The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-27
The Inaugural Ball.

was brilliant event. The Appeal
says the opera house was lavishly deco
rated in pink and white, which, under
the festoons OF electric lights, present
ed delightful color scheme and this
background of decoration softened the
light effects.
The center of the ball room ceiling
was occupied by an immense seal of
State, from which draperies swung to
the sides of the rooms and ladders OF
incandescent lights separated them
into four divisions.
The front of the gallery was fes-
tooned with the same colors and so
was the space under the gallery.
In addition were innumerable Ameri-
can flags gracefully arranged and the
stage was presented with set scene,
in front of which was a design in cleo
trio lights and draperies.
The gallery was simply packed with
spectators, and !, the" scene was one
which will not soon be forgotten.
Nevada society was out in full force
ana the ladies appeared in gowns fully
BETTING the occasion. They had left
nothing pndans. in the way of expense
to give proper eclat to the occasion,
and it is safe to say that Nevada ball
,goea never, in it palmiest days, pre-
scented more bewildering. picture of
handsome women and stunning effects
in dress and decorations.
The Law makers and politicians were
there in full force and all hands had a
very jolly time -. :.
The Appeal devotes nearly four
columns of space to a description of
the elegant gowns worn by the ladies.
We reproduce alfew-pasagra phs'which
will interest the COURIER readers:
Mrs. Sparks, wife of the Governor,
was superbly gowned in an imported
costume of black silk velvet, en- traine,
beneath which swept an under dress of
white silk trimmeda with. accordion
plating q!TAe, h,asdipewa cut deeollete
and draped, yith.a deep bertha Of mag
pifeent venetian point the same lace
lining the. flowing sleeves of velvet.
The front OF. the bodice was also orna-
mented with white chiffon and gar
niture of shaded yellow chiffon fuch-
sias, which gave a touch of color to the
most elegant costume ever worn in.
Nevada. Mrs. Sparks jewels were
diamonds and her hair was becomingly
dressed with an ostrich aigrette for
ornament.
The gown of Mrs. James Mckenzie,
the daughter of Governor and Mrs.
Sparks, was also imported. White
velvet-striped mousseline de sol, over
an underdress of shell pink silk, rem
dered the dainty little lady more at
tractive than ever. The long trained
skirt was bordered with embroidered
panne velvet above which fell a deep
nounce of Brussels lace. The decollete
Waste of pink and white was almost
covered with the same exquisite lace
which also formed the angel sleeves
High couture unadorned.
Mrs. T. B. Hickey wore an imported
robe of black point d'esprit over white
tafeta undermining; ornaments dia-
monds.
Miss Eva Short, a stately and hand
some blonde, pink crepe de Paris, de-
eollete and very becoming.
Mrs. II. f. Dangberg, Jr., attractive
costume of light blue crepe de chine,
effectively trimmed with black appli-
que bands.
Mrs. Eugene Howell, ivory satin,
duchesse lace and diamonds.
Mrs. j. Ii. Martin, of Gardnerville,
elegant street costume OF black tha-
dame, black silk velvet coat with trim
mings of ermine.
Miss Reubel Martin, of Gardnerville,
light blue point d'esprit over blue
taffeta, a costume well suited to the
talented and handsome young lady.
Mrs. Frank Musser, of Markleeyille,
blue figured foulard, narrow black
velvet ribbon TRIMMINGS