The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-04-14
Leap Year Ball at Rayville.

Leap Year Ball at Rayville.
A charming lady friend favors the
TELEGRAPH with the following des-
cription of the Leap Year Ball at Rays
vile which Is published with pleasure.
It should have appeared last week but
reached US too late:
Notwithstanding the weather was
unpropitious on the night Of the 9th,
"there was sound Of revslry by
night" and upon the polished boards
of the famous Simm's Hall eye merrie
maidens" tripped gleetully aud with
an air of supremacy aud command
that was uumistable, which, together
with the helpless looks Of the boys,
made it very evident to the observer
that the event was q grand "leap year
ball' at which the popularity of the
young gentlemen was attested by the
very unusual absence Of "wall flowers"
The costumes which graced the oc-
cssion were undeniably handsome and
although 1t will be impossible to des'
cribe each, minutely, a sketch of every
one will be given.
Among the many visitors from
Delhi were Mr.. Scot who wore at close
fitting costume of black admirably
suited to his graceful and willowy
figure. Mr.. Willie Brumby was his
elegant and graceful self ia snowy
laundried collar aud exquisite velvet
embroidered tie as accesstons to his
full evening dress his ornaments were
diamonds. Mr.. Meekins was IN a per
80 SayRNS Snh
to enhance the delicate whiteness OF
his dainty complexion. Mr.. Frank
Miles was attired In charming CO.'S
tune of silver gray which lent addi-
tional charms to his manly counten-
ance. Mr.. 1xarpe was lovely In cut
away and cravat to match. Mr.:
Wathen was divine in a bewitching
suit of seal brown.
Girard sent her accustomed group OF
galIants, among whom were noticed,
Mr.. John Meyers In a stylish and DO.
coming costume of blue and he was as
affable as he always is. Mr.. Will
Gentry was gracefully attired In brown.
Mr.. McCorkle, whose radiant eyes
sparkled with the glamour OF the
scene, was in toilet of blue. Mr..
Brown was exquisite In wine color.
Mr.. Myrick was richly dressed In
brown.
Mr.. Edward Titche of Birmingham,
Ala, who was at home on visit to
his parents was stately In perfectly
fitting Prince Albert and red silk sus~
penders.
Mono the less observed because mem
toned last were the young gentlemen
of Rsyville, whom, it really seemed to
the ladies fairly ''outshone them
selves" Mr.. John Sumn.erlin was
bewildering in a magnificent Prince
Albert with a soft white cravat fasten'
ed sweetly at the back. Mr.. Harvey
Jones was radiant in black with pearl
osnaments. MIR. Sidney Spencer was
as usual charming in light trousers aud
black coat. The beauty Of his dainty
scarf was enhanced by the brilliancy
of the diamond that sparkled therein.
Mr.. Herman Kahn was jubilant in q
becoming costume of black which he
wore with a grace peculiar to himself.
Mr., Frank Binion was as ever the
quint tescence OF style in a superb Prince
Albert. Mr.. Jesse Statham was at
traclivo in handsome costume of
black and his dainty feet were seen
tripping lightly over the polished floor
during the entire evening. Mr.. Archi-
beld was facinating in full suit OF
black. Mr.. Cresler's charming sims
plicity was shown in its full extent by
a very tasteful black suit. Mr.. Cook
wore becoming toilet Of pure black.
Mr.. CoHey's ethereal beauty was ad-
mirably shown in a nobby gYey suit.
Mr.. Tom Summerlin looked too sweet
in light grey trousers and black coat.
Mr.. Will Scott was irreproachablo In a
Prince Albert, dancing length. Mr..
Tom Jones was dashing in handsome
wine colored suit. Mr.. Walter Jones
was elegant in a stylish black suit
Mr.. Sam Chapman were becoming
blue suit.
The several others who were presen
were all handsomely and tastily at
tired and upon the first suggestion o
dispensing '.th0 jocund day stood tip
toe on the mountain top" and the gen
tIemen were praising the ladies ct
, the echo" regretting the unfortunat
circumstance that gave leap year ono
, every four years only.
, IT is the earnest and sincere desire &
, the young ladies to offer their endIes
and hearty thanks to Mrs. Il. Carte
for her untiring efforts and indefatigs
, BILE labor in their behalf and her inva
liable assistance in making their ball
| success, and they give assurance {
, lasting gratitude. Many thanks al
O also due MIR. George Wright ard sevt
4 raj ladies who gave assistance.
n Activity in the Land Onicc.