The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1884-01-31
THE LEAP YEAR GERMAN.
% O'Clock. December 31st. 1873

an unluchy yOu6D, iOr IL SlgRalleu
the beginning of Leap Year. And
why it is every fourth year the
privileges of man are assumed by
the gentle sex, is enveloped in mys-
terry. Some crusty old bachelor
has said, like snakes, mosquitoes
and political elections, they are dis
pensations of Providence, inscruta-
bic and past finding out. Now, if
some pretty girl would corner off
this cynical fraud, we guarantee he
would change his creed in jiffy.
For several weeks past there have
been whisperings Of some grand
scheme to entrap the dudes alto
gether. This finally eliminated in
German given at the Newberry
Hotel last Thursday evening, by the
"Kapa Zeta Phi Club of Prettiness;"
and to say single one went away
heart whole would be simply telling
a 81 upside down.
By s o'clock the chairs and walls
were ornamented by numerous
young dudes who embellished and
added to them by their grace and
beauty. The merry laughter of the
dudines beaning with mischief, the
happy faces of the dudes as they
realized their unique position, the
intricate weaving of the yariegated
colors in the German and the gro
tesque shapes Of the fayors made
one of
asuch scenes as youthful poets dream
On summers eve, by haunted stream"
One German "a Professor in the
Newberry College, was led (captive)
by young lady who seemed de-
lighted with the prize.
At $50 the Newberry Quartette
struck up one of its hvelicst airs,
the disciples of Terpsichore arrang-
ed themselves in order and German
No. 2 commenced. This was led
by Miss Katie S. Rutherford assist
ed by the beautiful and accomplish
ed Mr.. John B. Jones. Miss Helen
Wardlaw, aided by the graceful Mr..
Jas. A. Burton, ably seconded Miss
Rutherford,s efforts.
Gorgeous were the dresses, while
Jewels and precious stones were as
plentiful as sands by the sea-shore.
The whole scene seemed a perfect
fairy land, for never did men look
so handsome nor women more
beauteous. Among the many we
cannot fail to notice:
Mr.. r. S. Ellis, Of Virginia, who
from his grace has deservedly oh.
tanned the soubriquet of prince
Charming full dress ;Etruscan gold
ornaments. Mr.. S. J. Mclaughlin,
of Doko, a bright young debutante
appeared in English walking suit.
Pearls and crabapple blossoms.
Mr.. j. NJ. Johnstone, of Clary's
Mineral Spring, was one of the
bellies of the evening, attired in full
dress embroidered with green lace:
Onyx, set in silver and gold.
Mr.. L. w. Jones, Denny's x
Road, with his many Winning ways
was constantly beseiged by admir-.
ers, to the discontinue Of his rivals:
Hollyhock, amethyst and pearls.
Mr.. j. w. Pelham, Beaverton.
seemed the very picture Of happi.
ness; Diamonds, waving mustache,
and gourd blossoms.
Mr.. S. A. Boozer, Newberry, by
his bright and ready wit, drew well,
Cutaway sack. trimmed with red
braid ; Rubies and eyeglasses.
Mr.. H. H. Kinard, Aston, ap.
peared as handsome as he could
look ; Emeralds and broom sedge.
No whiskers.
Mr.. G. z. Werber, College Hill:
Prince Albert, Sapphires.
! Mr.. D. n. Lane; Full dress; Dia
monds and ''Jimson" flower.
! Mr.. w. H. Hunt, Jr., jug Tavern,
Georgia, made one corner Of the
hall especially attractive by his
beaming smiles and coquettish airs
Prince Albert; Irish potato blooms
and cats eye.
Mr.. S. B. Jones, as sweet as s
Peri, held his own 'gainst all
Tiger eye Cameo.
Mr.. T. E. Greneker, sack coat
yellow vest trimmed with blue
zephyr; Red eye. chinaberry blooms
Mr.. NJ. B. Kelly, Yuberdam, Gal
Knee breeches, diketail coat, buck.
led shoes Sun flowers and flowing
locks. No jewels.
Mr.. G.. G. Sale, Blanco Texas,
was the recipient Of many favors
and nearly made one or two die
with envy; blue cutaway, brass but,
tons Heliotrope and 10 horse
power spectacles.-
Mr.. 1. n. Gary, double-breasted
frock--"yaller" er"-Agates, honey-suck.
les.
Mr.. R. D. Wright, and R. H.
Wearn, in corduroy, with silk trim
mings, added much to the occasion
by their sweet manners and en-
ticing ways.
Such a brilliant affair has not
been witnessed in Newberry for
years and the memory will linger
long in the minds of all who were
so fortunate as to be present. The
young ladies certainly deserve credit
for their pains and the boys may
pull down. their flag and make an
unconditional surrender. Our only
advice is this. Don't ston but con.