The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-10-23

Friday evening. October Is:
oh. Terpsichore ! Thou Goddess of
Dance Thy followers are legion, and
have been from time immemorial, but
none more devoted and loyal than those
who ~'tripped the light fantastic toe" in
thy honor at the dance given by the
Windfall Mining company on Friday
evening last.
In response to an invitation to the
denizens Of the city, II have found it,"
. large crowd attended q s'house warm.
ing" In the new dormitory but recently
completed. A committee 10 appointed
to receive the guests, q part Of which
looked after the gentlemen. while Mes
danes Clarke and Campbell ministered
to the wants Of the ladies.
At the hour Of Q q popular waltz was
played by the band and was danced by
numerous couples. Following the first
number participants 10 the whirl felt
the need Of refreshments, and were Is.
oorted to q corner OF the hall where an
excellent punch was served from q beau
tiful cut glass punch bowl and acces.
SORES. This beverage was so pslatable
and cheering that. one married gentle
man was heard quoting the following:
And now, my friends, you know with what brave
carouse
] made a second marriage in my house.
Divorced cold, barren reason from my bed.
And took the daughter Of the vine to spouse"
Oh. Bacchusi Could'st thou but
know what things are done in thy name;
and how thou dost cheer and brighten
the most languid when thou art Guilt
waited moderately. A draught from thy
vintage doth tone the tired. cheer the
discouraged, and make men more chiv.
slrous aud brave.
We digress. Waltzes and two steps
were the order Of the evening, with an
occasional quadrille. This old fash
toned dance vas greatly enjoyed. for
owing to the loudness Of the band in
such small quarters the voice Of prompt.
or Mike Donnelly was heard with diff
Guilty. and the dancers found pleasure in
getting out Of the intricacies caused by
their mistakes.
At midnight q brief halt was called,
the intermission being occupied by pay
ing tribute to the menu gotten up by
Mrs. Thomas Clarke and served to the
guests by q bevy Of fair maids.
Dancing was resumed after supper,
and the party continued to make merry
until the wee sma' hours.
We learn from an authentic source
that Cupid lost a full culver Of row
on this memorable occasion; but as
much IS we'd like to. yet we are not at
liberty to disclose the identity OF his
victims. Suffice it to say that %perchance
in the neal future this paper will pub
lish the names Of persons applying for
marriage licenses-and all on account of
Terpsichore. Epicurus and Bacchusl Ye
trinity OF conspiratorsl Verify, thou art
hand in hand with that slayer Of hearts
Cupid.
II was nearly 8 D. m. whsn the party
finished the night Of revelry. Before
good nights were exchanged. however.
three cheers and q tiger were given the
Windfall management. and all united
in saying that they had spent a most en-
joyable time. The only regret heard
was that the building in which the fes-
tivities we're held was going into its own,
aud that the first and last dance had
been given.
Several complimentary things were
said about the band of nine pieces. The
musicians did themselves proud. The
swing aud time to their pieces were all
that could be desired, and aided ma.
terially in making the dance the success
1t was.
Although tie new building was not
designed for O music or dance hall, yet
It's strange taat the acoustic properties
were such as I bring out the harmony
of the selections rendered.
The floor, too. came in for its share OF
praise. many declaring it was as good as
the one in the Opera House. Be that as
II may. the whole thing resolves itself
into this-the guests had q splendid
time. and perhaps would have enjoyed
it as we'll il conditions were not as favor.
able as they were.
The new building is dedicated. and
although another like event may never
occur 10 it. let as hope that tae pleasant
acquaintance formed there may be re.
newed elsewhere.