The Monticellonian., 1898-02-18
A Valentine Masquera de.

Miss Bethel Bordeaux will en- certain the T. C. Club with Mir. and Mrs. T. H. Matthews, with q Valentine Masquerade.
 Cupid will distribute letters
 On St Valentines night.
 Come. break Loves fetters
 For they have long bound you tight
 All those who were so fortunate as to be members of this justly eel ebraled Club and their escorts of the masculine persuasion, deemed themselves honored indeed by the receipt of the above invitation, calling up as it did visions of an tieipated pleasure and delight on this festal occasion. Although St. Valentine came on Friday evening instead of Monday as had been ex- peected, his faithful devotees, at tendant fairies and goddesses had been apprised of his coming, and were ready to cooperate with Gu pid in the arrow shooting act. "Maude Muller, who on a sum mer's day raked the meadow sweet with hay" Cinderilla, the good girl who lost her slipper and gain ed a price, little Red Riding Hood, who had the adventure with the wolf, Mrs. Ii Hung Chang, just arrived from the Celestial Empire, the goddess Night, in sable gaf- ments clad, Dew, with the silvery drops sparkling in her hair, Mar guerite, Daffodil, Violet, Rose in Bloom, Butterfly, Fairy-all were there in their characteristic cos times.
 When all had been ushered in by little Cupids-Fay and Leronne Matthews, and these graceful and beautiful attendants had presented each gentleman present with paper hearts containing the names of the characters represented by the la dies, the work of identification be- gan. When this was concluded, each gallant Knight was bidden to pluck up his courage, seize Cupid $ bow and arrow, and try his skill at archerery, the prize being the heart of the fair maiden he should chance to pierce. In this romantic manner, partners were secured for supper. This, like all the other ap- pointments of the occasion, was quite unique. A large heart graced the center of the table, and all the courses were elegantly served. The guests then repaired once more to the large reception rooms, where they were highly en- htertained by music and singing, with charms to soothe the savage breast. Divided paper hearts were distributed among the company containing quotations. After dilli- gent search, each gentleman was fortunate enough to find the lady who had part of his heart in keep ing.
 At the urgent solicitation oi all present, Misses Blaine and Bor deaux favored the company with highly entertaining recitations.
 With great reluctance the guest, finally arose to depart, congratu. lating Miss Bordeaux on the sue cess of her entertainment, and as suring Col. Matthews and lady that they had enjoyed to the utmos their unbounded hospitality anc fully appreciated their efforts t' promote the enjoyment of th' young people of Monticello.
 Those present were Misse, Hampie Blaine, Gertrude Gotham Rose Waddell, Caro- Owens, Iren, iIokc, Nellie and Bertie Hyatt Anne Curry, LadeIle Welsh, Han nah Underwood, Jennie Hankins Eula Mercer and Ethel Bordeaux and Messrs. - Bushner and A Mason (Wilmar, ) K. l.. Hyatt, ] II. McCulloch, N. D. Gotham, D E. Caraway, A. T. Gotham, Ar thur Curry, Will Harper, Ro, Iioke, C. T. Gotham, Zcph W ood