Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-08-27
Saturday, August 27, 1870.
The Virginia Springs.
Correspondence Of TIE Baltimore Sun.
JoRDAS's WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, !
Frederick County, Va, Aug. 10. J


Grand F,acy Bql-The Characters, dc.
The pleasure which the guests Of this fa-
vorte watering place have unluteruptedly en-
loved during the summer months eliminated
last evening in = grand masquerade and fancy
dress ball. The interest and zeal which all
had for some time manifested in the affair pre-
dicted a most brilliant gathering, but the reall-
ty surpassed the fondest expectations.
Shortly after breakfast the visitors COM
menced arriving for the occasion, aud from
that time until dark they came in a perfect
stream from all parts Of the country. Balti-
more, Washington, Frederick, Winchester,
Richmond aed ChaIleslown were all represent
ed. During the day the ladies and gentlemen
were engaged in dressing the dancing hall with
eyersreeus, aud the beautiful manner in which
they accomplished their task elected frequent
compliments to their taste aud skill. At ight
the moon was partially veiled, leading addi-
tioual effect to the transparencies which illu-
mined the beautiful grove Of aspins which en-
ylron this delightful spot.
At nine o'clock the band commenced the
grand cntrce march, and the courtly beaux and
fairhdies who had assembled upon the spacious
piazza Of the hotel, entered the ballroom, led
by Mrs Jordan, the accomplished wife Of mine
host, upon the arm Of Mr.. Young, of Mary
land. pcrsynatiug Charles the Second, the Merry
Monarch Her character was the Snow Flake,
aud never was character more happily con-
cciyed or more strikingy rendered She was
dressed in pure white and was literally covered
with suow-ilakes. As a matter Of fact we re-
member the short life of old winters pretty
product. but last evening we locked upon a
snowflake crystalizing grace and beauty for
hours together. The dress of Mrs. j. was as
original, as beautiful, and being her own handi-
work, was at once al evidence Of her skill aud
taste.
As the mirth-see:ers passed in regular array
around the room the spectacle heralded a sue
cesstul attempt for aD evenings pleasure. OBJ
serving the different characters, we particularly
noticed the toilette Of Miss N. WctheraIl, Of
Baltimore. as the Peasant Girl. She wore
white uulcrskrt with pink silk peasant body
ana o. crskirt and pretty little apron. Her
sister was equally well attired as Morning, in
white tarstau. trimmed with silver spaugles.
Miss IIardcastIc, Of Baltimore, gracefully per-
sonated Uudue Her rich suit of hair falling
profusey over her shoulders indicated con-
sciousuess that Fair tresses mans imperial
race ensnare.' Miss Dorset, Of Prince George,
Nd, was appropriately attired as Butterfly
Mss Josie Crane, sister Of Blltmore's au-
thoress Of that name, came rs Cleaner Her
toilette showed an attention to minutiR indlca-
ting proper conception Of the character. As
she doubtless rcapcd harvest Of hearts, may
she find 10 tares among them.
The " Girl Of the Period" rendered by Mrs
DR.. Jordan, of ST. Louis, was happily con-
ceycd, and Was an apt parody upon the aspi-
ra,ious Of our fast young women. The cigar
which she handled so deity was a Characters
tic emblem Of independence, and the whip re-
clfded the perfect subugatiou Of the leisc
lords Clarle>tOwn, W. Va, was represented
by Miss Annie kcara,cy as the Tambouriue
Girl" Her costume elected many expression
of admiration There were many other ladies
present in character, each eyinclug skill and
taste. but in such a crowd all cannot be men
toned. In the ballroom, too, were many
not in costume whose presence contributed %
the general enjoyment Of the evening The
toilette Of Mrs lonley, Of Arkansas was very
rich. She wore a rJse-cOi1red silk, trim
med with point applique, and full set Of da-
mOnds. She bears a very striking resemblance
to Mile. Carlot,a Patti. Miss Trail, Of Fred
rick, was attirel in handsome pink silk, and
her friend, Miss FaIkncr, Of the same place,
wore rich yellow.
There were many gentlemen present in cos
tune, all Of whom sustained their characters
with more or less effect. At twelve o'clock
supper was announced, when the throng re-
paired to the diniog-room and partook Of
sumptu0us repast, served by John Wlneburg,
Of Washington, now caterer to the house,
which fully sustained bis good reputation.
The tall figure and pleasant face Of mine
host could be seen moving among the guests
attending personally to their wants, and con-
tributing an in his power to their pleasure
lie promises Us a grand tournament on the 3lst
Of August, if fair, if not, the next fair day
Many Of the riders who lately tilted 10 New
York, have promised to be present, and it bids
fair to he a success. y.