National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-01
MONTERREY SPRINGS.
GRAND BALL AND WHO WERE THERE.

MONTEREY SPRINGS,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa, Aug. 80, 1874. 5
Correspondence Of the National Republican,
rbe gay season Of this delightful mountain re-
treat has Just closed with eclGt. A grand mas
ouerade ball was considered the proper thing to
end the festivities, which for several months past
has kept our guests, comprising distinguished
citizens from Baltimore and Washington, in the
gsyes. spirits Of health and happiness. Old
Monterey Springs never looked happier and pre-
sented 50 fine an appearance as It did this night.
The guests Of the Monterey for weeks have de-
voted all their energies to bring together 70
night and bind in one harmonious whole the
beauty and bravery Of the summer sojourners OF
Monterey. The Monterey house, kept oy Is
genial Q host as ever presided over festive
board, MI Harry Yingling, was thrown oper IN
all its glory, and decorated superoly, the lawns
and entrance to the house being gayly iestooneo
and Illuminated by innumerable Ohinese ian
terms which shed their rays on many oeeutllnI
face the lustre Of whose eyes settled the tate Tor
Joy or sorrow Of more than one young gallant OF
the season. IL
Seventy people masked In full costumes repre-
septiug all the Old Worlds courts trod the ele-
giant ballroom Of the Monterey tonight, and one
hundred and nifty others looked on with de4sht
at this grand gala display.
The richest Of costumes, gotten up BY costumer
of Baltimore dazzled and delighted the hunoreos
Of spectators present. Among some OF the pronn-
nent characters represented, the following were
especially noticeable: r....,.
Miss Katie T-ego, Of Baltimore, personnted the
dignity Of Lady AudIeY with great efOct; deco
rated as she was with brilliant diamonds Of the
trst water, and elegant Eilken apparel.
Miss Carris Bescham, Of Baltimore, appeared as
UThe Woman In White" Her elegant massive
white sfk costume was the wonder and delight Of
all.
Mrs. NJ. Bescham presented . very pretty sp-
Pearancs as Red Riding Hood.
Little Miss May Beacham personated the
Jockey" which was very appropriate 10 her
blithe and ginsome figure.
The daughters Of Hon. John Lee Chapman, Of
Baltimore appeared Is Russian huntress and
hunter, respectively, and presented splendid aP-
pearanoe.
Miss Keecn, Of Baltimore, created great amuse-
ment in the character Of Paul Pry, which she per-
sonsted with great effect.
Miss Nancy Pitt Of Monterey, as q Polish
girl BY the simplicity Of her attire was the cause
Of much comment and comparison with the Sor.
geous costumes Of the others. -
The city Of Washington contributed largely to
tbs success Of the bal mosque. Miss Lena Davis,
a. the Daughter of the Regiment" BY her
magnificent costume and display Of rare dia-
mondI, presented q charming and lovely appear
ance. Mrs. Samuel Davis wore blue domino.
Miss Lily Sylvester, OF HsgerstoHn, also In
domino. Miss Rena Boultt, Of HagerstoWn, was
the belle Of the ballroom, She wore an elegant
blue silk dress, profusely decorated with dis-
monds, and was admired by every one present,
and set down as the most beautiful lady Of Mon
terey. Miss Daisy Darby, the champion ten
strikist, having made Q crusade on dress, did not
appear, greatly to the discomfort Of her sdmirers,
who believed she would have looked perfectly
IN n phflndnlnhfa
a beautiful blonde, was in domino. She was
eagerly sought AFTER BY hosts Of gentlemen, who
were attracted by her charming dancing and
pleasant manner. Mr.. William Maynard as the
Count" Mr.. BeRcham as the sold man." and
Nj. John Emory as the "Grand Duke" (all Of
Baltimore contributed greatly to the pleasure Of
the evening. Mr.. Harry MoLaughlin as "Meph-
istopheles " his son as CLOWN Mr.. James Davis
as "Hamlet's Ghost, 4" and Major Writ as "Csp-
tain links" (RIl Of Washington city,) person
ated their characters with good effect, and were
active participants in the amuEements Of the
night. MI JsmesG. Payne and wife, Mr.. Ca
rusi and wife, DR.. TBeedy and Mrs. W. W. Writ,
Of Washington, were unmasked, but BY no means
lockers on merely Of the affair, as il was through
their efforts that this grand closing fete was so
decided o success. Harry Yingling was around
with hay seed in his hair, and was much tWttted
about his being Q granger IN reality but with
poor success, as he has lately Joined the horny
handed" party in Pennsylvania.
After the hours had passed pleasantly through
the mary dance, the gentlemen passed few
more till the dawn Of the coming day BY organic
ing themselves into the Monterey Guards" IN
der command Of E. A. Thornton, and to the tune
OF "Mulllgans" the grounds were visited, the sal
ligator" inspected, and the fair ladies wakened
from their slumbers by the dulcet sounds Of Mon
terey band. Every one the next day was satis-
ned with the closing scenes at Monterey, and
have Joined hands in wishing one another good
bye, with the firm determination to renew the
pleasures Of this season again next year.
MICHAEL.