Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-08
SECOND EDITION.
The Martha Washington supper.

NO INTERRUPTION BY THE sToRM-A LARGE NUN
BER OF PERSONS PRESENT AND MOST ENJOY
ABLE EvENINe-THE DRESSING COMMITTEES, @o.
While the storm of last evening may have in
terfered to some extent with the Martha Wash
ington supper, it caused no interruption. Stout
hearts and willing hands were engaged in a
worthy cause, and the raging elements without
could not dampen the zeal within. The supper
came off AZ announced with large attendance
and browning success.
The Sunday School hall OF Grace church, where
the supper was spread, had been elaborately pre-
pared for the occasion. The Christmas decora-
tions were still hanging upon the walls, some
what dropping but yet very tasteful and attrac
tive. These with the arrangements which the
supper necessitated, rendered the hall most
charming and inviting spot, and the spirits OF
those present seemed to partake OF the very al
mosphere of the room, 30 cheerful and nappy
did they seem. Tables representing the thirteen
original colonies were spread in the room-ive
or six in the centre, and the remain
der ill circular form around them Upon each
table pyramida boquet OF handsome flowers
was placed central ornament above and out
of which rose small flag bearing the name OF
the State which the table WAS designed to repre-.
sent. Beside this there was vast amount OF
slver-ware upon each table, the highly polished
surface of which glistehed i'll the gas light and
almost daZzled the eye at certain angles III lts
profuson.
The dressing Of the occasion was charming in
iis simplicity but rich i'll its magniticence. IL
il the general belief that 30 much dressing has
not been seen in this city at any similar entertain
| nent. The walters, guests-that IL the lady
t,uests--wore rich aud handsome silks, whose
| rustic could be heard even amid the rattle OF
| dishes and silver-ware and whose lustre was III
| strict keeping with the general surroundings.
| Every one was struck with admiration, and for
| the time being dull care and times were forgot
| ten in the briancy OF the scene.
| Martha Washington was personated by Mrs
Itr uaAl in, al tula
corresponding with the Martha Washington per-
| ioi Her dress was black silk in court traln
trimmed with velvet and rolling back, display
ing II pearl skirt. George Washington was rep
resented by Harry 9. Conrad, who wore dark
| blue coat of cloth, with gilt buttons, drab knee
| breeches, silk stockings powdered hair and large
nfled shirt This suit was one worn by menu
Der of the Hilles family at his wedding many
| years ago. r. Devou personated Lafayette,
| and was very eaborately attired in a suit of vel
vet, breeches, silk stockings and powdered wig.
| number of other gentlemen wore similar
| suits.
The entry of George and Lady Washington
into the hall was the signal that the exercises
were opened. At the appointed time, Messrs.
Devou Il. Heisler. W. u. Pyle and John Price,
all dressed in the old style, assumed POSITIONS
just inside the doorway and bowed low as the
representative Washingtons entered, when they
iuined arms and marched behind them to the
platform, the leading couple being saluted all
along the way. Arrived at the platform choii
led by Prof. Rhoads joined in singing
"Pralse God from whom all blessings how,"
when the supper was opened, and an ample bill
of fare laid out before the guests OF the eve
ming.
The tables were presided owe" by two ladiet
each, assisted by corps of active, attentive
walters, as follows: :,
New Hampshire Stimme and Mrs. IL
p. Weaver.
Massachusetts-Mr W. H. Curry, Mrs. S.
Robb.
Rhode Island-Mrs. z. James Belt, Mrs. Robt
Jones.
Connecticut Ormsby Miss Annie Pick
, els. -
New York-Mrs. W. H. Billany, Mrs. r.
, | Robinson.
New Jersey-Mrs Geo. Murphy, Miss Clar
Rowbotham.
Pennsylvania Mrs. II Beggs, Mrs. Washing
ton Hastings.
Delaware Mrs. j. Taylor Cause, Mrs.
Flynn. Georg and Lady Washington took SUP
er at this table.
Maryland-Nrs. Lydia Moore, Miss Lidie Car
roll.
yirginia-Mrs. Thos. Darlington and her SUI
day School class.
4 North Carolina - Miss Fannie Mccullough
Miss Mary Lindsay. -,
4 South Carolina-NIrs. Joseph L. Smith, MIR
Harlan Cause.
t Cieorgia-Nlrs. Z. S. r. Butler, Mrs. @. f. HI
jopb