Connecticut western news., 1883-08-29
Masquerade Party at Lakeville.
LAKEvnnE, Ct., August 27, '8s


 Den. Editor:-As the correspondence from Lakeville (always one of the nota- ble places in the county) has been rath- CT meagre of late, propose to relate some of the events of the season, com mencing with fancy party occurring on Friday night, the 24th.
 An observer on that evening would have been astonished by the gaily dress ed figures which passed before him. Turks and Chinese, Nobles and Peas ants, all hurrying to the common place of meeting, the grove beside the mur- muring waves of the blue Wononscopo- moo. The stars shone forth from the clear azure of the heavens, like brilliants of the first water, and the air, though chilly, was comfortable to the dancers. The pavilion, which is placed among the grand old oaks of the grove, was lighted outside by paper lanterns of various hues, and inside, brighter lights shone on the laughing faces of flair women and brave men," The music, which was imported from Pittsfeld, was good The costumes were many and original and of the seventy odd couples who were there, two thirds wore fancy dress. The Misses Robbins, who with Miss Holley from Po'keepsie were the originators of the festivities, were, as us- ual, handsomely and tastefully attired Miss Lucy with dress of gauzy blue, and silver bells, representing tambou. rine girl, while Miss Sadie, in costume of black tarlatan and gilt stars, was sparkling night. Miss Holley was a magnificent Punchinella in black and yellow. Miss Welch of Hartford was irresistible under the guise of charity girl, dress of grey silk with white ruff fled apron and cap with kerchief de. murly crossed upon the breast. Miss Elmendorf of Po'keepsie, was attired ir magnificent, embroidered Japanese silk robe worn over white dress. Mis-. Robbins was periodically clad in dres. wholly composed of the American flag with silk turban of the National colors Mrs A. W. Church of Washington, wort 8 very handsome black satin dress of v, olden time, high tortoise shell coml in her hair, and was quite the statel, dame. Mrs Witter of New-York, wa most picquant and attractive in tn garb of peasant girl, perfect in ever detail, and Miss Minnie Church made captivating Greek girl and Miss Swee appeared as Morning. Miss Sisson rep resented ''Mary quite contrary" wit good effect, while the Misses Wells were as ever, stylish in tasteful costumes Besides these there were many othe charming dresses which space will nc permit me to describe, but I must nc pass by the laughing face of Mrs Hira1 Bissen, glancing archly from the wid bordered cap crowning her character ( ssAunt Hulda,' and Mrs Knight ( Minnesota, her filmy gown artisticall covered with delicate sprays of fern an decorated with golden rod, while sar cy hat bore the Autumn hues intende to represent the sere and yellow lea Among the gentlemen most conspicr ous were the floor managers, Dr. Robel Knight, courtly and graceful with lac ruffies and Continental costume, and NJ Hiram Bissen genial, jovial tar M Sam Robbins, MT Geuner of New-Yor and Mir William Bissell, were gentl, men of the old regime. MT Hull of Pc keepsie and Dr. Dolbeare, in suits gorgeous yellow, shone as Sancho P dro and Dom Pedro, while Holle Rudd essayed very creditably, the dre. of the father of his country and l Gage of Washington was every inch
 sultan. MT Sam Church was a comic and complete .Chinee, while Robe Church bore the gay colors of an Italia brioand. MT Sweet wore airily the sta and stripes and several youths and mai ems of varying ages were arrayed garments appropriate and picturesqu The ball opened with grand march, a ter which dancing was kept up to [ exrIy hour Saturday morning, when u guests all depearted expressing the opinions that the attempt at diversic in the social tide had been grand su eass, KIRK.