The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-11-24
GAY SOCIETY DANCE.
Mr.. AND MRS. Z. G. SIMMONS JR.,
RECEIVE AT SIMMONS HALL.
BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT.
Beautiful women in Gorgeous Gowns and
Decorations of Flags and Flowers Make
the Scene one of Dazzling Beauty
Many Guests Present.

The winter 1cial season for the gay
society world of Kenosha was opened
last night with social dancing party
given by Mr.. and Mrs. 2. G.. Simmons,
Jr., which was the most brilliant social
event given in Kenosha for years.
Simmons hall, in which the charm
ing entertainment was held, was re-
splendent with it's decorations. The
great American flags which covered
almost the entire walls of the large
hall were the most prominent feature OF
the decorations The chandeliers and
walls were also festooned with long
ropes of evergreen and smilax, forming
veritable canopy in the centre OF the
hall. From the gallery were hung an
innumerable mass of smaller flags, CIV
ing the hall the appearance of a great
military headquarters. All about the
rooms were placed boquets of American
beauties and chrysanthemums, which
blended their brighter cOlors with a
background of palms and beautiful
potted plants. Beneath the gallery
the space had been arranged as a
reception hall, and here Mr.. and Mrs
Simmons received their guests. Be-
sides these decorations of the hall
many pretty little corners were ar
ranged about the rooms, bid away II a
mass of palms and flags, where the
guests enjoyed many pleasant tet6-a-
to 6. a..
The gathering was evidently one of
the cultured society people of the city,
and from every standpoint it was a
great success. Hundreds of invita-
tions had been sent out, and from the
representative crowd that thronged
the ball showed that all appreciated
what magnificent entertainers Mr. and
Mrs. Simmons were.
The guests began to arrive early in
the evening, and up to ten o'clock the
hurrying carriages brought beautiful
women attired in the newest gowns,
and men attired in spotless evening
dress, who entered the hall through
the canopy stretched across the side
walk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simmons received the
guests in tiny reception hall, arrang-
ed under the gallery. The host and
hostess were assisted in receiving by
Mr.. z. G.. Simmons, ST., Mr.. and Mrs.
E. L. Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. Hazel Lance
and Miss Thomas, Of Chicago.
Dancing was the feature of the eve
ming. Kral's orchestra, of Chicago,
hidden in a leafy bower of palms and
chrysanthemums, furnished the music,
and it proved to be as fine as the fam
Gus Fitzgerald orchestra music, which
has been such favOrite among gay
society people in!Kenosha. The music
was inspiring and nearly every two
step and waltz, as we'll as the quadrille
of national airs were greatly enjoyed.
Everybody joined in the dancing and
the enthusiasm of the younger society
was only equaled by the way in which
the older members joined in the mazes
OF the waltz and quadrille.
Supper was served in the balcony,
which was prettily arranged in pink
and white. the centre table being c07-
cred by large bunch CT pink chrysan-
themums.
Dancing continued until early morn
ing and even then the guests were
loath to bid adieu to the pleasures of
the ball room.
Kenosha society was we'll represented
at the party and many out of town
guests were present, among whom
were Miss Thomas, Mrs. A. F. ToWne,
S. S. Simmons, Lucien Lance, Schuyler
Van Ingen, James, Steve and Howard
Kehlor, of Chicaso; John Van Mort
wick, of Appleton; Chester Farr, of
Waukegan; Misses Florence Bull, Jes-
sic Hand, Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, E. o.
Hand, Frank Johnson, Harry Van
Arsdale, of Racine. ~1ae a
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