The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-02-15
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] Mr. and Mrs a. G. SIMMONS, held reception al
Simmons Hall on Monday evening last, that in many
respects surpassed anything of the kind ever before
attempted in this city. 1t is useless for us to at
tempt anything liked detailed account of the af-
air for we feel our utter incompetency to DO it jus
tice.s r~s-s s. 70 -. .4..- ~. d - - u
Mr. Simmons is somewhat noted for carrying out
whatever he undertakes in the most elaborate style
In this instance think he entirely surpassed him
self In the first place as to the fitting mp and dec
grafton OF the fIlli The spacious Simmons HILL
was made into perfect fairy region, being pa ton
ed with evergreens The front of the Hall was de-
voted to the dancers This was entered from
the main portion by three evergreen arches. The
eastern portion subdvded into three apartments
the partitions running engthwise of the Hall.
Entering and passing through short passag
lined on either side witl evergreens we entered rfp
reception room where we were cordially greeted by
the smiling host and hostess. Almost da7 lied BY
the enchanting scene that met our gaze, we hardly
knew which way to turn. whole conservatory Of
fo~ers-real, natural flowers loaded the air with
their perfume and dazzled the eye with their beauty
Groups of beautiful women mary of them gaily
dressed Interpreted with about an equal number
of the sterner sex, all chatting, laughing, happy
occupied the fore ground while beyond through the
green arch, could be seen the whirng forms of the
dancers, and the enhancing strains of music came
floating and through the green corridors, laden
as it were with the sweets of thousand flowers it
had passed on its way to unclaimed Senses
Thus much, of our personal reflections entering
the fairy scene which MrSmmons and his worthy la
dy had prepared for the qualification of three or four
hundred friends there gathered.
Two beautifully decorated green arches led into
the central hall or promenade. Across and opposite
these, two similar arches led into another room dec
GRATED and perfumed like the first, with rare col
lection of flowers from the extensive hot house and
conservatory of Mr.. Simmons. As before remarked
each of these three apartments opened at the lower
end through beautifully decorated arches, into the
dancing hall. The stage or platform was surround
ed by evergreen partitions and made into fairy
bower furnished with chairs sofas tables and stands
"a sort of elegant parlor entered from the central
hall or promenade In addition to these apartments
there were two or three green uncovered hooks,
fitted with rustic seats, where few friends could
have cosy chat. At one period of our life, we
might have had no difficulty in finding a name for
them. They were suggestive of ''lovers Retreats"
or some such poetic thing Beautiful pictures and
paintings adorned the walls, or nestled among the
flowers and evergreens.
Over all the lamps shed radiance softened by the
dark green foliage that everywhere prevailed, and
everywhere like an allpervading presence felt but
unseen, was the assurance of welcome to al-the
delicate. unobtrusive attentions
Of the presiding spirits of the occasion, that made
everybody feel perfectly at home.
But we need not prolong the description. Prof.
Carr's splendid Quadrille Band, of five pieces dis
coursed splendid music Tor the occasion, whose in
spiration many unaccustomed eet could not resist
The refreshments were ofrare excellence and serv-
ed with profusion. And finally as Scotia favorte
bard one sang, lin the wee sma' hours ayant the
twal, the most delightful unique and enjoyable par
ty we ever attended, came to an end as all bright
things must, and the guests departed more than
content with their evenings enjoyment