The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-19
A MASK PARTY
Enjoyable Event in Caroline Of
the Characters Represented.
Quincy, Va, Nov. l6.

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The entertainment Of the season took
place at Edge Hill. the beautiful coun
try residence of Mr.. Henry 5. Evans,
near Quincy, Caroline Co., Nov. llth,
1910.
There was gathered there the beauty
and chivalry of old Caroline and ad-
jacent counties. have seen many as
semblies of the kind, but never before
such a galaxy of wit and beauty.
Bright lamps shOne Ger fair women
and brave men.
And all went as merry as wedding
bells.
At O'Clock the company assembled
in the parlOrs, where much merriment
and admiration was created by the
comical and fancy costumes and black
masks, which displayed much taste and
ingenuity.
At 800 the company was called to
the adjoining room by the strains of
music rendered by the efficient mu-
scian, Prof. +. T. Catlett. Of "Cloyer
Dale, " Caroline. and ali whirled in the
delightful maze of the fascinating
dance, to the sound of soul inspiring
music. until the wee sma' hours Of
morn.
Among the guests will mention
Miss Bessie Catlett, Of Caroline, repre-
senting Puritan Maiden" exquisite
costume of black silk and white.
Miss Myrtle Lucie. Of Quincy, repre-
scnting might. costume black with
crescent moon and stars.
Miss Mary Hart's beauty was brought
into full effect by an 'lndian costume,
the color scheme being red and black,
ornaments of beads, gold. silver. many
brilliant colored feathers and red moe
casins.
Miss Ethel Nunn's costume as
Trained Nurse" was perfect
Mrs. |. Eubank's costume as "House |
Maid" was unmistakeable, with busting |
brush and cap.
Miss Blanche Mum. Of Quincy, a
Golf Girl, IN a Jaunty sweater and
cap.
Miss Evangeine Adams, in decol- |
lete costume, was the sensation Of the !
evening, as she fitted from room to |
room, making her character as Butter
fly Girl unmistakeable.
Mrs. Vernon Lucie. in costume Of |
white dress and cap. well represented |
the Snowfall Girl.
Miss Constance Adams bright eyes |
and youthful face, pvvping from be-
meath mass Of cOrkscrew curls, belied |
her character as an "Old Maid Of ''ye |
olden time. Antique decollete cos
tune, garnet velvet and silk, ornaments |
of gold and diamonds.
Mrs. c. W. Colbert, as Midnight,
in costume of black silk, silver orna-
ments and trimmings.
Miss Louise Beasley was dainty |
dressed in costume Of blue and white.
Miss Helen Evans, as Lady Wash
ington, was gowned in a costume Of |
brown velvet and green silk, ornaments |
of diamond and emerald. which brought |
out in full effect her brunette beauty.
Miss Ruby Num-, as Dolly Madison,
gray brocade silk which figured con-
spiciOusly at balls in Colonial times. and |
originally came from Cuba. Miss Num- |
adorned the dress.
Mrs. Jeter Sugg was dainty gowned |
in blue and white silk, lace shawl and |
cameo ornaments,
The two younger daughters Of our
genial host, Misses Marion and Dorothy |
Evans, added much to the enjoyment
of the evening.
Of the gentlemen present will men
ton: Messrs. Geo. Nj. Adams, Of Caro- |
line, "a Wealthy Country Farmer"
Edgar Bullock, of Caroline, Father
Time.
Arthur Blanton, of Quincy, Base
ball Player"
Robert Catlett, of Caroline, ancient
costume, with his great-great-grand-
fathers coat.
C. W. Colbert, of Quincy, Fancy
Costume"
Henry Catlett, of Caroline, George
Washington.
Jeter Sugg, of Caroline. "a Gentle
man Of Ye Olden Times.
S. H. Evans, "a Modern Dude"
Vernon Lucie, of Quincy, "Toboggan
Boy"
Others present were Messrs: Howard
Goodloe, Of New York; Emmett Blanton,
Quincy; |. L. Eubank, Ashton Num-,
of Quincy; Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Hart, of
Caroline; Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Catlett, of
Caroline: Mr.. G. NJ. Adams and Miss
Helen Adams, Of Caroline.
Dainty refreshments were served
and the pleasures of the evening were
brought to close by several amusing
readings by Mr.. |. l.. Eubank.
Many thanks were given to the three
Young ladies, Misses Constance Adams,
Helen Evans and Vangie Adams, to
whose untiring energy and efficiency is
due the success. Our host and hostess |
fully sustained their reputation for old |
Virginia hospitality.
Reans