The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-06-05
THE FIREMEN'S PARADE AND
BALL,


count of them, while many glad, yonng
hearts beat high in joyous anticipation Of
| the day, destined tO be one of brightest
memories for the future. We will say at
the outset that the Grand Fancy Dress
Ball of vigilant Fire Company No. l, on
the evening of the 18th, was a success in
the fullest meaning of the tern-and not
only the Ball. 1T about 4:30 p. m. the
Vigilants, in their handsome new uni
forms of bright red flannel and black vel
vet, with their engine beautifully decora-
ted the Star Hose Company in their at
tractivc uniforms of bright blue and
white, with their carriage, and the
Brnokhavcn Brass Band, formed a pro-
ccSsiOn at once imposing and pleasing,
aud marched from the engine house
through the principal streets of our city
to the music rendered by the efficient
band. As this glittering array of "chiv-
airy" (not "cavalry') passed through the
campus nf Whtworth College much of
"beauty" YVES added to the already admir-
ed display. Here the lovely little maid
ems, Miss Ailcen Becker, of Wesson, and
Miss Carrie Terry, OF our town, were
placed, "llke little fairies in their fairy
bower" upon the foremost engine. If
they had been totally unobserved, we
think their little hearts would still
have beat with the innocent joy that, I'M
restrained, leaped through their laughing
bright ewes and down into the hearts of
many wiser and older ones, who remem-
bered, perhaps, days as full of sunshine
as were those two sweet faces. Jimmie
McGrath and Bud Flood were no less
pleased with their conspicuous positions,
and We could imagine those other little
boys who were not so elevated. wishing
they were there, too.
After vigorous cheers for DR.. Johnson
and the College, the band struck up one
of its best marches and soon this much
enjoyed and most successful feature of
the day was ended, though to the regret
of all who witnessed it. Our handsome
young men looked specially well in their
elegant uniforms, and their animated ia
ces were all aglow with the pleasure and
importance of the occasion. We must say
this here, for when we reach the ball the
Young ladies will claim all of our atten-
ton as they did that OF the gallant Vigil
lants on the evening of the 2Sth.
IIeuck's Hall was barely recognizable
and we have never seen it look so we'll
The great, vacant-looking room was
made to appear one ofelegance and beau
ty, adorned as it was with handsome
notices, banners, wreaths and festoons;
much credit is due those ladies to whom
is attributed this successful feature.
The Grand March was the grandest
part of the entertainment and our beauX
and bellies formed perfect galaxy of
beauty. The exquisite music, rendered
by the excellent string band, from New
Orleans, engaged for the occasion by the
ambitious Nigilants, was inspiration to
the dainty, dancing feet, and a great
pleasure to those who did not participate
in the favorte amusement of the even
ing.
Married ladies and gentlemen were ont
in full force, and added much to the Dig
nifty and character Cf the entertainment.
All were handsomely dressed. Lack of
space forbids description of the cos
tunes of any save those worn by the
Young ladies', aud we fear we have omit
ted, though unintentionally, some of
these. They W. re as follows:
Miss Ida Pierce of jackson, white otto
man silk.
:: Mia Latham, of Cal, pink satin and
nuns yelling.
:: Clara Holt of Summit, embroidered
swiss.
:: Cook. of Boguechitto, white lawn
and lace.
:: Maggie Atkins, rich brown silk.
:: Wessie Martin, pink satin and lace.
:: Helen Gadberry. sea-foam satin.
:: Fannie Bowen, heliotrope satin and
lace.
:: Josie McGrath, pink silk and black
lace.
:: Joe Deason white silk.
:: Ada Sessions, plain and brocaded
white satin.
>: Mary Storm, dark grey silk and
black lace.
:: Dele Storm, white satin.
:: Sue McClendon, cream nuns yelling.
:: Kate O'Leary, elegant grey silk cos
tune,
:: Belle Bowen, white satin, pink satin
oVerdress,
=: Bette Hardy, cream nuns yelling,
spanish guipure ovcrdress,
:: Ada Powell, white nuns yelling,
:: Susie Powell, black null and lace,
:: Lula Atkinson, white null,
:: Susie Bee, pink-fgured null and
lace,
:: Mary and Emma Bee, white lawn
and lace,
:: Florence Deason, tarltan and satin,
:: Mollie Daughtry, canary nuns veil
ing and black lace,
:: Josie Daughtry, figured nuns yelling
:: Ruby Magee, blue nuns yelling and
satin,
:: Zula Brooks, cream nuns yelling,
:: Lula Ragsdale, cream nuns yelling
| embroidered,
:: Sue Martin, pink nuns yelling,
:: Ida Martin, white tarltan and satin,
= Hattie Martin, dotted swiss,
:: Jennie Wilson, blue satin,
Al To-