The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-25
THE COLONIAL BALL.
Preparations for That Great Event sti
Progressing The Clevelands.

Preparations for That Great Event stiii
Progressing The Clevelands.
Many expressions of regret were heard
Yesterday al the news published i'm THE
TIMES OF the inability Of ex-Presideni
Cleveland and his wife 90 be present at the
Colonial Ball.
The original news Of their contemplated
visit was heartily received by the large
number of persons who Will attend the bali,
as they wished TO meet the guests from New
York: and when they heard that arrange
ments could not Doe made by Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland 90 attend, they were a little dis
appointed. but cOnsoled themselves with
the thought that II some other time they
might enjoy the pleasure.
About "a week ago the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities sent
through It's corresponding secretary, an IN
gitati0n 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland 90 be the
guests of the Association at the Colonial
Assembly That and the news from New
York of Mr.. and Mrs. Cleyeland's desire 90
attend. started the talk which THE TINES,
As a faithful mirror OF news. recorded.
The following note was received yesterday
by the Associations corresponding score
tary:
SIG MADISON AyENUEl
January %, 1890.
Mr.. and 1lrs. Cleveland present their
compliments 90 the members Of the Central
Committee of the Association for PreserNa-
ton Of Virginia Antiquities, and their re-
grets that they will be unable 10 accept the
invitation 90 be the guests Of the AssOcia-
ton at the Colonial Assembly. % be held on
Wednesday. January 18th. az nine o'clock"
The temporary disappointment, however
will not affect the plans for the event OF
~ Ifin Iaf Do
discussed, historic pictures and heir-loOms
are being studied for hints, and the ball
promises 90 Dee a great success in every re-
spect
Alta meeting Of the chairmcn Of commit
tees Monday "a report OF the action Of tine
floor committee was read and passed on.
aud the following final decisions reached.
Tickets for the floor and dress-circle are
now ready and can De procured upon pre-
sentatiOn of invitation from West a. john
stOn and from the following ladies' chair
men Of committees: Mrs. Philip HaXall.
Mrs. 4. VI. Logan, Mrs. Edward +. Crump.
Mrs. i. VI. Boykin. Mrs. g.. y. Woodbridge,
Mrs. II. A. Tabb. Mrs. AleXandersC Cameron,
and Mrs. Willie Allen. Those buying tick
els for the dress-circlc can get reserved
seats without extra cost hy presenting their
tickets az the Theatre ON Tuesday, January
-. from 9 A. VI. to6P. NJ. Tickets for the
family gallery and top gallery are for sale
40 the Theatre.
All gentlemen who take part in the dane
ing Will wear colonial costumes, or the
dress described below: Dress coat 0apels
faced with some color, brass buttons. lace
100 sleeves; knee-brceches and silk stockings.
pickles on slippers. bufi vest, talbot of lace
powdered hair or wig. All officers OF the
army or navy on volunteers in full-drcss
uniform will be considered 90 be in cos
tune.
The older men viii Doe admitted in even
ING dress. The guests will Doe admitted 90
the dress circle either in costume orin even
Ing dress None from the dress circle can
come on the floor until supper unless in cos
tune.
The prices Of tickets will De for floor and
dress circle $3.50, including supper; family
gallery, ST.; top gallery, soc. 80 c0mpli-
mentary tickets have been sent eXcoptt0 the
Governor OF Virginia and Mrs. Mckinney, /
and 20 Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland,