The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-18

ing Of Richniond's Bellies and Gallants n,
SGnger Halle Last Eveninr-Ihe Rennis.
sance in Ricbmond--C ia-Lilies, sun.
flowers, Knec-Breecbes, and Ancient
Gowns in Profusion-The Occasion OF the
! Season.
The union OF the two German Clubs, the
/" Richmond" and the Lafayette" al
| Sanger Halle last night took decidedly
novel and interesting turn, and may be
considered one Of the events OF the season.
1t is the first attack Of the aesthetic fever
that Richmond has experienced, and 1t did
not have it mildly by any means.
| To most OF our young people this social
movement, which has Rslskin for it, in
ward and spiritual grace and Oscar Wilde
for its outward and visible sign, means
! simply mysterious influence which has
/ sprinkled with a fine crop OF lilies, sun
! flowers, daisies, and cat-taiIs the entire
fashionable word--its pariOrs, it, cham.
bers, its tables, and It's dresses. What else
there l. in IL we are not called on at thi-
present moment to explain, and We are
rather glad OF il. Neither will any
curious inquirer be likely TO learn II
from Mr.. Wilde's lectures. rs far g
we are able to Judge from his reporter.
Be that as it may, there is enough OF hi
spirit in this worthy oId-iashi0ned city ol
ours to produce very picturesque and
charming cOstumc-ball, and to lend an adj
dti0nal attraction 10 the last german of the
winter season. II was led by Captain FL.
lett, and as he wound through ITS coils he
was followed by a train OF beauty in all the
quaint and curious dresses that fancy could
suggest, for no whim Is unacceptable
to 1stheticism. Historically speaking there
was scarcely any period neglected en-
tirely, except the days ot rutis and hoops.
which are ever abh0rrent 10 the
genuine esthctc and smack of Philistia.
Ancient Greece, the French Empire, early
England-all had their share OF attention,
especially early England. One Of the most
beautiful costumes i'm the room was worn
by Miss Frances Scott, who rs Virginia
was robcd in Grccian drapery a soft white
material, ornamented with delicate en-
broidcry. A striking contrast was Miss
Virginia Cabell's dress OF rich gold satin,
falling in gathered folds from the shout
ders to the feet, trimmed with sln-flowcr>
and old laces-i Jewels, pearis-one OF the
most complete and beautiful costumes in
the room.
Miss Josie Scott wore handsome dress
OF white cloth with I1lc-grecn oyerskilt
and trimmings OF the same aesthetic color,
beautifully embroidered with cat-tails and
fern-eaycs. 4 large sash OI pale-green
silk was caught at the waist with natural
cat-tals. She did much 10 render the new
renaissance immensely popular.
Miss A. B. Weisiger, OF New York, one
Of the hand-OmcSt llGie- in the room. wore
an exquisite costume OF red plush and
satin.
Miss Mason. OF IIagerstown, was an
aesthetic pUr et simple. Her dress was a
creamy dress OF nuns yelling, embroidered
in cat-tails.
Miss Maria Albert, OF Mississippi, wore
lipht blue canton flannel embroidered in
calla-liles.
Miss Bessie Montague was attired in
white fur. proiuscly embroidered with
sunilowers. The bodice OF this costume
was peculiarly graceful and pretty.
Miss Lizzie Roddey Spanish lace, deco
rated with alla-lilies-latest aesthetic.
Miss Macdonalds dress: Lilac satin en-
broidered with Thessaiian wi'd-howers,
neck-kerchiei OF antique iace, suniloWer
ian. A very charming costume.
hl>S ANlt ihf-1'h '-Nr''~
dered with daisies.
Miss Sadie II. Tyler, OF Baltimore: White
canton flannel embroidered with suniloW-
ers; large Write hat. Escorted by Mr.
Curry as Oscar Wilde.
Miss Mag. Smith; Dress oi null orna-
mcnted with suntiowers and calla-lllies ;
ornaments, diamonds.
Miss Helen Montague appeared IN dress
OF aesthetic terra-cOtta color. She was ac-
companied by prototype of bunthorne,
in a suit OF "tcnder gray This costume
excited much comment and admiration.
Miss Mamie Bispham, OF Warrenton,
wore white satin embroidered in calla-
lilies and peacock feathers.
Miss Millie Cullen and Miss Nellie Lot
tier were simply attired in white null TRIM
med with sunfiOwers.
Miss Lena Branch is described ~ Eliza
bethan. i'm white -ilk with punches OF
lilies.
Miss Emma B0hmer, sream-coiored silh
embroidered in suntiowerS.
Miss Leach, pink-and-biue satin, with
diamonds and pearls.
In light pink satin, handsomely trlni-
med with real peacock-ieathers and white
lace scarf, Miss Helen Garnctt presented
genuinely aesthetic appearance. \ broad
and tasteful bonnet OF PINK, heavily tllni-
med with white ostrich plumes, added not
little to the general effect.
Miss V. Randolph, Nile-green silk, White
plush front embroidered with eat-taiis ;
pearls.
Miss Hatchett, in soitly-soft robe OF
shallv. with angel sleeves, was much ad'
mired. and would be readily claimed by
Oscar himself a. follower.
Miss Nellie Addison, light pink dress
magnifcently embroidered with lille,
pink renaissance bonnet. with handsome
ostrich feathers; natural snnflower' and
elegant lace scarf completed the costume.
Mis- GAY Caskie. white muslin trimmed
with blue, large blue sash fastened in re-
nuisance style; utterly-utter bonnet,
adorned with lilies, suniiower peeping
beneath its broad brim, with cluster oi
lilies in her mittened hand, she was one OF
Kate Grcenaway's pictures stepped out oil
Christmas book.
Miss Imogene scott, white eheese-cloll
d reafdnt. sunhOwers natural Size, eN-
guisite embroidery ON skirt and sash, bon
NET Of blue satin with ostrich plumcs, gold
ornament>-a charming victim Of astheti-
cism, conspicuou. for grace and harmony
OF colors.
Miss Aiken, back satin and diamonds.
Miss Chiffon, white satin and peacock
feathers.
Miss Nowlan, dress of white nannel
adorned with lilies-hair lowing.
Miss Lille Pleasants. pale blue -iik dress
and lilics-graceiul hat.
Miss Cary Glasgow, handsome blue cash
,,,ora NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. fan
Miss Mamie Elicit, cneese-cloth embroi-
dered with sunii0wers, blue trimmings,
blue bonnet, pearl ornaments.
Miss Murdock, Parkersburg, rose-color-
ed satin.