The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31
DELIGHTFUL DANCE
Given by the Farmers of Cuipeper to
their Friends.

tUIPEPER, Aug. JV.--l special. l-lnl
dance given by the farmers Of Culpepel
county in the Opera Hall was brilliant
affair and grand success. The hall wa,
beautifully decorated with ydriegateC
drapery and beautiful flowers and ever
greens, and 10 those who assisted in IL
decoration belong the highest need o
praise for the taste and artistic skill dis
played. The music was by the celebrated
| Webbcr's band from Washington. The
dancing began little after . O'Clock, ant
such an array of beauty, loyeliness, and in
teligencc. as well as chyalry and gal
1 lantry, has never previously been seen II
our attractive little city.
The various commttees-Ihe committed
OF invitation, the floor managers. the com
mittees on reception, all knew their duty
aud did il well, and We'd with each other Il
contribute most to the enjoyment OF the
occasion.
The beaux were courteous and polite in
| their attentions to the ladies. Their de
pertinent and exemplary demeanor was
such as could only be exhibited 10y young
gentlemen who rightly appreciate and
highly prize the softer sex.
or the many beautiful and charming
Young ladies present on this ever memOra
bic occasion, what shall we write? Theil
lOvcliness beggars our poor words. and We
seek in vain fer language with which t.
Adequately describe their attractive appear
ance. and the grace with which they en-
| tered upon the TerpsichOrean arena. TheiI
costumes were varied and beautiful. and Il
describe all would be attented with c0nsid
! cradle difficulty. We shall only attempt t.
mention some Of those who were either seer
by us or called to our attention by others
Miss Alga Stewart. Of New York. attired
in pink satin and pink-striped tulle, neck
lace Of gold beads; graceful in her move
ments.
Miss Brooke, Of Texas, blue China silb
bodice embroidered in irridescent beads.
The attractive and graceful Miss PEBBLES
of Richmond, beautiful white silk skirt
crystal bodice, with garland of clemates
| lilies Of the valley, grapes; pearl and dia-
mOnd ornaments. Her lovely sister, Miss
! II. ;. PEBBLES, wore white silk and tulle
with garland of daisies.
Miss D0noh0e, of North Carolina, white
lace and diamonds with eyes like the lat
! ter.
Miss George, pink albatross and white
lace.
Miss Barber, Of Richmond. white silk
with trimmings Of fringe, pearl necklace
She trips with grace and halls from the city
Of beauty.
Miss Pattie Cochran. black lace and vel
low trimmings. She's always ready for the
dance. and never gives up.
Miss WickIe COOns. OF Ryland, Lavender
Grape, the front Of pearl passamenterle.
Miss IIyall, of Maryland, black lace skirt
with crimson plush bodice.
! Miss MAYO, Of Washington, charmingly
attired in pink satin, pearl trimmings.
Miss Maud Duncan, pink null and -solC
beads.
Misses Hill, OF Culpepper, white and pink
tulle.
Miss Bronough, Of Washington, white
muslin. ccru ribbons.
Miss Duyal. Of Eastern View, black lace
and pink trimmings.
Miss Lula Riley, black lace with orange
! trimmings.
Miss Randolph, white cashmere and black
| velvet.
Miss Susie Convey, one of Baltimore's fair
est bellies, handsomely attired in beautiful
white China silk, with white fringe trim
ming.
Miss Crulchfeld. Of Richmond, red and
black India silk; most becoming to hel
Oriental beauty.
Miss NJ. Lewis, black lace and golden rod
Miss Lula Lewis sh0ne in silk and lace.
Miss Lightfoot. Of Washington, pinl
mule. satin sash.
'
cashmere. with rich lace trimmings anC
stylish ornaments.
Miss Clara Davis, white muslin and pink
ribbons.
Miss Kate Burress. Of Richmond. pink
net, with ribbon trimmings.
Miss Root. If the great Lone Star state
1 light-blue surah. irridescent trimmings. ~
Miss Mary Grimsley. white lace over
surah.
Miss Florence Brown, white net Over
pink.
Miss Nellie Hood, white dress, pink trim
mings.
! The Hill CITY Of Virginia was represented
/ By Miss Moore ina black silk. rich trimmings
/ Miss Lillian Cook. cream lace over cream
satin. with cream sash and amber jewels.
/ Miss Cook is one of Washington city's finest
amateur artists. having received the gold
medal al the COrcOran Art school in 1859.
/ Mrs. 4. VI. Green, black lace, lemon rib
/ bOn~. Miss Green. attired i'm an unique
/ and becoming costume, was charming as
usual.
Mi-- sue Green, colored satin, with over
dre-- Of gold -auze. pearl ornaments.
! Mrs. Stearns of Farley. purple velvet, gold
/ brocade and lovely diamonds
Miss Rcna >tcarns. white surah silk.
Miss SMITH, Of Richmond, corn colored
cashmere. with black velvet trimmings.
/ Miss Cussens, Of Richmond. pale blue
nuns yelling, ruby ornaments.
Mrs. J.. n. Pace, black net, diamond Or
namonts.
Mrs iucilla Nelson, lovely white silk.
Miss Maggie Belle Nelson, handsome rose
colOred china silk.
Miss jamie Gregg, Of Richmond, pink net
over silk.
Miss Maria Edwards, Of Lynchburg. rich
I.tf "a rod ill
Mrs. Dove. pink satin, pink lace, and dia-
mOnd ornaments.
Mrs. spiers, black Brussels net and dia.
mOnds.
Miss Mary Stuart. Of Baltimore, was ele-
gantly attired in a costume Of white silk
and point lace.
Miss Eta stuart, her sister, in white
null. cream ribbons, thread lace and
pearls.
Miss Annie Birkhead. Of Albemarle. wore
pink china silk. black velvet trimmings.
/ Miss Bessie Browne, red Henrietta, black
| lace and velvet trimmings.
Miss ShOtwcll wore white null. pink
| trimmings and pearls.
Miss Daisy llOotl, of West Virginia, EN-.
broidered muslin and diamonds
Miss Gertrude Wager, Of spring Hill
muslin skirt. satin bodice.
Among the married ladies present were:
Mesdames Hill. Duyal. Green, Jamsson.
/ Gibson, Hood, Hudson, Mrs. &. J. RiXey.
Mrs Fannie RiXey, Mrs. Faunt and others
from Culpeper. Mrs. Anderton. of Balti
more; Mrs. Hyall. and Mrs. McConey. from
/ Washington. There Were many others ar
rayed in equally lovely costumes and we
regret We have not space 10 mention all.
\ sumptu0us repast vas served AZ the
| Virginia House from o to o'clock. lee
cream. cake. and wine with things more
substantial. The dancing was kept up I'M
/ Ill the small hours Of morning, when all LEFT
/ ment.