The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-02-08
For the Democrat.
Club Entertainment.

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at their beautiful home on Main str eet
The floors were covered with linen ant
the house was ablaZe W tn gas, maxim:
everything look bright and CHEEKY. A
the hour drew near for the dancing t.
begin, we patiently await the coming
of the bellies and beauX, for they wert
to be in Costume of Eye olden time
But soon the music began and we heal
approaching footsteps.
First was Miss Cora ", dressed as
Polish lady, skirt of red trimmed witt
bands of black velvet, brocaded over
dress, black turban with a wide rec
scarf. This was one Of the best chai &C,
acters given.
Mr.. viii H., dressed in r~egimentals
brown cloth ''cut array" (they were all
the style,) 'oat with epauletts, brown
knee breeches, brown stockings, low
shoes with buckles.
Miss Susie s., dress of silk and velvet
with an overdress of india Grape, ele-
gantly embroidered in flowers; this
dress was beautiful. =
Charlie c., coat of large Powered cal
leo, plain vest, drab knee breeches ard
stockings, powdered hair.
Miss Nettie NJ, skirt of black satin,
overdress of handsome red brocade silk,
black velvet bodice trimmed in lace, cap
of swiss and lace, white slippers with
red bow. Very pretty.
Mr.. Waddie D., as Highlander, black
coat trimmed in bands of white fur,
fur vest. black knee 5reeches trimmed
in bands of fur, black stockings, white
fur shoes and Highland cap.
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black velvet, blue bodice and black
cape. go
Mr.. Abbie c., Swiss boy, white coat,
vest aud pants, trimmed with bands of
black, and black turban.
Miss May c., dress Of pink silk, white
tulle overdress en- train.
Mr.. John H., as John Hancock, navy
blue coat and knee brooches trimmed in
buff, black stockings, Generals hat with
white plume.
Misses Mary and Eda G.. Miss Eda's
dress was blue brocaded silk, made old
style, and plain and elegant dress-she
wore a handsome satin shawl of differ
ent colors, hair combed plain over her
face; very good. But Mary, how can |
describe her, there she stands, dressed
in her mothers bridal outfit, laughing,
and making every one laugh that look
ed at her. The dress was an elegant
striped silk, black and gaunt made full
skirt, with a cape to it, hair combcd
down over her face, with a large ros-
cite on the back of her lair she looked
old-fashioned and acted out her charac-
ter to perfection.
Ar. Glenn G., coat, black and buff
stripes, large lowered vest, centennial
knee breeches, drab stockings, and a
huge collar of fabulous dimensions,
powdered hair.
Miss Minnie F., representing MORN
ing, dress of blue silk, white tarltan
overdress, and veil with silver stars
very pretty.
Miss Jennie c., dressed in Elizabeth
ian style, dress, plaid silk, full skirt,
''mutton leg'' sleeves, high Elizabeth
ian ruffle, ~cld-fashioned jewelry, fan
and "~reticule," hair combed in puffs,
with high comb.
MIR. Joe A., black suit, trimmed in
pink, pink stockings, powdered hair.
Miss Carrie Dec, as Cleaner, white
muslin dress trimmed with wheat,
straw hat trimmed with wheat, rake
hanging at her side, slippers with scar
let bands.
Mr.. John W. r., Calico suit, old
style brown stockings, powdered hair.
Miss Allie W., as Fairy of the Stars,
white dress, with blue tarltan overGress
covered with stars, he- wand hanging
at her side, cape OF swiss with bite rib
bons-this was very good.
Miss Lucy W, Peasant Girl, dress,
white, broad brimmed hat.
Mr.. Ed. A., represented an old man,
coat and vest of large figured calico,
blue knee breeches, brown stockings,
yellow wig, with a queue large collar,
spertacles-well given.
Miss Kittie T., as Flower Girl, >ress.
white muslin, covered with garlands of
flowers, hat trimmed with a wreath,
basket of flowers on her arm.
Mr.. Martin F., calico suit of g:een,
trimmed in buff, drab stockings, huge
collar, powdered hair.
Mis- Minnie R., Highland Lassie,
white dress with plaid trimmings aid
ribbons, highland cap.
Mr.. Homer L.. as Yankee Doodle,
his coat was made of centennial hand
kerchiefs, trimmed in yellow, yellow
knee breeches, brown stockings,
black slippers with yellow rosettes
the size of a cabbage; he fourished a
"red bandanna" of good size. This
was very good just Homer, exactly.
And last, here comes the old-fash-
toned bride, Miss Bell A, dress, sill
yer colored satin, made full skirt,
plain pointed waist, wide sleeves,
"mits" reaching to the elbow, reticule
of beads, her hair combed in puffs
high on her head with a curl hanging
on each side of her face. Well repre-
sented.
Mr.. Joe S., black suit with drab
trimmings, light stockings, powdered
hair.
L believe those were all who were
in costume. After marching through
the parlors once or twice they form
ed themselves into quadrilles and
tripped the light fantastic 10 sweet
music, and now the way is clear for
another evenings enjoyment. There
were a great many ladies and gentle
men present, among whom l noticed
Mrs. Katie Minor, of Hamilton, o, ,
who is visiting Mrs. Hiestand, and
Mr.. Andrew Hiestand of Carlisle, o.
At 10 o'clock they were invited to the
dining room, where refreshments
were awaiting them, which was a sur
prise, for none were expected. They
danced until after 2 O'Clock, had a
good time, and all went home feeling
as though the time is not far distant
when we will be represented as "tle
old folks" but such is life. The wheels
go round, and every stroke we are
nearer that time. But hoping that
Time will touch each one and all of
us lightly,
am yours in the faith,
PATSY.
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