The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-27

ginia-with jeweIied turbans, red skirts,
and white Jackets, piqued the curiosity of
the gentlemen. Miss F. CIR, of Rich
mond' gave local habitation and name to
the Daily Dispatch. She herself, an incar-
nate dispatch from a better world, was
walking convention Of marvellous items, her
dress being made of your popular journal,
and causing her to be sought after by the
gentlemen. Miss T-l-b-t, of Richmond,
spring, Daphne just taking root ana
breaking out in violets, rosebuds, and
bachelors buttons. Miss W--h-a-l-e,
uuakeress-very pretty one, too MISS d.,
of Richmond, Nun. Miss NJ. B. F., of
Lexington, Die Vernon, pastoral poem
bound in black long riding dress, jaunty
whip, black hat, and jet plume nailed to
it with one solitary diamond. MISS
C-k-r-t, of Newark, NJ, Spanish Lady.
A lovely incarnation from Alabama tcoS
the role of hower-girl-dress shlngled with
figures of flowers on ground OF green
leaves; cap same, of dahiias' WIN
some sort of towering vine by way OF
feather-a very fowery piece OF sculpture.
Mas BIS, of Rockbridge, Spanish
MISUNDERSTANDING black velvet dress, setting
ng - advantage a fine bust, flowing veil
of black lace that fell like cascade OF JET
around her figure from spray OF diamonds.
Miss L., of Leesburg, appeared as Sister
of Charity-dress, black serge, IN very
economical quantities, round black cape,
white bonnet, and two little feet THAT de-
served @ better fate) in rough plantation
shoes. Miss S-t-w-t, of Alabama, a dark
eyed brunette in glistening grenadine, with
pauze veil hanging from wreath of orange
blossoms, Miss Sh-l-s, Of Chicago, Au-
tumn-gold wheat sheaves rising blue
skirt, cap of vine leaves and hanging grapes
covered her head. Miss BID, Democratic
procession "a figure like Trajan's column
with o pipmy procession Of little white folks
bearing Seymour flags wound around 1t, ana
terminating in a transparency, intended tor
4 head, with punches Of American flags by
way of a plume. She was voluminous
mass of distractions to dances, ceaseless
ovation Of calicoes, dry goods, and JeWelry,
in solemn march; and. when she finished
o cotillon and took her seat, the further END
of her trail was just beginning to for
ward to-" But cannot give you all of the
ladies, and so must make q selection OF
gentlemen, and tack on a conclusion. MIR.
E., of Rockingham, in the character of Pat
Malloy W. A. TT, of Rockbridge Alum
Springs, played the Sicilian Brother, and
s. T. r., of Richmond, assisted him
P-l-m-r, of Florida, was kukluX,
and J. F-r, of Virginia, broker trying
to lend his capital at five per cent. month
on gold collaterals; E. T--r-m-n, of
Lexington, did credit to La Dame Blanche.
H. st-r-t, of Rockbridge Alum Springs,
did up Charles O'Malley: P. L. H, OF
Delaware, and DR.. Noel, of Baltimore, per-
sonified Rats of the V. M. l.; HID was
the admirer of the novitiate-had on wig
of tremendous dimensions, swallow-tail coat
terminating in wedge behind, and eye
glasses; HI, son of j. Jacob Aston;
P-m-b-r-t-n, of Richmond, was the
delighted man Guy, of Staunton, the man
who laughed; Mr.. M. j., cadet of L. NJ.
Institute, represented Bluebeard. But it
would be impracticable to give a full list of
the gay jewellers. Suffice it to say that the
occasion will be remembered by those who
partook of its pleasures, particularly the
gentlemanly proprietors' splendid banquet.
CHRISTOPHER KATYDID.