The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-03-24
THE PURIM BALL.

it be possible for as many sweet and
charming Young ladies as those who
gave and conducted the Purim Ball at
Leviu's Hall on Monday evening, to
fail' Every element of assured sue
cess was found in their bright eyes
and failure fled before the combined
graces of manner and charm of person
OF the Hebrew young ladies who, with
their friends celebrated on tlis occa-
sion the exalted patriotism and heroic
devotion of Qneen Esther, one of the
noblest and most loveahle characters
in the history of the world.
BY 8 o'clock the Hall was one ami
mated mass of bright color harmoni-
ously blended-gay costumes of rich
and rare fabrics fashioned by fair fin
gers into grotcsque shapes, all ming
ling with joy and mirth in the lively
dance-all intent upon the discovery
of the identities hidden by the mask
and the domino-all Joyous, happy
and forgetful of care. 1t was an occa-
sion long. to be remembered by those
who were fortunate enough to be pre-
sent. 1t was impossible for our repor-
ter to obtain the names of all of those
who were present in costume, but
amongst them were the following
named ladies and gentlemen, with the
characters represented by them, viz :
Miss Hulda Jackson, as the Even
ing Star, was graceful and enchanting
as she always is.
Mrs. Hess and Mrs. Goldenberg, as
cotton pickers, could not be excelled
for character acting.
Misses Carrie and Rosa We'll, yum
yum twins, were Just too sweet.
Misses Fanny Meyer and Sarah Ro-
senthal, as Iceland girls, were fair and
white and charming.
Miss Jennie Heyman, who was ele-
gantly and tastefully attired in cos
tnme OF rich green and red silk, made
most charming Chinese Princess.
Mr.. Dan Hitler charmed his many
friends with his personation of Ko-Ko.
AS an "heathen Chinee" Dan was q
grand success.
Misses Gertie Rosenthal and Mary
Aaron, each as Daughter of the Reg
iment, were appropriately attired and
acted their parts to the admiration of
everybody.
Mrs. and Mr.. Isaac Sackman and
Mr.. Seiferth, as the Irish beggar fam
lily, were in make up and acting sim
ply perfect.
Miss Augusta We'll, as Liberty, and
Miss Estelle We'll, as Peruvian Sauce,
were tasteful costumes, which excited
general admiration.
Miss Cricket Levin, as Garden
Girl, was decorated with papers of
garden seeds, and the little lady was
as charming as the opening Spring
now around us.
Miss Augusta Wasbauer, as Folly,
was bright and charming.
Two little ladies, Misses We'll and
Lehman, were profusely covered with
cards and were very sweet.
Miss Esther Hirschman, as Sailor
Girl, and her brother, Isaac, as Sailor
Boy, were as charming q couple as
one would wish to see.
Miss Carrie Kuhnagel, as the Times
Democrat, and Miss Augusta Kuhna-
gel, as member of the Rowing Club,
were handsomely and becomingly at
tired and added greatly to the success
of the evening by their charming
manners.
Oh, Shucks! but wasn't Mr.. Ber.
trand We'll Gust too sweet ior any
thing" in his character of Shucks. 1t
was something entirely new, and made
disguise which defed discovery, and
our friend "Bat" was the grand mys-
terry of the evening.
Miss Rosa Lehman, as the Girl from
the Wild West, wore most becoming
costume and was greatly admired for
her beauty and grace.
Master Simon Mann, made as sweet
Sailor Bow as one would wish to see.
Messrs. Lucius Campbell and J. D.
Warren, as two Grey Boards. were the
"observed of all Observers" and were
CAV and festive. Mr.. John II. Bene-
dict was there in mask, but did not
show up afterwards.
DR.. G. c. Brown, was one Of the
successful maskers of the evening, in
the times of 1912 and thereabonts, and