Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
Over Three Hundred Chiidren in STRIKING
Costumes Take Part In the Festivi-
ties-Those Present.

nave cnJOyeu tue mAIeS OK sOcietys > "nHA
for years.
ARADIAST PICTURE.
The costumes worn by the children were
very handsome and represented various
periods and many stages in life, but the
whole only gave TO the scene radiance
which was most charming. Dancing was
INDUCED in during the earlier part of the
evening, and the little ones seemed to en-
JOY the art Of Terpsichore even as fully as
she herself must have done in her own
time. The lancers, the schottische. the
quadrille, the polka, and last, but by no
means least, the glorious waltz, were all
participated in, and the little misses
and masters bv their grace OF manner
and movement appeared rs miniature men
and women. A constant chatter was kept
up and only a person who had at some
past period been q child himself could
thoroughly appreciate the affair. Many
of the cards handed In by the young
guests were novel and amusing. Among
them was this, which was presented by
Master James X. Werth, Jr., introducing
himself:
LEAP YEAR,
Mrs c. OB. corardin, Richmond, Va:
LOVELY LADY,
In reply
To your query, who am I.
Mother calls me her Sunfiower;
Father says Tm his Right Bower,
But tell mo where you keep your tarts,
And
lam yours, THE KNAvE OF HEARTS.
REPRESENTATIVE OF BARNUM's.
A feature of the entertainment was a
burlesque representation of Barnum's cir
Gus. This was perfected by the assistance
Of three young men, one OF whom acted as
policeman. and the Others by. aid
q al ho nj
The children had been formed
into columns and marched through
the hall and around the rooms, which
were thrown open. and were in best
humor to see the great street pageant OF
Barnum's circus The "blue-coater Z"
had terrible time keeping the enthu-
siastic crowd from around Jumbo" and
It was amid great excitement and sup
pressed enthusiasm a splendid supper
was served and the amusement resumed:
The ball was thoroughly enjoyed, and
memories of it will live long in the hearts
of the many young ones who attended IL.
There were many older persons present,
and they seemed to take as much interest
az the little guests. Among these were
Mrs. Albert Grandy, of Norfolk, with her
two children, and Miss Lizzie Dammsnn,
of Baltimore.
PRETTY CHILDREN IN STRIKING COSTUMES.
The names of those present as well as q
description of MANY OF the most striking
costumes is here given:
Master Walter Russell Bowie, Jr., represented
a page at the court OF Charlemagne. His cos
tune consisted OF yellow satin pants, one leg
striped with red satin, the other made with
diamond-shaped red satin pu1s let In white
ground, white satin vest, coat OF yellow satin.
lined with red, and puned, diamond-snapeu
pieces let into the same, with full white sleeves
under the long pointed sleeves OF red satin, req
hose and gold and red shoes-the whole COM
pieting costume both beautiful ana petiect III
detail.
Mr.. James r. Branch, Jr., represented Bob
bic shafto,n in full white blouse OF cs shmere,
uoep blue collar trimmed WITH silver praia' OIL
cashmere with bands Of blue at the knecs-siVer
buckles. black shoes with buckles, ana large
straw hat with broad blue-rlobon streamers an !
a comb tied at his side with blue ribbon.
Miss Mary Cooke Branch, aged 4, appeared IS
Titania, queen OF the fairies. She had on an
elegant dress OF silver tissue, with crown anu
wings Of silver. and silver ssndals-a very De-
yitchIng little queen indeed.
Miss Matte Bowie, as bright and pretty as
picture from fairy-land, represented fonsh
Princess Her costume consisted OF red clotn
skirt. trimmed with gilt, oyer-dress OF white
cloth edged with swansdown and embrolaefed
with gold angel sleeves OF white cloth lined with
red, and bodice of white cloth worked In gold;
red cap, trimmed with swansdown, with aigrette
Of white and gilt; hose Of white silk; slippers
headed with swensdown.
Miss Cathleen Bruce, as Lucy Lockett, wore Q
handsome costume OF pale PINK.
Miss Octavla Crenshaw, Winter, white ermine
and diamond dust.
of the sixteenth century.
Master Pleasanton Conquest little Beau Brum-
mel, white satin, yellow ribbons, and diamond
ornaments.
Miss Elizabeth Davenport as ian icicle" was
L.. Ia In nj a
girdle and with icicles extending. sne wore a
crown Of snow and iclcles.
Mas Elise Davenport, Music. blue satin
with musical instruments painted on the skirts
and dangling about the mock.
Master Douglas Ellyson, Sir James douglas,
was attired In full Highland costume.
Miss Bessie Ellyson, the French Peasant,
blue and white plaid skirt looped over plnA slle,
black velvet bodice, white silk chemisette anu
lace cap.
Master Gordon Ellyson. Neapolitan Fisher
Boy, blue and white satin trousers, fuii white
silk blouse with wide blue satin collar and Guns,
blue silk sash and cap.
ernor Of Virginia I794l96, black silk costume,
white lsce.
Miss Alice Hotchkiss looked lovely as Twi-
light, In a costume OF lavender SIX, covered
with gauze OF silver aud gray. Silver fringe
ed 2ed the neck aud a silver crescent and bright
evening star rested on her hair ven en-
yeloped her figure. producing an efectiye. SOFT
evening glow. !.
Master Elmore Hotchkiss, as Sailor Boy. in
navy blue cloth, looked very handsome ana made
a yeritable little lord OF the waters.
Master Henry Starke Hotchkiss, Little
Prince Charlie, In yellow satin pants and vest
trimmed In rich lace, black velvet coat Win
satin facings.
Miss Mildred Hill, representing The RICHMOND
DIsPArCH, pink India silk, PINK girdie, ana
streamers bearing the words, "iHk hicbhOSp
DIsPATcH," and newsboys with bundles OF TINS
paper.
Master Ashby Jones as Mexican COWBOY;
very elaborately costumed.
Miss Nary g, James, Buttercup, Illusion over
yellow silk body, aud green skirt iooped WIN
buttercups and buttercaps In her hair.
Master John Q. James, Prince Charming, old
gold Zouaye Jacket and white knee breeches
heavily braided with gold, lace vest, hat with
plumes. -. a.
mart of a Neapolitan Fisherman. He wore
orange and white striped pants, full blouse OF
white, mousl.n cravat OF orange ana white, yoi..
low hose, straw sandals nshermans cap OF
black ld white SIX, WIN net anu pasAes suuns
over his shoulders
Miss Louise McAdams as Dorothy FOX, a furl-
tan maiden, was very quaint and pretty 70 ions
dress OF pale gray CASHMERE Win pam pouice,
skirt of same, cuff, apron, AMI menu OF hhe
white lawn feather-stitched In white, gray retl-
cule, silk Quaker bonnet Oh gray sik' anu stay
| hose and snoes. 80, ...
Master Triple,t Montague. as Cupid, white
| stockinete trimmed with pale blue wings.
| Miss Mamie Garnetf McCarty, as Carmen was
| tastily dressed In appropriate colors.
Master Tom Moulton, Little Boy Blue, very
prettily dressed in pale blue and white.
Miss Mamie Montague represented ner grea'
grandmother, the wife OF General Maxweii.
| She we're pale blue satin richly trimmed Win
| old lace.
Miss Marie Louise Potts, as La Tossa, was was
| exquisitely dressed In white SILK muii huge
hat covered with feathers.
Miss Louise Purcell, as Butterfly, was dressed
| In green silk with butterflies. "
Misc Anna Purcell, as Buttercup, white dress
| trimmed with buttercups
Miss Martha Many Robinson, Titania, pinl
gnaze with gau1e wings an.
Master Page Royal, as Violet, green tuiit
l trimmed with natural yioess-
| Master Walter STOKES, Polish Colonel SUIT O
dark-btue cloth, embroidered With gold, red sne
black. ana edged with a.trachsn fur; gold wsiss
l band: cape OF red cloth, emuroidereo IN goa
| black raecoon collar, and cap with req plume
| higf.top boots very handsome costume.
| Miss Allso Stokes, bride Of Brittany, dress o
/ red silk, with bands Of blue and yellow SIX
| ekirt-sleeves Of biuo and yellow SIX. undel
sleeves Of white embroidery and cossiet OF same
| paiusook chemiseste and apron OF san1e, heavily
| embroidered white cap, long veil OF nainsook
| bius hose, and red slipperA
Master Willie Trigg. Page was Deautiai u
white aud blue satin.
Hiss Nellie Talbot, ~ ia Toscs." beautifu
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