Ward McAllister

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1890. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXIV. Tk* "Banner Ball" --How to prepare a Ball-room Floor -- A cur hus Costume and a sharp Answer-- The Turkish Ball--Indisposition of ladies to danct at a Public Ball-- The Yorktown Centennial Ball-- Committees are Ungrateful--My Experience in this Matter -- / discover Mr. Blaine and introduce Myself.

Society as I Have Found It