St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-05
FORTHE GOOD OF THE CAUSE.

Prominent among the social events of
the past week was the charity ball
given for the benefit of the HOmeO-
pathic hospital at ArmOry hall, WedneS-
day evening, Feb. l.
What on earth would become of DeO-
pie if the needy were taken away! They
would have nothing 10 sigh over. pray
over. and, worst of all, nothing to dance
over when seized by benevolent i'm
pulse. ArmOry hall presented a touch
mgly beautiful picture Wednesday
night-SO many stately matronS, lovely
buds and gallant men revOluting
to the sweet strains of Seibert'S OrcheS-
ira for the greater glory OF God and the
advancement of worthy cause. PeO-
pie are all OF one city when it comes TO
dancing for charity. Miss Duke, of
Louisville: Misses Parks and Wood, of
New York; Mrs. c. l.. Easton, of Still
water; Mrs. Hartley, of Chicago, could
not have shown more amiable devotion
to TerpsichOre if they had been born and
brought up in st. Paul and had the
needs of the hospital before their eyes
every day. One young man, bent on
doing what he could for the cause with
out sacrificing his Sunday clothes, APP
shiny leather valise, and caught
by the sympathetic expression
of the reporters face. edged up and
whispered, DO you know where fel-
low could slick up a little?" On being
told to 90 ahead where he was, he pro-
ceeded TO open up the ValiSe and shake
out his best trousers. MaidenlY dis
erection being the whole of female
scribe's ValOr, she only stopped long
enough to learn that he was from Min
neapoliS, and then she turned and fed.
Among the many elegantly dressed
ladies present there was none hand
Somer than Mrs. DR.. Stone, whose fine
form was displayed to advantage in the
lOw-necked, sleeveless bodice of a
black lace dress. Misses Parks and
Wood, of New York, were chaperoned
by Mrs. Stone, Miss Parks wearing blue
tulle and surah with gold lace trimming.
and Miss Wood white Surah and tulle.
Other ladies present were:
Mrs. Judge Flandrau-Black velvet,
lace yoke and sleeves; diamond Orna-
ments.
Mrs. McKnight-Black satin; Miss
Mcknight, garnet and pink satin.
Mrs. Belle Hartley-A charming Chi
cagO brunette, cream MORE and cardi-
nal tulle.
Mrs. f. w. Osborn-Silk MORE and
white lace: diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Marsh-Lavender velvet, black
lace Oyerdress; garnetS.
Mrs. w. X. Ladd-Black silk, jet
trimmings.
Mrs. Reuben Warner - Heliotrope
cashmere, court train cardinal velvet;
diamond ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. DOnald-Black velvet, decol-
lete corSage, no sleeves, lavender
gloves.
Mrs. Dawes-Black velvet, ietted lace
over white silk prual claaCac. diamond
ornaments.
Miss Lily Myers-Cream albatross
trimmed with pearl passementerie, Nile
green sash and velvet.
Mrs. G. J.. Easton. of Stillwater-Red
cashmere and velvet.
Mrs L. f. HughsOn-Gar satin,
court train, petticOat Roman striped
Mrs. S. F. Clark-Black satin, jet
trimmings.
Miss George Crary-Black silk, jet
trimmings.
Miss Carrie F. Deats-White alba
trOss.
Miss Duke-Rose-colore cashmere,
white MORE sash. diamond ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. w. W. Schiffmann-Black
satin, jet trimmings, diamond orna-
MentS.
Mrs. WV. Garrison-Blacka and white
striped velvet, black velvet front en-
brOidered: diamonds.
Miss Ida Beard, of st. Louis-White
lace over blue surah, diamond orna-
ments.
Mrs. Cooley Garnet silk. amber orna-
mentS.
Mrs. Radcliffe-Black satin, jet trim
mings.
Miss Minnie Purcell Black velvet,je
trimmings.
Miss Bertha Crossman-Pink satin and
white lace.
Miss Susie Jones, Mrs. c. l. Schenck,
of Burlington; Miss Emma Wiltsie, of
Davenport; Mrs. Hartley, Miss Sophie
Walthers, Miss Jennie Walthers, Miss
Ada Krieger, Miss Briggs, Miss Phillips,