Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-14
Reception rendered Mr.. G. 8.
Rouss.
IFrom the 1vInehesLer Times.I

tions, &C., in New York City, was
the Third Annual Reception of the
employees of Mr.. G. B. Rouss, which
occurred the evening of Feb. 18th, at
Lyceum Opera House.
The origin and intention of this an
nual reception is to celebrate the
birthday of Mr.. Rouss, and on each
succeeding year they have not only
increased in numbers but in bril-
liancy. Among the members of this
organization there are many fine dan
GERS and it is real pleasure to look
ers on, being question who enjoyed
it most those in the boxes or the dan
GERS on the floor.
A noted feature OF this ball is the
perfect decorum observed, and while
all tried 10 enjoy themselves TO their
topmost best, yet they remembered
the advice given by one of Shake
speare's great characteristic Let's
teach ourselves that honorable stop,
not to ontsport discretion. In fact
these receptions reminded one OF the
old time parties in Virginia, where
each tried to make everybody else as
happy SIS possible.
The magnificent orchestra of Prof.
FRANKLIN commenced the Grand En-
tree, G. B. r., at 1890, and as the
Prof. raised his baton for the open
ing march, beautiful arch on the
stage, where the orchestra was sta
toned, suddunly lit up, and the name
CHARLES Broadway RoUss.
1886. 1898.
stood out in bold relief, each letter
being living flame; the effect was
grand!
The march was arranged by the
floor manager, BIr. S. FrankIyn, in
the figures $40. C. B. R., represent
ing the initials of the proprietor and
the number of his great commercial
house on Broadway.
AS the March commenced there
were 125 couples on the floor, head
ed by
Mr. and Mrs. Martin II. Timber
lake: Conspicuous among the dancers
were Mr.. Chas. Weber and Wife,
Mr.. j. Bamberger and wife, Mr.. S.
Franklyn and wife, Mr.. n. Franklin
and wife, Mr.. G. Yates and wife,
Mr.. w. B. Milford and wife, Mr..
B. Juerst and wife, Mr.. j. A. Schloss
aud wife, Mr.. j. Larrigan and wife,
Mr.. n. NJ. Brannon and wife, Mr..
Geo. Nevins and wife, Mr.. S. Frank
and Miss S. Michels, Mr.. NJ. Frank
lin and Miss Franklin, Mr.. jacobson
and Miss Block, Mr.. Gretzinger and
Miss MANNER, Mr.. w. B. Miller and
Miss Nohra Hart, Mr.. H. Miller aud
Miss. D. Hart, Mr.. j. McEIroy and
Miss McElroy. Mr.. Guy Weidman
and Miss Hafford, Chas. Davidson
and Miss Crow, Mr.. Noaks and Miss
Noaks, Mr.. Max CroeuthaI and Miss
j. Breshin, Mr.. e. j. O'Connors and
Miss McCabe, Mr.. L. Goodman and
Miss Dryer, Mr.. j. MendelI and
Miss Dryer, Mr.. II. Weemese and
Miss Reid, Mr.. j. E. Dunno and
Miss N. Smith, Mr.. s. C. S imp and
Miss NJ. Smith, Mr.. w. Colyin and
Miss d. Rosthr, Mr.. d. layout and
Miss NJ. Smith, Mr.. Chas Stack and
Miss L. Maly, Mr.. A. Harrison and
Miss MiskelI, Mr.. j. w. Ould and
Miss L. Lotus, Mr.. F. Mcclure and
Miss McGuaire, Mr.. G. Plumb and
Miss NJ. Murry, Mr.. G. GoIdstine
aud Miss NJ. Goldstine, Mr.. j. Hay
wood and Miss Dawson, Mr.. Gas
Park and Miss EvaIine Park, Mr.. L.
Boiling and Miss HELEN Sneedy,
Mr.. w. Randolph and Miss Sallie
Lightfoot. Mr.. b. GIBBS and Miss
Martis.
During the evening Mr.. Rouss was
surrounded by his friends, offering
their congratulations and wishing
many returns of his natal day. He
seemed to enjoy it with as much zest
as the happiest youngster on the
floor. 1t was night long to live in
the pleasant recolIections.
The scene from the boxes was one
of much beauty when loskine on the
floor below. had friend with me,
Major Andrew Anderson, formerly
of Georgia, where like IS capuIit J"
once could tread a measure, &c. l
said Major, what do you think of
thatfower garden of loneliness on the
floor? he said, don't ask me! 1 can't
do justice to the subject thought
he was entirely right. To attempt to
describe the beautiful women who
graced the occasion with their pres
ence, would be like painting the lily,
gliding refined gold, oradding anoth-
er hue to the rainbow.
The lines of Otiray, in the play of
Venice, came to my mind. Oh! wo-
man, lovely woman, nature made
thee to tempt man, we would have
been brutes without you, Ang els are
painted to look like you.
There's in you all that we believe
in heaven. Amazing brightness, pur-
itv, truth, eternal joy and everIast-
ing love.
In conclusion, 1 would say, that
Mr.. Rouss had good cause to be
proud of his employees on this oc-
casion. The Arrangement Commit
tee, the Floor Manager, the Floor
Committee and the Reception Com
mittee, each and all did heir part
with tact and good judgement and
are to be congratulated.
A DANCER.