Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
DANCING CHILDREN.
THEIR FANCY-DREss BALL At THE
ALLEGHANY SPRINGS THURSDAY.
UNIQUE AND STRIKING COSTUMES.
George Washington, Fitz Lee, Ad-
miraI Dewey, ard other Ceiebri-
Rides, and Wasermelons.

ghany ballroom and the attention OF
Allegheny population was devoted to the
children here. Thursday was the occa-
sion for the little ones fancy ball, which
is given every season at the Allegheny.
At s o'clock the young gentlemen began
hunting for their partners among the beau
tifully dressed young ladies OF tender
years who were sitting bolt upright on
the edges OF the chairs and sofas in the
parlor. George Washington marched out
with Folly, and a magnificent Dewey es-
corted the Morning Star: Fitz Lee, Ii
Hung Chang. and many other distinguish
ed characters followed.
A REAL. ENOUGH BALL.
In the march and the square dances
that came later on one and all took part
with charming grace, some tiptoeing
gravely and carefully, as II conscious OF
a great responsibility; others brimming
over with fun, laughing and dimplng
every moment with the pleasure OF
dancing at a real, "sur5-enough' ball,
and at the promise OF as much cake and
cream, watermelon, and candy az they
were seated at the long table prepared
for them. their faces all wore a kind
OF "merry-Christmas and happy new
year" expression. The table was taste
fully arranged with long rows Of cakes
baskets Of bright candies. and pyramids
OF sliced watermelon, and punches or
cranes. while wound between the dishes
and caught up in a graceful centrepiece
were long. trailing vines and clusters or
maiden hair ferns.
SOME OF THE MERRYMAKERS.
-Four members Of the older set led the
children in the march. These were MISS
Jennie Crank. as a girl OF the period win
Mr.. Clinton Brockett. of Atlanta, Ca;
Miss Browning Coleman. OF New orleans,
white organdie and blue ribbons, with
Mr.. Ebert Fowler, of Atlanta, Ga. VINO
represented very successfully the famous
yellow-kid: following came little MISS
Beatrice Angel. of New Orleans, dressed
as Folly in cap and bells, and pink and
blue silk gown. glittering all over with
tiny tinking BELLS Master Orlando VEN
ple. of Danville. Va, a wounded soldier.
in blue uniform with bandages over one
eve and one arm; Masters Charles and
Robert Colhaun. of Vicksburg, both wear
ing the Colhaun or Colquhon plaid, and
both carrying a large bow and arrow;
Miss Donald Claiborne, Of petersburg,
Va. a fascinating little fairy. In PINK,
accordion-plaited silk gown, wings, wand,
and a bewildering array OF stars; Master
William Truitt. of Suffolk, Va. clown.
with the usual clown chape and most
benignant clowns expression; Master
Oscar Barney, OF Mobile, Ala, beautifully
costumed as Dewey, with velvet suit,
heavy lace trimming. and a respondent
military hat, and Miss Olivia White, OF
Lynchburg Va. Lynchburg's tiny repre-
sentative made one of the daintiest. most
falry-like little daisy-girls who ever
walked a ballroom floor. She was
dressed in white organdie. with daisies
about her neck and among her golden
curls and in her hand she carried a
bouquet of pink roses, presented by her
adoring partner, Master Pier Michael, OF
Galveston. Tex. Master Michael was a
naval officer, and certainly a credit to
the navy.
LITTLE BOY BLUE.
Little Boy Blue. looking Just as fasci-
mating and chubby as Maud Humphreys
has drawn him, came. and appeared 70
enjoy the dancing excepting that now
and then he seemed turtively TO be
looking for his cows. On everyday oc-
casions Little Boy Blue is known as Mas
ter William Weaver. OF Birmingham Ala
Miss Edith Glenny and Master Edmund
Glenny Of New Orleans, two beautiful
children. whom Birch must have seen
before he drew his elegant little princes
and dainty "Eaines." were among the
dancers. Master Glenny was a sailor boy
and his sister young lady.
Miss jamie Louise Colhoun made a
beautiful morning-star maiden, in her
white dress and star decorations, Her
little sister. Miss Stella Calhoun. OF
Vicksburg, wore a most unique costume
in her character as butterfly. on her
back was fastened a butterfly almost
larger than her small self, which had a
gilt body and two bright bead eyes. Her
shoes and ribbons corresponded with the
butteriy's gilt body.
A CHINESE DIGNITARY.
Master Paxton Blair whose golden hair
and big. brown eyes are envied by all
Of the young ladies on the place, was a
gorgeous Chinese dignitary His dignity
was sadly interfered with only by the
rocky motion of his queer Chinese shoes
Miss Louise Penick, OF South Boston
Va was a charming little flower girl
in her red organdie gown with fcinges
of real daisies and bouquet OF red flow
ers.
Master Herbert Burke. OF Roanoke
made handsome little Fitz Lee in his
military uniform and very military air
General Lee would doubtless have been
glad TO meet his temporary god-chilG
Miss Alma Cleveland. one of the love
Hest young girls who have visited the
Allegheny this summer. was a charming
baby" Her costume was a long. trail
ing white gown with big, pink sash, close
cap and pink bows
Master Robert Claiborne, OF Petersburg
came TO the ball in the character OF The
Father OF His Country" He looked
very dignifed and elegant In his lace
befrilled shirt. diamonds. and powdered
hair.
WATERMELONS NEXT DAY.
Master William Truitt, OF Suffolk, Va.
invited all OF the dancers at the ball 70
a watermelon feast next day In the band
stand. The feast was much enjoyed and
will doubtless add 10 the pleasant memo
ries which the young people here have
OF Master Truths stay in their midst.
The german on Tuesday night was a
very pleasant affair. All taking part
seemed in the humor for a german Be
sides there were some fine dancers pres
ent. The dancers az the Allegheny this
summer are remarkably skilful. Mr..
Spindle, Of Lynchburg. some one said
the other day. dances like a dream"
however il may be that a dream dances
Miss Tyler, OF New Orleans, is one OF the
best dancers. Il was she with whom Mr.
william Colhoun led the german on