The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-12
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AT THE RYAN.
GENERAL EFFECT WAS GRAND.
COSTUMES WORN WE'RE VARIED
AND IN CORRECT COLONIAL
STYLE AS WELL.
LIST OF THOSE WHO ATTENDED.
A Charming Feature of the Evening
Was the Minuet-Details of
the Event.

Magnificent in every detail was the
assembly given by the Daughters of
the American Revolution last evening
The parlors and ball room Of the hotel
were a blaze of splendor, the decora-
tons having been carried out on an
enormous scale, and the whole effect
of the scene as the guests in their gor-
geous costumes began to fill the rooms
was as handsome as anything ever
seen in the Twin Cities. The long ball
room had been hung with great flags
and rope after rope Of evergreen and
holly, three of the largest flags drap-
ing the sides and rear of the platform
upon which the state regent and chap
ter regents stood to receive the guests.
From the lights at the sides of the hall
were suspended silken banners, and
over the door leading to the hall hung
the Stars and Stripes. In a room to
one side the orchestra was stationed,
and through the brilliantly lighted
room all the evening f1oated the sweet
strains of oldfashioned melodies ia
miliar to the oldest ears present and
the more thrilling music Of the national
airs familiar to all. Beyond the par
lors, which were decorated with silken
flags and ropes of holly, was the sup
per room, where the tables were graced
with candles and silverware hundreds
Of years old, and at the rear of the
ball room was a display OF relics and
heirlooms which money could not buy.
Among the relics Of colonial days on
exhibition were q pair of embroidered
slippers worn by Miss Littlefield when
she was married to Gen. Nathaniel
Greene. The slippers are the property
of Mrs. Henry w. Brown, of Mankato,
a great granddaughter of Gen. Greene
Another beautiful article loaned by
Mrs. Brown is a fan of ivory and silk.
On the ivory fringes are hand-engrav-
ed landscapes, very artistic in finish
and effect. Another relic is piece Of
parchment-a commission signed by
Gen. Washington making William Lit
tlefield, Mrs. Greene's brother, a cap
tain in the Revolutionary army, and a
cross made out Of a small piece of
| wood taken from the old warship Con-
stitution. The cross was a gift to Gen.
Greene by a commander of the vessel
These articles were on exhibition at
the Atlanta exposition. Another inter
esting relic was a piece of the gown
worn at the inaugural ball by Mrs.
Beekman, a grand aunt of Miss Maud
Taylor. Miss Taylor also had in the
collection several pieces of old china
buried when Gen. Howe took possession
Of the Beekman place. Mrs. Beekman
used one of the cups in serving to Gen.
Washington lemonade made from the
fruit grown in her own garden.
The colored attendants of the hotel
acted as footmen and were attired in
handsome costumes of colored satin.
6iI1jnCr n of Ire
Ranney, assisted by Mesdames Saun-
ders, Moss, Sanford, Crosby, Brill and
Murphy.
Among the costumes worn were
number of historical value and thou
sands Of dollars worth of rare old lace,
whose loss could never be replaced,
adorned the neck and shoulders of the
fair women as they once had those of
their ancestors. The costumes were
varied but nearly every one came in
correct colonial style with hair pow
dered and dressed high and tiny patch
es of black placed with pretty effect
upon the powdered faces. The minuer,
which was a charming feature of the
evening, was given by Mrs. E. w.
Durant, of Saltwater, Mrs G. H. Ran
ney, Mrs. Henry Vittum, Mrs. Henry
Schurmeier, Mrs. J. w. Edgerton, Mrs.
Charles Smith, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Ruf-
us Davenport, Mrs. John G. Hill, Miss
Mann, Miss Newport and Miss Foster
in colonial costume.
The guests as they entered were greeted by
Mrs. r. NJ Newport, the state regent who
wore handsome gown Of figured silk over
dress, with heavy petticoat of white silk,
hair dressed high. She carried an enormous
bouquet of violets.
Mrs. ]. G. Hill wore a quilted rose silk
petticoat, with white silk overdress.
Mrs. Ell Torrance-Brown velvet colonial
gown. princess style, over white god-embroi-
dered petticoat; opal ornaments and hair
powdered.
Mrs George Squires-spangled tulle over
white, hair high and powdered.
Mrs. D. A. Montfort-Heavy pearl satin,
gold necklace from South America and very
old.
Mrs. F. E. Foster-white silk fifty years
old.
Mrs J. O. Adams-Figured white silk,
green chiffon, old lace and pearls.
Mrs. Charles Smith-Handsome yellow bro
cade.
Mrs. E. w. Durant, of Stillwater-very old
costume of velvet and satin; diamond orna-
ments.
Mrs H. W. Brown, of Mankato-Pearl silk
Among the guests the following costumes
were noted:
Miss Newport-white silk trimmed down
the front with plush and chiffon trimming
100 years old. short tight sleeves finished
with chiffon; hair powdered.
Miss Foster-Blue satin petticoat overdress
of white figured satin; gown was her grand
mothers wedding dress.
Mrs. P. T. Jackson-Large figured Vatican
overdress, red quilted petticoat powdered
hair.
Mrs. B. S. Cowen-White silk
Mrs. Marshall gals-Figured Vatican
costume, with blue petticoat
Mrs. ]. B. Hoxsie-Black velvet. rare old
lace, hair powdered
Mrs. Savage-Black silk costume
Mrs. G. W. Reed-White figured silk. real
lace, fifty years old; gown cut low on should
ers and finished with duchesse bertha.
Mrs. Marston, of Minneapolis-Black bro
cade.
Mrs. W. H. vittum-Gown of rose and black
plaid silk of great age, trimmed with red
fringe, rufied sleeves, lace at low cut neck
Mrs. George Young-Elab orate colonial cos
tune of yellow satin: hair powdered.
Mrs. c. c. L. Brooks-Light green satin.
trimmed with chiffon, founces; hair dressed
high.
Mrs ]. w Edgerton-Pearl brocaded satin.
Vatican train.
Miss Furness-Pink chiffon
Mrs. E. w. Durant-Black velvet and green
brocade.
Mrs. Barclay-Blaek silk, blue chiffon
vest, old lace bag 100 years old
Mrs. Archie McLaren-White figured silk
fifty years old. short waist, full skirt kerr
chief; powdered hair.
Mrs. Ramsey, of Minneapolis-Black figured
silk, pink chiffon bodice, wedding veil 100
years old.
Mrs. Robert Pratt. of Mlnneapois-Black
silk.
Mrs. Guilford, Minneapolis Black lace. old
comb in hair lace and violets
Miss Chittenden-White silk with pink chif
ion at neck and shoulders; powdered hair
shell comb and gold necklace.
Mrs. P B. Winston, Minneapois-Blac
dotted chiffon threaded with gold yiolets and
green ribbons knotted at shoulder.