NEVADA'S Fair Women and Brave Men as They Appeared at the Bal Masque Last Night.

   The beautiful little city of Nevada, Mo., which, like a gem, is set in the frame of Vernon county, has again covered herself with glory, in as much as the grand bal masque which came off at thai point last night, was a scene of brilliancy, light and cheer, never eclipsed and seldom equaled before in this part of the country.

It was given under the auspices of the "Nevada Circle," and that the club members did their part ably and well, needs only the testimony of those who were present. The basement of Moore's opera house was used for the ball room, it being the only portion of that great promise of the future, which is at present finished, and the scene by the rays of the myriad lights was truly as wondrously weird, grotesque, and yet beautiful, as though taken from Haroun's enchanted castle. The costumes were particularly rich in coloring and as the wearers kept excellent time to each measure, as lead by the harmonious accords of the Nevada string band under the leadership of Professor Phelps, the blending of colors was particularly noticeable. The supper was laid in the dining room of Shat's popular hotel, and the menu embraced such viands as cold meats, salads, Saratoga potatoes, fruits, cakes, etc. The tables evinced much taste in their arrangement and were generally praised. Nearly all of the large number of guests were masked and, as they did not disclose their identity until the supper, some genuine and enjoyable surprises were the result.

   While it was not possible to procure an entire list of those who appeared in character, yet among the most successful may be mentioned :

   Miss Katie M. Ford was attired as a Spanish girl, with short, pink satin skirt with black Spanish lace overdress, hair in long curls, with black Spanish lace veil, natural flowers black hose and high-heeled slippers.

   Mrs. Wm. Boehn and Mrs. Max Baum represented the 'coffee sisters," and served the guests with coffee and cake in a very able and efficient manner. They were attired in blue calico, with flour sack aprons and looked huge, indeed.

   Miss Belle Rogers represented a "Fire Girl" in a costume of flame colored opera flannel, cut short, and elegantly and effectively trimmed in gold buttons and gold braid. Her ornaments were Konian gold and the entire costume was sprinkled with diamond dust. As a pretty accompaniment to this dress the young lady sported a number of tinkling bells. On her head she wore a cap of flame color, with the name of the character in gold letters on the front.

   Mrs. W. A. Bates was a "Lady from the country," in a large figured red calico dress, Tuscan straw bonnet, trimmed with red plumes. This was a very amusing character.

   Miss Addie Rogers, evening dress, of cadet blue silk, with point lace garniture, and corsage bouquet of cardinal roses.

   Miss Minnie Carr represented a "French grisette", in a costume of scarlet and white satin in alternate flounces, short apron drapery and pointed scarlet satin waist.

   Miss Katie Thornton, 'Queen of the Gold Mines in a toilet of blue camel hair, handsomely decorated in gold braid and fringe. Ornaments of pearls and diamonds, small blue crown set with large emeralds.  A pretty toilet and a very pretty young lady wearing it.

   Miss Saidee Jenkins represented the "Queen of May" in a toilet of white India linen, adorned with gold stars, waist and corsage bouquet of May roses and buds. Scarlet cap adorned with flowers.

   Miss Katie Jordan, dress of white tarletan with blue satin bodice, square neck, with corsage bouquet of Jacqueminot roses.

   Miss Nellie Tyler, dress of black brocade and satin, over velvet brocade. Sash bow at the left side, of scarlet and white satin ribbon.

   Miss Medora Cresap represented a "Circassian Slave Girl," in a costume of pink gros grain, over Spanish lace underdress, white waist with pink gros grain girdle, hair worn long and unbraided.

   Mrs. E. B. Berry, in pink domino, was well and tastefully disguised.

   Miss Bettie McAffee, in a pink domino, presented an attractive figure.

   Mrs. W. H. Robinson received the first premium for having the most original, as well as the handsomest, costume. She represented a 'Butterfly. The skirt of the under dress was of flame colored silk with a deep band of black velvet edged above and below with swansdown Overdress of baby blue silk edged with Irish point lace girdle of black velvet edged witn swansdown; neck cut square and edged with swansdown. Many strands of pale blue crystals and corsage bouquet of tea and hermosa roses. Fan carried in the hand and flame colored turban with velvet band edged with lace and finished with a long gold tassel. Her ornaments were elegant diamonds. The premium was a handsome set of velvet and pearl opera glasses.

   Miss Mollie Manheim represented the "Pop Corn Girl." Her costume was of pink tarletan, very short, with festoos of pop corn over the entire dress. The cap was of pink satin, dotted and edged with pop corn.

   Miss Mollie Boughan represented the "Wandering Sprite," m a costume of white tarletan, decorated with silver stars, at the side, was swung a small horn, and she carried a silver wand in her hand. Her wings were also much admired.

   Miss Cora Barter was an "Esthete," in a costume of blue cretonne, cut full, and worn over a white tarletan dress. The costume was looped on the left side, broad brimmed hat, with pointed crown. This was a very pretty costume.

   Miss Sadie Minkler, short costume of velvet, cut in points, and adorned with buttons, cap with long points. She carried a bunch of bells in her hand, which made merry music.

   Miss Carrie Thornton represented the "Snow Maiden," in a dress of white plush, with high cap of the same material. She was a pure while figure indeed.

   Mrs. Dunning represented "Night" in a costume of black velvet, thickly strewn with silver stars. A crescent moon rested above her mid-night hair.

   Miss Kate McBride, Spanish girl, with pink silk underdress, white Spanish lace overdress. Spanish cap, with pearl jewelry and long pink ribbon shoulder knot.

   Miss Lizzie McGee represented a "Court Lady," in a pink chambrey dress with deep plaiting at the bottom, pinked, and draperies of white, trimmed with lace Mob cap with long marabout plumes

   Miss Eva Fowkes, represented a "Flower Girl" in a toilet of pink silk with while tarletan overdress. The overdress was profusely adorned with flowers.

   Miss Laura Robinson, of Paris, Mo. evening dress of silk in one of the new antique shades, cut dancing length with flounces, sash and draperies of the same, corsage bouquet of scarlet locust blossoms.

   Mrs. Col. James L. Nichols, of Blue Mound township, was attired in autumn leaf colored gros grain, cat en traine, with black point lace overdress and scarf drapery, diamond ornaments and garniture of point lace.

   Mrs. E. G. Quarrels represented an Italian peasant girl. Her dress was of scarlet satin with real black lace flounce at the bottom of the underdress, black lace over dress, peasant waist of black velvet, finished with guipure lace, small cap of black velvet, coral and .Roman gold ornaments, scarlet hand-knit hose, made for the occasion, and black slippers. This toilet was universally admired, and was one of the richest, if not the richest in the room.

   Miss Jennie Rice represented a "Water Nymph" in a costume of white tarletan, with the skirt heavily fringed with edge grasses. Hair worn flawing and corsage ornamented with sedge grasses. An odd and much admired toilet.

   Miss J L. Enochs represented the "Daughter of the Regiment," and looked it to the life in a short soldier blue dress trimmed with scarlet braid. She carried a canteen and a small drum.

   Some of the gentlemen were also handsomely attired :

   Mr. Lon Jarboe was handsome in character as a "Gentleman of the Old School," pale blue satin coat cut long and knee breeches.

   Mr. R Z. Dyer represented "Prince Henry Second," in dress of blue velvet and satin, with knee breeches and gold braid trimming.

   Mr. J. K. Siders represented the "Earl of Leicester" in a toilet of black velvet and scarlet satin, knee breeches and drablet, with a cavalier's cap.

   Mr. J. M. Wilcox represented "Oscar Wilde," in knee breeches of cut velvet, with pink hose, low cut shoes and short, pointed coat faced with pink satin, sunflower boutenaire and sunflower fan. This was a well gotten up toilet.

   Mr. Gene Errett represented "Don Carlos" in black velvet knee breeches, short surtout and cavalier's hat. The entire costume was trimmed with satin puffs and silver braid.

   Mr. C. L. Broughton represented the "Drummer Boy" in soldier blue costume with scarlet hose, scarlet trimmings and scarlet sash, small round hat decorated with scarlet.

    A number of other gentlemen wore character toilets and all were worthy of admiration.

   The dancing was continued until a late hour and nothing occurred to mar its harmonious success. Among the probably two hundred guests present, not one went home without feeling that Nevada had cause for congratulation.

   The Bazoo acknowledges favors from Mr. W. R. Crockett, the courteous editor of the 'Vernon

County Democrat," and also from Mesdames. Berry, Rice. Bougham, and others and as a fitting finale returns thanks.