The herald., 1896-01-09
IN THE POLITE WORLD

One of the most brilliant affairs of the
winter was given last night at Turn-Verein
ball, on S. Main street, by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert II. Howell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark b. Lewis. In the many times that
the hall has been arrayed in gala dress,
never WAS it more beautifully adorned than
last night. Heavy ropes of smilaX fell
from within the outer frames of the two
immense chandeliers and were carried in
so many different directions that bewil-
deringly lovely effect was produced. From
each of the side lights of the gallery tall
woodwardia spread out in fan-like shape.
and at the small post of the gallery the
same design made a pretty finish. Huge
clusters of holly almost completely hid the
balustrade of the stairway and gave
bright dash of color to the unbroken color
scheme of green. The stage, on which was
stationed A. Lowinsky's excellent orches-
ira. was transformed into a veritable trop-
ical garden. Potted plants and palms
were banked in the rear and to one side
tall banna plants that reached 10 the top of
the stage, rose out of a bank of holly. On
the front, facing next the floor. strands of
smilaN radiated from a madallon of white
carnations. A corner of the hall was ar
ranged into q cosy drawing room for the
nonce. Heavy rugs and white and gold
furniture made the spot attractive when the
guests were received. A back ground of
long date palms and branches of holly
threw into relief the handsome gowns worn
by the two charming hostesses. The BAN
quet hall was dainty in pink and green;
garlands of smilax were festooned from
the ceiling, and over the tables Oh which
the elaborate supper was served, asparagus
ferns and pink carnations trailed in grace
ful lines. A portiere of ferns and acacia,
picked out with carnations. made a beauti-
full division in the large folding doors. The
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every nook and corner artistic effects of
green were arranged. Lyons had the decor
ations in charge.
The guests we're all seated at once at the
many tables from which the delicious sup
per under the direction Of Christopher was
served. An excellent punch refreshed the
guests during the evening, and it was
late hour when the last strains of the waltz
ceased and the lights went out on the bril-
liant scene. Mrs. Howell wore an elabor-
ate creation of white silk brocaded in pink
rose buds, the skirt was perfectly plain.
The bodice was cut from off the shoulders
and finished with pink chiffon embroidered
i'm gold; about the neck was collar of
pink rose buds, the beautiful toilet was
completed by diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Lewis gown was yellow brocaded
satin: the corsage was OF white accordlan
plated chiffon, and over this was jeweled
front; the low neck was finished with yell
low rose buds.
Those present we're:
Messrs. and Mesdames Judge Ross, Ben
Goodrich, E. p. Bryan. Wesley Clark, IL.
Jevne, W. l.. Graves, H. M. Sale, W. ID.
Woolwine. o. T. Johnson, C. j. Ball, James
Anderson, H. M. Russell, A. S. Robbins. j.
II. Braly, t. d. Stmson, Morris Albee. DR..
John r. Haynes, Frank Burnett, Q. E.
Thorn, Fred Hines. George ID. Belts. r. J.
Widney. Ezra Stimson, Arthur Braly, Pot
ter, Orr HARRISON, A. c. Jones, T. +. Glib
bon. j. H. f. Peck, j. w: Of, L.Grand
W. ii. Halliday, DR.. J. S. Owens, Boyle
Workman, A. II. Bush, Rodman. Sheldon
Borden, Olin Wellborn, Jl., Ben
johnson, Reed, S. G. Long. Cat
tern. G. A. Davidson, H. j. Prince.
NIesdames Evans, Deming. Hobbs, Butler,
Shoemaker: Misses Burnett, Goodrich,
Mark, Croft, Wellborn. Kimball, Chandler,
Strong, Mullins, Dening, Cohleeh. Wood,
New on, Bryan, Hendricks, Frankeniield,
Katherine Johnson, Kemper, Emma
Wharton, Menefee, Henderson, Mary
Banning, Harriet Smith, Bloomfield,
Fairchild, Cockins, Ball. Pauee,
Chanslor, Bumiller, Murry, San Diego;
Flint, De Sale, Jack Jevne. w. r. Teal, Joe
Bumiller. Charles A. Dick. W. NJ. Garland,
j. w. Wolters, L. f. Vetter, Gregory
Perkins, Walter Chanslor, Joe Chanslor, ].
E. Hunter, Palmer Lewis. Jack Hutchinson,
w. b. Kemper, viii Ardis, George Graves,
Fred Kimball, w. f. West, Walter Barn
well, w. A. Joyce, Gerald Ingle. Allen Car
roll, Felix hoffman, Wilt Norris, r. H.
Chadwick, Harvey Craig, George Rden-
baugh, j. P. Chandler, Robert Clarke, CIV.
Pursell, George H. Bonebrake.