Middletown transcript., 1874-02-28
Local and State Affairs.
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-cals,' and tl,s success which sitended all NE
sn.sr,aiDushts, therefore, 4 win vary my com
mpDica ,iouiaud give yoa short account " our
HBala alaAasque'' which, on Thursday sevenIng, the
i7,h inst.i concluded this seasons gaisties.
\ AT o'clock, p N. the spacious pArlsrs Of our
kind hostess, Mrs. E. r., were siled vith
motley assemblage Of s'moss everything Duuder
the SUM- in the way OF indv iduals. Among
the most conspicuous wers three t'Sistefs Of
Charity" Miss ~. Miss G., q Washington LADY,.
| and the lovely Mrs. j., in the accustomed garb
Of black gowns, timmenss nappins bonncts and
rosaries. Four old women, Miss L, Miss X. L.,
Mrs. l.. and Miss T., in their quaker dress with
knitting in hand created much amusensnt, as
they sat apart from this world 8 vanities''
croning together il corner. The "Swiss Peas
ant Girl Miss s. B, r. defed all recognition
in her croquettish costume, while the Highland
Lassie, in scotch plaid, cap and bodice, was
charmingly represented by Miss P. T. The
"Gipsy Countess, Miss T., from near Delaware
City, va effectively gotten up, and her dark
beauty suited The character admirably. The
"Child Of the Regiment" Mrs >. H :. r., was
one of the prettiest costumes present, and with
short dress trimmed with red, soldiers jacket,
cap knapsack and gun, formed a lovely picture.
The Goddess Of Liberty Miss r., was also
we'll represented, and as she stood in her becom-
ing ''liberty cap with flag unfurled, 40 doubt
more than one luke warm patriot was suddenly in
spired with love of-ceuntry. "Night in ''trail-
ing garments Of black" spangled with golden stars
aud crescent, was well represented by the stately
Miss r. Of PennA. nMorning' Miss NJ. from
Burlington looked very lovely in feecy white
with silver stars and wand. Miss G. R. M. the
''Gipsy Fortune Teller" in short black skirt,
scarlet drapery, gypsy hat and cards in hand,
piled her vocation INCREASINGLY t'Flora Nc
Flimsy p Miss !. u; was truly zine Bird
while the PIRATES Bride o tall, dark, stylish
Ia iy. suggested her character immediately. Miss
A. T. as "Queen Elizabeth looked very we'll,
even under the shadow Of night. "Mrs. PART
ineton," represented to the life by Miss ", four
talented actress) copdsscended 10 be- present,
altho' "Ike was to home bad with the measles
A "Cadet," resplendent in brass buttons, Mr.
r. I. X. was very handsome, while s'Brother
Jonathan" created burst Of amusement where
ever he went Blr. N. B. ns a Rooster crowed
at the most unexpected times, aud the "Fire-
man, Mr.. J. H. R., gaxs orders snergetically
throagh his hideous horn. A number Of domi-
MES, nearly all black, moved like visitors from
another world, through the throng, defying all
efforts at recognition. 'tads rr rH
AT 12 o'clock, refreshments were annouaced,
and masks removed, whereupon ensuef lively
scene, laughter at mistakes made; surprised ex-
| Ia, ,oat;nn~ M Aftarwards ,larco. acJ -,
promptu tableaux were resumed, and at 4 reas-
enable honr the guests departed fully satisfied
with the evenings enjoyment. altaALPHA.
Delaware city Items liyt
| From Del. City Correspondent
The wheat is looking well in this neighbor-
bOod--better than for years at this season.
On Saturday the 2lst inst, the song Of the
merry little blue bird was teard here for the firs
time this season. 4 tgr &i f4r
Our farmers are taking advantage of the
spring-like weather, and are blowing up their
fields preparatory to the spriag seeding.
The first herring of the season WAS caught on
Monday last. In 10, the first herring was
caught January 9Th, last year the first was
caught March fifth. = Fte .Hae{ 1HH l.i9
The rot in potatoes has been very general in
this ncighborhoed. We know of one farmer who
buried one hundred and twenty-five bushels, and
when he came to take them up a few days since,
he had but five bushels of good ones.
Gill netting parties have been held quite fire.
quently. this winter. At one few evenings
since, party Of eight ladies and gentlemen
knit GOT yards of herring net--to do which they
had to tie $1,000 knots. ifany other eight can
beat that we would like to hear from them. Il
Last week the paymaster on the Government
works was here TO pay off the hands. Shortly
afterwards, quite number Of them became
"Crusaders," not exactly the style Of the Ohio,
Crusaders" but were engaged in "Crusads'
toput do,ca liquors. Some Of them caa ''dry
up a bar-room worry quickly by swallowing-
quite quick as the Ohio tCrusaders" do by
praying and singing. 1850
Tho Odessa Tabieaux. a''.'ih
The Exhibition Of Tablsaux and Charades al
, Odessa on Tuesday evening was very successful
The Hall in which the exhibition was given wal
, crowded at an early hour, every available sea
and standing place being occupied Though We
were on the spot promptly at the hour appointed
IOT OTcuiHR VIC were LOO thte 10 Bet D seat OF
position from which We conld see the tableaux
{ but judging from the many expressions Of pleas
ure from the assembled spectators we feel assures
l that they were very fine. The music by th
4 Odessa Dew Drops, string band, was of course
excellent. The hall was handsomely decorate,
: with eysrgrseas and flags and presented q YER.
v neat appearance. IS, .,..t., .a.,t.F.- +, ~
Farm for Sale.
d We call the attention Of persons wishing
d good home.in . healthy, pleasant neighborhoo
o TO the advertisement of Messrs. Reynolds 4 Co.
9 No. s32 Market Street, of the Biggs Homestea
near Sumnit Bridge. Two hundred acres {
g choice land, equally productive of Grain, Graa
; and Fruits; good buildings and fences. A fine
J. property so eligibly located woaid be hard I
= find. Examine 1t. y"sfhA vifs f@'ii
70 n tsH The Sm0 ~ Storm. .1lAr