The daily sentinel., 1899-12-26
TROOP IA" BALL.

ball last night at the Armory it being
their first attempt to conduct a nasqusF-
ads affair, but in this, As in all other
things, tho Troop people demonstrated
their ability to do things in correct
style.
The Armory was crowded, not only
with masquers, but with visitors and
spectators. II being Christmas night
and nobody having business cares upon
them, all wanted some place to spend a
festive evening and they found it at the
Armory.
1t is = matter to be regretted that
costumer cannot be obtained to come to
this city with suits which have some
semblance of color and beauty. The
suits usually brought here are horrible
old pslts and would not grace = barn
yard. They are usually worn out, fray
cheap and unwholssone. 1t 10 in the
nature OF things for people to lsve to at
tend masquerade. Tho liberty per
mitted within bounds is such that 1t is
vent hole for the huberance OF jol-
lity which people possess in their natures
but which the rules Of society command
that they at all times suppress. This
being fact and that many most excel
lent people love to have the fun Of
masquerade. it should be made 4 point
by the next organization which at
tempts a masquerade to have suits OF
some dccency here, for the people to
select from.
Another matter that is subject Of
criticism 10 that there are some men and
overgrown kids who believe that be-
cause they have their identity hid under
mask that they are privileged to act
like wild Indians let loose.
A good strong hand laid heavily upon
the shoulders OF some of these worthless
would conducs to q better enjoyment OF
the usual masquerade by the balance Of
the people.
Tho committee of arrangements con-
sisting of Troopers William ]. Stull.
Roy E. Wadswolth and Anon Clark,
had done everything possible to mako it
social and financial success and in this
they succeeded admirably. They had
provided the handeomsst programs and
menu cards over brought to this city.
The outside Of the program was hand
somely embossed In color showing the
figure of the oman in fatigue uniform,
wearing a mask, There were other
masked figures on the program cover
which heightened its beauty. The
folder within the sovsr contained the
order Of dances, the menu and the COM
mittess
Beautiful badges of exquisite design
were worn by the members of the vari-
Gus committees. The floor space was
somewhat limited, owing to the fact that
a considerable portion had been curtain
ed off for spectators. There was lots OF
jolity among tne maskers and fun reign
ed supreme until the time for unmask-
ing came.
evening. There were several couples
entered the contest. The prize was to
be awarded on the fancy step cake walk
and not the cavalry. After a very little
time it could be plainly seen that there
was one couple that had toe lead and all
the other couples withdrew from the
floor. These two proved to be the win
ners of the cake. 1t was John West,
and Will Fletcher, the latter being
masked to represent a woman. Phere
was one remarkable thing in the cake
walking of this couple of which the
majority of tho spectators were not
aware. Mr.. West is a deaf mute and de-
pends entirely upon the vibrations OF
the air for his time. He introduces a
great many fancy steps and his perform
ance was warmly applauded.
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