The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-13
TIE TOILETS.
= Few Of the Recherche Gowns Admired
Upon the Floor.

= Few OF the Recherche Gowns ADMIRED
Upon the Floor.
1t was difficult to take notes Of all the
marvels of the modistes art that attracted
adnliring attention during the evening
Where there are so many chef '9uvreS tile
critical mind yacillated in an embarrassment
of riches. Among those attracting particular
notice were the following ladies:
Mrs. John Curry, the able President of
the association, wore a beautiful and notice
able toilet OF white Scilian and muslin de
sole. in demi-train, deliberately trimmed with
gold and pearl embroidery; the bodice made
open at the neck, with elbow sleeves. A
gold necklace TO match the trimming was
also worn.
Mrs. Louis Sloss wore black satin draped
with black lace and jet, the bodice made
shape. Ornaments diamonds.
Mrs. Henry Schmiedell wore rich and sle-
CANT princess style toilet Of cream-tinted sat-
in, brocaded in apple-green sprays, the base
of the gown edged with ostrich feathers Of
the same shade of green, the bodice pointed
and trimmed to match. Her ornaments were
necklace of solitaire diamonds medallion,
bracelets and ear-jewels. She carried an
osIrich-f Gather fan of appie-Sreen shade,
and wore white gloves.
Mrs j. r. Garniss wore robe of medium
length, composed of lavender satin and
black lace, with pink flowers and rich dia-
mondS.
Mrs. David Bixler wore black velvet. with
court tram, made decollete and trimmed
with antique point lace. Ornaments, black
pearls and diamond stars.
Mrs. A. L. SPOTS remained In the gallery
and wore an evening silk, with trimmings
of green and white, with a light wrap and
bonnet to correspond.
Mrs. c. NJ. Keeney was in a costume of
white and gray, and was a looker-on from
seat in the gallery.
Mrs. Michael Castle was costumed in a
handsome robe of black lace over black
satin, deliberately trimmed with jet. Orna-
nients, diamonds.
Miss Minnie Wolff, a niece OF Mrs. Castle,
recently from London, wore pale-blue crepe
and silk, decolIete, with pale yellow chrys-
aDthenums on the corsage; hair a la Greque.
Miss Marguerite Wallace appeared in light
yellow satin. combined with light yellow
crepe, trimmed handsomely with two shades
OF green velvet ribbon. the bodice low n eek
and sleeveSless. surplice front. A yellow
feather aigrette adorned the hair.
Miss NJ. Wethered, pink crepe, combined
with WateTed silk and handsomely trimmed.
Miss Laura Mckinstrey looked lovely in
toilet of black net over black silk and
ornamented with violetS.
Miss Mamie Burling wore also black silk
and black net with ,ioletS on the ccrsage.
Miss Wethered, NIle-green gauze over
satin Of the same shade, trimmed with pink
ribbons, and bunch Of chrysan themums
ON the corsage.
Miss Mcpherson wore a toilet entirely of
white, handsomely made, with fan to
match.
Mrs. Charles Peters was in pearl brocaded
satin en- train and trimmed With quantity
of white lace. She carried a white lace fan
and wore diamonds, with butterfly Of dia-
monds in the hair.
Mrs. George III. Howard wore light
blue satin, brocaded with pink sprays. with
court train, the bodice made low-neck and
sleeveless. Ornaments, diamond crescent,
OF mud Snlt tair ole Sh.a rad
white fan with painted pink sprays.
Miss Sperry, formerly Of Stockton,wa in
light blue crepe made over blue satin, with
bunch of white flowers on the bodice. She
carried white feather fan.
Mrs. Henry Martin was spectator and
wore an evening dress with light bonnet
and white ermine opera cloak.
Miss Minnie HOugktcn wore black lace net
striped with embroidered black satin and
ornamented with scarlet pinks. She carried
black fan and wore tan gloves.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Warren wore black watered
silk, trimmed with duchesse lace; her
BEAUTIFUL Silver-gray hair was arranged eX-
ceedlngly becoming.
MIS- Henry Z. Highton wore one OF the
noticeable toilets Of the evening. 1t was
oered in colors OF raised flowers, edged
with fringe of silk and iridesent beads.
The bodice and train was of golden bronze
plush, the front Pinfant. Tue collar aud
Suuo WIG VI dutlHue ldCt. Olie wore a pearl
and diamond sclraba, a bee Of diamonds
and cals-eyes and gold necklace; hair a
la Greque, with jeweIed darts, pearl and
diamond ear-drops; corSage bouquet Of pale
yellow chrysanthemumS.
Miss Miliie Siebe wore yellow su~ah
dress made dancing length, Trimmed with
embroid derry and pink feathers, with cascade
of pink ribbons down the left side; hair
adorned with pink feathers.
Mrs. +. Z. Siebe was in black silk. en-
train, with fancy-cGlOred trimmings and
black lace.
Mrs. William L. Ashe wore white-dotted
null over white silk, finished with white
ribbons and flowers; tan gloves.
Mrs. Sands w. FOrman wore striped silk
grenadine com bined with dead-leaf silk with
sleeves of The silk; bunch of pale roses
was worn over the corSage.
Mrs. L. A. Thomas WAS in pale orange
and black lace, with fan Of orange color
and gloves of black undreSSed kid.
Mrs. DR.. VigOureux wore skirt of white
silk, embroidered in colors, with bodice and
train Of pink crepe du chine; the corsage was
ornamented with pink roses, and tan colored
gloves we're Worn.
Mrs. >. ID. Seymour was In clarer-colored
Satln, en- tram. with pettic0at front in all
shades OF pearls. the neck V shape and short
sleeves diamond stars in hair.
Miss u. Trinke wore Yellow and white
MORE in stripes, with bodice of pompadOur
satin, and bouquet of white chrysauthe-
NUNS and tan-colored gloves.
Mrs. Leon Maison. muslin de sole, over