The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-22

The Rehearsal Last Evening and the
Programme for Tonight.

The Rehearsal Last Evening and the
Programme for Tonight.
Those interested in the Lady Washing
ton Reception, at Darts Hall this eve
ming, met there last night for rehearsal.
About so persons were present.
The first done was review and drill of
a squad of Continental soldiers as they
appeared just mustered into service. Some
had old rusty fint-lock muskets, others
had clubs, while others had nothing. The
dress of the crowd was ludicrous enough
some of the men having no coats. others
no hats. others with torn, and in some
cases, out-grown and ragged breeches,a and
no shoes. The second part shows the
same dilapidated squad, but after it had
seen service in the field.
Next followed an oldfashioned and
stately dance, the ''Minuet," in which l6
persons participated, 8 gentlemen and 8
ladies, and all dressed in the style of one
hundred years ago. Under bright gas
light the dancers presented a fine APP
pearance,
Then followed the reception by Lady
Washington, assisted by her family. The
guests were presented to Lady Washing
ton by the Lord Chamberlain. First
came John Adams and wife; followed by
Alex. Hamilton and wife; Gen. Knox and
wife; Gen. Lafayette and lady; Gen. Lin
coin and wife; Robert Morris and wife;
Miss Chew and Miss Harriet Chew; John
Jay and wife; Chauncey Goodrich; Robert
Livingston and wife; and Gov. Winthrop
and wife, The red light was not used last
evening. but to night, after the guests have
all arrived and been arranged around the
room. red light will be thrown on the
group. which will, no doubt, presents hand
some tableaux. Lady Washington then
retires on the arm of her husband followed
by her family, and after they are gone the
guests also retire,
Miss Francis Cutter then sang very
appropriate song for this occasion entitled
Revolutionary Tea" Miss Cutter has 8
| fine voice, and will, no doubt, be greeted
with hearty applause this evening.
This ended the rehearsal last evening.
Besides the above, tonight Biehrs bant
will discourse some very fine music; "A
Yankee Tea Party will be presented; ant
in 1.-THE Old and New World Contrasted'
the genuine John Chinaman, in his natiy'
costume, with his chop-sticks, will contes
for his share of bowl of rice with tn
Yankee; and John will also favor thos'
present with a song. ..-e. .
The bill of fare will be excellent. tn
original thirteen states being represented
by tables ranged around the hall, upo1
which will be spread liberal supply Q
edibles, both substantial and delicate
Each state will offer, in addition, sue
dishes as were most highly priced by he
inhabitants, as follows:
VIRGINIA.
venison and Cranberry Jelly, Boiled Ham
Dutch Cheese, Hominy and Mix
| Confectionery,
| CONNECTICUT
: Mush and Milk, Pumpkin Pie.
| MASSACHUSETTS.
Pork and Beans, Boston Brown Bread, Tel
NORTH CAROLINA.
Pigeon Pie, Ham and Corn Dodger.
| NEW JERSEY.
, Lobster Salad, Schmier Kese, Pickle
GEORGIA AND RHODE ISLAND.
Floweis, Oranges, Molasses Candy.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Waffies Chicken, Ice Cream, Jelly Cakt
81 NEW HAMPSHIRE.
ii English Plum Pudding, Mfnce Pie.
NEW YORK.
Sauer Kraut, Doughnuts.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
: Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Fruits.
;, DELAWARE
O Buckwheat Cakes, Maple Syrup, Apple
III Tea and Coffee.
o Want of space prevents tull descrl
! ton of everything to be seen and hs
e there this evening, so we only say to
: who desire to pass pleasant evening. It
o to the Lady Washington Reception al
, Tea Party at Darts Hall tonight.