San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-01
LEAP YEAR BALL.
The Ladies of the Harmony Club
Entertain the Gentiemen in
Magnificent Style.

have been holding meetings for some time
for the purpose of reciprocatlng IaVorS
during the last three years, eliminated
last Saturday night in one OF the most
brilliant balls given in San Antonlo Tor
many seasons. The ball room OF the Har-
mony club is beautiful without decora-
tions, but IL was not enough TO suit tne
delicate taste of the ladies, SOFA commit
tee consisting of Mrs Sol. Frank,
Mrs. j. L. Frank, Mrs. Longini,
Mrs. Joske and Misses Deutsch,
Hochstadter, Michael. Ash and Sulnon
were appointed to decorate IT, The WORK
of these ladies is known by those who
were tn ere, Those not there cannot con-
ceive the beauty of the room. Palms,
pictures, fans aud evergreens were most
artisticaly and tastefully arranged In all
parts of the rooms. From an arch hung
a blood red heart, pierced by one OF
cupid's arrows. The ball was opened.
with grand Proposal march, led by
Mr.. L. l.. Marks and Miss Pessels, OF
Austin. 1t is not known exactly now
many rings the jewellers sold today:
The march was followed by Accept Me"
lanciers, Squeeze Me- waltz, Warning"
polka, Involvement Newport, WAIVER
ing' waltz.
"Three days grace" Lanciers, ''Cour-
age" polka, Refusal" schottische. when
the astronomical march, Our Girls
Cooking" led by Mrs. and Mr.. Jos. L;
Fiark, was formed, and guests and all
marched out to the supper room, where,
on two large tables, beautifully decorated,
covers were laid for eighty five. The
supper consisted of the most choice viandS
of the season, with wines, coffee and
chocolate. Mrs. Sim Hart was mistress
of ceremonies, and responded TO the toast,
1.-THE President and Officers of the Club"
Miss Inez Moke responded to, THE Gen.
tlemen."
Miss jaime Pessels, of Austin, Reversed
Order of Things"
Miss Hannah Morris, sour Club"
Miss Rosa Rouff, of Victoria, "The
Young Folks in General"
At the conclusion of toasts Mr.. q. Il.
Frank, president of the club. thanked the
ladies en- behalf of the members In very
neat speech, for their evenings enter
tainment, assuring them it was heartily
appreciated.
After supper and while Don Carlos Ba-
tisti and his orchestra were enjoying the
good things, Miss Hochstadter and Miss
Pessels delighted their audience with
several fine vocal and instrumental Sc
lections.
The committees were as follows:
RECEPTION:
Mrs. Sol. Frank-Canaryc crepe de chine,
silver trimmings and grasses; diamonds.
Miss Eva Eldridge, of Galveston-Yel-
low mouseline de sole; hyacin,hs.
Miss. Alice Oppenheimer-White bro
cade silk, yellow mouseine de sole; os-
trich tips.
Miss Hattie Deutsch-Pink surah, white
lace and pearl trimmings.
Miss Rosa Routf, Of Victoria-Pale
blue silk, lace trimmings.
FLOOR:
Mrs. Joe Frank-Ceil blue silk, navy
blue velvet and gold trimmings; dia-
monds; lilies CT the valley and prim-
roses.
Mrs. Alex Joske-Black lace, gold and
turquoise trimmings; diamonds: gerani-
ums and hyacinths.
Mrs. e. Longini-Old rose silk; black
lace overdress; diamonds.
Mrs. Goodman-Black jeweled net;
diamonds.
And among others present, the follow
ing ladies and gentlemen were noted:
Mrs. Nose Haas-black silk, old rose
ember, monssiline de soie-pearls.
Mrs. 5. ID. Scudder-pum silk, white
lace NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Mrs. j. ID. Strauss, lavender crepe.
Mrs. Sim Hart-black silk, jet trim
mings.
Mrs. j. Sichel-black satin, velvet bo-
dice.
Mrs. Sol. Halff-black lace, heliotrope
and gold trimmings. diamonds
Mrs. Mayer Halff-black lace, jets, dia-
monds.
Mrs. Louis Lindheim, of Del Rio-yel-
low brocade silk, silver trimmings, dia.
monds.
Miss Moog, of Mobile-black gauze,
for-get-me nots.
Miss Inez Moke-Nile green crepe,
Miss Bertha Michael-howered silk and
violets.
Miss jamie Pessels of Austin-pink
crepe. narcissus and violets
Miss Edith Hochstadter, of Chicago
black lace, pink chiffon trimmings.
Miss Ash-yellow and cream silk.
Miss Josephine Steffian-white crepe,
chiffon trimmings, geranisms, dia-
Miss Lottie Semlinger-blues silk, white
lace and daisies.
Miss Ada Morris-white silk.
Miss Hannah Morris-cream gauze.
Mrs. julius Oppenheimer-black silk,
red roses.
Miss Rucker-red velvet, black net
Messrs. Jos. L. Frank, Sim Hart, G. B.
Frank, Alex Joske, L. l.. Marks, Alex
Half, j. ID. Oppenheimer, Sol Half,
Mayer Half, Nose Oppenheimer, Dan
Oppenheimer, Julius Oppenheimer, J. d.
Strauss, Sol Frank, Emil Frank, Aaron
Frank, Mr.. Rucker, s. d. Scudder,
Adolph Steinhardt, J. Steinhardt. Ralph
Moke, s. Wallach, j. Schel, Simon Veith,
Ed. Dreyfus, L. Goodman, Jake Wolff,
Mr.. Wyman, Gus. Dreyfus, Fred Mayer,
Mr.. Pessels, of Austin, Sol. Morris, HI /.
Nader.
The following rules were written on the
the gentlemens' programme, and there
was committee of the beautifully left''
who saw that they were strictly enforced:
/. No gentleman is to invite lady to
dance.
or from her seat.
8. No gentleman is to conduct lady to
supper. or to serve her when there.
f. All customary attention from gentle
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