The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-11
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Correspondence ofsthe Richmond Dispatch.]
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4Sal q MEGKEENBURa; coENTY. VA" +
= ssSs +yz September 9th, 1915.
The fancy.dress BAH which has been an
nounced in many of the papers for some
weeks past came off here last plight, and, MS
might have been promised when under.
taken by Colonel Goode, was an uue-
qulvocal and brilliant success. The fore
snd afternoon was serene aud beautiful, as
only these days Of early autumn can be; and
on every train, and by every highway, from
"early morn to dewy eve" omnibuses and
vehicles OF every description drove up TO the
grand entrance Of the hotel proper, and were
emp,ied of their fair, rosy.cheeked,o r bronzed
and mustached occupants. The room.
manager was seen hurryipg to and fro with
keys, and ladies with wells drawn provok-
ngly tight hurried TO their apartments TO
enjoy brief interval Of rest, while notable
representatives Of the genus homo gathered
IN squads upon the Verandas or lawn, or
strolled down to the springs Of magic water,
whose healing properties are not even for
gotten on such an occasion as the present,
and discussed the crops, the money market,
or politics, with lazy Indifference. ...
Meantime evening drew on apace, and
lights began to glimmer in hotel and cottage
windows, while fair, shadowy forms fitted
to and fro in the arrangements of the toilet,
the gentlemen being likewise engaged 10
striving after the perfection OF Beau Brum-
mel in tying crayat. And now time had
glidcd by, one scarcely knew how, until all
were startled by the intelligence that 1t was
already O'Clock, and the doors OF the bali
room were about 10 be thrown open. Tue
tread of fairy feet grew switter IN AIDING the
tiujshing touches Of dress, while eager young
gallautS in tull costume awaited impatlently
without. Then parties of friends, 10y the
dozen if married, or invariably in isolated
pairs if otherwise, began to crowd The spa.
cious drawing.rooms, when the doors OF the
long and brilliantly lighted ballroom were
thrown open. and with measured tread to
the tune OIL Belle da Bal" grand march
the flushed and happy tide Of humanity de-
tiled IN.
Heading the train of ladies in fancy cos
tune appeared the young and beautiful wife
of the gallant General j., Of Richmond, rep.
resen,ing .'the Last Duchess" escorted by
the youthful and handsome Judge Wood, OF
| Gainesville. Mrs. j. was elegantly and be-
comingly attired in q flowing train OF lime
colored satin with point lace ytlchu and over.
dress, with quaintly-arrange coiffenre and
high comb OF curious workmanship and rare
value.
Next in order, but by no means second in
the estimation of her countless admirers.
came the graceful and lovely brunette Miss
B., of Alexandria, as a lady Of the Spanish
court. surprisingly beautiful in Der sweep
ing black robes, with elegant veil en- regie,
and gold ornaments Of ctruScan workman
ship, escorted BY her truly Spanish.locking
cavalier Matt R., Jr., the dark-eyed, hand
some, and t.enled son Of Carolira'S able and
diguitied senator.
Miss Lily McP., another Of NirSinla's
fairest daughters, as Night, with traln-dreSs
and veil OF black hermann studded with stars
Of various magnitude, and crescent OF dIa-
mondS on her brow.
Miss Il. e., OF Mecklenburg, beautifully
alfred as Queen OF Hearts-a role which
we think soc will continue to act in life With
marked success.
Miss r. W., of Virginia, very attractive
as pretty Swiss peaSant-unl!ke those who
are frequently described by our practical
tourists.
Petite Elise c., of Richmond, undoubtedly
the haudsomest Cupid we have ever seen,
with Others whose impersonatlon we were
uuatle to learn.
Amongst those who could not fail to be o..
served, though not Sin character" were
Mrs. }. A. C., Of Richmond, elegant white
sa;iu train with overSkirt aud bertha OF thule,
and diamond necklace and other ornaments !;
Mr.. L. L. j., OF Redmond, rosy blonde,
superb grJs-grain silk, apple-green, with
Brussels lace fl Junces, and trimmings; Mrs.
DR.. A., Of Baltimore. in blue silk; Mrs. Nj,
OF South Carolina, like Corneia, with Der
handsome and entertaining son, cadet OF
tue Virginia Military Institute, as her bright
est Jewel; Miss Willie H., OF Texas, ee-
gan>ly atlircd in 4 dress of while td'He
cIuboratey trimmed with point applique +;
n i>s H., Of RAleigh, very STYLISH in
black gros.gran with point lace ber-
tina. and ornaments; Mrs. Dr.. P, OF
Tarboro', n. &, alike noted for the easy
elegance Of her mluners and The splendor OF
her diamonds. Mrs. Ada e., OF Greeuville,
n. c., dressed in pca'l colored silk. with
oversklrt and sleeveless jacket of India mus.
i'm and French embroidery, 10 the pau>es Of
the dance enhancing her tremendous au
dience with her magnificent soprano voice !;
and many others whom reluctantly forbear
10 mention.
At II O'Clock the guests repaired to the
dining room, where Colonel Goode, IN his
usual regal style, had caused u superb sup.
per to be served; after which the danclng
was resumed until 2O'cloc6, when night and
silence descended once more upon Buffalo
and its visitors until late hour this morn
Ing. y.