The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-07
THF WHITE HOUSE LADIES.
Their Dresses at the Inauguratio
Ball.

Their Dresses at the Inauguration
Ball.
WASHINGTON, March Mrs. Harrison
appeared in very handsome dress and one
notably adapted to the occasion, being en-
tirely of American manufacture. The goods
were woven especially for her by the
Logan Silk Company, and were designed by
a western woman, the design being taken
from the burr oaks all over the western
country and are seen on the grounds of Tip
pecanoe.
The corsage and trained skirt were of
silver-gray faille franchise. The front of
the skirt consisted of panels of brocade of
the burr oak design, wrought out in its
natural colors on the silvery ground, and
were separated by panels of apricot silk
yelled in creamy lace. The corsage, which
was cut low, was filed in with cream net
wrought with silver and gold beads. The
collar and garniture of the waist were of
gold and silver wrought into trimmings
adapted to the style of the dress, and beautl-
fully blending with the color. A delicate
fringe of the same outlined the panels of
the skirt.
Her hair was dressed low in a Grecian
knot, displaying finely shaped head thai
needed nothing artificial to enhance its con-
tour. A golden comb with filigree fastened
brooch. Pearl gloves, gray satin slippers
and bouquet of lilies Of the valley COM
pleted her toilette.
MRS. M'KEE's DRESS.
Mrs. J. r. Mckee wore beautiful dress
of brocaded satin, OH train, the design be-
ing of golden rod in gold and olive on
ground of Northumberland satin. The
front of the skirt was composed of deep
shale Of old gold peau de sole, with cream
lace, and opening over a skirt of apple
green velveU. The corsage was cut high,
with V-shaped opening in front, over which
hung a network of amber and silver.
Apple green velvet finished the elbow
sleeves, aud a soft front of the same filed
in between the trimmings of amber AID
silver beadwork upon the waist. Orna-
ments of the same crossed the panels just
below the waist line in graceful lines.
Jeweled hair-pins adorned her head, the
hair eing dressed in the same style as that
of her mothers Tan gloves and slippers
complete anuther wholly American COS
tune. The golden rod design of dress was
adopted by Mrs Mckee Difference to her
fathers taste, that being his favorite
flower.
TOILET OF MRS RUSSELL HARRISON.
Mrs. Russell B. Harris n appeared in a
fine evening toilet Of white faille francaise.
The long train Sk1rt was OF WnlCo Six, WIN
the fr ont entirely covered with white lace,
embroidered in gold and delicate shades Of
pink and blue. The corsage was cut low
and sleeveless and was trimmed with en-
broidered lace. Her hair was dressed high,
surmounted by diamond crescent. White
gloves covered her arms to the shoulder,
and she wore white slippers Both she and
Mrs. Mckee carried roses.
Mrs Edward Mckee OF Indianapolis wore
crimson velvet with trimmings OF point
lace.
Miss Mckee of indianapolis wore white
satin with draperies of tulle, embroidered
in SPRAYS of white and caught up with
punches Of white hyacinths aud knots OF
moire ribbon. The neck was filed In with
tulls.
MRS. AND MISS HALFoRD's COSTUME.
Mrs. e. w. G. Halford was attired in
black velvet gown, with loose front of sill
yer and white brocade. The waist was
made with revers Of white and silver and
duchesse lace.
Miss Jeanette Halford wore pink en-
broidered tule over Nile green surah, with
garniture Of pink hyacinths and MORE rib
bon.
Mrs. Blaine, who has not been going out
this winter, did not attend the ball. Mr..
Blaine was accompanied by his daughter,
Miss Marguerite, who wore white SATIN,
with lace trimmings and diamonds