Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-25

organized force. At o'clock the Band
struck up march and the procession be.
ing formed two and two, and headed by
Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Dr.. Cheathsm, Of
Louisville, marched majestically into and
around the ballroom, where a fine oppor-
tunity was afforded for inspection" IL
was indeed beautiful sight to see about
so costumers in gorgeous array. The
surprise Of the many visitors was great at
witnessing the number as we'll AZ the quail.
ity Of the costumes should like TO give
in detail the appearance Of each, but space
in your readable paper amounts TO much
to you, and ! will therefore give you a
limited number and refer you to the Couri.
er Journal for the rest
Mrs. Jos Ferguson, Of Lexington, as
DIANA" in handsome satin de Lynos,
Spanish lace polanaise and magnificent
diamonds; Mrs. Cheathsm ss "Undine," in
aqua marine, sea foam satin and diamonds
Mrs. c. NJ. johnson, Of Lexington, AZ ia.
dy Washington in black silk, white EN-.
broidered null apron and neckerchief TO
match. These articles belonged to her
grandmother. and in days long gone by
we're brought from New Orleans to Jexing-
ton on horse back She was beautiful in
the personation and attracted universal ad.
miration; Miss Addie Beaumont, as "Pa-
tience," in blue and crimson satin was a
feast for the eyes Of many admirers, and
played her part to perfection; Miss Beau
mont as "Marie Anionette" in pink satin,
point lace overdress and diamonds was a
beautiful as enid Summers night
dream" and many a sigh was heaved by
many gay Lothario, at the bare possibili-
ty Of failure; Miss Annie Shelby was ir.
resistibleas "Euchre deck" in white null
covered with cards. There Mas poetry in
her motion and grace in every step, and
her host Of friends fairly worshipped her;
Miss Letiie Shelby was might" in black
satin and tulle, we'll studded with stars
She was brilliant in her wit and humor and
lovely in person. Doubtless many a gal
liant beau wished tina he could be the
man in the Moon and surrounded by such
beautiful stars, with her bright eyes as
representatives Of the morning and eve
ming stars; Miss Stark was beautiful as an
English Huntress" with gun and hunting
knife as ornaments, and trod the floor as
proud as an Amazon; Miss Madge Watson,
Of Houston, Texas, in white tsrlatan, lace
and diamonds was much admired and quite
belle; Miss Anna Hall FriEzell, Of Nash
vile, in white null lace and pearls was
also charming in appearance, and continu-
ally surrounded by admirers; Miss Mary
Owsley, Of Stanford, in white satin and
Spanish lace, with rubies, was the observed
Of all observers, and made an impression
which will last; Miss Annie Buchanan, Of
Crab Orchard, a lovely blonde, was dressed
in white yelling and Spanish lace, with
diamond ornaments. She was much ad.
mired and we'll attended. Messrs. ice Hay
den, Grimes and DIR. Hugh Reid, Of Stan
ford, were the escorts in attendance upon
young ladies from your city, and added
much 10 the dignity and elegance Of the
occasion. They were in full dress, and
handsome to fault; Mr.. John A. Fleet,
(nee Louisville Hotel, appeared as Admit
raj of her Msjesty's ship "Pinafore" His
costume was elegant and costly; Little
Butter Cup" was by his side and 30 were
his cousins and his sunts and HE uncles
He played his part well; Mr.. Hale, Of Lex
ington, was an English Jockey" with APP
propriate costume, including cap, spurs
and boots. He did it we'll. Mr.. Ed. Nc
Cullum, OF Louisville, was splendid and
graceful as "Don Juan" His fine face and
smooth address, and winning ways were
Don like in the extreme; Mr.. Jos. Fergu-
son, Of Lexington, was "Mephistopholes"
to perfection. His handsome person,
flaming costume, pointed shoes, nous
tache pointed, his general get up was 40
fine that each moment we expected to see
him break out in song from the Opera.
Perfect success Young Mr.. Joe Robinson
impersonated the character Of "Ivanhoe."
His handsome and happy face was so
wreathed with smiles that one would nat
urally think his Rebecca, the beautiful
Jewess, was not far distant. But this is
too much already and will say that on
next Friday night grand dress ball, satur.
day the races, and on Friday week glass
balls and pigeon tournament presided over
by Mr.. Berry, Of Louisville, in the house
Of Griffith q Son. j. f. l..
G. o. SPRINGS, July "a.