Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-15
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concert and Fancy Dress Ball.


large company in attendance, and were car
ried out in the NEST perfect manner. On tn,
opening of the doors at half.past seven tn,
crowd began to file in, and it was apparen
from the pleased appearance Of all, that they
had left dull care behind, and were intent or
giving an evening to pleasure without inter
ruption, and before the close this desire was
fully realized. The floor managers were
prompt and courteous, discharging their deli
cate duties with great acceptance and in a
most pleasing manner. We shall not under
take to describe the neat and nobby STYLE of
clothing worn by the young gentlemen, or
the sprinkling of middle-aged youngsters
present Suffice it to say that the chest bib
and tucker were brought out. But the
ladies deserve more than passing notice,
should be noticed, we proceed to specify
briefly.
Mrs. Mt At, in rich white silk, with
train, low bodice, hair trimmed with orange
blossoms and> wearing a rich profusion of
ornaments, was beautiful and attractive.
Mrs. E---n of Boston, in blue MORE an
tique, trimmed with point applique, white
illusion overdress, pink roses in hair, was
very lovely.
Miss G--y Of Portland, was charm
ingly attired in green silk, pink flowers in
hair, which set off her beautiful figure and
complexion to good advantage.
Mrs. j. G. As, in dress of rich
black silk, with court train, and displaying
white satin underskirt, white flowers in hair,
attracted much attention.
Mrs. C--s By was one of the reign
ing bellies Of the evening. Dressed in buff
silk, white lace overdress. Her ornaments
were elegant and costly.
Mrs. Col. Cd was charmingly and
tastefnlly attired in garnet silk with court
train, displaying white lace skirt. Gilt
ornaments in hair. Natural grace and mod
esty were well blended in person and dress
Mrs. Capt. WI, in white lace dress,
blue silk overdress, looped with roses, hair
trimmed also with roses and powdered, moved
with graceful form and dignifed bearing
through the wonderous mazes of the dance.
captivating, in Swiss muslin, trimmed with
roses, and roses in hair.
Miss F---r of Hallowell, in white silk
dress with white silk oyerskirt, white mantle
and rose buds in hair, was much observed
and admired
Mrs. Col. De VT was modestly
dressed in black silk, with white muslin over
dress, the attire giving additional beauty to
face and figure.
Mrs. An Pc, was not second to
in dress, wearing lavender silk with white
trimmings; hair in curls
Mrs. C--n of Waterville in wine col
ored silk with white satin overskirt, which
was looped gracefully in series of buffs
setting off her tall and graceful form to the
best advantage.
Miss Sc Phi who needs no arti-
fetal adornments to make her attractive and
beautiful, was dressed in white with black
lace oyerskirt.
Miss A-e Id, who was the first
female in Maine that was made Justice of the
Peace, was dressed in green silk, with train
which was very stylish and becoming.
Miss E--a lis, in Swiss muslin
trimmed with buff roses, which displayed
much taste and was exceedingly becoming.
Miss &c CT, in Swiss muslin, with
trimmings of pink, and sash to match; hair
ornamented with spray OF green and white,
was much observed.
Miss A-e P--y, in white muslin, with
tluted trimmings, and pink sash, pink rose in
hair, appeared handsome.
Miss A-e TT, with lavender silk
lace overskirt, was quite pretty and stylish.
Miss A-e DIS, without any extra
attempt at display, was neatly attired in
white tarlton, trimmed with white satin and
looped with roses, with roses also in hair.
Miss Ky Id, in rich black silk,
was very pretty and engaging.
Mrs. B. ii. Us, in white silk, with
blue silk overdress, hair ornamented with
spray of pink, which was very becoming.
Mrs. Gen. tn appeared in steel col
ored poplin without ornaments
Mrs. C-s Pr, in steel colored silk,
without auornllients, ioOkcu very handsome
and "queeAly."
Miss "A Pr, the youngest Miss
present, was neatly dressed in white, and
moved about like a fairy.
Miss E--a S--n, in white muslin and
tluted trimmings, made very graceful and
beautiful appearance.
Miss Dr., in black silk, with white
muslin overdress, and lilies of the valley in
hair.
There were other ladies on the floor who
undoubtedly deserve mention for the good
taste displayed in dress, and for their grace
iul bearing. While, as it will be noticed,
there were but few elegant and elaborate
toilets, large number of the ladies present
had exercised exceedingly good taste and in
genuity in the arrangement of very simple
lut neat and aDprOnriate costumes. The cut