The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-05
rusE .H4EAK' NEAR


shrine of .slovely woman escort nea ~
na rites. pick up her fan and gallantiy ieCcn
- zoos were TO be suspended Tor one even
mo And by inaugurating the pecullar III
stifutioa of leap year, the LORDS Were " -
the REGIMENTS of those polite attentions us
'aI1v diSnensed by themselves. The new III"
ut,nryotad beautifully. Blushing youths were
o,raeafnllv escorted to the entertainment ny
,a1Iant ladies, and were bravely asked 10
dance. - oon+;yotino
The gentlemen looked lovely, ana the Id,
dies bore themselves gaiiaHIS; faonl
chandeliers the gas sparkled brlgntly ICON
Siderinp Il was Jackson gas. Inc music
in notes of invitation fell softly upon the
oar and set the feet in motion. Inc ioVeIy
folds of "swallow tails" hoated through the
mazes of the dance, like dreamy poems
sweet smiles were dispensed IroLu oSliSa1n
the soft down OF the iDcipient mustaSne, vi
from under the dark shadow OF the iuli
blown article. Male bipeds sided ana
oIided amid the bewilderiug mazes OF quad,
rifles with grace quite ASTOUNDING, anu
which was 'all their own" Inc gehIie-
men were all charming and attractlve' tne
ladies handsome and attentive. Ihere was
nothing more to be desired. everything
Among the beautiful and high-hred
youths who added grace TO this festive oc-
casion by their presence, it were pest. per-
ton. where all were so attractive, etc., etc.,
but the candid and impartial historian OF
the events of social life, must, perforce, des-
scribe some of the brighter stars.
The young and fascinating Mr.. 81. P. was
dressed with his usual elegance, in black,
with large bouquet of rare exotics on
the left lapel of his coat. He carried no
flowers III his hand. His style OF dane
ing is quite la mode, and he was very
much sought after for the quadrilles.
Mr.. J. b. III. is an elegant gentleman,
greatly admired. and regarded as deslra-
Bile partner, owing to his ease and grace as
a dancer. He is rather quiet in conversation
and dances beautifully.
MIR. w. II. III. G. is married person. L
may add, very popular with the ladies', Tor
a married gentleman. He was no little in
demand last evening, and altogether pre-
scented a fine appearance. He does not AFFECT
dancing very much, though several young
| ladies were fortunate enough to secure
! quadrilles during the evening.
| Mr.. T. d. was conspicuous his modesty,
or perhaps, / should say, for his bashfulness.
A great favorite with the ladies, he was
| being continually hunted up, and led forth
| blushingly for every dance. Mr.. ID. is
rather petite, exceedingly sprightly, not a
little witty and has very sweet DISPOSE
| ton.
Mr.. F. j. is also married person, per-
| haps only shade or two less popular than
MI. 0. An interesting person IN some re-
! spectS in a swallow tail coat. A trltie less
interesting without the s'swallow TAIL" He
carried no bouquet on the lapel of his coat,
| but simply rose geranium leaf. His
style was simple. l rather suspect affect
edly studied. His appearance evidently in
| Dictated that he was "gotten up" for the Oc-
casion.
The slender and graceful Mr.. j. G. jr
was elegantly attired perhaps the general
effect might be termed ByrOnical or som bre
but altogether in good taste. A critical
person might add. just trif1e too much
shirt collar. Mr.. q. evidently enjoyed be-
ing asked 10 dance.
NJ. NJ. 6. was in contrast with Mr. j. G
jr. The general effect bright and
cheerful. He is generally esteemed very
chatty and pleasant person who dispenses
his smiles without any selfish partialities.
Dr.. W.J presented dignitied appearance
His costume was not quite CONNIE IL tdat, but
the tout ensemble was good and decidedly
original. l should say the Doctor added
grace and dignity to his clothes. According
to the philosopy of the Sartor Resartus, the
unities OF the char acter were closely studied
and the characteristic dignity was com fort
bly, and pathetically wrapped up and
preserved.
Among the stars might be mentioned DR.
H.. gentleman of composed appearance
rather of the brunette style. His manners
are polished, but not vivacious, and his
dancing though graceful is slightly languid
lie was frequently seen during the evening
attended by two or three young ladies
which indicates that his powers OF fascina.
ton are of high order.
Among the most admired was Mr.. George
-; indeed it may be fairly said that he
was the lion, or, more correctly / should
say, the belle of the evening. His toile
; was faultless. Mr.. George dances bewitcb
ingly in qu-drlle, and watzes beautifully
Inc young ladies' were very pronounced il
their partialty for him. He danced every
quadrllle ana ''took i'm the waltzes ant
poikas between the square dances. In tn,
words of Dundreary, couldn't any fellol
have done any better than that"
In quiet way Mr.. j. V. seemed to enio,
the evening greatly. The young ladies
: were very polite and attentive, and Mr.. V
was certainly not the gentleman to fail Il
respond with smiles and pleasant speeches
AS is usual in such entertainments middl
: aged responsibility of the most unouestion
able type was invited to give :ol. to tht
affair. Mr.. j. K. and DR.. X. performed thi
Indispensable social function last even
lug In the best style, assisted by Mr.
.. "; T., a gentleman in every wa,
oapaole or I'm parting any amount of ton t,
Cile present generation. The presence O
these gentlemen suffused the evenings enter
talhment with soft glow of cheerful dig
nifty. 0's
Unheard of event, there was not a sinol,
wan mower" No modest violet was ief
10 plush unseen, and waste its sweetness.
foung gentlemen who affect the dressing
rooms,lInSer lovingly in the smoking room n
or hang unfeelingly about door-w ways, Will
Iemale MOWERS at orthodox parties bloon
along the walls like clinging exotics !,
; sweet and modest solitude, young gentle
men, say, WHO observe this '.wali', fate
without emotions of sym patty, might see
moral in this feature of last evenins. Ther
t Is something singular in this thing of get
tlng ones self up in ones best, Which re
< quires an effort, and going to be- e
me express purpose of not hopping I'm
5 instead, with the settlsd aud fixed deter
ninatlon OF banging about door-ways. O
enjoying cigars in the slnokino-roon,