Thought you missed the "Promenade", Well you did by about 100 years!!
This invitation was found in my barn with other old books and papers when we moved in. Enjoy!!

What I can make out
Masqurade Promenade
Maple Sugar Festival
At Normal Hall Johnson Vt. Mar. 19, '97.
Given by Johnson Senerade Bound
We wish to make this the event of the season, and
shall spare no pains to that end.
The hall will be in charge of competent floor managers
and we can assure everyone of courteous treatment and
a good time. Prizes will be given to the lady and
gentleman wearing the most attractive costume also to
the lady and gentleman wearing the most grotesque.

Judges will be disinterested parties.
A fine assortment of masks for both ladies and
gentlement will be on sale at W.D. Welch
General Admission 10(cents).
Maple Sugar 10(cents) a plate
Masked ladies free.