The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-28

FREDERICKSBURG, Feb 27.-Society had been
on the qui we for several weeks concerning
the Colonial ball, and last Monday night.
February 22d the time set for that happy
event. the highest hopes and brightest antici-
pations were realized. All society had pre-
pared for IT, Everybody had made up their
minds TO attend and the result was all that
could be desired. BY $50 o'clock that part
Of the Opera House which had been reserved
for spectators was filled, and the main body
Of the vast hall had been cleared for the ball
and the highly polished floor was ready for
the dancers. On the stage was seated Bouer-
ing's superb orchestra thirteen Instruments.
prepared 10 furnish the most enhancing
strains Of harmonious music. The stage was
beautifully set, Ornamented with palms and
other potted flowers and large, handsome
shades subdued the lights and threw soft,
mellow glow over the scene.
Promptly at 9 o'clock the band struck up a
most inspiring march. and a moment later
members of the Fredericksburg branch of the
Association for the Preservation Of Virginia
Antiquities. under whose auspices this de-
lightiul entertainment was given, entered the
room. one by one. from either side OF the
stage simultaneously and met Immediately in
front of the stage. where they formed q
group. Then came the grand opening march.
Entering singly from the same doors. with
slow and stately men, came sixteen beautiful
maIdens robed in all the marvellous beauty
and delcacy of taste that only woman's inge-
nuity can cOntrlye, meeting In front OF the
stage. and when all had entered they quick
ened their steps and went through success
fully a great variety of difficult and graceful
movements, at the conclusion Of which the
audience broke forth IN repturous applause.
The march was led by Miss Flora Stokes, in
Nile green silk, lace trimmings, and Miss Lula
Y. Braxton. white silk. en- train. and
laces, and the other participants were
Miss Carrie Fscklen, pink silk. flowers; Miss
Mary Thompson. pink silk, lace; Miss JEAN
nette Bradley. light blue and gold. La France
roses. Miss Carrie =. Moore. OF Richmond.
Grecian costume of white silk. Miss Dora
lett black lace; Miss Sallie Williams, OF
Orange. pink silk, lace Miss annie Thompson.
white lace. silk trimmings: Miss Kate Law
renee. pink silk. flowers Miss Ella Downs.
black lace. flowers: Miss Bessie Goldsmith,
cream silk. en- train: Miss Maggie Downs.
cream silk. blue trimmings Miss Mary Fitz-
hugh embroidered silk. lace; Miss Gllmer
Martin, marquse costume OF white ana gold,
flowers: Miss Elise Semmes. OF Lexington,
white silk lace. -
represented Colonial characters, some of the
rore old gowns worn being over 100 years old.
and many of the young ladies were parficu-
larv successful in representing the characters
of their choice. Miss Carrie +. Moore. of
Richmond made most fascinating Par
charming as Folly" Miss Lula y. Braxton
was a beautiful SNOWFALL" Miss Sallie Will
lisms. lady of the sixteenth century" etc..
etc. Most Of the ladies who were IN the march
took part ia the ball, and among the other
participants were Miss Jennie Smith of
baltimore. white silk. lace and natural flow
ers: Miss Lizzie Hurkamp, pink silk, lace:
Mrs. H. b. Lane. white silk, en- train. lace and
flowers: Miss Belle Wallace. of Stafford. blue
silk. embroidery; Mrs. Walter b. Tyler, blue
silk lace trimmings. flowers; Miss Kate Hur-
kamp, canary silk, pearls. passementerie;
Miss Susie Hayes. of Baltimore, white silk,
blue trimmings: Miss Mamie Rice. of Raj
eieh, n. c.. light drab cashmere. flowers;
Mrs Mary Meyers. of Washington. old gold
striped silk; Miss Narcissa O'Bannon. garnet
cashmere, flowers; Miss Mary Hayden. black
cashmere. flowers. Messrs Gordon Wallace
OF Richmond, Hon. J.. G.. Johnston of Sonth
Dakota James III. bowman OF New York.
T.. |. Taylor and George Browning of Wash
ingtop. ID. Jenifer Barton and q. Is. Stacy Of