Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-09
BAILEY ON THE DANCE.
Famous Iowa HumOrist Describes
Social Function in His Home
Town.

The young ladies of Britt gave a
dance to the young men Monday
evening which was the social event
of the week. The hall was tasteful
ly decorated and all went merrily as
marriage bell.
Miss NJ chose as her partner
Mr.. !. He was tastefully dress
ed in a suit of black cloth consisting
of coat, waistcoat and trousers, to-
gether with suspenders, stockings,
shoes, underwear, collar and hat.
The coat was cut Prince Albert, with
one row of buttons in front and two
buttons on the back, also two on
each sleeve, lapels turning graceful
ly to right and left respectfully Two
inside pockets and back pockets in
skirt of same. Vest made to match
the coat, two side pockets, two top
pockets, dark back and armholes to
match. Trousers full lerGth of
neither limbs, six suspender buttons,
two pockets in sides and two in
back, watch pocket, and strap be-
hind, faced at bottom with same ma
terial. Shoes black with two strings
tipped with elegant brass tips. He
was chosen for his gentle, guileless
disposition and marian bearing, to-
gether with languishing smile to
match the suit.
Miss T chose Mr.. W. He
wore a beautiful black coat over a
vest as white as the driven snow,
with trousers to match the coat, ex-
cept that they were made to loop
gracefully over the instep of his
blood red shoes in high turn up
cuff that showed the texture of the
material of which the suit was made,
displaying it to the best possible
manner. Shoes were high in the in
step, had sewed soles and eyelet
holes on each side to match, strings
bright red. Underwear, union suit
with the buttons sewed on tastefully
behind and before at proper angle
to the contour of the human form.
Hat a light sea-green with band
to match and sweatband inside sew
ed with green thread, celluloid col
lar and green tie. He was selected
for a partner by Miss T more
especially as foil TO the young man
selected by her sister, who wore
blue shirt, grey coat, tan shoes and
white hat. Also for his fresh and
yielding ways of the Sarah Bern
hart style of social reciprocity and
eXtenuatiOn.
Miss L selected Mr.. A.
who was aesthetically dressed in
suit of tan and old gold. Coat but
toned mostly at bottom, double
breasted. with pockets at side which
contained handkerchief, extra pair
of socks and a perfume bottle. Vest
cut low in bosom, one row buttons.
percale lining, four outside pockets,
worn over shirt, polka dot, open in
front with one row pearl buttons,
buttons on sleeves and buttonholes
to match, hemmed clear around
bottom with No. SO Sea Island Cotx
ton Thread, and slit up about six
inches each side. This gave the suit
very airy look and added material
ly to the effect. Shoes were low
with cork insoles and a peculiar toe,
worn over tan hosiery which was
tastefully secured by elastic with
nickeled clasp to underwear just be-
low the knee. Underwear of same
general tints of suit. This selection
was made on account of sweet win
some ways and low fawn-like step
with which he glides over the dance
floor, his willowy form graceful as a
gazelle in action, statuesque in re-
pose, vivid in repoussee, heroic in
outline, the bewildering gem in local
social fellowship.
Miss H chose Mr.. x on
account of his dark complexion
which contrasted so beautifully with
her delicate pink hosiery. He was
tastefully attired in a dark suit, with
white vest and a necktie to match.
Black shoes, cardinal red hosiery
and white nat with black band and
pink sweatband. hat bound around
the edge with a white braid and
ornamented with four dents in crown
representing the four cardinal vir-
tues, temperance, fortitude, prudence
and justice. His double row of gold
filled teeth made him especially
brilliant in conversation, his open
countenance displaying his charms
to great advantage. His underwear
being of light navy blue gave an adj
ded charm where it showed at collar
and wrist. He wore suspenders and
collar to match vest, and watch
charm with Ethiopian lady in cameo.
Miss Y selected Mr.. O..
He was most tastefully dressed in
light suit, oxblood shoes, dinky green
cap, and nile green underwear re-
inforced with extra heavy waistband
suspender supporters. His tan shoes
and peaches and cream complexion
blended beautifully with Miss US
rose tinted dress, and as they floated
across the room, keeping exact time
with the heavenly strains Of the bass
wolfe, in that time-honored quick
step, "The DEVILS Dream" they were
the cynosure of all delightful be-
holders.
Miss 2 has a fine eye for tint
effect and chose Mr.. V more es-
pecially, as an escort, on account of
the beautiful scenic effect he presents
when promenading along the streets
in his red shoes, green hat, navy
blue pants and coat with red neck
tie. white collar. pearl grey vest,
buff hosiery, black shoestrings, and
pink underwear. The irridescent
glow reflected back from this radiant
couple shimmered and cleaned
down the vistas through the giddy
mazes of the dreamy walters like
the phosphorescent glow, or the scin-
tillating tints of an igniS fatus DER