The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-23
THE FANCY DANCERS.
DAZZLING GRANDEUR OF A BRIL-
LIANT PICTURE.

TO the Beaux at BeIvidere Hsil-soms
ofthe Costumes Described-Those fros-
eat.
Hurrsh for the success Of the fancy pan
The vocabulary of the whole hngils" i"'-
guage might be drained Of its every a'Jec-
tive Of DESCRIPTIVE praise. yet be but mes'
gre and shadowy outline Of word-paintlng'
feebly portraying the dazzling, radiant
grandeur Of the brilliant picture at Bei'i-
dere Hall last night.
Tho rolling and rumbling Of rapidly |
sbeedlng carriages. bearing their charges OF
tfneeIIed gauzed humanity TO the scene on /
festive action. made the cold. wintrY AR
tingle with the spirited sound Of reyelry by /
nigbf. and the excitement in the atinos-
nbere spread with the contagion Of an epi- /
drmic broadcast among the reyellers'
WHO ARB YOUy
When the dressing-ro0ms, confused anu
crowded with a chaotic mass OF coioi7, nm
bulfine with a babel OF exclamatiohs y,
eurprise. amusement. ana NuhuStt, "',u
cueries Of "WhO are yOuE and NV nat are
ION =, sounding as the continuous chorus,
iegau 10 emptv its contents into the pail
room. il was like a tangled skein smoothly
uuwinding 10 weave into some gorgeous
and more defined pattern OF beauty
DOMINATING BEAUTY.
The KEYNOTE N effective art il contrast,
and here it was the great power OF beauty
dominating TO perfection in every feature Oh
the event. The spaciOusness, the brilliant
clare Of light from Clustering chandeliers OF
,as incandescent sparks and engine head
lirbts. the surge Of whirling, tunelul dance
music: the decoration OF Tags uniufilus
their patriotic colors against the g9uers
railing Of the frescOed walls. male start
Ing contrast in its SNOWY nature 10 the sol,
and dreamy elegance Of its twin apartment
across the hall.
IN GILDED FRAME.
There. beyond the warm shadows OF
plush portiere, was an abode, wrought ns
a rilded frame Tor pictures in languishing,
gracefnl noses. symphonies in listless ten
der looks. and dreamy placid warbung oil
impaired cadences soft and low. Upon the
walls were hung fine etchings,. en-
cravings and paintings, the sharp
edges of their frames sOitened ~
the artistic draping OF Eastern scars.
Mirrors reflected the flower lights OF
many lamps. but the flower faces Of many
more fair women. Palms and plants oil
tropical growth were the majestic embassy
from Natures court 10 add their beauty 70
the magic bower. while other emblems oil the
rank Jungle were shown IN the taWhS
skins Of the king Of beasts, which lay
unon the floor for the weafied feet Of the
fleet dancers. 10 nestle in fur. soft rest from
the labOur Of the loved ''pOetry Of notion
From the ceiling in the centre OF the room'
there hung a mammoth japanese umbrella,
from the end ofeach spoke hanging ighied
Japanese lantern. and all the subdued
light, so escaping from gayly tinted shades
A STAR TABLE.
The sumner was one Of the most complete
and superb ever furnished az any entertain
ment i'm our city. and served i'm bounteous
plenty as well as comfort and ease. Inc
! table was shaped like "A great star, the iisht
Of which scintillated from the JET OF many
gletening candelabra, and the radiah'e
Of which beamed in flowers rare and ueau-
tlfll, garlands Of roses and smilaX extend
inc 10 every point OF the star and massing
/ i'm the middle as a centre piece.
TrcKLERs or THE PALATE.
The menu comprised the dainties Of this
| season. and even borrowed the choicest ne
/ icacy from the season 90 come, as fresh
/ raWlerries and cream were i'm ample
abundance. Among tine other saYoiy fiands
| that .tickled the palate Of the veriest DOn
rir0nf were oysters, broiled, fried. stewed,
pickeled. and raw, saddle Of mutton, Gro
/ auettes and green peas. patties. salads OF
every kind. olives celery, &c; ices ln the
newest and anciest shapes. cakes, fruits,
coffee. chocolate. and last, but not least IN
quantity or regard. "thO nOblest Roman of
them all'-punch.
SCOPE OF CONTRAST.
Where the great beauty and scope OF con-
trast struck the eve with rich delight was in
/ the vast incOngruty Of some OF the coupled
characters. The East and the West joined
hands i'm intimate contact, the North
and the South blended their diverse sym
| hOs, yet harmony regned complete and SUI
preme. BathOs and path0s seem near akin
/ when a melancholy Hamlet kept pace with
the nippant fOllies Of = Carmen-uhen
| Grecian maiden listened 10 the batteries ofa
Mexican cowboy. and court gentleman
paid his deyOir 10 a fisher malden-surcly
! did ancient history. mystic lore, queenly
pOmp and peasant micn. the feudal ages and
! The progressive age all join hand 10 circle
around the brilliant occasion.
THE MARCH BEGINS.
l PROMPTLY al 10 O'Clock did the march be-
, Gin led by Mrs. Philip HaIall in a regal
! costume. as Lady Of the Vatican and Cap
tain Philip Haxall as Master of fOXhOunds.
Al n O'Clock supper was announced, aud
| from ~ to , A. VI. was n beautiful German
danced. and so passed % the end one Of the
most enjoyable pleasures and one OF the
most beautiful entertaining scenes ever pre-
sented for the social benefit Of Richmond
pleasure seekers.
SOME OF THE COSTUMES.
In so vast and pulling concourse, the
| task Of discovering identity Of participants
| i'm costumes is not so easy, but some Of them
most prominent were:
Mrs. Willie Allen. Ice Witch.
Mrs Frank Patrick, In France Rose
Mrs Thomas y. Carter. Rose Standlsh.
Mrs Levin Joynes. Fisher girl.
Mrs Charles +. Smith, A flirt.
Mrs Lucien Tatum, Nesper.
Mrs James Walker, Greek elrl.
Miss Mary Morton, Of Baltimore, Spanish
Miss sally Walker, Norfolk. Cheyenne.
Miss Nellie Robinson, Baltimore. IL iosca.
Kiss Elise StrOther and Miss Cally kylaud.
Two Orphans
Mr. Waller Morton. Spaniard.
Mr. Ed Hannewinckel. Dragomann.
Mr.. Saunders HoDson. French Count.
MI John Curry, Marquis.
Miss Jackson, Philadelphia, Evening star
Miss Me aw. Philadelphia, Turkish tIinceEs.
Miss Fitch, Ohio, Peasant Girl.
Miss Crump, Danyille, Ia Giiana;
Miss Louise Brander, Fisher Maid.
Miss on Adkins, Nydia.
Miss Bessie Addison, Carmen.
Miss Fannie Ross and MiEs Hattie Ross,
Two Orphans.
Miss Marsh. Peunsylvania; Biaque Figure
Miss Sallle 4. Mayo, Roman Peasant.
Mrs judith Darlington. Helen Of Troy.
Miss Leila Myers. French Republic.
MISS Mamie Myers Psyche.
Miss Mary Cullen. Fisher Maid.
Mis- Annie l. Camm, Lalla kOOkh.
Miss Gertrude Camm. Paper Doll
Miss Mary Cameron. Carmen.
Miss Lizzie Harrison, BrOWnk Eyed Susan.
Hiss Mary Anderson, NoapOlitsn Girl.
Miss Jennie McPhail, Folly.
Mis- Columbia Hayes, Evangeline.
Miss Evie Walker. Dolly llmple
Mrs. William Royal. Lady OF Lyons.
Mrs. Otway Allen, Dsfodii.
Mrs Ran. r. Wexford, Night.
Mrs Perclval Grant. Marguerite.
Mrs. Whitehead, Norfolk, Yum Yum.
MIS- a. A. Iabb. SunnOwer.
Mrs John Hancock, Kate Greenaway.
Miss AOllie Minor, Spanish peasant.
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