The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-01-12
TRIPPING TERPslcHoREAns.

lniFFjtNG jE6F0iNT1AnEAiSo
1 Fancy Dress Bail of the E. s. Ca Brill
| liant Affair in Spite of Cold Weather.
The cold weather moderated just LITTLE
on Tuesday, but it was still SO cool that {
good many ladies and gentlemen who wer.
DESTROYS of attending the fancy dress bal
| of the Terpsichorean Social Club-and par
| ticularly residents of the rural words ane
adjacent parishes-were deferred from the
purpose by the severity of the temperature
Notwithstanding this serious drawback
however, the youth, beauty and best society
of the community were well represented al
Phoenix Hall when the music for the open
ing grand march began, and the entertain
ment proved highly satisfactory to the pro-
jectors-in short, it can be designated q
success in every detail of preparation, man.
agement and net result. 1.-THE several COM
mittees performed their duties in COM
plete and unexceptionable manner, the ball
proper was spirited and delightful affair.
the music was 6rst-class, while the bar and
supper departments were all that could be
wished.
A number of beautiful costumes we're
worn by the young ladies and the following
appeared in character:
Miss Mario Ayraud, as "Pocahontas:
plain Tedskirt, black velvet basque trimmed
in old gold, head dress of feathers, mocca-
sins.
Miss Lucille Braud, as Painting" blue
satin skirt with small paintings and gilt
jacket over white lawn waist, large white
collar, head dress of palette and brushes.
Miss Emily Mavor, as "Agriculture:
with gilt rakes, harrows, sickles, scythes,
plows, etc, old gold basque also ornament
ed with miniature farming implements.
Miss Laure Richard, as ''America:" white
skirt with red stripes, blue basque with sill
yer stars.
Miss Azelia Bourgeois, as Music: pink
skirt and basque ornamented with silver
notes and bars.
Miss Cora Bourgeois, as Astronomy"
black skirt and basque ornamented with
gold stars.
Miss Eliza Gaudet, as Goddess of Night"
'PesAA6ASo ShSAebaAhC WAkh l1CO ofClshtIbs
All the costumes were attractive and the |
vearers charming. Probably the richest |
gillette in the hall was that displayed by |
Miss Clara Park, who was attired in pink |
latin, trimmed with Spanish lace. The fair
i6butafte was universally admired. Misses |
Jhlotilde Billion of st. James, Fannie Baer |
If Shreveport, CLARA Heating, Mary Gaudet, |
Alice Ponds and Miss Smith lent the charm |
If their beauty to the scene, while more
agreeable or attractive bevy of .ehaperones |
han Mrs. j. NJ. Heating, Mrs. R. McCul-
oh, Mrs. Jno. E. Duffel, Mrs. F. p Sharp,
Mrs. Paul Gre, Mrs. J. A. Braud, Mrs. o. |
-lsley, eMrs. G. F. Mavor and Mrs. ID. Bour- |
,eois is seldom to be seen anywhere.
The only gentlemen in fancy costume |
we're Messrs. VIM. d. Park and Henry Com
took, the former handsomely attired as |
Hamlet and the latter as William Tell. AL
lumber of the members of the T. s. G. had |
Intended to procure costumes from New
)rleans,Ibut there was some;hitch that up
et the project.
After the guests had partaken iofs an ex-
'ellent supper, they were entertained by
drs. Gaudet with several pieces of instru-
mental music finely executed on the piano,
md by Messrs. Terrio and Eisenberg with
couple of songs rendered in their best
lyle. A valuable silver pitcher had been
elected as the prize to be awarded the pur-
haser of the lucky admission ticket and be-
ore dancing was resumed the drawing took
lace on the stage under the supervision of
iessrs. J. J. Lafargue and l.. E. Bentley.
70. q drew the pitcher, and the holder
roved to be Mr.. j. NJ. Heating, whose phe-
omenal luck in such drawings has been
eretofore commented on by the CH1EF.
IheIpleasures of the merry dance, were
gain INDUCED in and held sway until the
avn of Wednesday morn was near at hand.
With commendable regard for the comfort
f guests, two stoves. had been placed in the
all, and those who did not,dance were en-
bled to keep warm nevertheless;
A dispensation has been procured from
rand Chancellor Leon Jastremski allow
,g Kenneth Lodge No. Al, Knights of Pyth-
ts, to hold its conventions on the first and
1ird Thursdays of each month, instead of
very Thursday. rs heretofore. Active steps
re being taken for the establishment of
le endowment and uniform ranks, and it
hoped that the Lodge will be able to take
art in the competitive drill in New Orleans
n the 22nd of April next.