The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-14
One of the Most Notable Society
Events of the Season
WARD IN THE NEW HOSPITAL
Is the Charitable Object to Which the
Fund Will Be Devoted
The Ladies Who Had the Matter in Charge.
The Decorations and Other Details Of
the Notable Affair

given last night at Turn Verein hall, on
South Main street, for the benefit of ward
in the new hospital which is being built in
connection with the medical college of the
University of Southern California. In
point Of brilliancy the affair last night
stands second to none that has occurred
this season. The decorations were
strikingly beautiful, the excellent music,
under the direction of Arend, was perfect
for dancing, and the entertainment brought
out the representatives of the best people
of Los Angeles. There were many hand
some gowns conspicuous in the fashionable
| assemblage of guests. Every detail OF the
evening was admirably managed, and TOO
much praise can not be bestowed upon
the ladies who gave their time
and efforts to the commendable cause ana
to MIR. Wilt Norris, the efficient secretary.
The hall was decorated almost entirely IN
green, with Just enough red to produce
artistic dash of color. The stage. which
was occupied by the orchestra, was
grouped with massive palms and potted
! plants, an partially in the back grouno,
glimpses could be caught of the stars and
stripes. which made charming relief
| against the solid green, The color was
! carried to the front edge of the stage by
an immense cluster of ponsetta's s, and be-
noath this the graceful FOLDS touching the
floor was another American flag.
| To the right of the stage stood the recep-
ton committee. composed of tine following
ladies' Mines. Granviller, MCGOWAN, j. II.
Utley, Mcclellan. Miss Wills, Mines.
! Alfred Salalo, j. f. Francis, }. b.
Jones, DR.. Follansbee and Corclius
Cole. and as the guests entered the
brilliantly lluminate ID hall they were
! and the capable floor managers, DIR. Wills
| DIR. MCGOWAN, DR.. j. H. Ctley, DIR. Dor
sey, DR.. II. b. Wing. DR.. Carl Kurtz,
Messrs. Wilt Norris. Ii. B. Ellis, John L..
Griffith and James Slauson, were not for
! getful of any ones pleasure. and much OF
the evenings success was due to their I'M
! firing attentions. Bright hues of red con-
cealed half the long windows. and meeting
this from the opposite were graceful ar
ram zen 9 of papyrus and palm'.
Heavy ropes OF foliage picked out Wi,u
holly berries were festooned from the gal
lery facing, and curving ropes of green
! made most effective finish to the gallery
balustrade. The rays of the many side
! lights we're filtered through red
crepe shades, which gave a soft
| ened brlliancy to the gay scene.
Red portieres partially concealed by trac-
! cries of smilaX divided the main hall from
| the banquet hall. The latter was resplend-
ent with hundreds of ponsettas. that were
| the adjuncts to the tables from which the
tempting supper was served. Garlands of
smlax adorned the walls and potted
plants filled hooks and corners to good ad-
/ vantage. Oriental lanterns swung in the
large folding doors and made beautiful adj
ditions to the arrangements OF the banquet
! hall. The decorations were in charge OF
Reeves X Howard. General dancing was
enjoyed until midnight, when supper was
served. Mrs. j. H. Utley was chairman of
the refreshment committee. assisted by
Mrs. Daniel Mcfarland and Mrs. Addie
Freisner. Reynolds did the catering.
The delightful evening was brought to a
close by four figures of the cotillon, which
we're led in mastery manner by Captain
and Mrs. h. H. Miner. assisted by Mr.. A.
H. Wilcox of San Francisco and
Miss Hamilton. The figures all saw
ored of the mIlitaire. The first was
the "fours right second, Portland
fancy' followed by the counter march"
and lastly a pretty favor figure. Clusters
of pink roses were the souvenirs.
The brilliant success of last nights ball
is most encouraging precedent for the
one that is to follow some time in January,
The patroness of the assemblies are Mines.
Cornelius Cole. Chas. Ducummon' j.. 5.
Slauson, Chas. Ellis, De Barth Shorb, CIV.
r. Lord. Miss Wills, l. n. Van Mugs, j. f.
Francis, Jessie Benton Fremont, j. p.
Jones, Salano, DIR. Fallonsbee. Conspicu-
GUS among the many beautiful and hand
some crowns were those worn by Mrs. j.
p. Jones, which was white satin, with skirt
handsomely embroidered with pearls and
gold. On its bodice was fall of Brussels
lace. The ornaments were pearls. Mrs.
W. 5. Creighton was gowned in an elegant
dress of pink brocaded satin. The skirt
was garnished with a handsome flounce of
lace. The decollete bodice was finished
with pearl trimming and chiffon.
Mrs. Granville MCGOWAN was lovely in a
costume of pink and white satin.
An elegant dress was worn by Mrs.
James Winston. The combination was Of
white satin. with pasamentrie of gold. The
gown was daintily finished wi h pink roses.
Miss Kurtz wore white brocated satin.
Miss Mary Banning was unusually charm
! ing in pink brocaded satin, with orna-
meuts of diamonds and pearls.
Mrs. +. +. Earl was attired in striking
costume of brocaded green silk. garnished
both on the skirt and bodice with varied
colored chry santhemums harmonizing in
! color with the flowers in the silk. Orna-
ments were of pearls.
| Miss Winston was radiantly beautiful in
rose iigored silk; ieweled girdle confined
| the waist, and the same ornaments adorned
| the low-cut bodice.
A lovely gown was worn by Mrs. AL
! Barker. A bodice of rose colored velvet
was finished with breteles OF the same
! edged with mink and garnished with jet.
( The skirt was of white satin.
! Miss Louise Robson was lovely in white
satin and figured chiffon.
/ Mrs. O'Conner of San Francisco was
gowned in a handsome costume of pale
! yellow satin, finished with chiffon.
! Mrs w. B. Cline was attired in an ele-
! gaut toilet of white brocaded silk, with
/ trimmings of pearls and lace.
| Miss Neatly Hamilton was dainty in
| light blue and chiffon.
Mrs. Miners gown was of black satin,
with cerise velvet sleeves, finished with
! point lace and handsome diamond orna
| ments.
I Among the many guests present we're:
/ Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Utley, Mr.. and Mrs.
! Percy Schumacher, DR.. and Mrs. Bckneil,
Judge and Mrs. Ross, Mr.. and Mrs w. 5.
/ Creighton. Mr. and Mrs. Percy IIoyle, Mr..
and Mrs. {. G. Carpenter. Nj. and Mrs.
| Al Barker Mr.. and Mrs. f. X. Rule, Mr..
I and Mrs. tay Wiltshire. Mr.. and Mrs,
| Alfred Salano, DIR. and Mrs. J. II. Davis
| son, DR.. and Mrs. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs.
| j. f, Francis Or. and Mrs. LndIey,
Lieut. and Mrs. Drake, DR.. and Mrs. H..
! &, Bralnard, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Clark
| DR.. and Mrs. McGowen, Mr. and Mrs. John
| Il. Griffith, Mr.. and Mrs. Holterhoff, Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Widney, Mr. and Mrs. James Mont
| gomery, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter b. Cline,
| Col. and Mrs. Freeman G.. Teed, Mr. and
| Mrs. Ezra S'imson. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ellis, Mr.. ;ntl Mrs. f.. Il. Earl, Mr.. and
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Jasburg, DR.. and Mrs.
John Haynes, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. SIauson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Poindexter, Mr..
| and Mrs. Shirley Martin, Mines. NJ. A.
Briggs, /. NJ. Polk, James Winston, Long
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