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ALL WILL DANCE
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George R. Will Prance and Lead the Promenade,
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While Miss Bumboo, from Timbuctoo, Will be the Colonel's Aide.
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Then Major "Mose" Will Proudly Pose as the [Benu?] for Miss Nabila, and Jitjat the Indian King Will Waltz with Amarilla- Major Burke and a Dark Eyed Turk Will Give the Hula Hula, and Buffalo Bill Will Take a Quadrille with a Maid from Honolulu.
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The local weather bureau makes the following predictions for today and tomorrow: Showers during the day, generally fair; cooler tomorrow; stationary temperature.
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BUREAU OF THE CHICAGO DISPATCH,
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, August 16.

There are many things of more than ordinary interest connecte with the grand international ball to be given this evening under the auspices of the Midway plaisance concessionnaires' club and chief among them is the fact that such a gathering of representatives of the nations of the globe has never been seen in any one place. Not alone is it proposed to bring together on this occasion natives of forty-five countries and colonies, but the popular dances of the different nations will be shown, each being accompanied with the music of that nation. In the "shows" on the plaisance dancing is the commonest feature, and, in fact, one of the most attractive. Thousands have visited these places and have gone away pleased. The fame of the Midway has spread to all parts of the earth and long after the exposition is a thing of the past the Midway performances will be remembered.

Tonight it is proposed to bring together in Natatorium hall all these people in an event where they will participate as one company in a social dance. Those who have and those who have not seen the interiors of all the palaces on the Midway will seize this opportunity of witnessing the event of a lifetime. Invitations have been issued to the exposition officials and foreign commissioners, and favorable responses have been received. This will be another great feature of the event. Boxes have been reserved for Presidents Higinbotham, T. W. Palmer and Mrs. Potter Palmer, Director General Davis, Director of Works Burnham and Mayor Harrison and all will be present with their friends. Besides the native music which will accompany the dances of foreigners there will be four regular bands-the Chicago, the Gypsy of Old Vienna, the Italian and the famous Mexican band from the Captive Balloon park. Bands from the several villages will also be in attendance.

Colonel Davis at the Head.

Director General Davis will lead the grand march and the 724 others who will participate are those from other lands. It will be a grand sight to see these people in their bright-colored costumes as they march around the hall. As a finale to the grand march, which starts promptly at 8:30 o'clock, a little girl from the Mexican village will step to the center of the hall and dance the Columbia dance, while the others in the march, having formed a circle around the hall, will wave their flags and sing the national hymn, "America." Singular to relate this hymn has been so well practiced that its rendition by foreign lips will be such as to elicit the warmest applause. After the march all present who desire will be allowed on the floor of the hall and may participate in the dances.

Rare and Rich Decorations.

Another feature of the ball will be the magnificent decorations. Robert Levy has had this matter in charge, has had a dozen men at work for several days, and all the woodwork of the interior of the building is now festooned in Turkish drapery. This drapery, being largely of gold and bright colors, gives a beautiful effect almost indescribable. Fifteen thousand dollars would not pay for these decorations, which are without doubt the most magnificent ever seen on any hall in Chicago. In completing the arrangements with the exposition people the club has received their co-operation. Carriages will be allowed to enter the Woodlawn avenue gate and exit at Madison avenue. This arrangement will bring many of the best people of the city to the hall, and indeed it is intended that the ball shall be recherche in all particulars. Colonel Rice will be present and the police details will be strict, so that no gentleman will have cause to blush at any impropriety that might otherwise occur.

During the intermission an elaborate lunch will be served and the ball will continue until 4 a.m. When it is all over the only regret will be that affair was confiend to a hall insufficient to accommodate the crowds, for it is expected that during the night 10,000 people will endeaver to see the interior of the hall, which ought to seat 3,000 people in the gallaries and space outside of the dance floor.