The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-25
BRILLIANT FANCY BALL.
Annual Social Event at Washington
and Lee II Notable One,


Especial to The Times-DIspatoh.
LEXINGTON, VA, February 24.-The
university gymnasium at Washington
ard aI Lee presented brilliant scene last
annual fancy dress ball. given under
the personal direction of Miss Annie
Il. White, the popular librarian of the
M Many VISITING Spseats fr nn9
stanton were present. as we'll as d
good representation Of the alumni
from distance. who came to Lexing-
ton ON. specially for the occasion.
into beautiful dancing hall. due to
the elaborate decorative scheme
which had been carried out. College
the nd was and beaan eo
umns of lighted Japanese lanterns
draped from side to side, in the centre
Of which suspended huge lantern il
At midnight a buffet luncheon was
served from tables arranged in old
Virginia style, in. one end of the hall,
after which dancing was resumed un..
evenings pleasure to close.
The ball was opened at 0 o'clock
ure led BY Miss Stevenson. as Spanish
as Spanish torreador. This was one
Of the most beautiful figures seen in
lHc ~ IIIdSlu1l IOE lOHS III1le, anu
was participated in by more than for.
t. couples and a large number OF
stays. The costumes We're rich and va
ried. many Of them presenting s.trik--
by Mr.. Mercer McCrum. who imper-
sonated Uncle Sam, and he was fol-
lowed owe, by ,,s d l,,t;a Of regular
from the Wrgna M Sa tse 1nsttnte
Those dancing were as follows to-
sether with the characters represent
Miss Stevenson. Spanish dancing girl.
with Mr.. Hood. Spanish toreador; Miss
Bullitt, Dolly Warden, with Mr.. Jami-
son, gentleman from French court;
Miss White. Spanish lady. with AIR.
Stevenson, Spanish nobleman: Miss
land. Turkish zouave: Miss Bess Bryan.
Carmen, with Mr.. Bryant, Lord Fair
fax; Miss Howe. with Mr.. Dow. prince
in 1T Happened in Nordland": Miss
the Virginian; Miss Henderson. Night,
with Mr.. Saunders. Neapolitan hoy;
Miss Howe. Vikings daughter. with
Mr. Moore. Captain John Smith; Miss
thony, Hiawatha; Miss Archer. Titania,
with Mr.. Knight, Oberon: Miss Cross
as Ada In David Garrick." with Mr..
| Kenny, David Garrick: Miss Bryan
ant with Mr. Deyane. Monte Cristo;
| Miss Hays, Gainsboro girl. with Mr.
smartt. Fernch peasant: Miss Brocken-
brough, Madam Butterfly. with Mr.
Lauck, Ucheeda: Miss Head. riding
lady. with Mr.. Minnetree. sailor; Miss
Staples, favorite. with Mr.. Barclay
prince Of soldiers; Miss Preston. Dres-
ton shepherdcss with Mr.. Hahn. Span.
lsh mage Miss Hobson, Folly. with Mr.
Vance. P!erott: Miss Howerton, Mar
guerite, with Mr.. Allison, Faust: Miss
Gillian. German beauty. with Mr.. r.
Pines. Prussian officer: Miss Robnsoe
girl IN San Toy" with Mr.. Hughes, rs
san Toy; Miss Head, lady of Colo,
niai court with Mr.. CaskIe court
Jester; Miss Guther, Normands
peasant, with Mr.. L'Engle, American
snilor: Miss Iandis Dutch girl. wltl
Mr.. Doris. Dutch hoy: Miss Gadsdcn
School Days, with Mr.. Metzrntt, Lohen.
grin: Miss Apperson. Mexican girl. wifi
Mr. Glasgow, Mexican boy; Miss SMART
SWISS shephcrdesa. with Mr.. Krngg
yar Of the Regiment, with Mr.. Diiworth
Tin Soldier; Miss Patton, Little Rec
Riding Hood With Mr. Chnnowith
Robin Hood: Miss Casktc, English lady
with Mr., Powell Erglish officer; Mis-
Dohson, f;insv girl with Mr.. n, Brown
Gipsy king: Miss Watts. indian maiden
with Mr., STREET.. sitting Buli: Miss Ter
~, lady -inrwaitina. with Nh, MELON
aid, French court page; Miss Enlngcr