The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-01

cloud'Sss skies and a balmy atmosphere
which brought gladness TO the hearts OF
scores OF young men and maidens and TO
those OF maturer years as well. who had
long looked forward TO the day which
should close with the grand ball given by
DR. and Mrs. James f. Sullivan at the
Trocadero for the Phi Kappa Fraternity
OF Brown University. The late afternoon
OF the day. however, brought something
OF disappointment with its gathering
clouds and occasional showers. but with
the approach Of nightfall the clouds were
lifted and the evening fulfilled the bright
promise OF the morning, so that In the
outside world as we'll as within the Troc-
adero there was harmony and beauty and
gladness, with no discordant element to
mar the symmetry OF the whole.
The Trocadero itself had been literary
1 lsformed by the skill OF O'Connor in
10 scene of great beauty. and rarely, II
ever. have such artistic decorations been
seen in this city. Indeed IL was generally
conceded by those in a position To know
that no such wealth and beauty OF deco
ration had never before adorned the Troc-
adero
One entered the interior and ap-
preached the stairway through an ave-
nue. Of tall palms. while on the landings
and in the corners on every side were
beautiful palms and greens and Towering
plants intermingled and arranged In ex-
quisite taste. Entering the great ball
room one exclaimed al once on the beauty
and extent of the decorations. In the far
corner, where stood the receiving party,
was mass OF great palms and ferns
forming a typical bower of green,
around the edges of which were blossom
ing plants on the opposite side OF the
room the mantels were banked high with
wealth OF green and blossoming plants,
while the fire places beneath were hidden
with foliage and plants.
On the wall above the mantes and also
on the opposite wall were great fiat bas-
kets or medallions formed OF masses OF
daffodils, fern and smilax. These were
extremely beautiful and effective.
IN THE BALCONY.
The balcony, also, where was stationed
the orchestra, was magnificent I'm its
decorations OF Easter lilies, genesta and
ferns combined together, In a most grace
fol way, so that the balcony rail was
almost hidden by what seemed a luxuri-
ant growth OF tropical beauty, and even
the draperies which hid the windows were
not without some form of tasteful decora-
tion.
Shortly before o'clock the guests be-
gan TO arrive and were received by DIR.
and Mrs. Sullivan.
Mrs. Sullivan was the personihcat ton of
the ideal hostess as with noticeable cor
diality and graciousness and a distinct
charm OF manner she received her guests.
She was attired in q magnificent gown
OF basket weave brocaded satin of silver
white with chiffon ruchings and elaborate
garniture of rose point lace. Her orna-
ments were a magnificent necklace of dia-
monds and diamond angrette, and she
certainly was vision of beautiful wom-
anhood, a type such as Tennyson might
have chosen for his Dream OF Fair
Women"
Dr. and Mrs. Sullivan were assisted in
receiving by Mr.. and Mrs John j. Bani-
gan.
Mrs. Banigan was extremely attractive
I'm a beautiful gown OF pink brocaded
inoire antique of a tulip design and trim
mings of rich duchesse and cid point lace.
Diamond ornaments. Mrs Sullivan was
70 have been assisted in receiving
by Mrs William u. Banigan, but owing
TO the sudden Illness OF her sister. Mrs.
Banigan was Unexpectedly called away.
ELABORATE COSTUMES.
The toilettes of the ladies were excep-
tionally elaborate and beautiful and
among them may be mentioned the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. Michael +. Dooley, charming gown
of white moire. Brussels lace diamond
ornaments.
Mrs John McManus, white crepe de
chene. moire bands and Irish point lace
trimmings.
Mrs. Keefe, wife of Dr. Keefe: white
lace gown over light blue silk.
Mrs Gleason. wife OF DIR. Gleason:
swan satin Duchesse and trimmings of
liberty silk.
Mrs smith, wife of DR.. Smith of Valley
Falls; white point d'esprit over white
silk.
Mrs. Walter s. Ballou OF this city. ele-
CANT gown OF white cscurial lace over
white silk Diamonds.
Mrs Timothy Heffernan, gray crepe lie
chene with Duchesse lace trimmings.
Mrs. II. Il. Hoye, black net with TRIM
mings OF rich Jet sequins, relieved by pale
blue chiffon garniture; diamond orna-
ments
Mrs. Joseph Hawkins. n recent bride,
was charming in her bridal gown of
white duchesse satin with trimmings of
Duchesse lace.
Mrs. John o'Keefe, black crepe de chine
cut jet trimmings; diamonds.
Mrs. Edward Coutell. OF Fall River;
gown of light blue crepe de chene.
Mrs. Thomas OKeefe. violet velvet
gown, Duchesse lace trimmings.
Mrs. Timothy Riley. black lace gown,
cut jet trimmings.
Miss Grace Sweeney, white point d'es-
prit over white satin with garniture OF
silver seauins. and a great boquet OF
American Beauty roses.
Mrs. Charles T.. Lincoln, black lace
gown with jet garniture: corsage boauet
OF violets.
Miss Anna Sweeney white silk null
with trimmings OF cream lace and shower
bouuet OF yellow carnations.
Miss Mary J. Mccarthy. daughter OF
+. ]. Mccarthy. ESQ. lovely gown OF
pale blue crepe de chene with trimmings
OF point de venise and black velvet