Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15
The Fort Reno Bal Masque.

The masquerade ball given by the ladies
and officers of the Post occurred as per an
nouncement on the evening of the 3Oth ult.
The committee on arrangements did well
their part, as was demonstrated by the beau.
tifully decorated hall and other arrangements
in general. The hall was tasuly festooned
with evergreens, flags, etc, and the general
effect was, indeed, very gorgeous, being
perfect bower of beauty. The officers and la
dies had lent willing hands in preparing for
the occasion, and to say that they succeeded
in making this ball the most enjoyable event
ever occurred in the garrison but feebly cx-
presses the situation, The ball was o private
one, neat invitation cards being sent to those
whose presence were desired. About twelve
couples went from the Agency, transporta-
tion being kindly provided by Post Quarter
master Waters. Officers were invited at
Forts Sill and Supply, but on account Of the
severe cold weather, none from those points
were present. Telegrams expressing their
regrets were received and read to the party
before the dancing began. BY o'clock the
maskers We're all in array, and as the orchc
ira struck up march they were on their feet
keeping pace with the music. The grand
march was headed by Mai. Devices. In this
way, about thirty persons encircled the hall,
and the costumes here displayed were SIM
ply immense some comic, others coy look
ing, while the appearance of those in daz-
zling gold lace were truly beautiful and be-
yond description. Many elegant toilets were
noticeable, and iollity ana good feeling was
the order of the hour, and the scence on this
ball floor was one long to be remembered
At the usual hour refreshments, which were
elegant and abundant, were served. At this
a having
resumed and kept ND until late hour. The
ball III every way was grand affair ana
success to the minutcst detail. The officers
and ladies of Fort Reno should feel assured
that their hospitality is thoroughly appreci-
ated, and that it is especially so on this occa-
sion, all who attended freely confess.
The following is n list of the various char
actcrs, which is as near complete as the pen
ell pusher could obtain Mrs. Mai. Devices,
! Cards; Mrs Lieut. Wygant, sister of st. John
hiss Rosette, Quuen Elizabeth; Miss Crandal,
Butterfly; Miss Seaman, Peasant Girl; Lieut..
CUsham, BlueDcard; Lieut.. Wygant, Monk
Lieut.. Waters, Cavalier; Lieut.. Clare, Mexi-
can; DR.. McNary, Irshman; c. II. Cotton,
Chinaman; Miss hammond, Music; Miss
liambleton, Painting; Miss Williams Folly
Mrs. Morris, Frost; Miss Campbell Peasant
Girl; Il. w. Morris, "An Olu Maid Looking
for IL Husband" w. 5. Decker, Country Boy
V. w Stiles Scotch w. a Hemphill. Greek
G. Il. DeBra, Continental; Lafo Merritt Dom
mo. number of others were present and
took part in the merry making who did not
mask They, however, WED with them in
/ be auty of dress, and seemed 10 have enioyed
themselves equally as wen. AS near as VIC
can recall the names of those who did not
mask were Maj. Devices, capt. ana Mrs
Bra dley, Capt. and Mrs. Bennett, Capt. and
Mrs. Crandal and j. 5. Evans, and from tie
Agency, Col. and Mrs Dyer, Mrs Conneu and
Dr.. and Mrs. DeBra, ana w. c. Oburn, ofKan.
el5 GAr.