The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-16
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The Raj Masaue.

Duiiuiugs was an Immense success III every
detail. The costumes were of the most mag
niiicent and elaborate materials, and were only
equaled in beauty by the loneliness of the
bright eyed bellies who took part in the may
dance
Mr.and Mrs. H. Seymour deserve the highest
praise that can be awarded by the getters up
of this grand affair, for having brought to
Portland such quantity of rich and varied
costumes, and we only regret that there were
not more used, Mr.. S. having four large trunks
that were not used at all.
Amongst the Mosques we observed our wor-
thy friend Ok, in rich silk claret velvet as
the gay Earl of Rochester. Mr.. C. E. II. was
got up regardless of expense as Louis MI, a
beautiful costume of black silk velvet, trimmed
with cherry colored satin and gold. Mr.. S-r,
as Harlequin, wieled his magic wand TO per-
lection.
Conrad the Corsair, by Mr.. C. G. c., was the
beau ideal of Byron's fine drawn character, in
scarlet silk velvet and gold, and an Algerian
Bournois, purchased by Mr.. Seymour last sum-
mer in Paris. Mr.. B-w, Debardeur, black
silk velvet and capuchin. Mr.. M. Sd created
quite furore as Paul Pry with his red UNI
brella. A Russian Noble, in green uncut vel
vet, looked as If lac just arrived from the froz-
en- regions of the mighty Gar The Melan-
choly Dane, splendid character, was well
sustained by Mr.. II. D-s. A. L. McK--y as
Louis XVI, in claret silk velvet, was the beau
ideal of a noble of the ancient Regime.
Alexander Damas' romantic characters of
D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis were
represented in gorgeous apparel by Messrs
Sc, Tn, Cd and F. w. F-s, while the
Last of the Mvhicans found representation
in Mr.. Ed. Mr.. A. C-gs as Massaroni the
Brigand, made us tremble for our safety, SO
natural did he appear, and we instinctively
placed our hand in our pouch fearful of our
purse every time we came in contact with Jack
Sheppard. SO ably was he represented by Mr..
F.W L-g.
Mr.. HI. n. as Charles the Merry Monarch.
in scarlet snd white MORE antique, made a
truly regal appearance. Don Cezar DE Bazan,
in gold, satin and MORE antique, was equally
ms superb. Mr.. NJ. S-h as the unfortunate
Charles LIST, In black velvet and blue satin,
forced by the joyous gayety of the scene also
appeared to advantage. Richard, the lion
heart, brilliant suit Of chain armour and the
long sword of the 18th century, was truly
grand, by Mr.. S. Ok. Pierrots, Clowns, the
two Dromios and other characters added much
to the variety and brilliancy of the almost
magic scene.
Mr.. II. II. F--h appeared in rich dress as
Hamlet. Piaro, represented by Mr.. S-r, and
the Clown by Mr.. S-h afforded great amuse-
ment to the audience. Mr.. j. I. Ely appear
ed in splendid Scotch National costume
Mr.. BIO was dressed in Spanish costume.
The ladies we're not many of them in cos
tune; though we must not omit Mrs. BIN,
as the Greek Bride. In blue and white satin
and silver, an elaborate costume. Mrs. L-g,
in the costume Of vivandiere of the AID (TigerD
regiment Of Massachusetts, attracted great
ed in Indian costume, and was charming. Miss
]. FIJI, as Daughter of the regiment, was in
appropriate costume. Miss 4. C-y was Dress
as Folly. Mrs. McK-y made splendid APP
pearance as Night. Miss Nelly BIN as Anne
Page, Miss Blk as the Goddess of Liberty
and Miss XII as Zuleka, were in appropriate
costumes, as was also Miss P-s as Diana.
New Hampshire was represented by one of
Portsmouth's fair daughters, Mrs Us as
Spanish girl. Boston was represented by
vivandiere, in the person of Miss Med.
1t is impossible to remember or enumerate
all the rich and varied dresses on the floor A
large portion of the ladies appeared in fancy
costumes of their own composing.
At half past II o'clock, at the sound of the
bugle, the company unmasked, and the change
was dazzling one, for 1t revealed the bright
and cheerful countenances of the ladies.
At II o'clock the audience proceeded to the
ante-room, where tables had been spread in
sumptuous manner by Mr.. X. L. Robinson, the
celebrated caterer at Lancaster Hall. After
partaking of the supper they again resorted
TO the hall, and dancing was kept up until we
were ready 10 go 70 press.
The proscenium and orchestral galleries
were crowded with spectators, and there were
many on the platform. The music was of an
excellent character, performed by the band Of
the 18th U. S. Regiment Mr.. A. J. Locke
was the prompter.
We cannot close this hurried account of the
event without giving great credit to Messrs.
Halle, Chadwick, Moses, Hall and others who
have been interchangeable in their efforts to make
it the most brilliant affair ever witnessed in our
city. They have the satisfaction of knowing
that their efforts have been successful.