Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-12
Tho Evening. ANOTHER BRILLIANT PAGEANT.


 The Union armory presented another bril- liant scene last evening, the closing night of the Kirmess. By seven o'clock the ladies and gentlemen taking an active part in the Kirmess were at the armory and stationed at the different booths waiting for the doors to open to allow the crowd which waited outside into the building. Shortly after seven o'clock the doors were opened and the peo- pie began to crowd into the armory, and long before it was time for the grand march and the costume dances to take place the galleries at each end of the armory were crowded and people crowded around the ra,l which enclosed the dancing floor, while others stood around the booths and walked
 n and out among the crowd, stopping once in while to make a purchase at one of the booths. It was half-past eight o'clock when Miss Maltby repeated her dance, the Highland fling, and then the grand march took place led by gentlemen of the committee. followed by about two hundred in costume. The grand march was beautiful sight and was warmly applauded by the spectators, al though many were unable to see the march on account of the vast number present Af- ter the march care the European dance, which called forth so much praise on Tues day evening, and was danced by twenty-eight couples in fancy costumes; it called forth round after round of applause from the spec tators, who were fairly carried away with the beauty of the dance and the grace and ease with which the ladies and gentlemen taking part went through the difficult figures of the dance. The dance was designed by Mrs. George H. Ford, Mrs. B. R. English and Miss Josie Grifing, and consisted of twelve figures somewhat similar to the col tege lanciers. The next thing was the flower dance, which was danced by twelve couples each of the ladies representing distinct flower and the gentlemen hornets. This dance, which was new to many of those present, was loudly praised on all sides. After that came the regular programme of twelve dances and for the next few moments gentlemen in full dress and in fancy costume each with blue button in the but tonhole of his coat, and armed with leather covered programme, were seen edgine their way around the hall stopping every few moments to engage dance with some fair partner until the programme was filled.
 Among some of the richest and most ele- gant costumes were Mrs. R. H. TroWbridpe who wore Turkish costume consisting of a green sa in skirt embroidered with gold over yellow colored trousers with velvet sash and yellow satin turban. The bodice was rich ly trimmed with gold laca. The turban was of yellow and red velvet trimmed with gold coin. The dress was profusely decorated with gold coin. Mrs. Trowbridge also wore an elegant diamond necklace besides other diamond and pearl ornaments. Upon the srIas, upper and lower portions, were wide golden bands.
 Mra W w Faroar, xuos 5-oaoo7 l. . IL gant Turkish costume of red and gold bro cade and slashed skirt and red satin trousers and red satin turban richly ornamented with gold coin. She also wore sandal wood rosary with ninety-one gold beads, each bead representing prayer. Her ornaments consisted of magnificent pearl and diamond necklace and pendant of elegant diamonds and pearls.
 Mrs. W. K. Townsend represented 8 Jap anese lady. Her costume was of black satin with heavy gold embroidery The facings were of red satin with elegant gold thread and green obi, embroidered with cranes and eagles. Purple velvet jacket ! with gold. The miniature can was covered with miniature fans. The cos tune was very elegant and impo1 ted.
 MT. teorge H. Fords costume was & rich | maroon velvet en traine, cut pompadour. with heavily jewelled front, Queen Elizabeth l styis, eieaanlly oecorated with gold lace and | headings, powdered hair and elegant dia mond ornaments.
 Mrs. R. R. English's costume consisted of I striped satin, Vatican back with satin ouilt- | ,d skirt richly trimmed with pearls, pow lered hair
 Mrs. T. G. Bennett as Polish princess l vas dressed in white satin with black velvet l md rose colored satin trimmings
 Mrs. E. G. Stoddard as Spanish lady had | } costume consisting of yellow satin covered with black lace, with Spanish veil on her lead.
 Miss Justine Ingersoll as Gypsy Queen was