The Republican journal., 1897-04-01
A Masquerade at Isle all Haut

| A masquerade at Isle all f1aut.
Despite the falling off in population,
and the declining revenue from the fish
cries, the people of Isle au Haut-one of
the outermost islands in Penobscot Bay
keep up their dances and other social fes-
Invites during the winter season. In
summer they are occupied in caring for
the many visitors to this picturesque
place. Friday evening, March 10Th, they
celebrated President McKinley's inaugu-
ration by masquerade ball in Turner S
Hall, Prof Peaks of Oceanville furnish
ing music. A correspondent of the Deer
Isle Gazette says:
Most of the costumes worn were very
handsome and displayed rare taste on the
part of those present.
The grand march was led by C. D. Tur-
ner and wife, becomingly dressed as Mai
Mckinley and lady. The rustling silk
and powdered hair of Mrs. NJ, together
with the stately carriage and dignity of
| the Maj or impressed one at once as being
the right ones in the right place, as much
SO as those whom they represented.
John c. Turner, as Gomez, made a
startling picture as he came dashing into
the room in full Cuban uniform bearing
the head of Weyler trumphantly on the
point of his sword.
Mrs. John Turner was dressed in the
costume of a century ago, which caused
many to wish that such was the fashion
of to day.
Miss May Hodgdon, as Winter looked
/ q baTDli1lO in 4 white ri ,a1
with evergreen and holly berries.
Jasper Chaplin represented an Eclipse,
half of him being white and the remainder
| black while his wife had most striking
costume, consisting of white lace covered
very closely with gold stars, and wearing
golden crown upon her head. "Queen
of the morning or "Starlight' would
both be appropriate names to apply to
her suit.
George Hopkins was the only darkey
present, and with his gaily buttoned
swallow tail coat made valuable ad-
dition to the party. Levi Conary was a
good representation of 'Auld Ireland,
and Samuel Bridges was dressed as a sail
OF in the English Navy.
Mrs. Bridges gave us good idea of
what the Coming Woman" is going to
look like, and what we must all expect to
see ID the near future.
Frank Barton represented a character
dear to all our hearts, that of Uncle
sam. The stars and stripes of his cos
tune always look good to us and we are
glad to welcome him on all occasions, but
sorry to see him looking quite SO thin as
at this present time.
Ralph Hopkins reminded us OF the Revo-
lutionary period and the three cornered
hat % Voc J l.
becoming one.
The character of cowboy was well repre-
scented by Herman Coombs, who looked
as if he had indeed just arrived from the
''Plans." The long hair and full beard
under his broad brimmed hat, lent
tierceness to his already ''Wild Vest APP
pearance
| Alice Hopkins was dressed in a very
dainty costume Of pink and white, with
pearl ornaments, which gave her very
doll-like appearance
Mertie Pettee was dressed in a tourist S
yachting suit, which was very attractive
| indeed
Grace Hamilton had a fancy costume of
| red trimmed with silver stars and crown
of silver on her head; very snowy suit
and one which lighted very prettily.
| John Collins was attired in the height
| of fashion, representing a Frenchman.
His eye glasses, tall hat and boutonniere of
large yellow chrysanthemums gave him a
very dude-like air, which he carried out to
the letter.
! Mrs Collins was dressed in fancy cos.
tune of red and black, and it was very
| puzzling to many of her friends Just who
! she could be.
Hattie Turner was dressed in the bril-
liant colors and many gewgaws 50 pleas
ing to the fancy of the ''gipsies." Many
asked to have their fortunes told, and we
noticed she was prepared to tell them.
Albert Coombs made a most excellent
''Brownie' and Fred Davis acted very
naturally the part Of clown
| Harry Hamilton came in after all were
assembled dressed as a ''Tramp'' and l
! think no one could dispute his personality
| He had on a mask Of his own handiwork
and one which showed a great deal of in
genuity and originality. 1t was remarked
that st took the cake
Mrs. Harry Hamilton, Mrs Walter
Prescott, Misses Flora and Stella Hopkins
and Goodwin Grant were also in fancy
costumes, which showed a great deal of
| taste and labor
If the night had been favorable one
many more would have been present and
added to the brilliancy of the event