Middletown transcript., 1868-03-07
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MEssRs. EDIroRs. Feeling an interest
in the progress of your paper, the Middle
tosCn 1Famscript, and earnestly hoping that
it may succeed in its object, know Of no
better way in which to signify my good
wishes than in writing description Of
Masquerade Party given in the vicinity of
New Castle. have also another object
in view, and that is, TO partially contra
dict, or rather to render more favorable
the opinion which the good citizens Of
Middletown have long entertained Of our
town, namely" that it is the most stupid
and dead-and-aliye place in the world"
The caid . Party" was given by MIR,
D., whose residence is about half way be-
tween New Castle and Wilmington. At
nine o'clock, the guests were all, or nearly
all, assembled in the spacious parlor of the
hospitable host, and spectator entering
the room ut that moment could not fail to
have been pleased with the beautiful and
picturesque effect produced by the variety
Of costumes. First there was, +" Night"
represented by Miss v. A. The dress
was of black velvet, spangled with silver
stars, velvet crown of stars, and black
lace veil nearly enveloped her figure. The
next in order was a. Morning." represen-
ted by Miss L. j. A dress of white, a
pink carleton veil, and single star over the
forehead, while her beautiful golden hair
fell in natural ringlets to her waist, in all
a very pretty idea of the "rosy dawn"
Then came the .. Highlander" represented
by Miss l.. h. Her dress was of gay
plaid material, plaid sash crossed on the
shoulder, and a cOquetish black velvet cap,
with black plume, dropping. gracefully
on one side. The Flower Girl" was
beautifully represented by Miss A. j. A
white swiss dress, looped up with flowers,
flowers on the shoulders and at the waist,
and basket of flowers in the hand, The
" Goddess of Liberty" was Miss G. M.
Her dress was of thin white material, trim
med on the skirt with red and blue, red
!" Zouaye' jacket, blue sash, and liberty
cap, her dark hair fell in waves over her
shoulders, while silk flag carried in the
hand completed the costume. Summer"
was there in the person of Miss K. j. A
dress of white silk, festooned with flowers
and grasses, with sash and wreath of
flowers. The Num-" Miss L. II. wore
dress and veil of black, white cross on
the breast, and rosary" at the belt.
The " Equestrian" was Miss l.. p At
tired in long black skirt, black velvit
basque, black velvet hat, gauntlets, and an
ivory handled riding whip. Miss L. A.
was the sweetest little " Shepherdess, F" i'm
aginable. A grey skirt, black boddice.
and crimson and lace cap, with crook
in her hand. Miss M. L. represented the
Peasant GIRL" short dress Of scarlet
embroided with white, black velvet g pea
SAINT waist" with piece of red material,
trimmed with lace, thrown over the head
Miss Il. 8. was sweet :" Scotch Lassie. %
Robinson Crusoe and his Man Friday,
we're duly personated by Messrs. P. j.
and j. Il. y" Base Ball, ;" was personated
by Mr.. j. r. The Girls from Yankee
Land, were very well represented by Miss
Il. B and Miss G. Il. also by a young
lady from Philadelphia, Miss d. M.
At IL o'clock the company unmasked
whence ensued the confusion and rectify-
ing Of mistakes as usual on such occasions.
Then followed dancing to very excellent
music. At II o'clock refreshments were
served, after which dancing was resumed
until late hour, or rather until an early
hour in the morning. This a. Party" l
would state, had been proceeded by others
of the same nature, by musical soirees and
sociables, 80 that our old town can and will
compare with any other of the same size,
in regard to its refinement of society, and
social intercourse. L.