The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-12-12

The Masquerade BaIl.-The young folks
connected with the Philharmonic Society of
Elkton, had grand Jubilee on Thursday
evening last at the Odd Fellows Hall. Early
in the evening, curiosity and expectation
was at its hight in our usually quiet town
as various weird looking figures were seen
vending their way towards the Howard
House, which seemed to be the rendezvous.
AT about clock the excellent string
band, conducted by Prof. Richie, opened
the performance, by playing grand march,
and from the dressing rooms there issued as
grotesque looking group as probably were
ever seen in this town. After grand
promenade, the dancing commenced, and
then the principle aim of the large assem-
bled audience seemed to be to try and iden-
tify the many well disguised personages.
red and black plaid, bearing on the arm of
MIR. II. c. H., (B. Dad); next followed the
Indian girl Miss A. f. r. y attended by Mr..
G. b., who seemed to personate Modoc;
Brother Jonathan M. w. c. passed on with
Night Miss II. A., deep black dress, gold
stars; the Moorish Queen Miss NJ. E. F.
beautifully attired, seemed to appreciate
the services of 60 Uncle SAM the Maid of
the Moon Miss NJ. P.) passed on with
" heathen Chinee;" while the school boy
Up. w. s. strobe along with Morning"
Miss M. b., white dress and silver stars;
:" Nox' Miss A. J. s. leaned confidingly
on the arm of Mr.. +. S. of Wilmington;
she was beautifully robed in black, with
heavy bugle trimming, and the waltzing of
this couple was much admired. So many
being present it is almost impossible to re-
member all, and our reporter must be ex-
cused, if he has unintentionally neglected
any of them. Miss B. N. well represented
" Snow Flake" and Miss A. NJ, " Night"
Miss 81. g." was beautifully attired as
Flower girl;'' Miss L. c. as Morning."
Miss E. r. as "Swss girl" Mrs. F. p.
as "Aurora," Miss d. B. as Neptune
Miss E. B. as Jupiter, Miss L. B. as
"Huntress." Miss NJ. N. must be partic-
ularly mentioned as representing the power
of the Press She wore an elaborate
dress, made by herself, entirely Of paper,
in the different founces of which could be
distinctly read 1.-The Cecil Wing" After
looking at that dress, it may we'll be asked,
what cannot a lady's nimble fingers do?
Mr.. G.. p. S., as Hunter, appeared to be
master of ceremonies, aided by his Page
J. NJ. B. G. NJ. B., as Charles II, wore
beautiful costume, and if he knows all the
history of that gay monarch, he will read
lily see why he was so closely followed by
H. c., who represented the Devil. J. III.
H. carried out his name as Highland Boy,
and also 7. G. G. did his part as Tom Col
lns but he got tired too soon. The Clown,
H. NJ. A. was good, and n. X. w. was
also. There were also many others, many
of them strangers to our reporter, and this
must be his apology for net mentioning
them. Everything passed off harmonious
ly and the association deserve great credit
not only for their success in this and for
mer entertainments, but also for their char
ity in subscribing liberal sum out of their
scanty store for charitable purposes
When the association conclude to give
another dramatic entertainment they may
rest assured of n full house.