The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-24

Sayles hall, Brown university was last
evening the scene OF one OF the largest
and most successful balls in the history
of the ancient institution on the hill, the
proud hosts OF the occasion being the
members OF the Phi Kappa fraternity,
one of the popular Greek letter socie-
ties OF the college and withal one OF the
most prominent and successful.
Sayles hall was transformed for the
occasion into a typical ball room scene
It's vaulted arches and features being.
for the non eliminated by most elab-
crate and graceful scheme of decoration.
The height and severe lines OF the
great Interior was broken by a most ef
fective use of green and white stream
ers mingled with banners and flags, the
same being generously contributed and
arranged through the generosity Of Mr..
Thomas A. OGorman. At the lower end
of the hall, extending for its full length
was beautiful and most graceful ar
rangement Of fir boughs, palms and tall
growing plants and trees. At the left
were rugs, couches and easy chairs for
the patronesses OF the occasion.
In the centre of the green wall blazed
the Greek letters of the society.
The balcony rail was also handsomely
the centre. surrounded by flags. was the
emblem of the society, in blue and white
immortelles.
The corners OF the hall had also their
decorations OF palms and plants. while
the posts at the rear were also hidden
meath a wealth OF green.
Behind the long bank OF green, at the
lower end of the hall, an orchestra OF 20
pieces led by Mr.. Herbert l.. Clarke,
furnished exceptionally fine music.
THE RECEPTION.
Previous TO the opening Of the ball.
which was long after 10 o'clock, the fol-
lowing ladies received: Mrs. John j. Ban-
gan. Mrs. Thomas +. Black, Mrs. Charles
Carroll. Mrs. Michael r. Dooley. Mrs.
Edward e Kiley, Mrs William w. Kirby.
Mrs. John McManus. Mrs Wilfred Ii.
Munro. Mrs. John A. O'Keefe.
SOME OF THE GOWNS
The gowns of the ladies in the recev-
ing line were noticeably tasteful and
beautiful.
Mrs John J. Banigan, wore an elegant
creation OF pink brocaded satin, lace
trimmings and diamonds.
Mrs Dooley was tastefully gowned In
heavy white silk with rich lace trim
mings; corsage garnture OF English vio-
let's.
Mrs John McManus handsome gown
OF white crepe de chene and white lace
Mrs. Charles Carroll. white silk. cor
sage garniture OF red roses.
Mrs John A. OKeefe. black lace.
Mrs William W. Kirby, beautiful gown
OF brocaded violet silk and lace.
Mrs Thomas r. Black. pink silk
Mrs McManus. white silk and lace.
Mrs Wilfred Munro was I'm white
Mrs Edward s. Kiley Of Pawtuclet.
beautiful creation OF white lace over
green silk. garniture OF silver spangles.
There were also many beautiful gowns
noticed on the floor during the evening
Mrs James r. Sullivan was magnin-
Gently gowned In rich white embroidered
Swiss over white silk. with point lace
trimmings and diamonds.
Miss Mollie Brennan wore a lovely
gown n combination OF white~ silk lace
and pink satin.
Mrs. Thomas A. O'Gorman. beautiful
gown OF white silk muslin. garniture OF
white lace applique.
Mrs. Joseph McCarty. cream white
crepe de chine; garnlture OF white APP
plique lace.
Miss Katherine Hurley. blue crepe de
chine.
Mrs. Thomas Monahan. black lace.
Miss Mary Manning black point
d'esprit
Mrs. James Il. Cameron. lovely gown OF
white renaissance lace over white silk.