The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-03-28


lightfully broken in upon by new departure
from our usual ways of peasanness' in the shape
ing of the 18th ult., at Rochelle" the beautiful
residence of our esteemed citizen, Amos Holdings
worth.
At seasonable hour the guests about forty in
number, began TO arrive, and soon the rooms were
filled with the rustic of silken garments and the
ripple of svery laughter.
And bright the light shone DER
Fair women and brave men,"
It is beyond the ability of my memory to now
recoect all the characters represented. but note
the few can REGAL of the merry maskers.' The
appeared, Mrs. w. p, dove-like and demure in the
dress and cap, a "Quakeress;" Miss X. H.. softly,
eoolly radiant personating in her drapery of misty
~ cloud of summer afternoon"
Might" and Dawn found lovely represon-
tatives in Mrs. NJ, of Fallston, ROBBED in black
studded with golden stars, and Miss NJ. A. in flow
ing white, glittering with stars of silvery lstrc-
The fair and queenly Miss NJ. W., of High Point,
represented the spirit of the Press, in costume
covered with cuts from the illustrated newspapers
The grotesque and original effect of the tout lSe-
bic can be better imagined than described. Miss
G, Of Pennsylvania, appeared to as :. French
Waiting Maid, in yellow satin brOche, with elbow
sleeves, white cap and apron, saucy and piQuante.
Miss p, as "Bearice Cenci," was literallya pic
ture sweeping skirts Of black with ndudS of red
ribbon; red velvet bodice, with full transparent
white sleeves banded with red velvet. Her glossy,
dark curs fioated from beneath a turban of gold
colored gauze The whole costume was striking,
pretty and picturesque, and most becoming to the
almost spiritual beauty of face and wilowy grace
of form of this young lady. There were many
other toiletes beautiful and appropriate but recol-
lection fails IN coupling each with the name of its
wearer.
OF the gentlemen remember Mr.. C. H.. a - son
of the house, was noticeable In tho brilliant war
paint and feathers of an Indian Chief" Mr.. w.
r., of Forest Hill, was tremendous as Dandy
jim" The accustomed distinguished carriage and
manly bearing of Mr.. w. W. of High Point, were
enhanced and finely set off by the graceful costume
of Cavalier" the cankng rapier, broad,
atlntx and tlxy
of the wearer taking us back to the chivalrous
days Of Charles III. Mr.. ID. b., of Fallston, was
N.Y. e h o aas ssan ana
in the be-buitoned uniform of West Point
Cadet"
A short time before supper there was IA general
unmasking, and much merriment thereupOn en-
sued. beautifully-appearing and deliuipusly-
tasting repast was served at twelve O'Clock, and
from personal experience, 1t can be averred that
ample Justice thereunto was done. Professor
Lyle "discoursed sweet music, and the light feet
note of time" till the :swee sma' hours admon-
ished us that rosy Aurora was coming apace over
the Eastern hills. All agreed with that good old
time poet who said,
To chase the glowing hoprs with flying feet"
The genial, hearty, and SINCERE hospitality of the
host and hostess lent additional attractions to the
wells as the guests took leave left pleasant echoes
in many hearts.
1t was noticeable that some familiar faces
were conspicuous by their absence" We missed
our friend c. NJ. of Fallston. whom erst we have
seen, tripping it on the light fantastic toe" in
days not long gone. Where, too. were the bright
faces of several ladies whom we had been wont to
see in scenes that are brightest2" Those present
were bright that we almost forgot to regret the
absent.
Altogether, it was most enjoyable occasion, and
we took our bachelor way across the u snow clad
hills" to dreams in which fairies, 1owers-girIs,
princes, queens, Indians and waiting maids, min
ged with each other in delightful Shadow dan
ces." May 1t be. not long till Fallston is again
favored with such merry time" and, "may
he there to see." q. WASHINGTON JENKINS,
FdLiStOn, March 15h, 1879