The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-15
A BRILLIANT EVENT.
Capt. and Mrs. DaizelI Honor their
Fair Guests With an Elegant
Entertainment.


society was the entertainment givel
lat the opera house last evening b!
| Capt. and Mrs. Robert Dalzen com
plimentary to their daughter, Mrs.
IIeaey, of Waco, and her friend
Miss Baker, also of Waco. 4 more
attractive scene was never witness
ed than tina presented by the large
dancing hall, with its exceedingly
tasteful and effective decorations OF
palms and bunting, the large
chandeliers draped in garlands, she'd
ding a soft brilliancy upon the NOV
ing throng OF beautiful ladies and
handsome gentlemen. Dancing was
JOY upon that smooth, Waxed floor,
to the strains Of dreamy waItzes or
danzas played by the famous Agui-
lares band. Nothing had been left
undone by the captain and his wife
which might add to the pleasure Of
their guests, and it is needless to add
that all were unanimous in the 0pin-
ion that nothing more could be de-
sired to make the evening a success.
The program comprised twelve
numbers, besides two coalitions.
Dancing began shortly before nine
o'clock. The most attrative feature
of the program was the cOtillion
which was danced after supper, be-
ing led by DR.. f. j. Combe and Miss
Baker, the fair guest of honor. The
numerous pretty figures were most
gracefully executed, and greatly ad
mired by the on-lookers.
Supper was served on the stage,
which was a bower of beauty, with
its eYergreens and flowers. The
large table presented a handsome
array of china and silver, with exqui
site flowers, lighted by several ban
quet lamps The menu comprised
cold meats, sandwiches, salads,
olives, dessert of delicious ice cream
and cake, and fragrant coffee.
The costumes worn by the ladies
were stylish and becoming, many
being especially beautiful. Mrs |
Dalzell, the stately and gracious
hostess wore a handsome gown of
black MORE with rich lace and dia-
mond ornaments. Her daughter, |
Mrs. Hefley. was radiantly beautiful |
in white duchess satin with duchess
lace trimming. while Miss. Bakers
blonde beauty was effectively gown
ed in pink silk, the skirt yelled IN
pale blue ACCORDION pIeated chiffon
and the bodice having revers and
girdIe of purple velvet. She wore
natural pansies of royal purple and
carried a bouquet of roses. Miss
Dalzell, who assisted most gracefully
n the duties of entertaining, was
very pretty in a rich white satin
orincesse gown, with violet velvet
md pearl trimming.
The guests numbered over one
hundred, among them being
Mrs. Raphael, who wore handsome
,ale gray silk, with black embroid
red chiffon draped on the bodice,
-reen ribbon and black velvet CIR
lie.
Mrs. Natanson, beoomingly attired
n black silk, with chiffon bodice,
nd red roses.
Mrs. Neiber, the fair young bride
vore her wedding gown Of rich
White grosgrain silk, en- traine, with
,oint lace and ostrich feathers.
Mrs San Roman, handsome black
Tx and lace.
Mrs. Woodhouse, yellow and he {
iotrope changeable silk, EN- traine,
Nth black gau@e and lace trimmings
nd diamonds.
Mrs. o. Hicks, white brocaded
Tx.
Mrs. J. L. Putegnat. pongee silk
18th rich lace garniture.
Mrs. Barton, black silk with pea ,
Ock blue gauze trimmings, decol-
tie. :