Frauenlob Carnival Soiree

“Carnival Soiree at Dramatic Hall. The society Frauenlob gave another carnavalistic soirée at Dramatic Hall, in Houston street, last night, which in every respect was as successful and comic an affair as any of the preceding sessions of the subjects of the carnivalistic empire. The followers of the mad Prince were not as numerous as on previous occasions, but a full amount of carnivalistic wit and humor was let loose nevertheless. The grand council appeared in full regalia decorated with all the paraphernalia and emblem of Prince Carnival. The hall was decorated with the numerous nonsensical figures and descriptions, denoting that the place was to be used as a rendezvous of individuals, who are bound to engage in those pranks common during the Carnival. The session was opened by a comic prologue, spoken by the President of this foolish assemblage, who on this occasion was covered with a tri-colored Prussian fool’s helmet, such as are used as coverings during carnavilistic soirees by the Arions. By Mr. Stauffer, the President of the vocal society, the minutes of the previous meeting were read, embracing a recital of the nonsense enacted at the time. Mr. Henschel appeared in the character of a coor, presenting a curious bill of fare; and at the conclusion of his speech commenced peddling his wares, consisting of cakes and confectionery, among the ladies present. At intervals new carnival songs were chanted to the tune of old popular chants, including a lamentation about the existing times, ‘Ui! Ui! Die Schlechte Zeit,’ &c. ‘Fool’ Dofflein engaged in a comic musical and theatrical review, when everybody and anybody of prominence was attacked in a true carnavalistic style—from Napoleon and Maximilian down to the Black Prince and the New York railroad companies.”