The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-01-27
The Social Soires of the To-
comotive Firemen at
Sicher's Park.
Last Nights Gathering the
Grandest and Gayest of
the Season.
u Pleasant time and a Pro.
nounced Success, in Every
Particular.

Tor the past month il has been rumore
that the railroad boys were going TO bsy
an elegant ball and banquet, and expects
ton has been at it's height in regard to tn
1hsir, not only in this city, but in thos
1efth, south, east and west.
Last night was selected for the time an,
the ball and banquet given by Colder
Eagle Lodge No. IS. 8. L. F. at Sicher'
Park Hotel
Al an early hour large numbers of th
members OF the lodge and their friend
from this city, Kansas City, Atchinson
KANSAS, and other points, assembled.
The decorations OF the ball room were
artistic and tasteful, as well as expensive
having, II is said, cost the neat sum of $50
They we're arranged as follows: Above the
osnd stand, made of gilt and silver letter.,
Was the inscription "B. L. F." those
IN turn we're surmounted by an
arch bearing the word compliments in
gut letters upon a nszarine blue
BACK ground across, the OIL
casstrs stand was broad white ban
nef bearing the words Welcome ALL"
made OF scarlet and green letters. Over the
windows at either side of the band stand
1ex2in2led with smilsx. In the center of
lnese were the talismanic letters "B. l.. F.
NO. 1S." IN gilt letters surmounted by
gelden eagle. At either side of the
reoU were the words "Friendshipn
in gilt letters on a n,zarene blue Ground.
HE central gas fixtures, four in number.
were handsomely adorned with designs of
scarlet and white roses, with a golden Ga
gle swinging in the center of each. Over
the entrance door was the word, "Compli.
nents," below this 3D. L Fn in gilt Letters
On scarlet background, below this. again
vas IN arch mounted with the stars and
stripes, bearing the words, in gilt and scar.
Let letters, with Joy we greet thee.n
There we're, in addition to the other dec.
orations, appropriate banners. two locomo-
live headlights and draperies made of red
and blue bunting. ALI in all, the decora. |
mems were very handsome, and the origin. |
stors and designers deserve much credit.
The orchestra furnished most excellent |
music and received many compliments. II
Was composed of the following gentlemen.
Aessrs. s. Gregg, leader; L. q. Freimal
Wm. Binder, Scott Gregg, T. J. He.ly'
SEQ. Tamm, Cbas. Hart,enbaugb. Fred
Van Camp, j. 81. Bevans and Tony Leece.
The dance programme was very full and
many OF the dances carefully selected
They we're:
Grand March Grand Master.
Quadrille-Its Cleveland.
Waltz-Sveet Sixteen.
Lanciers-Pleasing Moments.
Observation-Disclosures.
4uadrille-Our Master Mechanic.
Rscquet-It's Hard Run.
Observation-Disclosures.
New Port-Tesrs of Love.
s.ciliisn Circle-Our Superintendent.
Wai,z-0ur Dudes.
Lanciers-Operatic Airs.
folka-Swim Out for Glory.
SUPPER.
Qusdrille- The La Puma Cigar.
Waltz The Sweetest.
Qasdriile-Ladies' Choice.
Gallop-Alma. r.
Lancies-Oser the Garden Wall.
Nevport-So Easy. G,
Quadriile Jumbo. la,
Shottische--Kathleen Mavourneen.
1sneiers Artist. 81
Naliz-Morning Star.
Virginia Reel--Kentucky Jubilee. d,
Kacquet -Dewdrop. 8,
Wsltz-Lancefs-Swee Violets. Il,
Quadrille-Peek-a-Boo. a,
Waltz-Aurevoir.
Inc banquet was master piece of per- 70
'ct,on and arranged under the careful su- Sr
efvision OF MRS. j. ID. Sicher. 1t consis. 90
9 OF oysters, baked turkey. tongue, ham, br
usos; fruits from every CLINE, confections,
esoed nacaroons, iellies, ices, coffee, etc. In
yer one hundred and twenty-five covers
ere laid and the baDquetting tables with del
ear array OF hne linen, glittering table MI
afs and happy faced guests, was q scene 10
orthy OF the most particular notice, w
The various committees were most care. Pa
ia their attention to their several duties B.
thing was forgotten thst could enhance Cls
pleasure OF the oceasion for the guests. Re
se liss is as follows: sas
COMMITTEES: Ii.
Reception Committee.-H. Binder. TE We
yers, B. d. Ruckner, d. Richie, s. J. c.
'ahsm, J. Neville, VIM. Holcroft. J. Nor. w.
Y. w. III. Clark, w. Buzzell Ke
floor Managers.-J. Lister, J. Holland. 9th
Mcconnell, j. Costiu, P. Wedell. 81 mel
oore, j. Riley, j. Hanley, J. &. Diilan, A
Alcorn. dan
Floor Director.-Wiiliam Lewis. not
The Grand March was led by Mr.. and the
4 William Lewis, and at its close, the prs
inter arch, the circle, and a number of rev.
ares we're given before the first quadrille to d
! called.
1ne OF the most pleasing features of the A
ming was the prize offered for the most wall
csfui lady dancer, and the lest selected of {
the Morning star waltz. OF {
The prize consisted of handsome gold
set with four seed pearls, a pale ruby
iapis iszuli. 1t was a very pretty -
ament, and the young lady who won It boy.
reason to feel proud OF her triumph. for
ne name, however, was not secured ow- -
to the lateuess of the hour when the and
e was awarded. the dance being No. %. YOU
the program. RSo
cosIuMEs.
Among the many tasefui and sppropri. bis
costumes worn we're she following: road