Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-29
Grand Fancy and Masquerade Ball
at Monterey Springs,
MONTERREY SPRINGS, Pa. :"
August IS, 1874.

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August IS, 1874.
The Grand Fancy
and Masquerade Ball about which consid
cradle stir was made for some time past
took place on Thursday night, the 19sl
inst. The -''hop" was great success, 81
such things generally at this favorite wa
tcring place. Indeed, gay Balls and spien
did reunions. are specialties ut the MOnter
ey House Every Summer, giving to the
social influences which pervade them de
cided charm. not only giving to the resi-
dents here something desirable for pastilne
but extend their influence fur from the lofty
SUBMITS of the South Mountain. e.! 4.
The more particularly to carry out tiIe
pleasure which these balls afford, MIR: \ ing
ling, the proprietor of the Monterey House.
had Madame Amelia Wrinkle, the well
known costumer Of Baltimore City, to
come up with her entire wardrobe Of Mas.
ques, which were displayed in the large
Billiard Room, where the ladies and gen.
tlemcn could make their selections, take
their costumes to their rooms, and at the
proper time emerge from their boudoir
and congregate in the Parlor, where all
formed into line and marched into the large
Dining Room, which was most elegf ntiy
festooned and decorated in brilliant style
for the occasion. .....,.
Mr.. W. Maynard, Of Washington City
led the procession. Mr.. M. K. Scott, Of
Washing ton, very ably filled the position
of General Director and Floor Manager
The Music WAS brought up from Balti'
more especially for the occasion, and was
choice and select. Everything went Oh
with great eclat, atfording much enjoy
ment to all engaged.
The ladies being masked had no OPP
portunity Of observing their beauty, grace
and loveliness. Iu all these essentials, how
ever, presume they bore of the palm. A
goodly number from Baltimore, washing
ton, Hagerstoyn and other places came cs-
pccially !, take part in. the festivities OF the
evening and night, which with the already
overcrOwded place, put 1t beyond the pow
or of the genial and accommodating pro-
prictor to furnish all with beds; SO many OF
the gentlemen were compelled to remain
up all night and took their turn at sleeping
next day. Among the ladies who came to
take part in this grand asscmblage Of tho
elite of the Mountain and State, may
mention Mrs. VIM. Writ, of Washington,
wife of the son of William Writ, once
Attorney General of the United States, UNI
der Monroe and Adams She is a highly
accomplished and interesting lady. The
daughter, gay and lively, Of At,
torney General Syesler, of Maryland, and
her beautiful cousin, NJ IS I'oult, OF llagers-
town, They made novel, grotesque but
animated appearance, and whirled through
the May dance with grace, ease and Gle
gance; joy, joy ran through the throng ,snd
It was certainly most enjoyable scene
Scores of people from the mountain vii
las and surrounding country were here 10
witness this most notable and collaborating
affair, all of whom were beautifully sup
piled with refreshments after the partic-
pants Of the Ball, and other guests Of the
House were served. II is needless to add
that the Supper was superb in all its parts.
and just such one as Harry Yingling is
capable Of getting up for grand merry,
making. Delight and happiness re'sned
supreme during tho evening and night.
The Monterey House, and its neighbor
below, the Clcrmont, arc still running full,
notwitl. landing the Indictment weather,
with applications for vacancies as soon as
they may occur
Many OF the guests Of the Clcrmont were
present and participants in the greatest
sOciable of the Season. .-..
Come up, Mr. Editor, and partakc Of the
good cheer Of the mountain home. B,
CAIAMyS.