Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15
The Calico Party.

Lieut.. roster ana MRS. Lieut.. Almy. Inc |
party was held in the east wing Of the |
adjutant building. the hall being beauti-
fully decorated with dags and Japanese
work and the floor nicely waxed for dane
ing. One could not held but admire the
tastful work that had been done on every
hand by the ladies having the affair in \
charge. The blazing wood in the fire.
place was n cheerful sight. Although it
was stormy night, some thirty persons
were present, very few OF those who had
been invited failing to take advantage Of
attending the first calico hop ever given
In the Post. About all the dancers were
arrayed I'm ciico costumes OF various
shades and styles, and while some were
pretty others were comic and attractive.
Seldom does one see Il more varied com
bination of colors aud snowy figures than
were displayed on this occasion. The
scene was that of gaety as the asscmblage
of youth and beauty moved Off in the
merry waltz. This was begun at nine
O'clock. From that hour until twelve,
dancing was III order, and the gaily dress
ed couples tripped merrily about in the
waltz and schottische to their hearts con-
tent. At the usual hour refreshments
were served, and it would be using very
mild term to say that they were elegant.
Salads of many kinds. varie,y OF cake
and many other delicacies In abundance.
Miss Sumner, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Almy
truly acquitted themselves nobly in pre-
paiiug the refreshments, as well as COM
pleting other arrangements for the party
The ladies should feel assured that their
hospitality Is thoroughly appreciated by
all those in attendance uron their calico
party.
PERSONAL NOTES.
In common with the company, Miss
Sumner, the popular daughter of Col.
Sumner, wore calico orange tint, with
black trimming, low neck, no sleeves.
Mrs. Woodson wore Il becoming full
! black dress, square neck, no sleeves.
| Mrs. Foster, pearl, white lace, low neck
and sleeves.
Mrs. Almy appeared in lemon color,
white lace, low neck aEdno sleeves.
Miss Crandal, pink, low neck and puff
sleeves.
Miss LaMonGe, black, trimmed with
orange and black lace drapery.
Miss Charles wore lemon, with pannel
of hand painted pansys OH skirt, square
neck. no sleeves.
Miss Campbell. light blue tint, cluster
hand-painted poppys on skirt, square neck
puff at sleeves.
Miss Connell, light imitation law, neat
ly embroidered.
or any of the costumes have been mis-.
taken in any way, the ladies must remem
Der what difficult task il is for a bachelor
to write description of something ol
which he knows nothing. 1t is only witt
the kind assistance of another bachelor
that the above description is given, and Il
we are Incorrect with anyone, we blusl
and saddle the blame upon him.l
Among the ladies present not appear
ing in Cal co were Mrs. Morgan, Mrs
Wygapt and Mrs. Connell.
Mrs. Capt. ..Markley and Miss Strickle
of Fort Sill, and Miss Howard, of Sal
Antonio, were present as visitors.
OF course it had been expected that Col
Sumner would appear in Il gorgeous COS
tune. knee breeches. silKen hose, lew
shoes and silver buckles; bur on accogn
of sickness in his family he could b. pres
ent only for short time, vest being hi
only display OF calico.
Col. and Mrs. Crandal were also in only
for IA few minutes.
Major Morgan was not in the least back
ward in dancing because Of not being at
tired in regulation goods.
!, Major Adam, being officer Of the day
could only get around in time for lunch
The ever genial Lieut.. Wygant was a'
happy as fish in deep water in his monh
gown.
Lieut.. Fosters suit OF many colors Wa
very neat.
; Lieut.. Almy, as prompter, looked wei
in his fancy calico cutaway.
, Lieut.. McConb, in "a suit Of f1ashy hg
ures. was as pleasant as usual.
Lieut.. Adair appeared in neatly fttini