Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-08-30

fanciful nature of the dresses and the IN
learthly appearance purchased by the
i visaged masks, were sufficient to create
amazement. not entirely devoid of jeer.
The first figure on which my eyes fell
was that of Scotch Shepherdress, who
stood near the centre of the room leaning
on her crook, and presenting so stately an
seemed the maid" Her dress of white,
with upper skirt and broad shoulder sash
of brilliant plaid popiin, was in admirable
taste, and her little cap, with its black and
crimson feathers, had decidedly jaunty
air as it rested upon her bright golden
tresses.
Near her was Gypsey in the scarlet
skirt. short enough to show pair of de-
cidedlv small and pretty feet, black bodice
and fanciful head-dress, which make up
this picturesque costume, and whose claim
to the character she personated was well
substantiated by the ringlets as black as
jet which fell around her shoulders She
was under the especial escort of High
lander, whose disguise was rendered nuga-
tory by the fact that his universal atten-
ton to the various persons present, and his
efforts to secure their comfort betrayed
him, and the courteous Colonel stood con-
fused.
CHANGING on all sides as the character OF
& Fortune Teller allowed me to do [ found
next us the brightest and most charming
of Tambourine Girls, arm and arm with a
blind descendant of Barney BIRMINGHAM,
if not Paddy O'Rouke himself. The cos
tune OF each was in perfect keeping, and
the sportive gayety of the young girl and
ready wit of her attendant were among the
chief attractions of The evening.
In strong contrast to this pair stood a
ota IN rOha of fbo richest h11n
silk, over which pink fell around her, and
on her fair forehead sparkled the morning
star. Well might she represent the rosy
and Joy bringing Goddess of Morning, for
with her lovely and a1niable disposition and
! winning manners, she shed light and hap
piness on all who came within the circle of
her gentle influence, while in her own
| home her presence is indeed the harbinger
| OF never-faiIing sunshine. Her partner
wore the shoes of a Modern Greek, which
was well suited to his tall and erect figure,
while the care he bestowed upon his fair
companion was sufficiently indicative of
his determination to strike for her '''till the
last armed Tor any other kind foe ex-
pires p
Attracted by face whose beauty was
not concealed by mask. bent forward to
obtain a better view, when it was COM
pletely removed by the agency of Toodles
and his better half. This couple were so
evidently lively " that one was tempted to
fear that Toodles would encounter more
til an his ordinary difficulty in finding the
key hole Full of fun and mischief was
he, and he was kept in countenance by
Miss T., who seemed, indeed, his second
self In few moments they danced gaily
off, and then the lovely young face that
had so charmed me beamed out in all its
beauty.
It's owner had every right to beam, as
she represented Diana, the huntress of the
silver bow, and never had the Virgin God
dess fairer representative! She wore short
skirt of purely white crepe marst clasped
round the waist by silver belt; her fair
arms were bare, and on her white should
ers was a silver culver filled with arrows,
whose effect was eclipsed by the darts
which Cupid, who had hidden himself in
her laughing eyes, launched right and left
at all beholders Her hair, which is of
wonderful length and luxuriance, was ar
ranged in bewitching little curls on her
forehead, tied tightly behind with q silver
cord, and foated thence far below her
waist. Bands of silver crossed it and re-
strained it to a proper degree of contine-
ment, and just over her forehead rose a sill
yer crescent, while in her ears and on her
bosom sparkled diamonds whose briIliancy
was only inferior to her eyes. Anything
more exquisitely artistic than the arrange
ment of her head l have never seen, and as |
for the face which gloWed beneath the
crescent, no words of mine can begin to do |
it justice At her side was the remarkably !
effective costume of Brigand worn by
gentleman who has every right to wish that
the use of shorts and knee buckles could
be revived. This is a privilege which the
generality of your sex is we'll content to
waive in this astrological age and should |
be highly priced by its fortunate posses
sors
I thought all those who had intended |
appearing were in the room, but was mis-
taken, for, on turning to ascertain the cause
of a stir in the upper part Of the room,
found it proceeded from the entrance of
Spanish lady, whose costume was the most
elaborate one presented. 1t consisted of
two skirts of white satin, the upper one
trimmed with ghttering silver tinsel. A
jacket of crimson velvet, low in the neck
and opening in front over q rich stOmacher
of satin and silver was clasped by silver
straps while its long sleeves were COM
posed Of alternate puffs of crimson velvet
and white satin, strapped and trimmed with
silver. Some rich lace was disposed about
the dress, and from the high comb Of its
WGaref hung q veil OF lace Dlacker but GER
tainly less silky than her glossy and beau
tiful hair. A general wonder was expressed
that such a costume could be gotten up in
so short q time.
Next to him was the embodiment and
of the press in the most gro
tesque costume composed Of full dress
suit of newspaper, ingeniously tackled on to
his glossy broad cloth. He was not at all
for all parts and places of the
country were represented, and his lively
Of his part made it the most
amusing of the evening.
A young Cigar Girl was foated by in an
exquisite dress of scarlet Grape, looped over
the prettiest pair of feet encased in tiny
white boots, and drawing all eyes to their
perfect proportions. The eyes could not ,
remain there long, however, being forced as {
it were to ascend to the other extremity,
the head, which, crowned with its magnifi- {
cent raven curls, rose grandly and COM :
PEELED admiration. She wore punches of :
cigars prettily disposed over her shoulders :
and hanging from her belt, and herself and
her costume were a perfect success. She 6
leaned on the arm of an aristocratic mask, =