The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-10-27
MARSHALS' BALL
BRILLIANT EV..kI
Chief NarshaI'S Rega ia Wet
to Miss NtWland.
A WATCH fOR MAR sHAL
The handson. Souy Mrs Of Satin fafs aad Golf
Stick Hit Pms pr,s-nD-d through
Mss vary Barbe4 Of
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Far was the Mar>haI,' Grand Ball, gwen
last night at the Capital Club.
The rooms, the most beautiful CLUB
rooms in the State, were ~thronged with
dancers and visitors. The beautiful ana
costly gowns Of the ladies made even
more bewitching the many bellies OF Cur
DINA. who graced the occasion, the MAIDS
and matrons all being superbly attired.
The regalia-attired Chief Marshal and
MS gallant aides added another touch Of
couples swept IN rhythmic dance through
the magnificent BAH room it was as 4
scene from fairyland.
From 1890 till way into the morning
the dance lasted. this being under the
leadership of Mir. w. W. Robards, assisted
by A. j. Coward, local aides. selected
by Chief Marshal George l.. Morton, OF
Wilmington. The music, most bewltchlng
and literally inviting TO the dance, was
by Levin's splendid orchestra.
The presentation of regalas by the State
Fan Marshals to the ladies Of their choice
was a beautiful event. and as these were
gently placed about the shoulders of far
women the eIeCt was artistic.
The regalia of Chief Marshal Morton
was accepted by Miss Hal Newland, OF New
Bern, one Of the beautiful bellies Of North
Carolina, while the aides presented theirs
to maids equally as beautiful. Miss New
land is in the city the guest OF Miss Mary
Barbee, and last night at the Ball WIS
one of the handsomeSt ladies on the floor.
The souvenirs presented by Chlef Mar
shall Morton We're exquisite. These We're
graciously delivered by Miss Mary Barbec,
Of Raleigh, one of the States handsomest
young women and consisted Of beautiful
fans of silk null on ivory frames. hard
painted with the inscription on the null
hand painted. The Marshal's Bail,
State FAIR, 1903 and leather golf bags
as cases, holding two sterling silver lat
pins, the ends Of which were shaped as
golf implements, the inscription being as
on the fans. These were IN boxes alike
and were distributed, some ladies' receiv-
ing fans, others hat pins, both being very
beautiful. These beautiful souvenirs were
secured through the firm OF H. Mahler's
Sons, OF Raleigh.
A feature of the occasion was the pre-
sentation to Chief Marshal Morton of a
handsome gold watch, suitably engraved.
expressing the appreciation OF his aides.
The presentation was made by Mr.. Will
liam D. Merritt, of Roxboro, in eloquent
and appreciative words, and the response
OF Chief Marshal Morton was most happy
In its acknowledgment.
Despite the rain which began carly last
night there was a splendid attendance 1t
the ball, and the evening was one Of
rare pleasure for there were present
some OF the most beautiful women Of
North Carolina and other States, while
gallant men paid homage to these charm
ing ladies.
: Just before midnight, while the many
dancers and visitors stood about the
sides OF the hall there advanced TO the
centre Of the ball room Messrs. ". ".
Robards and G. u. Harris. W. d. Mer-
Wit, of Roxboro, the committee represent
ing the assistant marshals. Chief Marshal
Morton was called for, and when lie had
advanced Mr.. Merritt said:
MIR. Chief Marshal: The end to anoth-
er great State Far is about To come. ana
III tins You have done a noble and royal
part. 1t has been the custom to present
to Chief Marshal's a souvenir showing
the appreciative OF his aides, but had this
not been the custom it would nave been
done, so in accordance with the wishes
OF your assistants l am commissioned to
present to you this beautiful gold watch.
pAI@ ~ t%E4A ANoA , - 31tpL = 49,
account CT its intrinsic value and its use,
Lat as an evidence of cur esteem and re-
gard tor you. As you carry il may its
beats remind you OF tie hearts that beat
loyalty to you and may its tickiugs tell
you that each represents the throbbiEg
OF q heart that appreciates you; may IT.
clear face remind you OF the faces OF
friends absent. but who do not forget YOU,
and may each minutc as it Is licked oil
recall this occasion and bring to you the
fondest realization OF your hopes. Accept
It n grateful remembrance from ycuI
aides who give with il their pest wishes.
Then there came applause and in re-
spouse, Colonel Morton said:
Mr.. Merritt and Fellow Marshals. +!
fear l cannot find words to express nv az
probation for this token Of your good wjll
and esteem, but | must say that 1 regarG
this night as the croHning event IN nv
connection with a very happy week. I
am happy to receive this honor from nv
associate 1narshah Of the State Fair, an
annual reunion which brings together the
wealth, glory and beauty Of the State.
4 thank you gentlemen for the homo,
you have done me IN coming from your
homes and aiding in the splendid events
T this week, and | thank the friends who
have gathered in tnia ball room. and esDe-
-S@S - IL liz Gt1GLs ann love
illness have graced this occasion with their
presence
Then there was more applause and rs
the intermisaion came in the dance tina,
followed, the Chief Marshal and his assist
ants placed their r~egalias on the shoulders
of the beautiful ladies who accepted thel1.
The presentation were as follows:
Chief Marshal Morton to Miss Hal New,
land, of New Bern.
President of the FAIR. Hon. J. A Lon1.
TO Mrs. B. Frank Mebane, OF Spray.
Secretary of the Fair. Mr.. Joseph J..
Pogue, to Miss Isabelle Busbee.
Nj. Wv. Robards, of Raleigh, to Mis-
Nettle Dockery, Of Raleigh.
Mr.. Norman H Johnson, of Burlington,
to Miss Mar Barbee.
Mr. K. t, knight, Of Lawrence, to Miss
Saline Lord London, of Pittsboro.
Mr.. l. Y. knight. of Lawrence, to Miss
Sue Clark. of Tarboro.