Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-01-09
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city. Indeed, SO great contrast to the
brilliant interior and lowering exterior
can scarcely be imagined Inside, col
ored lamps threw their gorgeous lights
over as brilliant an assembly as it has
ever been our lot to see We feel anx-
ions to give faint description of some
Of the fancy costumes most impressed
upon our mind, but dazzled by even
their remembrance. Conspicuous among
them was Mrs. T., representing French
stillon--dress green silk, black jacket,
most bewildering boots, stirrups, whip,
etc. If all Positions are as bewitching,
we wish steam had never been used for
locomotion. Well, we don't know bat
we think could we always have so charm
ing an attendant we should like to post
forever. Miss E. T., Canary very
beautiful and tasteful. One of the richest
and handsomest dresses in TIE room was
worn by Mrs. J. P; lavender silk,
trimmed with point; her ornaments were
diamonds. Miss F., in canary, was
beautiful. Miss NJ. A., in q pure white
evening dress, was, as she always is,
charming, drawing all to her by her fresh
beauty and sweet simplicity. Miss l..
w., suit Of cards--the dress very odd
and piquant. When first looking in her
brilliant eyes we said diamonds ore
trumps, but seeing the number around
her, and the admiring eyes turned to-
ward her from all parts of the room--but
above all her warm, glowing, and beau
tiful face-assured us that hearts we're
trumps, and she held all the honors.
The bswitching Mrs. c., in white silk
evening dress, was herself the center of
attraction. Miss S. ", Ttania dress
and rose-colored thule. Shakespeare
must have had her in his mind when
be conceived his gorgeous Midsummer
Nights Dream Miss r. T., dress scar.
| let and white, pearl ornaments. We don't
know that she personated any character,
| but she should have been the " Red Rose
bud" Miss S. T., Love among the Roses"
We could not imagine her any place or
under any circumstances without Love;
her character was appropriate and beau
tiful. Mrs. G., Maria Antoinette;"
j underskirt of white satin; train Of ruby
| velvet, trimmed with ermine; head
dressed most deliberately and becomingly.
She looked in every respect the Queen.
| Miss LIN, "Undine" dress of sea-green,
| trimmed with massive coral sprays. She
looked as refreshing as drops Of pure
water. Miss D., the Bachauite !" dress
rich and magnificent; underskirt of
white satin; overskirt of crimson
head.dress and trimmings-grapes and
| fruits of various kinds. If " Bacchus
has many such devotees, we should not
| wonder if this sober city of ours should
| produce many disciples. Mrs. Judge T.,
| the admired Of all ANNIVERSARIES, rich
rose colored silk. Her magnificent dia-
monds we're rendered all the more brill
| liant, contrasted with her soft, loving
eyes. She personated no character, but
we could but think of Dickens child-wife.
Miss w., "White Rose dress, pure
white, trimmed with garlands of roses.
The dress was chaste and beautiful but
| she looked the blush rose to the life.
Miss ]. P, LA Belle France" She was
gay and sparkling. The red, white
and blue can sometimes be charm
ing; such contiguity effects mar
wells. Miss F., Of Alabama- dress,
very handsome white and blue satin,
but her sweet face was so attractive
we could notice nothing else. Miss Z.
G., "Snow fake beautifully imperson-
ated, but from the warm place she occu-
pies in so many hearts, scarcely APP
propriate. Miss F. a., "Child of the
Regiment" she wore the colors dear to
many hearts-colors we never see now
without peng-our own loved gray
knapsack, cup and sword-a real rebel
cap crowned this piquant picture. Miss
j. McR., Shephardess of the days of
Louis XIV" alternate skirts of red, white
and blue the effect was very pretty.
Among the most brilliant costume of the
gentlemen was that worn by Mr.. M. p,
Esq, the Beloved of England's great
| Queen; the dress Was rick .-ee!!--et end
gold the effect was fine. Mr.. W. F.,
Romeo" we did not see his Juliet"
certainly so gallant Romeo " could
not sigh in vain. Mr.. j. w., as Sam
Slick" was very amusing. Mr.. W.,
as "Coal Oil Tommie," acted his
character to perfection. Mr.. B. was
dressed in very becoming style as
Scotch highlander; be looked like one of
the gallant Roderick's henchmen. We
feel, now that we have commenced, it is
difficult to stop, but want of time sompels
us. Let us in conclusion say few
words for our genial and popular citizen
who did the honors of the evening We
are certain not one who partook of the
hospitality of the Club, but will join with
us in thanking Mr.. V. and each and
every member for most delightful eve
ming. The supper was all that we could
expect. Many we're the bumpers drank
to the long life Of the Club in sparkling
and enliveninr champagne