Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-12
SOCIE1 7.
In a dainty dress of white
She's q dream of sweet delight

10oTo. were SOHno pretty lOilSlloS 1T
The graduating exercises last Frida,
night. The were all simple girlish
gowns to which the grace of sweet
faces and unaffected manners was
added One particularly pretty gown
vas of mGusseline de sol over cream
silk. The waist was full and the
sleeves made with a puff at the Shout
der The skirt was perfectly plain and
full Another sweet gown was of 5ot-
TED Swiss. full skirt, shirred waist and
the sleeves were marvel OF tiny
putting and rows upon rows of dainty
embroidery insertion. A white ribbun
stock topped off this pretty dress.
Several were made of Swiss trimmed
with dainty lace and insertion; two
we're made slightly decollette, rather
cut of the conventional style of grad
eation gowns, but pretty nevertheless
Pretty satin and kid slippers, dainty
fans and few fresh flowers carried or
worn completed these pretty toilettes
of the sweet girl graduates.
The handkerchief came into vogue
three hundred and fifty years ago
and the first to use one was a beautiful
Venetian lady. From Italy hand
kerchiefs crossed the Alps and soon
spread oyer France, where they became
fashionable among the courtiers Of
Henry II. In Germany they became
current as late as 1880, but were first
used only by princes and persons OF
high rank. In 1895 an edict issued in
Dresden prohibited to the common PEG
pie the use of this now so indispens-
able article of toilet
Dainty dresses for afternoon and
evening wear during the hot sum
mer are equally attractive to maids and
natrons, and the seasons modes give
unlimited opportunity for variety in
effect. A few yards of chiffon and
ribbon transform a gown which has
done duty through one season into a
fresh pretty toilette suitable for any
dressy occasion, and when a renovated
gown is a success it is often greater
delight to the wearer than when it vas
new.
Gay and pretty corsages made of
wide sash ribbon are worn by fashion
able young ladies to brighten up dark
sr black satin skirts.
pretty skirt to wear with shirt
waists is made of black taffeta silk and
trimmed with graduated rows of hack
ribbon velvet.
The lawn social at the residence OF
Dr.. Halsey Tuesday evening was an en-
tire success. The lawn was brilliantly
lighted with lanterns crossed and re-
crossed. Large flags were planted here
and there and the Indian band dis
eoursed sweet music during the entire
evening Refreshments of ice cream
cake and candy and lemonade were
served. Many in the crowd returned
from the social on large hay rack.
The affair was most enjoyable one
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Miss Lille Gieges delightfully."- enter
tanned few friends Tuesday evening
at her home on Taylor street. The
hours were pleasantly passed in dane
ing. with cards and music. Light re-
freshments were served. The guests
were Miss Gertrude Williscroft. Miss
Bessie Sharkey, Miss Minnie Gieges,
Mr. Rollin Pitcher, Mr.. Guy Velsir, Mr..
Guy Lawrence and Mr.. Ross Griffith.
The third meeting Of the Alumni; So
eiety was held Monday evening at the
home of Miss Bessie Sharkey on East
Adams street After the business was
discussed the remainder of the even
ing was spent in conversation and
penny puzzle game. Refreshments
were served. Those present were Miss
Winnifred Dysart, Miss Stella Clarton,
Mr.. John Merriam, Mr.. Will Halsey
and Mr. Matt Loring.
A most delightful entertainment was
given Thursday evening for the benefit
of the free library by Mrs. R. G. Phil
fps at her residence on North Fourth
avenue Owing to the inclemency Of
the weather the attendance was not
very large but those who did attend
spent a delightful evening. The lawn
was artistically festooned with Ian
terms and flags. The parlor and din
ing room were tsstefuily decorated in
red, white and blue bunting, peppers
and profusion of choice roses. Over
the center OF the large dining room
tebIe, which was beautifully arranged
with choice china and silverware, q
pyramid of pansies was erected, held in
place By white satin ribbon bands and
streamers Tiny flags were placed
around the chandelier. Refreshments
of sherbert ice cream, cake and fruits
were served in the dining room. The
programme was most interesting A
piano duet by the Misses Halsey was
well rendered. Miss johnson gave
vocal solo in delightful manner. Miss
Edith Kay charmed her audience with
a faultless rendering of a selection
from Schuinan on the cornet Miss Hal
sey played a piano solo in her usual
pleasing manner. Mrs. Hoskins and
her sister. Miss Nellie Rhodes, played
d guitar and mandolin duet and were
repeatedly encored. Mrs. Phillips is
a delightful hostess and the evening
passed away all too quickly.
Mr.. Fred Christy entertained the
high school class Of 'eS at his home
last Wednesday evening. Games and
music were the principal features OF the