The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
IHE GUARDS Ball.
H 'h' THE GRANDEsT PAGE.xrs
IN THE HISTORY
- OF AUSTIN.
ARPAYOF BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
THE DRIsKnL REsp1Exppxr
WITH DAZZLING LIGHTS Avn
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN.
HOAORS 70 THE PRIZE Winners
AOAORS 70 THE PRIZE Winners
''f hancock Pays the Gu.rd
Aeiui Tribute-The Beautifu,
'er Service Presentations.
The dwelling of the En-
nous Cup by the Sponsor.

Sunday, July %, was nroud ao, :.
'le history of the Governors Guard and
). was proud day in the history Of Ans
'in' Ihe Guard was proud of their vic
'ois Ill winning the first prize at the San
a,i. interstate encampment, and the
citizens of Austin were proud of thcir
SUCCESS Upon their return home the fol-
lowing day the ovation rendered them
was most fiattering inasmuch as tbou-
SANDS OF our citizens turned ont to VOL
come lhem home. That home coming
spoke volumes for the admiration and an
probation the Austin people have for the
company which is generally conceded TO
be thee rack military company of the
United States.
Inc rejoicing at their victory at that time
was spontaneous and tumutuous to a de-
gree. 1t voiced the gadness of everybody
and was without the work of formalitv
or the dictates of fashion. Last night
however, the second honor was rendered
the Guard by their enthusiastic admirers
IN the shape of one of the most elegant
receptions and balls ever given in this
city. 1t was no mere attendance of the
few social butterflies who attend every
function, but was the occasion of an out
pour of the upper four hundred and the
distinguished state officials in such num-
bers as to be more than complimentary
to the Guard. The gathering was one of
the most representative ones, socially and
otherwise, that has ever assembled in any
city in Texas. The occasion was one of
marked Importance in the history, not only
Of Austin, but of Texas, and hence the
preparation had been made accordingly.
The Guard had given the occasion for the
display in their great victory at the San
Antonio drill. and the citizens of Austin,
with this as an incentive, were doing the
rest.
They overlooked no detail that might
add to the success of the occasion. The
decorations of the hotel, which in itself is
palatial, were far more beautiful than
pen picture can possibly convey. The
ladies of Austin had been the guiding
spirits in the line of decoration, and it is,
therefore, hardly necessary to give fur
Their assurance that the decorating was
perfect in every particular. Passing from
the decoration and the spectator found AS
sembled one of the most brilliant assem-
blages Of the season. Not even in the
height of the winter season has a more
liberal attendance of the devouts graced
any occasion than graced the ball last
evening In addition to the large number
of priyate citizens who hOnored the oc-
casion by their presence. Governor Gull
bcrson's entire cabinet were in attend
ance to do honor to the gallant members
of the Guard and pay tribute to their |
worth The assemblage was noteworthy |
not only for the personnel of the crowd
but for the brilliant appearance presented.
Elegant gowns. radiant with color, Wed
with the pure white gown of simplicity, |
forming picture of color and beauty.
Gems flashed in the glitter of the many |
olect,ic lights. and those not engaged in |
the pleasures of the dance found consola-
tion and repose upon cooling divans IN re-
,ired corners on the spacious galleries. |
Every accessory to pleasure was to he
found in attendance upon the ball ana
tbore was not single person VINO was
an active participant in the pleasures
,borcof hut what pronounced the ball the
.roudest of the season. 1t was an occa-
Sion that reflected credit upon the CITY,
credit on the Guard in whose honor 1t
was given, and gave every one an oppor-
tunitv of seeing Queen Pleasure hold forth
in her most chosen court.
,,,,,S nECou ATIONS.