The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-12-28
G;tv and County.


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,,,s RA1L.-The ball given at Masonic
i nss the Independent Female oiuo OF tnis Guy,
Halp, night, was decidedly the most pleasant
Onlis, ve attended for several years. The young
party We A whose active efforts the affair was
ladies' nd managed throughout. are certainly en-
gotten .oat credit and the motive which actuated
ha'u v most praiseworthy one. AS itwas propos-
them :, usual. we should have Christmas Tree,
dw' - the Young ladies of our city-Miss Hattie
several Miss Ida Pinney, Miss Ida Klink, Miss
1uche'" ,,,nouald, Miss Jennie Holman and Miss
A'u' in discussing the matter, determined
D! ,hs children in our city should receive gift
na lind from Santa Claus, and as we were with
as'-l sonbtless severe, Winter before us, and
NnS ..onts did not feel that they were able to
nan. Aha hearts of the little ones, in the way of
ssul thew might wish were they in more prosper
su .umstances, they put their wits to work to de-
0as WA wa means by which they might accomplish
"'' ~ ,.udable desire, and finally concluded to
ue1 hall and devote the proceeds arising from
GER Of tickets towards purchasing presents for
.ho children whom Santa Claus, IN their Judg-
~ -. would probably neglect To devise was, with
% carry into effect; for when did q party Of
nsA' .,s over undertake to accomplish an object
p'u 80 did not succeed. Their good intentions
.orr;ad out with . vim, and we are happy to say
any respe literally responded to their call. The
u.ortad like Troans and many Forty-Niner
,osru,ad old ..bach" and avoider Of the female
Anu .,s oorraIled much to his establishment, and
.a,a.sed on his purchasing ticket. The lower
.,,m Of the Masonic Hall was tastefully arranged,
n rcbted and warmed. Excellent music was in
tendance. provided by Messrs. Tincher, Cheatley
-, Cunningham, and at o'clock the ball opened
nth waltz. Being widower temporarily. our
h..ter half having left our bed and board few days
,snra with sufficient cause and provocation, being
,,.;s IN spend the holidays with relatives at the
c.rt,I and finding it an uphill business to palm
Onrsslf of as gay young 'bach. we disconsoateiy
,ra,tsd 10 : corner pencil in hand "a chiel amang
them akin' notes" We found our reportorial duties
rpbearable and our paper blank, as there was too
mpeh Of the wit, beauty and fashion of old Boise
county present for 10 play the part OF faithful
Jenkins and we accordingly abandoned our corner,
changed our base and interviewed few OF our lady
friends marons as well maids, in search OF items.
We got items but have endeavored in vain, in making
10 our report to distinguish Griepure lace from
Saline de Chine waterfall, or Pompadour Grecian
Bend Suffice it to say that the ladies were elegantly
alfred Among those present was quite delegation
from the other side OF the Basin or ~ least from
Centeryile and Boston, accompanied by quite num-
Der Of our gallant young friends from that section.
all Of whom seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves
on the occasion. The young beaux Of Idaho were
ont in full force in shoohy cravats. bobtail coats and
raper collars; and were most assduous in their at
teaions to the bright beautiful and particular OBJ
jee:s respectively, of their alteration One of our
Young friends, We observed. was much absorbed
,A.t his haste forgetful of every thing aside from
lis fair companion he essayed 10 trip the light fan
as:c through the devious ways of q quadrille with
his pedal extremities eucased in . huge and cum
bersome pair overshoes. The spirit strong. but
the flesh weak and he Invested himself Of his
-'gumboot pumps when the promptcr called Sec
ond two forward" Take it all in all we have never
attended more pleasant party in the Basin. or one
atwhich all seemed to enjoy the mselves. Mine host
Luney provided excellent cold collation. at the Luna
House, ut midnight, after partaking Of which the
merry dancers returned to the hall and the "wee
sna' hours arrived before they dispersed. 1t was
decided success and our young lady friends Of the
Club are entitled to the thanks OF all who were pres
ent and can congratulate themselves the success
which attended the first bali given by the indie
pendent Female Cfab'
The young ladies of the Club desire us to return
their sincere thanks to the Masonic fraternity for
their kindness in granting them the free Of their
hali- as also the many friends who patron lied the
hrst ball given by the Club They have also handed
Us the following exhibit of receipts and expenditures
Amount received by Miss Mary Harley, Miss
ida Pnney and Miss Hattie Luckett, men,
, bers OF the Club, Observation-Disclosures. $201 90
expenditures, for dry goods, &c, pur-
chased and distributed to children, $12G 65
Paid for music, SO 90
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Total expenditures. ......... S199 65