American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-30
THE LEAP YEAR PARTY.
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| We were fortunate enough aftct an ehtir
weeks speculation, to receive an Invita-
tion from particular flair one" IL attend
the Leap Year, party given by the young
ladies' of Canton at the Wolfe House, OF
Thursday evening of last week. Feeling
ovcr-gratiiied for the compliment, the bile
doar was accepted in due form, and aftel
dOnning our fashionable "Pringo Albert, y
and other necessary pre- requisites to COM
plete our toilette we lost no time in present.
to the scene of pleasure; which, if not I'M
me,liately presided over by Terpsichord in
de Jacto, she was at least ably represented
by the many beauties who did the honor
of the rvcAing.
| Feeling no disposition whatever, to per-
senate the ySlc of a wall flower" vet with
that reserve most becoming our peculiar
position, we were wont to smile our sweet
est, and to accept with tile utmost grace
fulness every offer to strip the light fantrs-
tic with those of our lady friends who
could hest appreciate us.
The cavaliers ~ arrayed in their best at
tire, played the agreeable with every gen
.Ieman whom they escorted; all of which
was received most graciOusly
The exquisite tOiiettes present, and the
az fat manner in which affairs were con-
Quoted, WAS snperlative, therefore it might
seem invidiOus to particularize or enter
into details, regarding dress, &c, yet W.
cannot desist, and therefore must expatiate
to sonc extent upon the charming appear
ance OF the bellies ~ of the evening.
Mr.. r. II. was the pcrsonification of isve-
illness as he Appealed ia full dress suit, blue
sash, to which was appended a very pretty
fan, from behind which an occasional |
glance was manifest, leading IT'S to suppose
that he was waginga war with little cupid. |
Mr.. G. B., though forced to "regret" in |
choosing his escort, was deemed quite a |
belle ~ And by his graceful contour in
Iancing, Sc, elected many compliments.
Mr.. A. p. L. with his beautiful brown
,yes, and an assumed oppression of don't
was overwhelmed with at
;ention.
Our ubiquitous friend, Mr.. J. NJ. A. was
.ttired in full dress, aud looked very hand
ome indeed. His tablet was filled before
les had been in the ball room ten minutes,
md he fulfilled all his engagements like
little man."
II ere was qnith draft" made on ouI
ilent friend X. l.. Dec. bat, notwithstand-
ng, he could not be forced into Bankruptcy,
md the bevy of smiles with which he was
avored, induces us to think him quite dis
inguc.
MIR. \. s., though quite fashionable,
lropped in upon the assembly about lei
o'clock, to the relief of his escort, and with
lis pleasant countenance, ready wit, and
lively dancing, succeed in making up for
ost time
The c. brothers. as usual, were as merry
8 crickets, and the ease and elegance
With which they accepted attention was
Iuite marked.
We noticed during the evening that Mr..
J. who it seems was the observed of all
bservers," in his attire was the beau
deaF of elegance, and his dancing charm
ng. The twinkle in his dark eye, as lie
ided through the may dances, is evidence
efficient to prove that he was the accepter
f a Leap Year proposal.
We might continue to describe the gem
lemen bu: fear that we are infringing upon
our generous columns, and therefore con-
lude by saying that Mr.. w. II. r., MIR. C.
l., DIR. H., Mr.. w. Il, and II received mach
ttention and appea red quite in their ele-
lent. The evenings entertainment was
ecided success, and after returning many
banks to mine hosts, Messrs. Turb s. Yer
ain, for their Kind hospitality, each took
heir departure to seek the arms of Nor
heus, and dream of many happy returns
{ the most pleasant party of the season.
Yours, PALMA.