The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-26


much attention. It consisted of white satin,
low bodice, and short sleeves, a fall of satin
from the shoulder TO the elbow, fringed with
white, looking odd and pretty. A pointed cape
of pulled Illusion covered, but did not conceal
her wel-turned shoulders. The cape was fas-
tened to the bodice of her dress with pretty
green leaves studded with briliants.
The celebrated "Coloradon Jewett, aocompa-
nying Miss Jean Hosmer, the eminent TRACE
dienne, was one of the prominent gentlemen
present. He was attired In excellent taste, and
wore his hair brushed back as usual.
Miss Hosmer wore a dark green dress, of the
richest material, but of unpre.endng pattern,
and was costumed in extremely good taste.
We were not aware that there was so much
excellent humor in our German contemporary,
DR.. M. Dressed in the part of rich Neapo
Titan prince, we were unable to distinguish him
at first. He was accompanied by several friends
in like costume.
The beautiful dresses of Mrs. d. G--n and
Mrs. D-lD-e, cousins alike in grace beauty
an6 birth, set off the digni6ed carriage of their
possessors with most excellent effect.
Miss Sc XXX appeared as a gypsy, in a red
bodice and beautiful striped silk skirt.
Miss Ny H-t, as a Spanish lady, in black
velvet trimmed with black lace, and wearing
Spanish collar fastened with diamond brooch,
looked very well.
MIR. T-s st had Polish dress of scarlet.
trimmed with white ermiue
Mr.. J. B. appeared as a full equipped fireman.
having the equipments of the United States
Engine Company.
Mr.. w. XXX, Of West Philadelphia was attired
in common sack, made to represent Poast
Boy" and was received with dppldus and
laughter.
Mr.. L. W. W., a member of the newspaper
fraternity, was splendidly attired as "Gennaro,"
and could be seen walking constantly with a
young and beautiful damsel attired as "Poca-
hontas."
Mr.. J. NJ. S-n was dressed as the "Clown" of
the evening, and excited considerable mirth and
laughter.
J-n L. n enjoyed with true artistic taste
the beautiful scenery of the stage in the COM
pany of his pretty darkeyed gpsy girl
Major D--d VIZ seemed to have forgotten the
trials OF election campaigns and the uncertainty
OF official life, in the pleasant society of the
charming actress, Miss Pc.
Mr.. H-rS-h, we'll known to the Sunday news
paper world, was accompanied by his beautiful
young bride, who was dressed in exceeding good
u
her brunette complexion.
Miss Josie On, Sleeping Beauty" pearl-grey
silk, trimmed with purple cord, hair frizzed and
covered with wreaths Of whlLe flowers Mr.. B.
E. W-f, monk, grey gown, ETC. Mr.. R-n, as
Quaker OF 1903. Mr.. On Ne, black domino
and Students hat. Mr.. f. Mt, as "Co-
lionel O'Grady." Mr. VS., black do
mino, and mask. Mr.. H-n, as "Jocko,
the Brazilian Ape,". a character which he per
formed admiringly.
Mr.. Du B--l as Russian officer on paror
skates; his appearance on the floor elected
shouts OF laughter and applause.
Miss F-r and Miss R-d, as male and female
| Follies, very pretty. Miss Lizzie Pc as ''Mar-
earet de Montholon," in the Setf, red velvet cap
| and coat, very neat.
Mrs. D-y, heavy black silk dress, over which
| white cloth opera cloak was worn with pink
ribbon trimmings, and heavy white satin cord
| and tassels; white semi-wTeath OF flowers, an
| nGtureHe, in front hair. Miss Sc, brown moire
antique silk dress, with zephyr shawl. Mrs.
tt, blue silk Dress low necked and short
| sleeves; lair pufTed.
Mrs. D-s, handsome, heavy red velvet dress,
| trimmed with bullion cord and tassels; wig OF
| golden curls, and puffed in front, la Marie
| AntOnette. Miss Be light blue silk, neatly
| trimmed with bullion. Miss Belle DIN, blue
silk dress, with spangles from bust to feet; looked
| very elegant. Mr.. William P-t as a lancer,
| A gentleman whose name our reporter could
| not ascertain, was dressed "Charles de Moor"
| and supported by two ladies of rare beauty, one
being costumed as the Daughter of the Regi
ment and the other as "Cynthia." These tRo
excited considerable interest, and were received
by loud ovation of applause.
Lord Dundreary" and his Brother Sam"
were most eXcellently personated by Mr.. FIX
H-h and Mr.. &c NIL. Everywhere at the
same time "Lord Dundreary" was continually
stopping his sneeze, or his Brother Sam" was
teasing him to pay another visit 10 the girls or
to the subterranean retreat. This annoyance
his lordship suffered with extreme good nature.
The Bulls and Bears OF Third street we're wei
represented in the persons of H-y C-s, Ed
| C-e, W-n An, J-n B-l, dressed as becomes
such modest citizens. Their lady friends en-
joyed their presence with sweet smiles.
The handsome telegrapher, J-h DR., was
accompanied by his beautiful friends Miss J-e
| Pr and Miss LIE, who enjoyed the delights oi
the merry dance with true spirit, careless OF the
dots and dashes OF Morse. Mr.. DR. worshipped
for the time at the shrine of the Goddess oi
| Beauty.
Mr.. G--e Ms, of the American Telegraph
Company, was accompanied by the charming
Miss lie Pm, dressed as a lady of the six
teenth century, with powdered wig and hand
some satin dress of the olden style.
1t was task truly herculean to maintain order