The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-01-30

There is time to dance, and time to sing.

| There is a time to dance, and time to sing"
| The first grand opening ball, of the Darlington
| season, took place in the new Town Hall, on
January 22d, 1885.
The company was select, and persons were
| only admitted by their card of invitation.
The following named gentlemen comprised
the Committee of Arrangements: Messrs.
| Edward s. Shure, Robert h. Prigg, Creme Alien,
q. w. Shurc, j. X. Massey, and X. IL. Archer,
| Jr.
The Committee of Invitation consisted of
Messrs Beuj Silver, Jr., D. f. Shure, Jr., Chas
| McGaw, e. NJ. Allen, Jr., VIM. j. Sh ure j. W.
Bayless aud Lawson Cooley.
The floor was ably managed by d. +. Shure
Dr., and Robert 4. Prigg, both experienced in
| the harmony of sweet sounds, and in the beau
| ties of ihylhmcal movements. The music was
| furnished by Geo. Lyle, of Bel Air, and two as
slstants. 1t was good, and well sustained
| throughout.
| The Hall is not finished, and the night was
| unusually cold, but the dancers manlained
| comfortable temperature through their active
| exercise.
The company began to assemble about
s O'Clock z. M, the ceremonies were opened
| by the grand march, which was very pretty
| sight. After the march, the dance, according
to printed programme, began, "and bright the
lamps shone DER fair women and brave men,"
and "hearls beat happily, and Emusic arose
with Its voluptuous swell, aud soft eyes look'd
love TO eyes which spake again, and all went
merry rs u nuTrldge-Uell.
We have not the talent, nor the desire for mar
rating the details of dress, appearances, &C., of
those who participated in the pleasures Of this
occasion. 1t is sufficient to say that this party
would compare favoraby with any assembled
in country villages, where expensive outfits are
no substitutes for youth and beauty.
As 10 the namber present, we are informed
that, during part of the evening, nine
quadrille sets-seyenty- persons-were seen
dancing at the same time, and in addition to
that number, perhaps score of Others were
present, or nearly one hundred persons consti-
tuting the entire party.
Bel Air and Havre de Grace were represented,
as well as various other parts of the county.
Baltimore city also furnished three very at.
tractive young ladies', and beautiful dancers,
who are visiting friends in the neighborhood
Between eleven and twelve o'clock nice lunch
of ham, sandwiches and hot coffee was served
for the refreshment of the dancers, much to
their apparent relish; after which the program
me was resumed with increased animation and
enjoyment, and continued, with varions forms
OF dancing, until nearly three o'clock, when the
happy company quietly dispersed to their homes,
This, MIR. Editor, was really a delightful oc-
casiun. The very best orderan behavior was
maintained throughout. The success of the
Bal in Its preliminary arrangements, and for
unremitting attention to details throughout its
progress, is largely due to the active and ex-
Jr., and Robert E. Prigg, and to them are due
the thanks of this community.
In all probability, before the advent OF the
lenten season, this first Grand Ball'' may be
followed by a second, in which event. increased
interest, and large attendance will, In all pro-
liability, be secured. PHILo.
Darlington, Nd, Jan. 26th, 1885.