The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-31

4 REG III EPA S T.
4 Aoss Delightful Entertainments.
| National Hall was, LAST night, the
| scene Of one Of the most brilliant
and pleasant social entertainments
ever witnessed in this city. Indeed.
we are safe in saying that no assem-
blage Of the kind ever approached it
in elaborate appointments and real
msgnifee1ce.
Tho assemblage was large, and
comprised the very elite of the city,
with many beautiful ladies and gal
liant gentlemen from abroad. Every
prepare ton, both general and indi-
vidual, was on the most liberal sys-
tenn. The ladies were not only the
most beautiful of the city and vicinity.
but the elegance and richness of the
costumes excelled anything ever be
fore attempted here.
We do not propose to play
jenkins" and enter into minute
description of material and style of
the many elegant and costly dresses
displayed, the ornaments worn, or
the particular makeup Of each in
dividual. To aIlude to all would
occupy too much time and space; to
mention part would be invidious.
White was the prevailing color. and
carleton Of various qualities the pre-
vailing fabric. There we're, however.
several rich aatins, silks. etc, all gen.
orally trimmed with excellent taste.
some with almost regal elegance.
Costly laces and expensive ribbons
were abundant. Tastefully cut over
dresses and basques we're numerous,
and a few elaborate paniers found
place.
The gentlemen Wed with the ladies
in real elegance of their apparel.
though there was less diversity of
style, IS black was the invariable
color of pants and coats, with a very
general display Of white vests. gush-
ing shirt bosoms and white kids. Al
the ladies were beautiful, Of course
some transcendently beautiful. Taken
altogether, the assemblage Of ladies
was the handsomest and best
dressed that ever graoed hall in
Evansville. Henderson, Jessamine
County. KY, and Madison. Ind, lent
some OF their most beautiful damsels
and danes to add brilliancy to tie
occasion.
The music was conducted by Henry
Hart, and comprised ten instruments,
forming the most extensive orchestra
that has been seen on such an occa-
sion, comprising among its members
several distinguished professors. The
music was, Of course, of the finest
character, and filed the whole build
ing,with its rich melody.
The scene OF mirth and gushing
joy opened about a quarter after 10
O'Clock, and was kept up during the
whole night. At11:30, refreshments
were announced. and the spacious
supper room presented an array Of
sumptuous luxury that could not be
excelled. The supper was prepared
and the tables arranged by Col Ed.
Wehler, and the arrangement dis
played his consummate sagacity and
good judgment. The viands were of
the most dainty character, and of the
greatest abundance, and the manage
ment was of such character that all
were attentively waited on, and there
was no crowding or confusion. All
were satisfied and we'll fed.
The managers did themselves in
finite credit by the skill and dezterity
with which they arranged the sets,
and not the slightest jar was felt or
a single harsh or unkindly word heard
during the whole entertainment. No
pleasanter scene has ever been Wit
messed 10 the city, or one that reflect
ed so much credit upon the good
character Of our young mon.
Even in the courtroom everything
was managed with great ability and
skill by the colored gentlemen who
had been selected to superintend that
department, and coats and hats were
ever in the right place when wanted.
The programmes used on the ocea-
sion were unique, and by far the most
recherche ever seen in the city, and
were universally admired. They con-
sisted of miniature fan composed of
four finely enameled French cards,
printed and decorated with gold,
fastened with silver eyelet, and
hung to the coat button by a silk
cord with a satin tassel of red, white
or blue. It is unnecessary to say they
were furnished by the Journal Job
| Office.
The entertainment viii long be re-
membered by ali who participated in.
or witnessed it. as the most brilliant,
fashionable and:elegant ball, as we'll
as the most pleasant they ever saw.
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