Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

ments OF which were In the MOST elegant
syle. many novelties being introduced.
Ire prizes were all in silver.
Inc frst lady's prize. hlsgree silver
comb, was won BY Miss Isaacs. OF Balti-
more. she having cut with Miss Simpson,
OK Texas. and Miss Bessie Scott, OF A.
lanta, all having the same score. The
second prize was Miss simpsons, while
Miss scott was rewarded with the third,
on by Mr.. Cary Langhorne-handsome
sleeve-buttons. Refreshments we're served
at the close of the game. !,
Inc regular weekly german was danced
on tuesday evening, but the usual interest,"
IN II was eclipsed by the Columbian ball,
which occurred the next night. though
eighteen couples seemed TO enjoy the 40
sence OF crowded floor. Mr.. Ed. FRY
came up from Coyner's, bringing two
charming young ladies-Miss Payne. OK
Norfolk. and Miss Lawson, OF Atlanta Mr..
Sam Lloyd, of Norfolk, accompanied the
party, and was warmly welcomed by his
many friends at Allegheny. Mrs. james r.
Leigh arrived Monday morning. and Pro-
lessor Laube had rehearsal OF the Sara
band, which was to DO danced ct the Co
lumbar ball.
TIE COLUMBIAN BALL.
After three rehearsals only this beautl-
ful dance was given and received with the
greatest enthusiasm. The ballroom was
transformed into lovely scene OF the ma
tional colors, embracing innumerable
small flags, festoons OF striped bunting III
the red. white, and blue" starred on the
blue strip IN white. At one end OF the
long ballroom the flag OF our country was
gracefully draped on one panel, while on
the other the flag Of Virginia, with its cry
for freedom. " Sic SeinpT TTdnnis." was
unfurled. The entrance Of the chaperonss
item IN number). led by Mrs. Leigh and
Mrs. Stone, of Texas with Captain Col.
houn, was the signal for the opening OF
the bail. Then followed the fourteen
couples in costume to the measured step
OF the music of the Ssraband, from the
opera of Cling Mars" each lady carrying
tanbourine. Led by DR.. Caring
ton, OF Richmond, and Miss. Colhoun,
they presented beautiful appear
ance. By some magical movement
they were soon arranged in two parallel
lines, facing each other, and then began
the beautiful, bewiderlng Irritation
dance" the perfection Of the rendering OF
which would be difficult TO rival. One of
thi prettiest features Of the dance oc-
Cured during one of the pauses by the
entrance OF two lovely pages. represented
by Miss Lillian Brockett. of Atlanta, and
"iaN Louisa OihlDOiucs VI VIEW PlLt1iis'
who with measured step presented bon-bons
to the dancers.
CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT.
To Mrs. Leigh and Professor Laube much
credit Is due tor having given the guests of
Allegheny the happy privilege of enjoying
this beautiful scene. in which the young
ladies and gentlemen taking part are enti-
tied 10 a large share. The cOstuming was
very elegant. The ladies in handsome
brOcades, with Vatican back. en- tra,Re,
powdered hair, paint, and patches. looked
as though they might have tiirted behind
their fans in the sd.ons OF Madame de Pom
pad0ur. while their partners were twice as
handsome. with the use of these toilet
| accessories which are denied them
on most occasions; black eyes flashed
brighter under the snowy locks, while
blue eyes stole tenderer light from TIE
snowy crown. Mrs. Leigh wore a striking
gown of black Brussels net, embroidered
IN gold beads. Noticeable among the
chaperons was the handsome gown OF sill.
yer MORE antique with point lace trim
mings, worn by Mrs. Pinckney, OF New
| York. The beautiful panorama IS past
but It will linger long IN the memories Of
those WHO saw 1t.