The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-13

9Piehuiu representation oil the noble look |
ing Martha Washington, and Miss f
Houghton personated an Aged Lady. Mr.
q f koon personated the sable god of
Night; w b Sheldon personated Knight;
N Clark was II lively Harlequin c II
was the conventional Orthodox Preacher
OF another period and J Russell made
considerable fun rs the Clown. Miss Alice
Eddy as the little Tambourine Girl, was a
brilliant auxiliary to the old organ grinder,
while Miss Mary Coivn made pretty
Highland Lassie Mrs II FenneT was a
true picture Of Dickens Dolly Warden,
Miss Jane Desler was charming Flower
Girl, Ms L A IIuling made a sable god
dess OF Night, Mrs J II Fowler appeared as
a Highland, Mrs DR. Newton as an ancient
Belle. Mrs II Welch as a handsome Prn-
cess, hr A d as a spirited Huntress, Mrs
q II as @ graceful Skater, Mrs Fletcher
in Sailor costume and Mrs II r Henry in
Skating costume. l.. Stanley was
noticeable and somewhat grotesque as an
Irish nobleman, Thos L Carpenter was
dressed in Dolly Warden suit, II Chaplin
appeared in the role of a Granger, S b
Hall personifed Monk, Fred B futile as
gcntleHTn from Goshen and G f Wal
hridgAas hght from Goshen Gore
DullnNfs to give complete list of
the costumes worn, although some may
have heeE omitted through mistake.
Participating in the enjoymenis of the
dance and assisting, by their presence and
good nature, the general enjoyment, were
noticed upon the floor quite a number in
citizens dress, among whom may be men
toned Tfon Norman Millington, Charles
Thatcher, ir. Esq, $ Carpenter, Esq,
and d i Thomas and wife, of North Ben
ninglon Messrs. II + George. Jerome
SpaiTorl and r w Hastings and wife of
South Salisbury.
SCENES AND SITUATIONS NOTED.
The scene upon the floor until intcrmis-
sion. which occurred about twelve o'clock,
presented panorama of the beautiful and
the groiesquc, the sedate and laughable,
WhicfN-aas delightful to look upon, and be-
Wlllcring in lis constantly changing spirit.
Although there was q clashing of different
natures and nations there was. however.
no confusion. Merriment was ever upper
most in the minds of all and had much to
vent itself upon. The.eye was dazzlcd for
moment by the sparkling robes of gilt and
gold, then entranced by the sight of be-
wltcAing fairy or flower-girl, then sud-
denly changed to real terror for the mo-
mcnrat the appaii;on of IA fancied warrior
with piercing eye and painted face. Many
of the characters represented masked
battery, pointed in foolcry or in grim
earnest at the idocics Of the aye in which
We live, and were eminently fit as weapons
fol that purpose. Dominocs predomina-
ted among the ladies, while ecccntricitcs
were both pleasing and plenty. The wolf
pretended to scare the ladies, putting him
self to some trouble to do so, and the ladies
pretended to be scared. llumpty Dumpty
was everywhere present and was greeted
at every turn by shouts of laughter. The
Irish nobeman was the personiication of
csalness and chcekiness. He was always
49, seen hobnobbing with some high
t6s1sE party or attempting to ingratiate
himsefinto the good graccs of some pretty
flower girl or charming goddess.
Much interest was occasoned by the re-
appearance Of the Samese Twins, which
interest was greatly intensified by their
grotesque actions and appropriate dress.
They were attired in bright yellow suits
with large white buttons, knee-bucklcs and
long stockings, high-crowned, glazed hats.
They had TO all appearance been living on
the fat of the land since their disappear
ance from South Carolina short time
since, which good-liying somewhat impeded
their propensity for dancing. After the
third or fourth figure, a countryman of the
party, determined to test the reality of
their resurrection, seized knife and saw
agely cut them apart. They both fell to
the floor like oxen, but through the efforts
of Humpty-Dumpty and others, they were
soon resuscitated and Immediately joined
with more than their wonted vigor in the
mazes of the dance, while the connecting
ligament was borne off as a trophy of hui
man art.
One of the principal managers of the
ballroom was nowhere to he found after
the first few figures had been finished and
much conjecture was rife as to its disap-
pearance. Shortly after adccrepd old man,
on whose head some seventy winters must
have left their frosts and snow, appeared
upon the scene, bearings small hand-organ,
which was made to grind out, between the
figures, II part of one unheard-of tune
which created decided sensation and curl
osty ran high as to the identity of the old
complete of any on the floor and its wearer
turned out to be the missing manager, Mr..
f. c. IIoughton. The latter's father,
assumed the part Of young man with q
spirit and fidelity quite striking in its
youthfulness when compared TO the age
displayed by his son, the organ-grinder.
The costume of the Prince Carnival was
probably the richest material of male at
tire worn, while the Highland costume
first mentioned IN the list was particularly
noticeable for its elegance and nobby eff.
feet, The representation of the Snow.
storm was noted for its beauty as were
several representing Night and Morning
During the inlermisson refreshments
were served below under the direction OF
Russell, who proved himself caterer OF
no mean requirements. The supper was a
success and duly appreciated by the large
number who INDUCED After its merits
had been discussed, dancing was again re-
sumcd and continued until three o'clock,
when men and maidens, knights and
fairies, dominoes and clowns, mGsquers
one and all, departed with the satisfaction
Of night well spent, the Paran Creek
House next door proving a safe and quiet
harbor forthe enjoyment of Morpheus and
CONSEQUENT dreams