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The Costume Bali.

The praises of the costume ball by Mrs,
Chase dancing school last Thursday night are
on the lips of every one, and numbers Of our
! friends have asked us 10 give a full account OF
the affair. We regret that, owing to our al.
scnce in Edgcield, we were unable to honor
IN invitation to be present on the happy occa-
sion. We heartily approve of innocent
amusement and honest mirtll, and We know
Of no more innocent or pleasant way OF ell
joying nm evening than by q congregation o.
young people Joining in q modest dance. Tt
learn to dance, adds to the stock OF hunar
happiness, while 1t cultivntCs ones social ma
ture. The costume ball last Thursday nigh.
was by the little folk rs participants. and the
Older grown folk, as admirers and lookcrs-on
Miss Issic Bratton, daughter of Gen. Brat.
ton. rs "Folly," was dressed In velvet ana
silk, won the admiration OF all, by her cum
ming manner and pretty dancing.
Miss Martha Winstock, or ~ltichnohd' va.
represented 'Snow." and made a very lovely
appearance. She dances charmingly, and re
rcived much attention..
Miss Irene winslock as "GypSy Queen ."can-
tIvut"d all by the beautiful manner in which
she sustained her character. She, too, Is n
beautiful danger.
Miss Lila Winstnck, aged six years. as a
"Swiss Peasant" was beautifully arrayed in
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airy fairy creature. and her exquisite dan.
cling. reelected credit on her teacher anu
herself.
Miss Katie Cooglcr, representing the "Quccn
of Flowers was dressed In pink silk. tarla-
tan and flowers. Being 20 graceful and lovely,
the flowers may we'll be proud Of such n
Queen.
Peasant" Size was beautifully and hecom-
inclv arraycd, in rcd and blue silk, with SPAN
pled bodice. which rendered her graceful dan
cling more charming than ever, and enhanced
her blonde beauty.
Miss Cuddlc Calhoun, took the character of
"Ro-Perp." She was very taStefully and mp.
prorriatcly dressed. In velvet. Swiss. and
flowers: her deliberately, trimmed hat. and
pretty crook, added much to her lovely cos
tume.
Miss sadie Calhoun, represented Little Red
Ridinghood." Her costume displayed her he
The dancing of the twin sisters formed one of
the most attractive features Of the evening.
Miss Lizzie Marshall. MS a"Hishland Las.
s siS1T v wHs t'cn SHc " loosei ' very yr s%eet p and r H''t
ty. and her graceful dancing was much ad.
mirrd.
Miss Fannie Sondley p]ersonatcd Little But,
Iersmpi her her f hat perfs wiE 'i,"aIIclIir: and me
her manner sweet and attractive. Butter
cups dancing was excellent.
Miss Nora Barnwell represented an "%ltalinn
Peasant" She wns richly and elegantly at
tired in tallatan, velvet and lace. Her mod
est and retiring disposition gained her mark
ell attention. She and her brother. Master
Walter, led the German FolonniSc, which dis
played their thorough knowledge OF the dance
and the untirin- efforts of their teacher,
Miss Eta Zcigler, rs a"Spanish Lady" was
attlrcd IN yellow, covered with ma"nlflcent
black lace. Her e!cgnllt costume was we'll
Suited to her brilliant brunette complexion.
Miss Josie Wardlaw represented q 'Greck
Girl.' Her costume was elegant and becnm-
ing, and her sweet manner rendered Ter Il
universal favori;o.
Miss Cccciia Chalmers represented an "Ori-
entail Maiden Her graceful and e!eGant cos
tune displayed her charming face nnda admir-
able daEcing to tho best advantage. ana rem
dercd her one Of the bellies Of the evening.
Miss Josie Russell. dressed us u polish
Girl" in red mcrino and white fur, looked
quite pretty. and. being Il beautiful dancer, re-
ceircd much attention..
Miss Sailie Marshall represented n "Shcp-
herdcSs;' her dress Icing n plaid silk, velvet
bodice, white silk bOutfant, her hat hand:
soncly trimmed, and altogether looked
charming and coqurttish. Her admirable
Iing....
Miss Charlotte Wardlaw, of Augusta, repre-:
scented the Queen o: Hearts, her sweet and
gentle ways were III Keeping with the chalac-
ter which she pcrSnnatrd.
Miss Sallin Wardlnw, as "BrPcep." was
taSteful,y dressed; her costume being perfect
Is adapted TO her graceful style.
Miss Lucia MCGOWAN, as q Normandy
Peasant" was most beautifully dressed In
silk, lace and velvet. Her character was well
sustained, and she looked sweet and
pretty; The manner in which she Isr'prcd
Miss Anna Belle Watkins, of Lowndesvllle,
represented a"White Rose" Her dress was
of satin and tulle. the purity and simplicity
of which correspondent cliarmlnsly with her
girli>h attractions.
Master Walter Visanska represented a
"prince." Dressed in Royal purple, satin
and velvet, his hat of satin, with a magnifi.
ranf trhitn r1npNn ri DRAINING IniV nvpf Inc
shoulder, his stockings OF crimson silk black
pumps, with crimson bows. His magnificent
costume combined with his graceful dancing
rendered little Walter q noble Prince indeed.
Master sam FisanSka as "Sail0r Boy"
Was dressed In navy blue flanncl with q
white anchor on his breast and stars on the
shoulders. His little sailor cap was very
jtunty. Sam is the little gentleman who SO
gracefully and couitpuu>ly thanked the au-
dience for their kind attention. He Is also u
remarkably good dancer.
Master Walter Barnwell rcrsonnted "Broth-
or Jonathan" His costume was 30 we'll car
ricd out that his entrance into the hall elicit
cd roars of laughter. We will remember that
he led tho polonaise and Is a fine dancer.
scotch Highlander" His character was sus-
taincd thoroughly and his costume perfect IN
every detail. His dancing was unsurpassed.
Master Tully: s9ndley personaied a "Cour-
icr to Henry the Will" His costume was OF
silk and velvet and his cap of velvet and sill.
yer. He looked remarkably well, and danced
splcndidly.
Master James Co,hran represented n
'Scotch Highlander" lie Is q handsome. no
bic lOokin. little fellow and his costume was
appropriate and becoming. he is also Il good
dancer.
Master Ayers Calhoun OF st. Louis person.
atcd an "English Jockey" Costume Of pink
and silk and his dancing remarkably fine.
The latter combined with his striking
ly graceful carriage made him an object of adj
mirnt!on.
Master Frank Wardlaw ms a "Page." Was
most elegantly and deliberately dressed in vel
vet silk and lace, and ~pcrsOnated a grand APP
pearance. lie Is u fine manly little fellow and
Il good dancer.
Master Gussie Smith was also a Page"
His dress consisting OF black velvet and pink
silk. The elegance of his costume combined
with his good dancing and g~entlcmauly bear
ing made him quite Il favOrite.
Master andrew WardlaT us q Clown AZ
fnrdcd much merriment to the guests during
the evening by his tricky cunning ways and
the perfect manner In which lie sustained his
character, being only six years old. lie dances
aXcellcntly.
Miss Cecilia Visanslsa presided at the nj
ano, and rendered most delightful music as
SISTED by Mr.. d.. Fl. Magill on the cornei.
The refreshments were contributed by the
parents of the children.
The Hall was dressed by several OF the
young ladies' Of the school, assisted by the
young men.
Among the invited guests present were
Judge MCGOWAN aud family. Judge Cothran
and family. DR.. Wilson and Miss Sadie ST.
monds OF Charleston, and Mr.. BcnCt.