The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
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LIBRARY PARTY.
A Delightful and Unique Enter
tainment.

The entertainment given by the :. La
dies Auxiliary to the Y NJ c. A." being
something new, was quite success. The
Masonic Hall was tastefully decorated,
presenting an inviting picture to those
in search of refreshments, which were
daintily served by pretty maidens.
On Friday evening the most interest
ing feature was the Library Party"
At about nine o'clock the curtains were
raised, disclosing group of young ladies
picturesquely attired; each by her cos
tune symbolizing the title of book.
amid the merrinent of the audience, and
the especial interest of the young men,
the purchasers. 1t could have been said
then, truly, with Milton, Books are not
absolutely dead things More difficult
to solve, doubtless, the readers found
these fair books than ever they did
Euclid. Language most fluent, thoughts
most pure; wise aed beautiful; but, alas
aoho can read them? One, with blinded
vision, thinks he is reading "yes,o
when with "a second, keener glance he
reads a mo-" much to his chagrin.
Since lack of space forbids the mention
OF particular books the list is given:
.'Rose in Bloom" Miss Fannie Daniel.
Alone. Miss Bessie Payne
''The Hidden Hand ............ Miss Josie Payne
BOLD Elsie" ...................M Miss Elsie Bailey
1.-THE Chain Bearer. ............ Miss Nola Bailey
"MOss Side'' Observation-Disclosures. Miss Ada Lntz
"Old Fashioned Girl'. Miss Mary Bryant
Daylight and Darkness. Miss Mary Johnson
Under the Llacs". Miss Jessie Hughes
"a Bow Of Orange Ribbon. Miss Lizzie Murray
1.-THE Woman in White ............. Miss Tullen
Little Red Ridinp HOOD. Miss Daisy Tribbett
1.-THE Daisy Chain. .............. Miss Kate Alley
s'The Opening of Chestnut Bur-
Miss Helen Whitlock
almost Num-. Miss B. Thamas
Later these would be volumes were
seen gliding here, there, everywhere
gladdening all by their bright faces and
quaint costumes.
On Saturday evening an informal pro-
gramme was rendered, refreshments
being served between the selections. The
mere mention of this programme would
suffice, without further comment, to
show those who were not present what
they missed:
PROGRAMME.
Qnartette- Medley-Miss Bryant, Miss Bessie
Bryant, Miss Mary Bryant and Miss Ballou.
A Selection, on Stringed Instruments
MessrS Lipop, A. X. BOwles, Anderson and Van
S1ckler.
Mr. I r Dn1pa
Recitation-Miss Ballou.
Some Minstrel Fun-Mr. James n Paige.
Fool Talk-Mr. c. +. Moore.
Contest-Nailng, by Six Ladies; Sewing, by
Six Gentlemen.
The contests made all of a large party
very merry. Each lady was furnished
with block of wood, twelve nails and
hammer They were then allowed five
minutes to drive these nails in circle
drawn on the board. Such noise Each,
determined to win the prize, pressed
forward to the mark, but oftener missed
it-not her fingers, however. Miss Mary
johnson received the first prize; Miss
Ballou, the BOBBY prize.
To watch the gentlemen awkwardly
needing the thread, and sticking their
fingers was equally amusing to the ladies.
In this contest the first prize was award
ell to Mr.. Wallace Cox; the BOBBY prize
to Mr.. Van Sickler.
The chief charm of the entertainment
has not been mentioned pleasant
union of all denominations. for the ac-
complishing of worthy purpose, is not
to be underestimate.
The Ladies' Auxiliary" having for
its object the furnishing of the Y. NJ. G.
A. building, deserves the hearty co opera
ton of all our people.
We commend the action taken by the
Committee in charge of the Fife Fund"
in appropriating q portiono Of their sur
plus funds to this cause.
Buried With Masonic Honors.
The funeral of Col. E. c.. Best, of Ron
ceryerte, w. Va, Friday ssnd inst, was