The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-04-03
THE WESTON MASQUERADE.
Grand Suceess-Over 30 couples
Present In Costumes

Ffeseht III COSTUMES.
A Grand Success That is the
verdic, of all who attended the Mas
qderade and Fancy Dress Ball at
Weston, Friday eve, March 2Sth
There were about thirty couples who
joined the dance in costume, and the
alcove, where the spectators were
seated, was well filled; also the or
chestra chairs. Owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather quite number
who intended to be present were dis
appointed.
The grand march commenced at
8 20, led by ii. f. FELTON, and Frank
Stoodley-hoor managers-marshal-
ed by Hans Won Bismark.
The following is a brief description
of some of the costumes and characters
assumed by different persons who
were present;
we shall give to "brother Johna-
than the honor of leading the list,
character assumed by A. G. Gibson,
who appeared on the scene dressed in
a long swallow tail coat, striped pants,
white stove pipe hat, and carrying in
his hands blue cotton umbrella and
a large satchel which contained va
rious articles for sale. The character
was very well sustained, although we
think "brother Johnathan" was
little bashful among the ladies'.
Morning was represented by Miss
Hattie Graves-dressed in pure white
bedecked with silver stars. The
head-dress was a corOnet of white,
trimmed with stars with the word
Morning" encircling the front, and
lace veil hanging pendent and reach
ing nearly to the floor.
Night, assumed by Mrs. Fred
Rowell-dressed in jet black trimmed
with gold stars, with coronet trim
med In gold and the word might" in
gold letters; also a black lace veil
similar to that of morning.
Mrs. James Parkhurst-a cream
colored yachting suit with black
velvet collar, and black band around
the bottom of the dress.
Mrs. Frank Stoodley, as Winter,
was in black, which was specked all
over with snow flakes. A white band
around the bottom which showed that
there was snow enough for good sleigh
ing-a great rarity this winter.
Mrs. Abby Parker, as evening
star. A suit of pure white trimmed
with gold stars.
Miss Stella Pease, the midnight
star. Suit of black trimmed with
gold stars.
Mrs. VIM. Holland, black dress
trimmed with white satin and lace.
Miss Leila Jaquith, as frost.
White covered all over with diamond
dust, was enough to make anyone
shiver with cold.
Mrs. Carrie Hutchins, a dress of
white muslin trimmed with gold.
Head-dress white illusion with white
tip. Golden slippers.
Fred Rowell and Fred French as
sumed the dress of our forefathers,
being dressed in continental suits OF
black velvet trimmed with gold lace.
White powdered wigs.
James Parkhurst, as colored dude
was just stunning. "Don't yer
know p Also j. N. Waite, the col
ored waiter was 'dar. yis sar p
Adm Bryant, pure white oriental
costume with white ippers.
Fred Simonds, as Chinaman puts
us in mind of our TIT.
Dana Peck-Indian chief. Judg-
ing from appearances had been on the
war path, as he had scalp dangling
at his belt.
l.. O. Osborn-Garnet red plush
coat with light blue facings, light
blue knee breeches, light colored hat
with white tips, suit trimmed with sill
yer cord.
Aldice Waite-a Granger from
way back was a success in So far that
he remained incog until supper time.
+. Peck-a bad case of neuralgia
rather bad night for him to be
out.
There were several more characters
represented, but we think the above
descriptions will answer. When there
were SO many characters assumed,
and so many fancy dressed ladies
present, we shall not attempt to de-
eide who was the Belle of the Ball,
nor who was the best dressed lady
present.
As this is our first attempt to re-
port anything of this kind, We hope
no one will feel sighted or think that
we have not done our duty by them.
That they all enjoyed themselves we
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