Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
Letter from MontvaIe.
MoNTyAJE SPRINGS.

these 1eariully hot days OF mid sum-
mer, when for several consecutive
hours the thermometer indicates the
nineties. Comparatively few Of our
Knoxville people, however, seem to
realize that within three short hours
ride, through most picturesque cour-
try, there exists just such a spot rs
they dream ola place pleasant du.
ring mid day, but charming at night
with an excellent caterer to satisfy
ones inner wants, (and by.the.by
Montvale air aud water IRE vigorous
aud the most delightful
company in the South with which to
pass the time. Our present company
is now quite large, representing many
different sections of the South. The
gay season is just at its height, fun
everywhere reigning supreme, from
early morning to the 1--WE sma' hours
of next, such guests, young and old,
contribute their mite TO the common
fund of amusement. They have even
gone so far as to organize a funny so.
cicty, under the rather significant
name of Might Owls, " since it is on
ly at midnight that this organization
begins its mysterious revels and am
informed that branch Order has been
established in Knoxville.
Through the constant attention of
the proprietor and his sons, the com
forts of all are looked after and many
new pleasures afforded us. Each al.
ternate Friday evening is set apart for
grand hop, or ball masque. The
great event of this week was the first
masquerade party of the season. So
much had been said of it, 50 many
plans, anticipations and hopes made
for it, that our ideas became Considera-
bly, elevated. We expected big
things" which, contrary to the gen
eral rulings, Were realized. l wish 1t
were within my power to give you a
fair idea of the success which crowned
the week ; it isn't possible, however,
so | must be content with calling it
as near perfection in all things, as
mortal plans ever attain. There were
about fifty persons in mask, with
quite as many more in hand.
some aud elaborate evening dress,
all of which tended to form n
picture, which will long be remember
ed by those so fortunate rs TO have
seen or participated in it, At 8 =. NJ,
| the maskers entered the ballroom
1.-TWO by two), which soon resOundeC
with laughter and lavish expressions
upon the beauty or grace of some fail
unknown. After several sets had beer
danced, and each costume received its
| full share of admiration, the signal Il
unmask was given, just ut the RICH
moment and in the right way will
| dancers all in line. Imagine the seem
ensuing, for | can't begin to describe
it the establishment, surprise, and, il
one or two cases where festive knights
! had courted fair ladies-disappoint
ment were each depicted. Old Mont
vale Just resounded With peal after pea
of laughter which the neighborinl
mountains in turn echoed back. Ever.
variety of character, from the countr.
prince TO the lowly peasant, from tn
high tragedy to the low comedy
nurses, clowns, soldiers, sailors, poets
and tops, mixed and mingled in al
the wild abandon of a successful
masquerade. We recognized the FOL
lowing characters:
LADY MAsKERS.
Miss Julia Lowry, Atlauta-Mari
! Steuart.
Miss George Russell, Atlanta-Lad
Jane Grey.
Miss Sallie Montague, Virginia
Wood Nymph.
Miss Evallne Mabry, Knoxville
Rebecca.
Miss Blanche Mabry, Knoxville
Wood Nymph.
Miss Pattie McClung, Knoxville
Flower Girl.
Miss: Margie McGhee, Knoxville
Aurora.
Miss Lucy Crozier, Knoxville
> Evening Dress.
Miss Salie Park, KnoXville-Swi'
Peasant Girl.
Miss Cynthia Boyd, Knoxville
Morning.
Miss Dewitt, Savannah-Fancy.
Miss Lizzie Bevan, Baltimore-Foll.
Miss j. II. Harris, CORTLAND, Ala, :
La File du Regiment.
: Miss Georgia Ball, Atlanta-Nun.
Mrs. r. j. Lowry, Atlanta-Rt
Riding Hood.
Mrs, J. B. Stewart, Georgia-Cind
rella.
Mrs. E. S. McClung, Knoxville
Fancy Dress.
The costumes of many were ev
IDENTIFY the work of hours, and di'
played great taste; where so many We
beautiful, III seems lulpoSslDle W "
; stow praise upon any in particular.
GENTLEMEN MAsKERs.
Alex Allison, Observation-Disclosures
der.
w. c. Crozier, Knoxville-Jack
' Hearts.
]. p. Craighead, Knoxville-Ricl
ard Cnur de Lion.
= f. H. Badger, Knoxville-Domin
: r.. Mason, Knoxville - Chine
Prince.
!, Jos. Mabry, jr., Knoxville-Rome
VIM. Mabry, Knoxville--Sailor.
! F. McClung, jr., Knoxville-Robi
Hood
E. S. McClung, Knoxville-O
: Mother Goose.
4 Sam. Paxton, Knoxville-Pirate.
]. Caldwell, Knoxville-Sam Slicl
w. Williams, Observation-Disclosures
: Hussar.
IF. Bevan, Baltimore-Mountai
Vagabond.
H, Craighead, Nashville-Knight
Black Plume.
]. o. Davis, Savaunah-Brigand.
Robt. King, Montvale-Rob Roy.
r.. j. Lowry, Atlanta-Zoo Zoo.
VIM TowrV Atlanta-Old WOma