The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-07


Skating costume j.. Stanley was
noticeable and somewhat grotesque as an
Irish nobleman, Thos Z Carpenter was
dressed in Dolly Warden suit, II Chaplin
appeared in the roe Of Granger, S B
Hall personifed a Monk, Fred b futile as
a gentleman from Goshen and G L Wal
bridge as right from Goshen Gore.
This intends to give a complete list of
the costumes worn, although some may
have been omitted through mistake.
Participating in the enjoyments of the
dance and assisting by their presence and
good nature, the general enjoyment, were
noticed upon the aoo quite a number in
citizens dress, among whom may be men
toned Hon Norman Milington, Charles
Thatcher, it.. Esq, } 5 Carpenter, Esq,
and ID b Thomas and Wife, Of North Ben
ninglon Messls. II Z George, Jerome
Spaiford and r W Hastings and wife of
South Shaftsbury
SCENES AND SITUATIONS NOTED.
The scene upon the floor until intcrms-
sion, which occurred about twelve o'clock,
presented panorama of he beautiful and
the grotesquo, the sedatc and lauahablc,
which was delightful TO look upon, and be-
wldering in its constantly changing spirit
Although there was a chasing Of different
natures and nations there was, however,
no confusion. NlcnimCnt was ever upper
most in the minds ot all aud had much TO
vent itself upon Thc.cyc was dahzlcd lor
moment by the sparkling robes Of gilt aud
gold, then eniraucod by The sight OF he
witching fairy or ilowei-giil, then sud-
denly changed TO real terror for Che mo-
/ mcnt at the appariiion of iuucici warrior
/ with piercing eye and painted face. Many
| of the characters representa- a masked
/ battery, pointed in foolcry on in grim
we live, and were eminently 1T rs weapons
| foi that purpose. DoninocS -pred0mina-
| ted among tho ladies'. while ecccntricities
were both pleasing and plenty. The wolf
! pretended to scare the ladies. putting him
self to some trouble 60 10 ar, and the ladies
pretended to be scared lIumpy Dumpty
was everywhere present and was greeted
at every turn hy shouts Of laughter The
Irish nobcman was thr pcrsoniicliion OF
GOODNESS and chcekiness lie was always
to I've seen hobnobhing with some high
toned party or attempting to iu!etiate
hmselfinto the good graces Of some pretty
flower girl or charming goddess.
Much interest was occasioncd hy the re-
appearance of the Siamcse Twins, which
interest was greatly intensified by their
grotcsque actions and appropriate dress.
They were attred in bright yellow suits
with large white buttons, Inaccuracies aud
long stockings, high-crowncd, glazed hats
They had TO all appearance been living on
the fat of the land since their Disappear
ancc from South Carolina a short time
since, which g0od-living somewhat impcdct
their propensity for dancing. After tho
third or fourth figure. a countryman Of TIC
party, determined TO test the realty OF
their resurrection seized knife and say
agoly cul them apart They both fell &c
the floor like oxen, but through the effort
of IIumpty-Dumply and others, they vert
soon rcsuscita;ed and Immediately joncC
with more than their won,ed vjgor in tht
mazes of the dance. While the connecting
ligament was borne of as n trophy Of hu
man art.
One of the principal managers Of tht
ballroom was nowhere TO be found afte
the first few figures had been finished ani
much conjecture was rife as to its disap
pearancc. Shortly after a dccrepid old man
on whose head some seventy winters mus
have left their frosts and snow, appeared
upon the scene bearings small hand-organ
which was made to grind out, between tn
figures, part of one unheard-oi tun
which created decided sensation and curl
osity ran high as 10 the identity Of the olt
man. The disguise was perhaps the mos
complete of any on the floor and its wc0rc
turned out to be the missing manager Nj
T.. c. Houghton. The latlcr's father
assumed the part of young man with
spirit and fidelity quite striking in ii
youthfulncss when compared to tie ag
displayed by his son, the organ-griudcr.
The costume Of the Prince Carnival wa
probably the richest material OF male al
tire worn, while the Highland coslum
first mentioned IN the list was particular
noticeable for its elegance and nohby el
feet. The representation of the Snow
storm was noted for its beauty a5 wei
several representing Night and Morning
During the intermission refrcshmeni
were served below under the direction c
Russell, who proved himself c0taer c
no mean requirements. The supper was
!, success and duly appreciated by the arg
number who INDUCED. After lis merit
hal been discussed, dancing was again II
sumed and continued until three o'clocl
when men and madcns, knights an
fairies, doninocs and clowns, IN squei
one and all, departed with the satisfaction
of a night well spent, the Paran Cree
House next door proving safe and qui,
harbor forthe enjoyment of Morpheus an
consequent dreams.
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