Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-10-29
The Pythian Rail.

The night came down beautifully;
! the moon was nearly full, the balm
7 lest of Indian Summer weather lent
its charm, so that outwardly no
drawback; existed. At an early
hour the company began to assem-
bic, and retired to the dressing rooms
where the ladies prepared themselves
for conquest. When all was ready
they were escorted to the drawing
room, for which purpose the Masonic
Lodge room had been set apart, and
beautifully fitted up. After spend
ing short time there in social con-
verse, the Emusic arose with its vo-
luptuous swell, and soon the voice
Of the manager was heard request
inc the formation of the first quad
rifle. Then the dances followed
in quick succession. The programme
was As follows, and was. we believe
fully carried out:
1. Grand March; ,. Quadrille
). Hop Waltz; t. Lancers; . Var
soviaaa and Polka; 6. QuadriIle;
I. GaIop ard Waltz $. Lancers
s. Schottische 10. Glide; II. Quad
rifle; l.. IntermisSion--Supper;
Is. Laucers II. Waltz Is. Quad
rifle Is. Plain Waltz and Boston
Il. Quadrille IS. Polka and Hop;
/ 10 Lancers; 20. Scholtische and
Galop; 21. Qqadrille; "Home,
Sweet Home.
When all the ladies looked and
danced 50 well, We could not make
any distinction. Among those pres
ent there were Miss R. the Misses
- and c. E, and Mrs. E, from
Guy,njo;te; Miss NJ. ofLoui>a Co.,
Va; Miss W, Of Ohio, and Others.
OF the huntington ladies, We no.
ticed the sy,ph-iike Miss H-r, the
petite and lively Misses V. and $.
Ny, the p'quant Miss Ky, the
: graceful sisters, Misses l.. and l..
G-n, the pleasan; Mss j, and
others.
Some Of the married ladies were
among the most graceful dancers
! present, and seemed to enjoy it a.
much as the Younger ones. The zen
tIemen entered fully into the spirit Of
the hour vi. Ra>Sel was the leader
in the Boston, and was one Of the
: most accomplished dancers. The gen
tlemanly railroad conductors, Cap
'aius Williamson, Ca>on aul Vest.
were nj o prominent among the dan
cars. lir. B'uhe;m and his sister,
aal Councilman Ncriaudcr with bis
lady, were Motel for their graceful
Waiting. }Ir. Parsons. Of CereIo,
and his lady, accompanied ny his
brothers wife, were present, too, and
seemed I, enjoy the dancing.
Charleston was ably represented in
the person Of Nr. \. Q. Miller, but
good deal OF regret was felt that tie
editor Of the Courier and some other
gentlemen from ,hcre were not able
10 .ttend.
At about twelve O'Clock, the com
aaay va, invited 20 supper. On re
pairing TO the room set apart for the
ce.ectory, 4 magnificent sight PIE.
seu,ed i;s.lf Two tables, the entire
length Fthe room, were set cut win
amo>tienpting array Of viands, beau
titully arranged by the ladies, whose
good taste was everywhere displayed
The company were ready to attack
them, and the symmetry was soo1
disarranseI. The refreshments were
varied in kind, in greet abundance,
and Of excellent quality. Mine host
Mathews, of the Third Avenue Hot,l.
with his good lady and Mrs. Young,
We're specially in charge OF tae table,
and they proved that they know how
tokecpa hotel" ScolIoppod Oysters,
Fried Oysters, Salads, Meats. Turkey,
&c, all rapidly disappeared, and the
sue.ts returned to the ballroom thor
oughly refreshed.
The festivities we're kept up till al
N II cock Growing.
The committees we're a. follows:
SUPPER COMMITTEE.
Me,dames Mathews, Palmer, Young
aud Ward; Mise, Emma aud Lizzie
Gibson, Wood, Jewell, Lowery ami
Kelly; NcSsrs. Mathews, Mitchell,
Bonstccl, Palmer and Titus.
The arran 5ements were perfect and
the
FLOOR MANAGERS,
Ne,srs. J. liooe Russell, VI. Bornhein,
II. G.. >imms, and ". Z. Titus, are
entitled to thanks for their efficiency.
Capt. \. J. Trice rendered valua-
bic assistance in attendance at the