Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-07
A Brillia mt Scene,

ing can attest. Over the moving throng on
the moor, over the crowded galleries and ont
upon the wintrs air, foated the captivating
strains. One hundred and fifty couples
yielded themselves to the pleasures of rerp-
slchore and her attendants, and for over four
hours tripped lightly to and fro in the mazes
OF the dance. TO add to the beauty of the
scene. colored calcium burners of much pow-
or were arranged at the rear end of the hall
throwing a flood of light of MANY
hues upon the floor and over the costumes of
the ladies'. The effect was very striking and
drew Explanations of admiration from the
spectators The gay'toilets of the ladies made
pleasing contrast with the more sober garb
highly variegated fabric with constant
ly changing figures had been unroled before
the company.
The order of dances was neatly printed on
card board. 1t was as follows:
l Promenade
Lancers.
Promenade.
Quadrille.
Promenade.
Lancers.
Waltz.
Portland Fancy.
Waltz, Redowa and Polka.
10 QHadrille
II Waltz.
Il Waltz.
Mr.. Silas w. Wyman acted as floor direc-
tor in his usual efficient manner His aids
were Mcssrs. II. p. Milliken, John Z. Avery,
J. w. Fogler, l.. G. Cornish, WIS. Choate
and Bion Wilson. Under the management
of these gentlemen everything moved along
smoothly.
Refreshments.
The coffee room was thrown open at 10
o'clock, and all those who desired, entered and
partook of the agreeable beverage. 1t re-
manned open the remainder of the evening.
Rare refreshments were served at II o'clock,
by Mr.. G.. ID. Robinson, the well known cate
rer of Portland. A corps of fifteen trained
walters distributed the eatables with a de-
spatch and precision which was appreciated
by all present.
The Costumes
were rich and elaborate. 1t was one of the
dressiest parties the State has ever seen.
The costliest fabrics. silks, satins, velvets
and laces were used for material while the
dressmakers art was never more apparent
Valuable jewels, including diamonds and
pearls, were worn by many. Flowers were
in great favor with ladies and gentlemen
alike. Jacquemnot and La France roses
were in demand and violets and carnation
pinks were quite generally worn Below we
give list of costumes:
Mrs. Governor ROBBIE, white satin, court
train. duchess lace and diamonds.
Miss May Robe. garnet silk.
Mrs. Senator w. d. Pennell was one of
the most richly dressed ladies in the hall.
She was attired in garnet silk of elaborate
make.
Mrs +. c. Burleigh, drab silk trimmed
with brocade velvet.
Mrs G. NJ. Allen, brocade, cream colored
silk with trimmings of Spanish lace.
Mrs. L. X. Smith, cream colored brocade
silk, lined with red satin. Long plated back
with reveres of red satin. Corsage low. The
front was soft with pointed basque and en-
broidered with sprigs of wild roses.
Miss Carrie Burleigh, cream colored nuns
yelling with oriental lace and lace sleeves.
Medici collar.
Miss Valie Burleigh, pink cashmere with
pink ribbons. Full draperies.
Mrs Clinton Boothby, lavender silk,
lace and flowers.
Mrs. Oscar Holway, black gauze brocade
over black satin trimmed with lace. Court
train.
Miss Elsie Wilson, pink cashmere, TRAN
gular corsage. Swans down trimmings.
Il ELL
soft draperies
Mrs. Perley Milliken. white brocade over
dress over white Ottoman silk. En- train and
low square corsage. Embroidered with silk
trimmings,
Mrs. J. w Chase. black satin with Jet
trimmings and point lace.
Mrs :. ] Gallagher. violet silk, corsage
square Point lace.
Miss 5 J. Chadbourne. cream colored
satin.
Miss Abbie johnson, cream colored silk
with black Spanish overiress.
Mrs s. B. Glazier, canary silk and black
lace.
Miss Nellie NJ. Fogler, pale blue Surah
silk, low corsage filled in with Breton lace.
Lace front and lace sleeves knotted with blue
ribbon.
Mrs. Bion Wilson. cream brocade satin,
low corsage filled with oriental lace. Elbow
sleeves.
Mrs Fred Chase pale blue brocade satin
with brocade overdress. Lace front.
Mrs. p. NJ. Fogler black silk with lace and
flowers.
Miss Alice Twitchell black silk, lace
front. and flowers.
Mrs NJ. F. Andrews. black marveilleux
silk. Chantill lace draperies, caught up with
cream tips Cream satin and lace sleeves
and vest.
Miss Fannie f. Miller, white muslin, pink
trimmings and roses.
Miss Patteu, Bath, white silk and lace;
red roses.
Mrs. Thomas Lombard, black satin. long
train: white lace front.
George Adams. white nuns valling:
oriental lace.