Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-17

Passing by this specimen Of jolly humani'y y
We passed up stairs to the Hall, where were
assembled some three hundred OF the mos'
fair daughters and brave men Of our city
but so changed that in many instances
there was some difficulty in telling who
was who. The managers were dressed 10
military costume-the uniform of the ID. G.
| A, and quite number were dressed after
the manner and fashion of citizens OF the
18th century, but the larger portion had
exercised their fancy to a great extent in
coming out in good style.
Who was the belle-the bright, particular
star Of that vast assemblage OF brilliant
beauty! That is q question upon which
all would willingly give an opinion and all
would be sure to differ upon. We have
our opinion and shsll express it; but if any
one wishes to dispute us. We will leave the
adjustment Of the question to the lady
herself, - che was none other than the
beautiful and accomplished Miss n.
splendid dress? That is another hard ques-
tion to decide. There was Mira W-h,
Miss w, Mrs. D--t, Mrs. B.--r,
the beautiful Miss R-n, and many
others who were dressed in very costly and
very elegant dresses. One worn by Mrs.
D-t was made expressly for the occa-
sion at an expense Of 5000. Not being
conversant with the names of "dry goods"
We can only say that it was black. spang-
led with stars. She represented Lady Mac
beth. We noticed among those present the
lovely Mics TT as the -four girl;
Mrs. H-n, Miss. F--t, red, white
and blue; Mrs. LeC-e as morning; Miss
1t. in peasant costume; Mrs. C--l
as winter, white tarleton with frosted
wreath; the beautiful Miss In in
court dress; also Miss BIS as summer,
white dress festooned with roses, the lovely
and accomplished Miss B-d, from Rock
Island as morning; Mrs. K--g. and Miss
H--s as Highland lassie Miss TT
a. Daughter of the Regiment, and numerous
others, which we have not space to men,
ton. In word, they all looked splendidly
and, we have not the slightest doubt but
that they enjoyed themselves exceedingly.
Among the gentlemen, DR.. l. created
considerable sensation with bis very grot-
esque though purely historical costume
He represented the women OF Wineburg,
which city having been besieged and taken,
the besiegers allowed the women to carry
away with them whatever they should
choose-before the city was sacked and
burned. The took their husbands on their
backs. The Dr. represented that scene.
Another pleasing feature and one which
attracted great attention was the appear
ance of Mr.. s. as Mrs Partngton. Ii
carried cut the idea to a nicety, and must
say that he never before was seen in so ap-
propriate costume. We advise him to
adopt IL permanently.
Mr.. E- dressed to represent North
and South, and attracted much attention.
Nena Sahb was there in all his glory in the
very gentlemanly person of Mr. k,
and Hamlet in Mr.. x; Charles II IN
Mr. K-g; a nobleman in Mr.. H.;
two Turks in Mr. D. and A., and
others. The portly old landlord was we'll
done by Xxx. Toucbstone in comic
costume by b.
Mr. E--e as Ragged Pat, Mr.. s.
as Spanish Cavalier, Mr.. M-r as Sam
Slick, Mr. HI as Hungarian Peasant.
Mr. C-l as hunter, Mr. Ms as
Jockey, Mr.. CIV as modern courtier,
Mr. lis as Gen. Putnam, Mr.. Le-
&c as Highland Chief, Mr.. G-n
rs Seneca Chief and Yankee Peddler. Mr.
P--s as Sulpice in Daughter of the
Regiment, and many others made most ex-
cellent and dressy appearance. The comic
parts were we'll sustained, and are glad to
state that the party passed off in the most
satisfactory and harmonious manner--if
harmony could exist in such a company.
We heard no complaint, and there was no
call for any. The ladies have done them
selves great credit in managing the matter,
and have, as they deserve, made fine sum
out of it for the purpose before stated. 1t
was the most successful as well as the most
brilliant parry ever given in this city.
The amount netted by the ball was,
we are informed not far from $500, which
sum will make very handsome present
from the worthy ladies our city, to the Mt
Vernon fund.