The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-02
A FAlNCY BALL AT
DAGGER'S SPRINGS
Twenty-Five Couples in a Maze of
Movement.
QUEEN VICTORIA IN DIAMONDS
A Delightful supper Followed the
Ball-Roorn Dclishts-A Donkey
Party That Was Much En-
ioycd-Nyane OF Season.

DAGGERS SPRINGS, VA, Sep. l.
The fancy ball. which took place last
Friday, was q great success. AT O'CLOCK
about twenty-five couples entered the pali-
room, and with much grace went through
the mazes Of one of the most intricate
marches, which gave every one tue OPP
portunity to show to an admiring audience
each beautiful costume. At the END OF tHe
line was Matte jenkins Cliss Mct5laliJ'
of "Crawfold" fame, who d1sdalneu ~
enter with gentleman, but had on ner
back a placard notifying the pubic she
was IAN uhappropriated blessing: hei
costume composed Of the stiffest OF blach
satin and old lace, surmounted by a POKE
bonnet cider than the hills in appearance,
and carrying in her arms a large cat. an
immense ian and a red umbrella, WAS III
perfect keeping with the character, the per
sonaton of which she maintained during
the entire evening.
The Greek Maid" Miss Leonora Woltz)
came like 4 lovely vision of the past, the
creamy folds of the soft silk and lace fall
ling gracefully from her beautiful shoul-
ders. Near her stood Winter Mrs. Al
len, in black silk covered at intervals with
soft flakes Of snow.
Miss McCrum as Spring" forcibly re-
minded US of ''In the spring a young
mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts Of
love-
."rne Breton Maid O1iss Eloise Ha-
dem wore a lovely costume of white and
black. the pretty pink and white cap sfad-
ing most becomngly the lovely face
A LOVELY PICTURE.
"Flora'' Miss Louise Kidd in sky-blue
null, garnished with flowers OF every hue,
made a. lovely picture.
= maid of Ye Olden Time Miss Annie
Burk), white draped with black
Gypsy Queen" {A1rs. Z. D. Redd): her
dress, a marvellous combination of daz-
zling colors, adorned with innumerable
beads. led the march with "The Soldier
Boy' Mr.. Roscoe Wotz.'
"Queen Victoria" CMrs. Pond), resp7end-
ent in diamonds and old point lace. enter
ed with Uncle sam (lr WalthalD, whose
entire costume was composed of national
colors and the band played Hands Across
the Sea.
SISTER of Charity" Miss WalthalD.
"Gipsy Maid Miss NJ Burks> Little 30
Peeo'' Cftss AIcCorkle,. Might (Ntss
Archer, black lace with silver crescents
and stars.
The Spanish Girl" Miss W. Haden).
"A Colonial Squire or. II. II. Burks):
''Doll:. Warden C1iss NJ. 3. jones': The
Loveliest Of Wood. Nynphs, Gittle Flea
| ror James,: Rcd Riding Hood" Miss
Leonora Allen. Captain James. member
of Hospital Corps.
It would occupy too much space to men
ton all, but I cannot omit Bruce Pendle-
ton. in his beautiful costume as Little
Boy Blue" nor Mark Rankin, "The Turk
and Armiste I'd Pendleton, as ''Brigand'-
three of tho best costumes in the room.
DELICIOUS SUPPER.
At - o'clock the doors leading into the
spacious dining-room were thrown open.
+,1,1o ai,,c
! of snow capped with beautiful ferns.
from vnose leaves peeped the hlushins
peach ices. creams and cakes stood in
willingly before the party. and as the fair
danes and courtly sGuires grouped them
| selves around it, looked like some scene
| in fairyland
1t was long ere the notes of the waltz
! could draw them again to the ballroom.
"On went the dance" and 'the boys went
| home with the girls in the morning..
| ',rhe Virginia Creepers," under the guild
| ance Of Mrs. Hampton. explored Castl.
mountain resting awhile under beauti.
fui plum-tree. whose fruit was most re-
freshing. then browning their leader With
| lovely autumn leaves. returned to triumph
! over the nta-ers-at-hnme.
| Mr.. ]. S. Allen and party made tour of,
| the mines on Monday. which all enjoyed.
| a DONKEY PARTY.
| Monday night was Clildrcn's Night
| The evening commenced with that delight
| of all children-"A Donkey Party
| All. from: the oldest down, had to sub
nit to being bindfolded. and try to place
| the missing member Of the long-suffering
| animal where it belonged. Merry shouts
arose as tail was placed in an rye. on
| the nose. mouth. foot-anywhere but in
| the right place. Sweet. tiny Lois Eve
| of Washington, won the prize for coming
! nearest to the goal, whilst Master Bruce
| Pendleton recaived the BOBBY prize for
| straving farthest Then followed dancing,
| cards story closing the entertainment.
| which all enjoyed to their hearts content
| Many of HE nleasant circle leave this
\ week for their homes.
| The departure of the Misses Leigh and
| Mr.. and Mrs. f. D. Redd. of Richmond
| was regretted by all.
! The latest arrivals are: Mr.. and Mrs.
| J. $. Allen, Miss I4eonora Allen, Master
! James Allen and little Miss Augustine Al
j len. of Ncrfolk: Mr. and Mrs r. II.
Rrockenbrough Lexington: Charles T.
Price Lawrence f. Price. Virginia: Wolf
Won Rourke. GERMANY: n. H. Park. r.
J.. Belvin. Scranton, Penn: and Miss Eli
| zabet!l Archer.