The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
BRILLIANT BALL
 AT ENCAMPMENT Governor Vardaman is the
 Guest of Honor REVIEW OF THE BRIGADE People of Columbus Give Soldier Boys Treat of Lemonade and Ice Water White on March
 Through the Streets.
REVIEW OF THE BRIGADE

Columbus, Miss, August 14.-tSpe- cial Ut will be many a day before a more brilliant and notable assemblage gather at any affair in this city which can be claimed to excel in any respect the spledid personnel of those in at tendance at the Choctaw's reception to Governor Nardaman, which was given at the Elks' club last night. Elaborate preparations have been in progress for several days and every effort was eX- erted by the promoters and managers of the affair to have the ball and re- ception recognized as the pro eminent social affair of the city. The plans and aspirations for an unexcelled enter talnment were accomplish ed
 The programme for the entertain ment was splendidly arranged. A re- ception commencing at gao last even ing and ending at 11:15 was the first part of the compliment to Mississippi governor. Governor Vardaman was in his usual happy mood and, of course yas the center of attraction. At ID o'clock the grand march was begun. I'- Cornelia Hudson, one of the most
 
 his city, who is a personal friend governor and his charming fam ns Governor Vardaman's pretty {aad attractive companion in the spec ttacular show. About eighty couples were in line. A few short rounds or dancing were indulged in at the club and at 11:15 special cars were in wait ing and conveyed the entire party to the pavilion at Lake Park. The Second regiment band were caleld upon to play until about o'clock this morning. The german at the park was skillfully and gracefully led by James Sykes Billups, a popular young society leader of this city, who claimed as his partner for the evening the pretty Miss Charline Scott, daughter of Hon. Charles Scott of Rosedale Miss. Besides being q young woman of unusual beauty, sh e has an ease and grace of manner sell dom witnessed. About hundred cou- ples were at the ball.
 Brigade Review.
 Yesterday morning the governors re- view of the entire brigade was the prin- cipal event of the day. Governor Narda- man and full staff were mounted abreast at the intersection of Main and Market streets The parade was led by Major General Keesler, fololwed by his staff When opposite the governor and party they gave the usual salute and then assumed position behind them Next came the Second regiment band the organization which has done such good work during the gatherin and they assumed position on the opposite side of the reviewing party. The Third regiment, under command of Col. E. B. Baker, came next and they were fol lowed by the Second regiment Col. Sam "A then followed, and behind them the hospital corps completed the spec tacular show. One of the largest crowds that ever assembled on the streets of Columbus was on hand and each company received their just num- Der of cheers as they marched in com pany fronts through the city.
 An Appreciated Act.
 In connection with the parade yes terday morning the liberal people of Main street between Sixth and Tenth streets performed a service for the soldier boys which will finger n long time in tn cir memories. Apprecating g that the walk from the camp to the city would be hard and extremely hot one, the people of this neighborho cd requested General reesler to halt each company along this territory so they could be served with lemonade and Ice water just before they reached the top