The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-23
ALL A BIC SUCCESS
Ancient Order, S. and D. of
"A. R. and Old Settlers
GIVE BALL AND BANQUE
Music, Dancing and a General
Good Time for All.

Wichita Lodge, No. %, A. o. Z. W, gave
q masquerade ball at the Auditorium last
night which for pretty and catchy cos
tunes. excellent music and genuine pleas
IRE has not been equalled in this city Tor
MANY months. There were upwards OF
eftv couples on the floor a one time, and
this was before all Of the crowd had ar
rived. Besides the dancers there were
MANY guests in the galleries who did not
90 TO dance but 10 pay their respects 10
the lodge and TO listen TO the excellent
music which was rendered by Shaws full
orchestra. Previous TO the beginning OF
the dance the orchestra rendered spe-
cial program for the pleasure OF those
who attended merely as spectators. After
ths dancing began the Auditorium pre-
scented a very pretty scene. Some Of the
costumes were very elaborate, and the
man with a big nose, hunch back, b9w
legs and other deformities was there and
created the usual merriment.
''Niss Columbia" dressed neatly in the
Stars and Stripes, was one of the pretuest
figures on the floor and she had dignity
enough to refuse to be partner Of the
willy "Sagasta," a character aptly por-
trayed but very unpopular.
"Cvrona de Bergerac" was correctly
represented by a very apt gentleman.
The big nose that caused Cyrano so much
trouble in his love affair was the cause
of some trouble last night, as there was
hardly room for 1t in the crowded hall.
''TTncle Sam was a patriotic character
Of the masquerade and he was in general
demand by the queenly fairies who tried
to do him honor.
Among the more noticeable representa-
tons were the tramp, the clown, the ne
gro. the Indian, the tough, the lean man,
the short man, the fat girl, the tall girl,
the short girl, etc. There were many
costumes representing the great charac-
tiers Of the late war which lent a patri-
otto hue to the brilliant spectacle on the
dancing floor
Mr.. Albert Bolte was floor manager and
he did his work excellently. The commit
tee on arrangements and reception con-
sisted Of Herman Hill, A. c. Goodwine.
D. A. dcNicol. r. W. Williams and E. B.
Messerve, and their work was carried on
without a hitch. One of the committee
Informed the reporter for the Eagle that
the ball was d financial success for the
lodge.
Washington Chapter, No. l, Of the Sons
and Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton Of Wichita held their fourth annual
banquet at the Commercial club rooms
last night, at which thirty-two members
of the order were present and helped to
make the occasion the most enjoyable and
successful yet held. The evening was
spent in music and song, feasting ard
dancing, in manner that left no doubt
as to the participants pleasure The fore
part Of the evening was spent in mingling
together and having a social chat At a
seasonable hour all repaired to the COM
modious dining hail. where a delicious five
course menu was served.
The menu was as follows:
Oysters
New York Counts.
Celery.
Clam Broth in Cups. Olives.
Oyster Patties. lafayette
Haunch of Buffalo. Game Sauce
rotate Saufflees Brown Sweet Potatoes.
French Peas.
RUSSIAN Punch.
Turkey with Cranberry Jelly.
Fresh California Grab Mayonnaise.
Dessert and Pastry.
Martha Washington Pudding and Cognac.
Colonial Ice Cream.
Assorted Fancy Cakes.
Cafe Noir
The following program was rendered.
charles H Brookes, POSTMASTER.
l." Old Put: His Rocky Ride ~-Ra-
Spouse by James R. Mead.
Song 10y Mrs. F. W. Bentley.
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non VS.. the Oregon, Ship Typical of the
Ne" Westinghouse by sam B. Ami
don