The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-14
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, kdarcn lo.
 The Purim Bali given by the Jewish society people of the city at the Hotel Albert last evening proved to be one of the most unique and delightful social functions of the season.
 More than fifty maskers were on the Der of persons who were not masked, but participated In the dancing after the awarding of the prizes and the unmask- ing Many different characters were portrayed and as whole the costumes showed much cieverness and originality on the part Of the contestants. Six ''FloradoraGlrls' who proved to be Misses Cora and Daisy Adler. Mrs. Sam Strauss, Mrs. Henry Elkan. Miss Florette Meyer and Mrs. Willie Morris attracted much Mrs. l. swartz and Henry Elkan dressed as Babies proved to be two very pre- cocious juveniles and their appearance created much amusement. Mrs. Aaron Maas costumed as "A Little Girl' acted her part so we'll that much speculat ton was indulged as to her identity and de- fled detection until unmasked.
 Mrs. Leon Ehlbert and MT. Emile Karpe presented the dspensary question in novel manner and created much fun by their good natured thrusts at Its ad- vocates. Mrs. Ehlbert wore a gown that was literally covered with the labels of what seemed to be every known variety of drinks bles and her head dress con- sisted of a burnished copper funel such as Is used for filling bottles In her a card bearing an original poem the theme of which was "Dispensary is a Good thing I don't think.
 MT. karpe appeared surrounded by an immense cask decorated with labels of various kinds and wearing in his smash ed hat beer bottle He also scattered cards with terse inscriptions anent the dispensary.
 Mrs Morris Meyer wore very strik- ing peasants costume which was correct in each detail. having ben worn by her In Europe last year at masked ball. Mrs. Henry Lillienthal elected.to be The Tuff Girl' of the occasion and caused much laughter by her impersonation of the character
 Ralph Goldsmith and Eddie Kayser were recognized as the cannibal Gold Dust Twins" and their makeup was so true to the well known advertisement that the committee was cheeed when 1t awarded them the first gentleman's prize a handsome silver shaving mirror.
 Markie and Jerome Sterne represented the Harmony Club. Jerome being dress ed as an old and decre.A mag. reposing in a coffin like box which was dragged by Marke who was dressed in yellow costume bearing mottoes re,ative to Knockers. and "J'npaid Dues As the dismal cortege proceeded around the hall notices announcing the funeral of the Harmony Club were distributed.
 The committee decided that they should receive the second gentlemens prize, which was unique inkstand. Miss Estelle Adler. as the phrenologist "Tweedle purch' of Floradora fame. made one of the hits of the evening as she distributed her photographs and Knives She was awarded the first ladies prize consisting of an elegant silver bon bon tray. Miss Florine Stcrcn, repr@- senting Mrs. Wlggs, of the Cabbage Patch" was awarded the second ladies prize. two silver bon-bon dishes.
 Sam Strauss. tne chairman of the Com mittee on Arrangements, deserves much credit for arracing such an ente. tatnins and mirthful function on such short no- tice He and his committee have demon strataed that Purim balls can be success