Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-23
IN SOCIETY.

WesJ OF Jne ROCKY mountains was teHu-
cred the guests and friends OF the Re-
dondo hotel last night. 1t had long
been anticipated with curiosity. 1t is
now dream of the past. To portray its
success would be next TO impossible, as
it was beyond doubt one of the great
est social events that Southern Califor-
mia has ever known.
Early in the evening ladies in beautiful
costumes fitted about the corridors of
the hotel. Gentlemen in full dress con-
gregated in groups and discussed the
coming treat. Jewels sparkled dazzling
ly everywhere.
The Redondo company's four-in-hand
at half-past began to convey the guests
to the tennis court. At the entrance an
archWay of Japanese lanterns had been
swung. The outer court was filled with
spectators from the camping population
OF the beach, but the innerIcourt that
was where India was represented in all
of the electric light mingled with varie
signs still casting soft and beautiful
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entrance of the court the fnuch-talked
OF bungalow or filtration booth had been
placed. This was booth about ten
feet in height and twenty feet square,
covered with palm leaves and pea green
and rose pink bunting. Here refresh
ments were served.
Settees, divans and chairs had been
brought from the hotel and placed
q md fhxar ~ yhav~ v~a =
ing took place, and which was crashed
creetly placed about the secluded
spots. The orchestra was stationed on
raised seats west of the dancing floor.
Promptly at O'Clock the orchestra
struck up the march, which was led by
Professor and Mrs. Kramer. 1t was ex-
pected that General Dimond would
lead the march, but unfortunately he
was detained, as were Governor Mark.
ham and his staff.
The dancing continued until mid
night. Every one voted for repeti-
ton of the novel ball. .r
The ladies looking beautiful in their
evening dresses added special enchant-
ment to the scene.
During the evening fiash-light photo.
kI"PHc wcIo Iahcu iIOu several pOlnL6
Of observation.
The following is partial list of the
ladies present, and general descrip-
ton OF their costumes: Mrs. Colonel
Wheeler, cafe au-lait silk gown, with
diamond ornaments; Mrs William
Pridham, rose colored silk, covered with
black lace, ornaments diamonds and
rubies; Miss Waddilowe looked lovely
in pale green net.
The charming Miss Hough, of Wash
ington, D c., wore red net with black
velvet trimmings.
Miss Inez Shorb looked bewitching in
yellow crepe.
Miss Susie Patton entranced her male
friends with black and gold lace gown.
Mrs. Kramer wore red silk with opals.
The lovely Miss Kimball's costume
was black silk en- train.
Mrs. Dan Mcfarland wore a lovely
yellow silk gown.
Mrs. Frank Burnett looked superb in
black lace, Offset by her beautiful golden
hair.
Mrs. Polk was charming in pale pink.
Miss Violet Truedel was picture in
red net en- traine.
Miss Challie Burnett looked superb.
She wore white crepe Gre clan gown
with diamonds.
Mrs. John Patton wore ashes of roses
silk, covered with black lace. Her
diamonds were magnificent.
Mrs. Otheman Stevens wore a white
and gold gown.
The Baroness Rogniat was attired in
black velvet with diamonds.
Miss Belle Payne looked very pretty
in cream satin with garnet trimmings.
The handsome Mrs.. Herendon, of
Cleveland, Ohio, were blue silk trimmed
with point lace; ornaments, rnbies,
diamonds and pearls.
Miss Maud Northam looked very
pretty in white lace.
Mrs. Cole Baker was becomingly at
tired in aaslate silk trimmed with white
lace. She wore diamonds as orna-
ments.
Miss Brickell looked queenly in orange
satin, black point lace, diamonds and
rubies.
Mrs. Van Nuys wore white satin.
Mrs. Garnsey wore black silk, lace and
diamonds.
Mrs. E. L. Benedict, OF San Fran
cisco, was becnmingly attired in black
silk, lace trimming and diamond orna-
ments.
Mrs. Archie Freeman wore shrimp
pink satin with white Spanish lace over
dress pearl ornaments.
Mrs. w. r. Burke was attired in black
lace.
Mrs. Conroy wore black silk.
Mrs. George Patton looked regal in
black velvet.
Mrs. Frank Hicks was charming in