The San Francisco call., 1903-01-17

II ing hangings and mellowed with
soft-shaded lights, the gay dancers
at La Jeunesse ball last evening
wended their way through the
mazes OF the waltz. Native Sons Hall.
the scene of the assembly, never had a
more artistic setting or so brilliant an
array Of guests.
The decorations chosen were Persian.
Hundreds OF pale yellow chrysanthemums
covered the chandeliers and afforded a
beautiful canopy for the center of the
hall. The balcony was festooned in yell
low bunting, hung with gold stars and
crescents. Here and there were rugs Of
great value effectively arranged. About
the walls were festoons of soft yellow
bunting spangled in gold ornaments and
caught with foliage. In the center Of the
stage was a large sunburst ablaze with
yellow incandescent lights and a profu-
sion Of foliage added much beauty to the
scene The exquisite gowns worn added to
the picturesqueness of the ball room.
There was a change in the receiving
party, several of the patronesses being
absent and replaced by others. The
guests were received by Mrs. Eleanor
Martin, Mrs A. H Voorhies. Mrs. J. W.
McClung, Mrs. Henry T. Scott, Mrs. H.
+. Huntington and Mrs Russell White
The music was excellent and at
o clock scores of merrynakers We're eager
for the delights Of the two-step. A charm
ing informality pervaded the entire as
sembly and dancing continued until a
late hour.
MANY HANDSOME GOWNS.
Dainty white gowns worn by many Of
the debutantes dotted the dazzling crush
Of dancers. Mystic gauzes and glittering
spangles added a touch Of Oriental beauty
to the costumes. Some Of the most effec-
tives costumes worn were as follows:
Mrs Eleanor Martin was becomingly gowned
in black ChantflIy lace, closely embroidered
with black spangles. A touch Of lavender on
the bodice the only color.
Mrs. Henry T. Scott wore an elaborate gown
OF black brocaded velvet embossed upon d
Mrs McCIung was charming in white lace
over silk.
Mrs. H. E. Huntington wore an exquisite
gown Of pink and white br0caded satin, with
gaTniture Of real lace
Mrs. voorhies was handsomely attired in
black brOcaded silk.
Miss McClung was prettily gowned in white
net over taffeta-
Miss Gladys Meclung wore striking gown
Mrs. r J. Bates was becomingly gowned n
black silk.
Miss Bessie Bates was charming in pale blue
chiffon roses Upon TIE bodice
cluster Of pale lavender orchids
Miss PettiErew wore exquisite gown Of
pale blue crepe de chine
Miss Hazel King stunning in a gown OF
flmy white tulle silk.
Miss Peabody wore min white point esprit
silk.
Miss Muir wore gown Of soft white chiffon
closely embroidered in white flowers.
Miss Helen de Young was extremely pretty
gown Of white Chanfilly net white
satin. with sarnfture OF baby roses
Miss Lurline Spreckels wore Partisan gown
Of white tulle with tiny fiounces trimmed with
silver spangles. A large cluster Of lavender
orchids on the corsage afforded the only touch
Of color
Miss MabeHe Toy was daintily gowned in
white net trimmed with medallions and rows
Of pale yellow satin ribbon.
Miss Elsie Sperry wore a handsome gown Of
white with dull blue appliqued with
striking effect The yoke of transparent net
trimmed with silver spangles-
Miss Leta Gallatin was charming in pink
chiffon silk Of the color.
Miss RedngtOn was attractive in light blue
Miss Eleanor Warner blue crepe de
chine appliqued with pink roses and trimmed
with white lace.
Miss Catherine Herrin wore artistic crea-
ton OF pink and white striped silk with garni-
OF real lace
Miss Maye Colburn wore an odd and pic-
turesque princess gown OF white satin closely
embroidered with flowers I'm Persian effects
bertha Of dull green outlined the decollete