Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
FUNNY FACES.
The Masque Ball Was q highly En-
joyable Affsir-Brief Description
of Costumes.

The Masque Ball Was q highly En-
ioyable Affair Brief Description
of Costumes.
The Leap Year party given by the
ladies' and held at the Central Hotel
on Friday night, December 25th,
was q success-a decided success-as
Ill viii testify who were in attend
Rnce. The ladies did themselves
proud In their efforts to entertain
their guests. Refreshments consist
ing of coffee and sandwiches were
served In the hotel parlors. Card
playing and dancing were indulged in
I'LL q late hour. Lack of space pre-
vents q more complete report of cos
tunes. The following were those who
en- masaue:
Misses Julia Ross and Willie Potts,
THE Two Little Girls in Blue;" blue
de sole over white silk, sun
bonnets on golden" hair in braids.
Miss Minnie Basket, s'The Queen
of Hearts," pink null over white silk
sprinkIed with red hearts, crown of
hearts.
Miss Fannie Potts, "Flower Girl"
pink silk, with q profusion of null
pleating and velvet roses.
Miss Mabel Pitcher, "Aurora,"
DAWN; white swiss and silver stars.
Miss Minnie Bast, .sChrysanthe-
mum Girl" white organdie.
Miss Grace Todd, "Marguerite;"
white null, white silk, Marguerite
crown and decorations.
Miss Garth, Of Columbia, "Fairy."
Miss Bessie Davis, "Irish Girl;"
green calico slip and hood.
Miss Janet Mckinley, "Gypsy
orange and red silk, black
bodice, hair hanging, tall cap.
Miss Mabel Hord, "Mother Goose;"
blue dress, draped in red, high cap,
hair hanging.
Miss Evans Ross, Cup to-D Date
Woman" dark coat, satin skirt, high
collar, red tie and pink to match, stiff
hat and cane.
Miss Helen Hall, "Folly;" white
and blue ribboned costume.
Miss Rose Porter, "Queen Of
Hearts;n white silk, red heart deco
Miss Minnie Frost. "The Country
Cousin of Lonesomeville:n voye
cream oriental lace over yellow satin:
a profusion OF various hued ;ewelry.
Miss Moss, Of Paris, aouaker GirI.o
Miss Julia Arnold. asNun;. black
satin.
Miss Maude Wallace, "Popcorn
Girl" white organdie, decorated with
strung popcorn; basket of popcorn.
Miss Kota Luckie, "Summer Girl;"
pink dimity.
Miss Esther Norris. eIce;n white
silk, diamond dust, prisms, powdered
hair,
Miss Matte johnson, sWinter:n
cotton fleece dress and cap, holly.
Miss Mae Coataworth. aSpanish
Girl;n puff silk, head and shoulders
draped in black lace, caught up with
red roses.
Miss Mamie Davis, "a Gypsy Maid;"
red bengaline, adorned with cards
and bells, wide ribbon belt.
Miss Ella Poague, ga Summer Girl;n
white silk, with silk net draperies,
large picture hat with roses and tip.
Mrs. Walker Pollock, "Grecian
Flower Girl;" black lace over black
satin; garland of red roses.
Mrs. r. M. White, "Sixteenth Gem
tury Girl" white satin; veil.
Mrs. v. o. P. King, Japanese Girl;"
pink silk crepe, with red trimmings;
decorations, fans and Japanese fig
ures in girdle.
Mrs. Landon Rodes, "Eloise, the
Girl" white satin, tam
BOURNE.
Mrs. Susie Buckner, "Scheol Girl"
white apron, bonnet and books, hair
down.
Mrs. L. W. Morris, "Red Riding
Hood" red silk accordion pleats.
Mrs. 3. b. Cook, smother Goose;"
blue dress, draped In red, high cap,
hair hanging.
Mrs. P. F. Hord, "Night;" black
de sole, silver stars.
Mrs. F. K. Sanford, "Josephine;"
gray dress and wig.
Mrs. M. K. Wise, "Sister OF Char
ityi" black dress, cape and hood,
white collar.
Mrs. o. Q. Hall, "Bo-Peep;" white
and blue costume.
Mrs. e. q. Wilson, "School Girl"
white apron. bonnet, hair hanging.
Mrs. w. w. Fry, "Flower Girl"
white silk null over red, poke bonnet,
decorated with flowers, basket Of
flowers.
Mrs. w. L. Harper, "winter;" white
fleece cotton, powdered hair, diamond
dust and ice prisms.
Messrs.--
J. d. Whitley, "L Hung Chang;n
Chinese outfit.
W. Esgon, "English Lawn Tennis
Player" blazer sui 3, straw hat.