Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-08-25
A GYPSY GATHERING.
A Novel and Interesting Lawn
Party on the Creen-
SWard.
One of the Most Successful
Events Ever Given in
the City.
Narrow Escape of r. J. Bigger
From Death by
Lightning.

From Death by
Lightning.
Like right gypsy hath, at fast and loose,
Beguiled ME to the very heart OF loss.
But all who accepted the lnyitatlon Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells to attend their
gypsy entertainment last Thursday we're
beguiled, not to loss, but to a delightful
time and much genuine social pleasure.
The Invitations to the party were written
on stripe of birch bark, and contained
the announcement that the gypsies
would meet on Wells greensward at
exact sunset, and that members should
come wearing the costumes Of their
tribe.
Responding to this there assembled at
dusk many ladies and gentlemen Of the
city, wearing the characteristic costume
OF the rowing gypsy, as each imagined
such to be. The ladies particularly en-
tered into the spirit OF the costuming
and many quaint and attractive dresses
appeared as the result. On the elegant
lawn there was large fire built, sur
rounding which were tents, robes and
rustic seats. A big kettle swung from an
iron tripod.
The trees were hung with Chinese
lanterns, and the gay crowd of pictur-
esquely attired people. made the scene
lively and attractive in the extreme.
Nearly all the gentlemen wore appropri-
ate costumes, and Minneapolis and St.
Paul houses were drawn upon for the
occasion.
An orchestra was stationed on the yer.
anda, and during the evening added
much to the general pleasure. Several
Of the wild, wierd couples danced it
trippingly on the short-cropped grass. A
number of guests arrived IN cavalcade
fashion riding ponies. They dashed up
to the rendezvous in real gypsy style and
joined the circle that kept up it's merry
making until late hour.
During the evening refreshments were
passed to. the band in the most uncon-
ventlonal way. Wooden plates and tin
cups were the utensils used but delicious
sandwiches, coffee, fruits, ETC., were
served. On wagon drawn conveniently
near the fire were to be found the tribes
supplies Of good things to eat, and on
trees were hung baskets Of grapes, and
bags of confectionery.
Several gypsy songs were rendered
during the evening by young girls, and
the effect was very taking. 1t was q
matter Of much discussion which lady
and gentleman made the best representa-
tive Of the traditional gypsy. In order
to determine, census was taken and
names Of those considered most natur-
ally attired written on cards. This elec-
tion resulted in the choice of Miss Koon
as the queen of the band, and Frank
Casey as chief. Many Of the gypsy arts
were practiced in burlesque. and tho
amusement created was spontaneous
and hearty.
Miss Cornelia Smith undertook to
manage the magic department for the
tribe and told fortunes to all who
desired. Through her favorable portents
it ls said several star.crossed lovers
were relieved Of great anxiety. After
several hours spent at the ''camp" the
guests were taken in conveyances to the
GA. NJ. club hall, where the evenings
pleasure was augmented by a dozen
dances, and renewed sociability.
The party was given by Mr. and Mrs.
Wells for their daughter, Miss Margle,
who is spending her college vacation at
home, and her guests, Miss Katheryn
Koon, daughter of Judge Koon Of Min
neapolis, and Miss Clara Meacham OF
Darlington.
Everything that could add to the en-
joyment Of the guests was supplied, and
it was the general verdict that the enter
tainment was one of tho most novel and
successful ever given IN the city.