarke's prcat representation ol "Ke a man Noggs" will con clude tho performance, Ancn bTRKET 1 hkatiik. Ml-s Hosmer will take her first benefit his scaeou. She will p'av "Lnorezla Boraia," and the "Duohoss," in Faintheart Mever Won Fair Lady. This Is a lino opportunity of see ing this lady in both comedy and tragedy on the KEW CHK8NCT fcTKEKT TltEATBB. ArraKwf Pogue, w.th its flr.e acting and its admirable scenlo. effects, will bo tbo attraction this evening. . - i Tue Gkuaiahia. Too following fBthoprocrarume of the reheaical for to-morrow aitcrnoon: Ouverture, ' Queen's MusKetiero (1st time). T. Halovy.. WtiderBcrin (seen arain). p. Dioth. Talicniaue, Waltz. Laoner.. Andante con moto, from otii eiUome. ...tieottioven. Ouvcrtnrc "Wil luiu Ten" U. Koanui. Zupdur 1 rauou (Prnuersiun aud cUoruM;, lroin "Lohenirrin" K. Waoner. Carniva1 ol Venice Bur eque Jon. Uunao Death ol IVedeiika Breinar. The latest fctenrue-r brims us the news of the death, at ttockhohu, of rrtderika Bremer, the well-known novelist. She was born in Abo, Finland, in 1S02, and spent her earlier tears iu Sweden and Norway. tot bouie time she was a school-teacher in Stock- holm. In lb,"il-51 Miss Hremer vbsited this country, and wa3 received with great, cordiality in literary and .social circles.' Mary ilowitt translated her principal works into 'fcnglish, "Tho Neighbors" beinsr the most marked success. Her novels ar.; all tales of do--niestic liio and love, and are permeated with a genial humor and a kindly spirit. Some of the characters are ndmlrable. Few of her readers, will forget little "Potrea." with her u it fortunate bia nose, on the tutor, who was noted as a "dc vourer of rusks." Miss Bremer, after her visit to this country, wrote a volume entitled "The Homes of the. New World," In which she gavo an account of many peopie sho met in this couutrv. Sue also wrote another book ot travels entitled "fcimrlaud in 1861." Miss Bremer always took a warm in terest in this country, und her deut;i wil bu ud nes o mauy personal friends here, &t well as to the leading public geut ratlv. For tii last, tew years she had lived in retirement lu iitjok holm. ' A Foitralt ot Shakespeare. . A portrait, said to be that or Shakespeare, by a contemporary painter, is now in tho posses sion of Dr. Charles Clay, of Manchester, Eng land. It is described bv an English louraal as follows : - ' "The style of painting and richness of color and tuish are equal to and nor unlike the best ot fc-ir Peter Lely s, though evidently of an earlier ilnte. In it the connoisseur will iimnirir.iikuhl v -trecognlze the hand ot a great master. All who have seen it ackuowleuge it as being the moBt pleasiug of all the portrait ol Shakespeare extant, and what U of sull greater Importance In o interesting a subject, It exhibits more com pletely that intellectual capi'.cl y m which the o;her "likenesses, whether in oil, eu.xraviup, or sculpture, are so painfully deficient, ine general outline is similar to the Cuaudos urtrait low in the National Portrait (iullefy, but in execution tar surpasses iu We may remark that tbo ei'g-ar lour form of tho cranuici, fo generally to be observed in tho busts aud portrait of Shakespeare, is avoided iu Dr. Clay's portrait. No anatomist or pnyioionLit could with propriety admit tho generally roceived formation of Shakei-peare'b huid, lor tio height of the torehead requires a lateral expanse to it, iu order to accommodate t'ai;t loll po.ver and. b cut 111 of intellect (pecially characteris lc ot tue poet. Dr. Clays portrait give.-: breadth pro poitionate to the ultitude. Tuo tueo is tliotuht ftil, nnd slightly touched with melancholy, rlie eyes beine leniarkr.bly expressive and pl ja-jinsr. Many critics bavo obiecied to tlie ChauJoi por-, tiait ou vecount of itu lorciiru cat of icatiu'os; heje we iifrve the typo of a trno hnlisbiiian of the (rue' Uhr'afji'ihan pc-iiud; there uro iw ear nrigi:, U3 in CUi.udni, tlie tlotliwiii beinu simple anu unadorned; tlio collar is without strina, less in m.p, and whore it meets in Croat slio v a. portion of the throat below the ueuid; tho collar ilneli is not so stilt as in other portrait. 1 " "If we might verdure an opinion from the lusuriauce 01 tbu Iii.ir, vsbleli i of u r ch brown, tinted with auburn, tuis picture mnt ii4ve tweri painted at mi tnriivr penod oMi-;J thnn ths Cldi ttdos pcruaife " The'laco U neiulv full, the hi lr huher over tho iliiv'jeiu!, nuu mllinar par tially ami irriice'uily over the tnUir on tii; left villi-. The peanut h:is mh tarei.dly iv!nod, nnd is iu an oh -iwsbwiitd frame oi- um period. 'JUe is T.ot qiuto io much or" Wo b idy in view as. iu the . U uiiU 'ur ""t'-0!3 oui.,' belov the vibt .vlhib'H w hii i'1 0!iiliw thero are fcvcn .r eiaut. Tim :,J ia tvt-i.ty -tour uioaca by t entv. VLr. Ciav w la fiot'en&c.n of inooh ol ir.i hav Iii'l heiMi tli'J K-!itv ot n'v cwnilv f ir moro ti.aii a ccntiirx, tuH is no - t;'.at;i:u; further i.i- oii:ii f ii I" !t-' history. ilu .v ei.iMt' r,r I'idg- mi have f er. this f un lit it 4 t ciwlw niiTk'uo, uii l:i pi Li-ClAUl - I . ui. nie-. n id nil ir.-i.riace 't !.i i a tho uU'.lit pii.ll'
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