Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-02-21

settias almost smOthered IN malden-nalr
and large spreading ferns, making an
ornament some four feet in height and
three feet in diameter. Wreaths OF smllax
were intertwined among the dishes
the entire length Of the table, which
was fifteen feet in length. The
table was lighted by numerous
wax candles ornamented with pink
and silver open work shades, casting an
exquisite light over the many dishes, cut
glass and silver tableware and there were
dozens of beautiful favors, unique satin
figures and hand painted souvenirs, dis
tributed during the evening. supper was
announced shortly after o'clock and the
dining hall was kept open during the
whole evening.
Gov. Prince was in his happiest mood
and dispensed the inequalities OF the
evening with splendid dignity and open.
handed cordially. The fair mistress OF
the executive palace never appeared more ~,
regally handsome and entertained all
with rare tact and grace. Mrs. frlnce
wore royal costume OF dark blue VelVet,
court traine, the entire front OF which was
of gold brocade and trimmed with Duchess,
| lace. Bands of pearls in the hair and a
set of exquisite jewelry, On old family
hair-loom, completed this faultless cos
tune. Mrs. Chavez wore robe OF ecru
silk trimmed with white lace and pale
yellow flowers, diamond jewelry; and
Mrs. Burns was attired in rich costume
of white silk, decolette, ornamented with
white lace and large corsage bouquet OF
Marshal Neil roses.
To undertake the task OF naming the
guests present would make this article
entirely too long. Suffice to say that the
leading citizens in official and private LIE
were present with their families from all
parts of the territory, and they entered
into the spirit of the occasion IN most
ioyous manner. The event will long be
remembered by the many who participate
ed as one of the happiest experiences
connected with Gov. Princes excellent
; administration. x*x
The officers and ladies of Fort Marcy
will soon be domiciled in new quarters
widely separated. Col. Snyder and Lieut.
S. Y. Seyburn accompanied by the 10th in
fantry band take their departure for Fort
= Stanton this evening. Mrs. Seyburn an(
: her mother will not repair to Stanton
until summer but instead 60 to their for
mer home at Detroit, Mich. Lieut.. Var
Vliet and family 90 to Vincennes, Ind.
I where the lieutenant has been detailed a
: professor of military tactics in tn
Vincennes University. Capt. Duggal
9 and his company will go to Fort Wingat
early next week, also Lieut.. Evan NJ
@ Johnson. Lieut.. Plummer will remail
here some weeks attending to the bust
Il ness of closing up Fort Marcy, and thel
/ he also goes to Stanton, leaving her
Lieut.. Clay and a detachment OF men t.
have charge of the buildings and reserva
ton until the war department finally dc
cides what disposition shall be made @
's the property. The NEW MEXICAN is e1
y tremely sorry to see these officers an
Y. their charming families leave Santa Ft
j. and it but voices the unanimous sent
t.. ment of all Santa Feans when it wishe
them God speed and happiness wherevt
g. may be pitched their respective tent
From Col. Snyder and his staff Officer
down to the humblest private in tn
ranks it can Justly be said that more a
fable and corteous set of men were new
stationed here. They have formed war;
in attachments among our people durir
f. their stay at Fort Marcy. Good luc
ii attend them all
~ wv
y Last evening number of Miss Circuit
-. burg's friends assembled at the Presb
~ terrain manse to bid her farewell and
y, join in the presentation to her OF an ell
=, CANT gold watch and chain. The mer
bers of the Presbyterian church al
" other friends of Miss Creutzburg wi
!; have attended that church had arrange
~ to present her with some souvenir
10 their appreciation OF her beautiful singh
n. in the choir during the past two year
e. and of her generous and magnanimo
ID spirit in 80 fully and faithfully assistil