Democratic messenger., 1892-04-23
Leap Year Party at Stockton.

One Of the most pleasant social events
of the season in Worcester was the Leap
year party given by the ladies of Stock
ton at deWaals Stockton House last
Wednesday night Although the weather
was extremely inclement il did not in
the leas, dampen the ardor or lessen the
enjoyment Of those who were so fortu-
nate as 10 attend. The affair was gcnu-
inc Leap year party, the ladies acting as
the escorts of the men. and during the
ants of their partners WIS characterized
by galiantry that showed that the stan
dard Ia which man should come is high
indeed. Til c afternoon train brought INTO
Stockton quite delegation from Snow
Hill, Berlin and Salisbury, and by night
the hospitality of the Stockton House
was taxed To the utmost but not found
wanting
Al . O'Clock the carriages began to roll
up Ia the 6oor and continued in quick
succession until at 10 O'Clock the last had
hiiiNNbs ht b"b huC
was gwen constitutes the whole OF the
third story ot the house and was very
preiiily decorated and with the pretty
costumes made brilliant spectacle. The
recess windows we're all curtaincd off
m liking most delI ghtful little alcoves for
TWO only but as yet no rngagcmei t..
have been announc ed as resulting from
the combination of Leapyear and alcoyrs
The men were not allowed 10 nsk any OF
the ladies TO dance or promenade nor
were they allowed any privileges other
than usually accorded the ladies, who, on
the other hand took upon themselves the
geniemanly duties of the evening" as
the rules given each person read. The
affair was under the management of Mrs
George V Shepard Mrs Jas X Riggin,
Miss Riggin. Mrs Zadok T. Wharton,
Mrs. J. T. Parker, Mrs J I. Parker and
cing and cards constituted the general
y rogrsmme. 4 sewing contest 10y the
men was nm amusing feature. A grand
promenade WAS arranged aud u, the same
time Aunt Drah's Quilting Party" was
sung by all, Immediately after which
each man was given four squares Ia sew
for II quilt
The skill displayed was wonderful and
the king prize. work bag with appurie
nances was awarded by the judges 10 Mr.
John ID. Henry, and the booby, an ex-
ceedingly useful apron with most conven-
lent pockets for sewing articles, to Mr.,
John ". Station. An egg cracking con
ties, also afforded much amusement. An
elegant repasi was served about $50 a. m,
after which the German was led by Mr..
J. Fred Adams and Miss Wharton. The
festivities continued with unabaicd gay
ety until after four o'clock when the
company reluctantly dispersed
Among those present were Miss Auer-
bach. of 81. Paul, Mimi; Miss Smith, of
Savannah. Georgia Miss FranKlin. of
Berlin Misses Adele Spence, Lotiie
Smith, Ethel Purnell. Blanche Purnell,
Annie Station. Margie Station. Juliet Pur-
nell, Emma Dough eriy, Belle Uphsur.
Messrs W lillian + johnson. Thomas II
Spence, William Tinslc Dickcrson. Rob-
! ley ID. Jones John W Station, Franklin
Cpshur, George B. Bishop, of Snow Hill
Emerson w Polk. of Pocomoke City,
Harry 7 P-nnypncker. of Wilmington /;
Robert T. Graham. John B Rider OF Sal
ishury Edward -. Martin, John ID.
| Henry and DIR. Lemuel : Blades. of
Berlin; J Fred Adams, of Kingston :
Corric V. White, oi Whilon: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Wharton. Mrs George V.
Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. James X. Ricsn,
Mrs. John 7. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
II. Taylor. Mr.. and Mrs Levin J. Hous-
ton, Mrs. William G. liiggin. Miss Whar.
ton, Miss Houston, Miss Clayville, Miss
lsisrin. DIR. John ID. Dickersun, Dr. VIM
\. Taylor. J. Frank Houston. Edward
VI. Wharton, James C"ttman and Prof.
White of stockton