The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-04-27

two races. The colored ladies present
did not in every instance respond as
cheerfully and cordially to these we'll
meant efforts as they might have done,
but this might, perhaps, be attributed 10
the fact that the white ladies were COM
paratively strangers, and they may have
had some hesitancy about associating with
them until proofs OF their high social
standing at home were furnished. The
music was fine, the dancing was kept up
continuously, and all enjoyed themselves
hugely.
WHO WERE THERE.
OF course, where so many were pre-
sent. it was impossible 30 get the names of
all. The most prominent Of the guests
however, knew, and hence / was not at
asloss for information. The highest civil
fnnctonary present was His Honor the
Mayor Of Columbia. Next 70 him were
the Board of Aldermen Of the city, and
the Hon. William j. Elter, the Cug
Clerk. Mayor Smythe is a white gen
tleman, and danced very frequently. He
was not accompanied by ladies, but found
no scarcity Of partners on the floor, A.
the young colored ladies esteemed il an
especial honor to dance with His Honor
the Mayor. The Mayor seemed partial 10
the waltz, and the delicacy with which he
clasped his partner in that enchanting
dance was the admiration Of all present.
The Mayor is a very graceful dancer
Having long legs, he is peculiarly fitted
by nature for a votary Of Terpsichorc.
Senator j. y. T.. Owens, Of Laurens
a III.
il not enjoying very good health, and be
lieyes that the atmosphere Of Columbia
is much more wholesome at this season
of the year than that of Laurens. So he
is at present sojourning here. The SEN
ator did not dance a great deal. lie b.
suffering from consumption, and violent
exertion is more than he can stand. lie
is white man, but is received in colorcd
society upon terms Of perfect aquality.-
When dancing the Senator invariably see
lectcd the Lancers, rs that figure requires
less skill and exertiOn than any other
He danced frequently with the beautiful
Misses Rollin, who were present and
who were, Of course, the bellies of the
evening. The Misses Rollin were nc
companied by the white Senator, Mcln-
tyre, of Colleton, who is the fance of
Miss Charlotte Corday Rolln. The SEN
ator, who is a very small man, was attir-
ed in a full evening dress Of black. and
in his button-hole bloomed n rosebud
which had been plucked by Miss Lottie.
The Senator was decidedly the most
graceful dancer on the floor, and won UNI
bounded admiration by the skill with
which he executed some Of the most diff
cult par seuls. The Misses Rollin, Of
course, attracted more attention than any
other ladies in the room. Being the lead
ers Of the colored ton, and the mOlders
of fashion among the elite of the city. this
is not at all singular. They were dressed
most elegantly. Miss Lotlie Rollin, who
is engaged 10 be married 10 the white
Senator Mcintyre, of Colleton, wore a
pearl-cOlOred MORE antique, with long
train, the dress cut decOdette and trimmed
deliberately with point a. Al9ioOn of great
depth. Over the skirt was white tulle
panier; looped and festooned with white
roses and orange blossoms. Miss Lotto
presented a very beautiful appearance. -
She danced very frequently with her be-
trothed. She is easy and graceful on the
floor, and excited the highest admiration
as she hoated about clasped in the arm
Of Senator Mcintyre.
Miss Kate Rolin was attired in n heavy
corded black silk, with a sweeping train.
1t was trimmed with rich lace, laid on in
deep folds, and headed with jct braid.
She wore a red rose on her hair, and was
entirely free from jewelry. She is also a
beautiful dancer, and was on the floor al
most constantly.
Miss louisa was arrayed in a crimson
satin, trimmed with heavy folds OF the
same material. She also wore light
gauzy oyerskirt, dotted with red roses.
Her dress was cut low, displaying her
neck and shoulders, which were beauti-
tul. Miss Louisa was the most admired
Of either of the young ladies, and re-
seIyed many attentions from the cOl0rcd
who We'd with each other for the +.
honor Of her hand in the different sets. !
She danced constantly, and looked eX.l
,eedingly attractive. Senator McIntyfc T.
ianced with Miss Louisa several tines,
md the two, when on the floor together,
we're the cynosure of all eyes.
Among the white ladies presept, and
'ne that attracted much attention for her
beauty and elegance of attire, was Mrs.
Joyiesart, the wife Of Northern man, a
merchant in this city. Mrs. Coviesart
presented lovely appearance. She was
lressed in plain white, with flowers and
10 jewelry. She is also a beautiful
lancer, and attracted much attention IN
he Varsovienne, in which she had as
'artener Alderman Minort, who is equal
y graceful in that beautiful dance. The
alderman is a colored man, but is very
inc looking and elegant in his manners.
lie clasped his fair partner as firmly a.
N iron band clasps a cotton bale, and
Indulated softly. 70 the music like
round swell on the beach.
Wearied at last at looking at the dan
ers, of which there were NO many on the !
COR, / took a seat in the corner and
ratched those who came In al late hour,
8 well as the many who, for lack Of 1
pom, were obliged 20 refrain from whirl- 4
II IN the dance. Of course the col0red
cement predominafed. There were
Judges, Justices Of the Peace, known i