Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-08-15
BEERSHEBA SPRINGS.
Grand Fancy Dress bail for the Bene-
nit OF the Protestant Orphan Asy-
Ium OF Memphis-Rich and
Elegant Character
Costumes
Names OF thu Ladies' who Participated
I'm and Led the Host Charming and
Delightful Reunion OF the
Season-Grand Array
OF beauty.

| OF beauty.
From an Occasional Correspondent of the Appeal
BEERsHEBA SPRINGS, August S.-This Is
| a gala night at Beersheba. The ballroom Is
| gorgeously decorated with the colors of all
/ LatIons, and festOoned with garlands and
| evergreens. 1t Is one revolving kaleidoscope
| OF classic, historic, weird, and fantastic cos
| tunes and characters. The programme Of
| the evening 5 festivities were opened with a
| grand national representation, which pre-
| sented the most elaborate scenic effect. A
| beautiful throne, hung with martial and her
| aldric drapery, was erected for Columbia,
| who was to receive from this chair of state
/ the other nations as her guests, introduced by
| a United States officer. As the strains Of Hail
| Columbia broke the eXpeCtaut stiffness OF the
| iestal bali, Columbia was announced and ush-
cred to her throne amid deafenlng applause.
| This most difficult role as assigned to Mrs.
| EnOch Ensley, of Memphis, too well known
| IN the social circles OF the south to demand
| any eulogIum OF her natural personnel. 1t
might MT, however, be fulsome to state that
| she was the spontaneous and unanimous
choice OF the company to fill the central
figure IN the panorama OF nations. The wall
starred cap of liberty hung gracefully upon
| her classic brow, and ''the pale cast of
thought" so clearly recognizable In her coun-
tenance was prominently brought out by the
national drapery which swung loosely from
her graceful form. Upon her left arm she
wore the national shield, and in her
right carried the flag of the Union.
Seated upon her throne, she sIgnaled the
tons to approach. Z gland came forward
first amid a burst of God .SaUe the Queen
Mrs. Chlldress, of Nashville. impersonated
the mother country. Her costume was su-
perb. A rich black velvet cloak trailing far
out upon the floor, produced in impression of
dignlhed grandeur so peculiarly character
lstlc OF the conscious supremacy of power
which has ever been the glory and the pride
OF England. Close following in her wake,
came the Emerald Isle, lmpersOnated by Miss
Adora Walker, of Nashville. Upon her
breast she wore the harp Of Erin, and
smaller golden one, surrounded by diamonds,
glittered from her hair. Her dress of flow
ing white was festooned with shamrock, and
Topped with green. Her splendid physique
and elegant carriage, as she was
uShered to the throne to the tune of ST. Pat
1'icE'S Day an the Morning, elected thunder
ing applause. Next came Germany, robed
in the red, white and black, and the
wreath of victory upon her brow. Mrs. W.
ID. Kelly represented the Fatherlaud, and
greeted Columbia amid the enthusiastic rem
dition of Die Yacht am RJein from the Ger
man band. The lively strains of the Mar
Seittaise proclaim now the entrance of lovely
France, represented by Mrs. Dr. Blackburn,
of Louisville. Her costume was delicate
and ethereal decorated with the tri-
colored banner of that strangely voIa-
tile yet grand historic land of
beauty, chivalry, sentiment and glory
And now comes Italy, the land of sunny
skies and serene song. The band plays the
CGrwiCGI of Venice as the nation was pre-
sented at the throne. Mrs. G. w. Fall, Of
Nashville, niece Of Mrs. President Polk, with
her large dark eyes, was well fitted to imper-
senate the land of passion and of art. Her
costume was gorgeous. Several elegant and
richly-colored Roman scarfs were thyoWn
gracefully around her form, bands of silver
covered her breast, and a silver tiara adorned
her head. Spain was next summoned, i'm
personated by Mrs. John Lonsdale, of Mem
phis. Her costume was we'll fitted to the
splendor OF those dreamy days of Castilian
chivalry. Turkey now is aeralded, decked
splendor. Miss Mary Freeland, of
Nashville, with her accustomed
grace and elegance, won for the
land OF the crescent an appreciatlve recogni-
ton at the hands of all. Sweden was next
ushered to the throne. The Scandinavian
colors and breastplate of this historic coat of
arms decorated her breast and crown of sill
yer her brow. Miss Maggie Phillips, of Nash
vile, gracefully represented this land of rude
heroic deeds. Sweet Switzerland was most
beautifully impersonated by Miss Lille Hoyt,
of Nashville. Greece was represented by Mrs.
was one Of the most accurate, and, withal,
the most unique and gorgeous of the even
ing. 1t was covered with the classic device
of this grand old country, and preserved
most perfectly the proud significance which
once hung strangely about everything
that bore the stamp of Grecian culture.
Japan was lmpersonated by Mrs. Colonel |
Fighter, of Helena, Arkansas. Her costume
was perfect Japanese suit. Her head dress
deserves especial mention. It was made of |
straw, in the shape Of a cone, with the base
resting upon the head, and most accurately
represented the eldritch, uncouth taste of
this incomprehensibIe people Mrs. Dahl |
green, of Nashville, bore the banner Of Eth |
opia. Her sable dress contrasted well with |
the shadowy paleness of her sweet, dreamy
face. And now comes Egypt, impersonated |
by Miss Katie Burch, of Nashville, as Cleo |
patra. The acknowledged queen of a hum
bred hearts, she was greeted with a storm of !
applause. The dark-eyed splendor Of the |
historic beauty was brought out in bold relief |
by a costume of salmon-colored silk covered |
with black velvet and decorated with |
curiously- wrought hyeroglyphIcs of that an
Gent land of wisdom. Upon her arms she |
wore pearls, and diamonds glittered from |
every part of her splendid drapery. The |
queen of beauty, the role she assumed was |
sustained with all the natural case of her |
lovely manner. Shouts of enthusiasm well |
coined her to the throne. Brazil was repre- |
sented by Miss Maggie Demoyille, of Nash |
vile. Her costume was OF pure white, dec |
GRATED with ferns. The Indian Nation was |
most admirably by Miss Rosa |
Mason, of Georgia She was presented as
Minnehaha," and carried out, in her |
costume, the wild, senti- |
mental heroism of this peculiar people. |
Russia is now announced. Mrs. Duncan. of !
Louisiana, a daughter of General Quitman,
impersOnates the land of "whiskered pam
Il Il
velvet and ermine, and produced an impress
sion upon everyone of cold magnifcence.
Next comes slowly forward, as the band
walls out dlrge, poor, patriotic, suhiuoated
Poland, represented by Mrs. Jilson P. John
son, of Kentucky. 1t would be impossible to
do justice to this representation. Her robe
was Of velvet, blushiDg with diamonds and
covered with elegant lace drapery. Her
beautiful arms were bound together by a
heavy golden chain, which to wear one might
even choose to be slave. The four-cornered
cap, studded all over with diamonds, graced !
her brow. Being ushered to the throne she
sat at the feet of Russia, looking beautiful in
her submission. As an eminent lawyer of
Nashville remarked it was easy to under
stand why Austria and Russia should be so |
eager to add Poland to their crowns. Co.
Iumblas soldiers were represented by the
cadets from the University Of the South.
They were introduced to the nations, and
After the LancerS were announced, the ma
lions as lmpersonated went through the
graceful figures of this snowy dance with
brilliant effect. Besides these national char
lcters, there were many others who deserve
70 be mentioned for the fine selection of their
roles, and Tor the elegance, appropriateness,
and withal pleasing makeup their costumes.
Among these we notice beautiful Gipsy
by Mr.. Alfred Howell. Of
and Miss Mary Morgan, daughter
If United States Senator Morgan, of Ala
9ama; "MIgnon,' represented by Miss Pru-
ience Polk, daughter Of the State treasurer;
Red Riding Hood, by Miss Lou White, Of
fernando, Mississippi, whose graces Of per
ION and of character have endeared her to all |
,ur large Beersheba family; "Undine,'' by
Miss Nina Oldham. of Brownsville; MAR I
yuente," by Miss Ellen Bond, of Browns
lille; Folly" by Miss Cornelia ricketts,, of
Mississippi; ''The Two Orphans by Miss {
Kelly, OF New Orleans One of the most ,-e- |