The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02

solemnly tolled by the gong, he stepped
across the stage and disappeared, A
transparency at the rear of the stage on
which the figures 1884" had appeared,
was suddenly Illuminated and 1885"
flashed out where 1884" had been, and
in sprang two youths and two maidens
who performed lively waltz and the
curtain dropped and Happy New Year"
was to be heard all over the hall 1t was
very appropriate and complete way to
usher in the New Year Then followed
supper and more dancing and one of the
happiest times of the season.
In Armory hall there was a firemen's
ball, and coupling exhibition by a team
from Moline, which was very cleverly
done.
At the skating rink there was no spe-
cial attraction for New Years eve, but the
attendance was quite good and the skat-
ing general.
In the Central Presbyterian church
there WAS prayer meeting and in the
| first Baptist church there were services
Yesterday was very qriet day around
town. The air was chilly. and people
generally kept in doors. The only at
traction of the day was the bycicle riding
at the rink of Warren Wood, which was
q fine exhibition of skill on the silent
steed. The rink was we'll attended during
the day.
In the evening there We're several at
fractions. AT the rink Mr.. Wood gave
another exhibition of fancy bycicle riding
and the attendance was again very large
several persons being present from No,
line.
Then at the Workmen's hall took place
the installation of the officers elect of Isl.
and City lodge. No. 4. A. 0. L. W The
installation was public and the first time
that this order ever gave public installa.
ton in Rock Island Each member had
the privilege of inviting one friend so
there was quite number present to wits
ness the installation ceremonies. James
Blaisdell, d. G. NJ, conducted the exer-
cises and the following officers elect were
installed: Robert Bennett, P NJ. =; John
Evans, NJ. w; C. B. Slade, F.; James
lngles, o.; Henry Harris, G.; James Har-
din, l. W; Henry Kinner, o. W.
Mr. Bennett made few very interesting
remarks relative TO the beginning of the
order, its growth and benefits.
Then followed general social time en-
livened by the sweet strains of music as
discoursed by Biehl's orchestra, and an
excellent supper was served in the dining
hall to which all did full justice. At IL
o'clock dancing was in order and the din.
| ing hall was soon transformed into a live
| ly ball room in which those present who
delight in the mazes of the waltz had an
opportunity to enjoy themselves. The
evening was very pleasantly passed by all
present and the public installation Of the
new officers of Island City, No. 4, was
voted fine success by all.
Ucal Lodge, No 6S5. l. o. o. F.. had
public installation of its officers elect
last evening A large number of people
were present and witnessed the ceremo
MES which were conducted by W. L.
Sweeney, G. M, NJ. NJ. Corbett delivered
the address, which was admirable. A bal
and supper followed the installation, ant
all enjoyed the occasion to the utmost.
AT THE ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
One of the most enjoyable events o.
] the new year was the reception at the
Rock Island house from s to ~ p. m. las
evening. Mrs. Rush Field, the popula
+ hostess of the hotel, assisted by Mrs NJ
A II. Williams, of Leadville, Col, Mrs
q Brown, and Mis- Blair, of New York, an,
3 Mrs. Brearly. of Davenport, receives
seventy>fve callers during the evening
8 An elegant supper was served at a season
able hour and dancing followed, Biehl
orchestra furnishing the music, Happiness
q ruled supreme and Mr.. and Mrs. Field
j. who have made friends from the first day
ia they came to Rock Island, added more t
q their long list of acquaintance and vel
q wishers last night.
u The ladies received their callers in tn
q large double parlors, which were hand
# somely decorated with smilax and flow
q ers The ladies were gorgeously attire
q in evening dress, and looked the pictur
of loneliness. The gentlemen were hand
somely received, and one and all were pre-
. fuse in their praise of the pleasureabl
i event Each lady carried bouquet of fra
n graft flowers. The richness of the cos
70 tunes were so freely commented upo
d that we will attempt to describe them:
If Mrs Field, black velvet and train, wit
N black thread lace; diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Brearly, light blue satin, embroid
" cred in Marguertes; diamond ornaments
" Mrs. Brown, black silk and trail
ut trimmed in Russian fox; jet ornaments.
j. Mrs. Blair, cream colored ottoman
lie embroidered in seed pearls and lilies
Il the valley; diamond ornaments.
a Mrs. Williams, silver brocaded petit
coat, with beautiful Nile green coul
train, trimmed with marabout; emeral
ornaments.
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d. T. w Hurst renresents the leadiu