Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-02
ALEAP YEAR HOP.

bered by the young ladies and gentle
men of this place as being one of the
most enjoyable events socially during
the past four years. The young men
were the recipients at the hands OF the
young ladies of leap year hop. A
most delightful collation. was served
about twelve thirty and it satisfied the
most fastidious. The music from
Washington was greatly enjoyed and
added much to the pleasure of the
evening. Being leap year hop we
think that description of the gentle
mems costumes would be in order, and
we will try and describe them as i'm
partially as their collective brilliancy
will admit. First we will mention DIR.
VIM. G. Hill, handsome brunette of
Washington, in a handsome costume
of garnet satin, with diamond orna-
mems. He was much admired, and
his soft, tender brown eyes caused
more than one heart to futter beneath
his expressive aud ardent glances.
DR.. Richard A. Hales, of the same city,
was exceedingly charming in white
satin and tulle, with sable ornaments.
His genial smile and fascinating man
ner won for him the admiration which
few receive. Mr.. j. ]. Cowling, a
handsome blonde, wore q lovely Nile
green crepe, with his hair la pompa-
dour, the waves of which were the
envy of the fair sex. He had no orna-
ments save his beautiful Irish eyes,
which are as blue as the summer sky.
Mr.. George Chamberlain, of Washing
ton, was decidedly attractive in pale
blue, with flowers and pearls. Mr.. T.
Ramsey Taylor, one of the bellies, in
suit of elephants breath, with white
vest front, and we may say that with
his unique manners (alias monkey
shines) and charming face he would
create sensation anywhere. Mr..
Richard Roseberry, an attractive bru-
nette, whose observations were taken
through eyeglasses, attracted much at
tention by his air OF man of the
world and by his lovely dancing.
Mr.. II. F. Ried, of Brents.
Vile, retiring and modest blonde, was
just too sweet to resist in combination
of black and green satin. Mr.. Ocie
Marstellar, of Bristow, gay little tiirt
in dove colored brilliantine, peeped
over the top of tall collar in order to
find fresh victims. The gabled ends of
the collar elevated his chin to such an
extent we fear he missed some chances.
Mr.. Frank Hornbaker looked striking
ly handsome in a costume of black
satin, and his swan like movements as
he glided over the floor were the envy of
all present, as his dancing is truly the
poetry of motion. Mr.. Will Larkin, a
brunette in black and red, received his
share of attention during the even
ing. Mr.. Phil Lipscomb, though among
the few who do not dance, was much
admired in white organdie and natural
flowers. What shall we say of Mr..
Ben Merchant? ? Words fail to describe
his beauty. A dangerously fascinating
brunette he was indeed the "pride of
the ball" Mr.. Contee Meredith, tall,
stately and attractive brunette, looked
too utterly utter in magnificent cos
tune of red and black brocade satin
with diamonds and La France roses.
Mr.. Joe Hornbaker, q lovely little
blonde, who says he is just "sweet six
teen, and has never been fooled by a
girl" looked ETHEREAL in white organdie
over green silk. 'Tis he who will so
soon be such wrecker of hearts. Mr..
Jno. Edmonds, a very petite blonde, was
ers. Mr.. Jeynkings Davies, a charming
debutante, was lovely in black and yell
low. His 1.-THE and graceful form, his
bird like voice and his delightful dane
! ing added so much to his usual charms,
that many ladies were disappointed in
procuring dance with him. Mr.. S.
A. Wolfe, in green and gold, was in
| demand as dancer and when the mu-
sic had ceased; few hairs beneath his
nose generally served as sling for his
hand and he left a lasting impression
on (the feet Of many. Mr.. Roster
Larkin, an attractive brunette, in scar
let moire silk, was much sought as a
partner in the long dreamy waltzes
and the lively two-step. Mr.. Cameron
Silling, with his charming manner and
laughing eyes, and attired in handsome
green silk, was 'the observed of all
Observers" and ne rejoices to know
at least one has succombed to his love-
ly brown eyes. Mr.. W. Bell, attired in
white, attracted much attention by his
quiet, gentle and unassuming manners.
Last on our list, but by no means least,
comes Mr.. Murray Metz, tall and
strikingly handsome, fair haired young
giant, who was attired in black and
white; by his genial laugh and jovial
manner he always wins for him
self the many friends he deserves.
We were unable to obtain names
of others present and time and space
prevent US from going deeper into de-
tails and lengthening the already long
account of the Leap Year Hop"
NIKE.
Manassas, Va, Jan. 1, 1896.
| Not few who read what Mr.. Rob.
ert Rowls, of Hollands, Va, has to say
below, will remember their own ex.