The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-02-26
B'NAI ISRAEL.
TEE BALL.

Tho Grand MASQUERADE and Fancy
Dress Ball, given by our Jewish
friends on the evening of the 22d
mt Odd Fellows Hall, was one of
tho grandcst and most en- oyable
affairs ever witnessed in our little
city. For moro than month the
iun-loving portion of our citizens,
moro especially the young people,
were in state of expectancy anx-
iously awaiting it's coming, and
when it came it found all hear' g
ready to participate in its enjoy
ments. The spacious hall was open
ed ut 8 o'clock, icing brilliantly
lighted, and very soon the maskers
began to arrive, and by 9 O'Clock
the hall was filled. We shall not
attempt to describe the various
characters, their costumes, masks
aud other disgu suffice 1t to say
there were SEINE Of the most ele-
CANT costumes worn there that night,
some of the most ridiculous char
actors personated, we remember
ever to have seen on a similar oc-
casion. The maskers enjoyed tho
fun of quizzing those who were not
masked, and some were very sue
cessful in keeping tho curious and
inquisi:ive.,a long time in doubt as
to who they were. The two gawky
boys in yellow carried out their
parts well and it was some time be-
fore they were discovered. There
was also devil circulating among
the maskers who excited no little
curiosity, and solemn looking
in black domino who
knew every body and was known
to nobody.
At 9 o'clock precisely, Mr.. J.
Kohl man, the President, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Balm, opened the
ball by leading off in the Grand
March in which all the guests took
part. The March over, the dane
ing commenced and was kept up
until IL o'clock, when supper was
announced, when the guests again
formed in procession, and led by
His Honor. Mayor Powell; and Mrs.
KohlInan, the charming wife of the
President, proceeded to the supper
hall where large tables had been
spread and upon which was placed
n most sumptu"us and refreshing |
rcpast, especially remarkable for
it's substantial qualities. 1t was,
the most sensible rcpast we
ever to have enjoyed,
Just such an one rs satisfies the ap-
petite, and relieved Of the nic-nacks |
and articles that are injurious to
and unfit for the constitution. The
ladies, who had the supper IN charge,
deserve great credit not only for
the bountlful supply furnished but
for the good sense manifested by
hem in making it substantial.
While at the supper table Mr..
kohlman made very happy little
speech and concluded with y toast
10 His Honor, the Mayor, and the
City of Canton. Mayor Powell
responded. The press
was then toasted, to which the edi-
tor Of the MAIL attempted re-
sponsc. Supper over and the guests
once again in the hall, dancing was
and kept up until 3 o'clock.
There wero number of very
beautiful young ladies' from dis
ance, and those of our own town
never looked more charming. 1t
was a joyous occasion in every res
oect, and none went away dissatis-
led. We are glad to state, too, that
t was financial success, quito
sum being realized from
he sale of tickets. This sum is to
Do applied to the building Of syn
sgogue for the Congregation B'Nai
Israel. We hope soon to announce
he commencement of tho building
Ind that our Jewish friends will re-
,eive every encouragement and as
distance that will enable them to
complete it at an early day. The
cmple when done will be an orna-
ncnt TO our town.