Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-11-20
THE SOCIAL SEASON
lnausuraied by Col. and GrS. John R.
 James.
With Grand Reception and ao? 4 Gathering Of ths Elite Of Tucson Description Of the Occasion, Costumes, Etc.

1 With Grand Reception and Hop 4 Gathering
 Of ths Elite Of Tucson Description of tho
 Occasion, cOstumes Etc. l Winter Is always the seasonIof indoor | gaiety, and if the social gathering at the residence Of Col and Mrs J. R. James can be taken as criterion, the social season in this city which last evenings reception and hop ushered in promises to be unusually lively.
 Society has been on the qui vive for several days in anticipation of this grand social event, and We are satisfied that nonSof those present were disappointed in the outcome. The residence is known as one of the most hospitIble in the city and the gen ial Colonel and his beautiful and accom- pllshed lady number their friends by legion. Their home Is made attractive by art as well as the presence of attrac- tive hostess and host, and IS one of the pleasantest private residences in the city. The front parlOr was used for a re- ception room, where the Mrs. James, ar rayed in rich black velvet with jet trim ming, Illumined with diamonds, made her guests welcome with queenly grace. The back parlor, the spacious hall and the ramada were given up to the de- voices of terpsichore. At an early hour the roll of carriages announced the arri- val of invited guests and soon the house was filled with the happy throDg.
 LIST OF GUESTS.
 The following are a list of guests present as far as they could be ascer- tained: Mrs. J. $. Carr, Mrs. Col. J. H. Toole, Mrs. Chas. Hudson, Mrs. Ed. Hudson, Mrs. c. E. Daley, Mrs. Dr. c. E. Holbrook, Mrs. T. L. Stiles, Mrs. Hugh Farley, Mrs. J. J. Hamburg, Mrs. J. $. Mansfield, Mrs. La Roy Foss, Mrs. Prof Cook, Mrs. c. A. Shibell, Mrs. Capt. Smith, Mrs. Lieut.. Carter, Mrs. B. NJ. Jacobs, Mrs. Marcus Katz, Mrs. NJ. T. Brown, Mrs. W. c. Davis, Mrs w. 5. Edwards, Mrs. J. A. Whitmore, Miss Mamie Thompson, Miss Page Thomp- son, Miss Lamme, Miss PomrOy, Miss Hastings, Miss Julia Lord, Miss Mamie Tenny, Miss Lena Wood, Miss Sallie Wood, Miss Mulford, Miss Witcher. Miss Harlow.
 Mayor J. $. Carr, Col. J. | H. Toole, W. c. Davis, Judge J. $. ! Wood, Capt. Smith, U. S. A., Lieuts. 1 Blake, Ames and Abbott, |. $. A., Dr. l C. F. Holbrook, Robt. Lewis, J. H. liar | rison, M Gerva1s, T. l.. Stiles, Hugh l Farley, Wm. Cole, c. E. Daley, J. \. | Harvey, Chas. Hudson, Ed. Hudson, M. l Katz, J. J. Hamburg, J. $. Mansfield. G. | A. Cum, NJ. T. Brown, J. A. Whitmore. | Dr. ". L. Graves. Mir Smith, H. F. Ten ney, E. NJ. Jacobs, F. r. Thompson, W. | P. Haynes, k. \. LeatherwoOd, C. A. | Shibell, c. B, Heney, $. O. Smith, NIT. | Nichols, hr. Murray, Col. Ben. Morgan.
 THE COSTUMES OF THE LADIES'
 Upon this point we are not au fait, so are compelled to purloin the following | list from the Journal, which is repdrted | to be high authority in such matters:
 Mrs M. T. Brown-White India crepe polOnaise, trimmed with deep white | fringe and white silk skirt en train.
 Mrs. B. M. Jacobs-Whiten nuns cloth, | in rich flowers.
 Mrs. Captain Smith-Cardinal bro cade polonaise and and old gold sa atin skirt.
 Mrs. Col. J. II. Toole-Nun's cloth polonaise, richly embroidered, point lhce, | with cardinal skirt.
  train; ornaments, diamonds.
 Mrs. Marcus katz-Ecru satin.
 Mrs. Ed. Hudson-Pink silk and gar net velvet.
 Miss Julia Lord-White satin polo naise and white fringe trimmings.
 Miss Witcher-White satin.
 Miss Pomroy-Light blue brocade silk and pink trimmings.
 Mice Hau hpgg,l .Ts,. 1 over light blue satin.
 Miss Mamie Tennie-Ecru silk, hand sOmely painted
 Miss Sallie Wood-Light blue cash mere polonaise and blue satin skirt.
 Miss Lena WoSd-Nun's cloth pOlo- naise and white satin skirt.
 Mrs. Lieutenant Carter-White satin and brocade en train.
 Miss Lamme-Nayy blue silk and vel vet.
 Mrs. T. L. Stiles-Silk, lace trim mings.
 Mrs. J. J. Hamburg-Navy blue velvet en train; ornament, diamonds.
 Mrs. Chas. Hudson-Black satin, jet ornaments, diamonds.
 Miss Page ThOmpsOn-Pink brocade silk polOnaife, lace trimmings, over pink satin skirt.
 Miss Mamie Thompson-Acru bunt- ing cardinal satin trimmings, en train. Mrs. W. s. Edwards-Lace skirt and satin jacket.
 Miss Mulford-White cashmere and satin.
 Mrs La Roy Foss-Black satin skirt and embroidered lace overdress.
 Miss Harlow-White tule and satin. ~ A aha1 Ia Mrs. Hugh Farley-Black satin orient ll. bead trimmings.
 Mrs J. $. Mansfeld-Navy blue satin and brocade trimmings.
 Mrs. Mayor J. $. Carr-Black silk jet en train; diamonds.
 Mrs Prof. COOk-Black silk and velvet. Mrs J. A. Whitmore-Pearl silk eveu- ng dress.
 Mrs W. c. Davis-Black Brocade and striped overdress; diamond.
 Mrs Col. J. R. James-hostess-E yant black velvet, en train, jet trim nings; diamonds.
 THE FESTIVITIES.
 At 9 o'clock the orchestra struck up md the merry dancers took their places Or the lancers. This was followed by he usual programme of intermingled square and round dances until the hour Or
 REFRESHMENTS Arrived, when the company was served with a repast suitable for an epicure. All that could be desired was provided n abundance and served in elegant ihape.
 After the repast the dancing was re- tuned for a short time, when all bade heir entertainers adieu and departed conscious of having passed few hours most pleasantly.
 This social event IS one long to be re- and it is to be hoped that it s the pecursor of other occurrences of a similar nature. These social gatherings Ioften the asperities of life, kindle into activity the kindlier feelings of human- ty and scatter flowers along life's rup-