The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-12
Presentation of Colors to the Cant
tai Light Guards.
Nieksburg Post. Afondar

Nieksburg Post, Monday
4 The first presentation of cnlors o.rn.-ad
at Major Thomas Bedford's vesterdax sf.
ternoon. The Capital Light Guard. me,
their Sponsor, Miss Kate Power. and her
Maids Of Honor, Misses Mary Cooper and
Z lena Beatty, to pay their respects and ten
der the usual bad yes.
1he residence of Major Bedford had
{ been tastefully ornamented for the orca-
SION by his daughters and their friends
White and gold. the colors of the com na NJ
were displayed in the drapery. The col.
unns Of the gallery were wrapped with
white and gold colored scarfs. Above The
front entrance an escutcheon. with the let
| ters, &C. L. G." was placed. from which
| depended steamers of white and cold
caught IN festoons to the side of the tran
som. Vases of white and yellow flowers
were on the mantels and tables, and high
on the wall, IN several places, notices in
wreaths Of cedar, thanked by rosettez of
"hlte and gold, babe welcome to the com
pany.
heir approach was heralded by strains
OF military music, which. as the band
neared the house was changed to the ap-
pealing air, None but the Brave Deserve
the Fair"
The commander, Capt. George Green.
gave the order to halt, aud formed the
company in line III the street Assisted by
bis Lleutenants, George Hunter and Ed
ward Eerger, be ushered them in single file
through the gate, and later presented arms
IN front Of the gallery. The ladies were
standing ready to receive them.
The sponsor, Miss Kate Power. is truly
% 2 daghter Of the gods, divinely tall and
uost dlyinely fair. Her hair Is black as a
ravens wing, and falls in large soft waves
about her classic head. Tier dress was of
white India linen cambria, with long back
widths punched to produce boudant effect
under the basque. he front was a mass
Of oriental lace, the hounces extending
from hem to the scarf draPery which
passed in soft folds from right to left
The corsgge was high to the throat, fin
ished with narrow rolling collar of lace
line tight fitting lace sleeves, through
which the rounded outline Of the arm was
seen, terminated in r fail of the lace. The
badge presented by the Captain was the
sole garniture FOR this chaste and elegant
toilet.
Miss Mary Cooper stood on the right
band Of the Sponsor, her fairy-like figure
and golden hair showing TO great adyau- |
tage in a diaPhanous dress Of cell blue or |
CANDY The skirt was long and full in the |
back and surrounded with narrow kilt |
pleating. The tabiier in front terminated |
in a fall Of Irish point lace, and passed |
on the right side under panel OF Irish |
point lace extending from hem to waist |
iiue The hall tight basque was Of the |
lace, high to the throat over 81 low-neck |
sleeveless underwaist oi the cell blue |
The back was caught IN 10 the waist line |
in butterfly shape, and held together in /
front with gold pins and chains. The |
Company badge was pinned on her left |
shoulder by It. Ed. Ierger, and its white |
and gold satin gtreamers were in very
tasteful contrast to the rest Of her toilet
Miss Leila Beatty Of Jackson, Miss,
stood on the Lett OF the sponsor. She is an
beauty with bright COM
pexion aud light brown hair. Her dress
was white null, with long iull drapery in
the back and a skirt surrounded with Il
tucked rufile over which was fall OF
point applique lace. In front, alternate
rows Of lace and embroidery extended to
within twelve inches Of the waist, meeting
a salt sagging puff in lieu Of the usual
scarf The cottage waist passed under a
belt ui cream-tinted satin and was Of
box pleated mull in the back and lace
and embroidery in front. The sleeves
were OF lace. Her hair was a Ia Gree
with full bang Of zephyr curls. 1t. Hunter
pinued the company badge on her shoulder.
The two other maids uf honor, Misses
Mamie Campbell and Ida Mitchell are
* pected on the next train from jackson.
Capt. Green, although lac ldbor5 under
he disadvantage Of being married man
IS called an Apollo by the ladies. He has
al exceedingly fine fsce and soldierly
aud was accompanied by Lieuten
anus that reflected his manly qualities.
Iiis speech was short, but 10 the point, and
we'll delivered. Miss Power responded in
clear voice, somewhat affected by eh.-
but easily heard. She ex-
pressed her graIItc tiun at being selected {
o represent such a gallant band, and said
he hoped and believed they would acquil {
themselves creditaby ON any field.
The oilic, r. OF the Capital Light Guards {
hen stepped forward aud pinned on the I
badges. The one provided for Miss Power [
y as Of white and golden color,d satin rio {
)Uu. the streamers one and three-fourths 3
-ards long; the shoulder knot was Il COM
linati0n OF the two pinned with a mono i
gram brooch of gold. The badges for the
VI aids Of Honor were Of the same style {
tut smaller. q
While the band played lively air the t
company went into the house TO pay their
to Mrs. Bedford who was seated in |
he parlor. She arose t. receive them attlred I
n handsome black silk with moss trim '
ming on skirt and rasque and point DIAL
neon lace at throat and wrist. {
Light eireshments, consisting OF sherbet, J
&c cream and claret punch were then serv
"a, aud there followed a pleasant com I
OF the Brave aud the Fair. {
Its not yet ascertained what the gen
lemen thought of the ladies, but the girls {
,re very frank in saying that the soldier
BOYS are Just too charming for anything. I
Miss Lizzie Bedford, who, on account of /
ler mothers indisposition, acted as mis- {
ress of ceremonies, was characterized by /
ler usual modest self possession, and show {
ID an smiable anxiety for the comfort and
OF her guests. She was as {
listed by her charming sisters, Misses
Dasey and Tommie Corinne, and Miss
Jimmie Glass, who were elegantly attired
N the occasion. {