Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-02-25

Augural ball and we crave Indulgence
at the hands of the fair sex, whose
costumes may be reported incorrectly
or who did not receive the mention
that should be accorded them. The
eye was bewildered, the brain confus-
ed. There were SO many handsome
matrons, SO many beautiful, bright
eyed, rosy-cheeked, merry-hearted
maidens, that words are inadequate
to express all that the Jenkins Of this
paper experienced when she realized
the enormity Of the task set before
her. Everybody was gowned SO tas-
tefully, there were SO many elegant
and costly robes ard everyone seem
ed 80 at home in the latest product
ons Of the modiste's art, that the pic
ture was one never to be forgotten.
Mrs Sparks. wife of the Governor.
was superbly gowned in en- imported
costume Of black silk velvet. en-
traine beneath which swept an under
dress Of white silk, trimmed with ac-
Gordon plating The bodice was cut
decollete and draped with deep ber-
tina o. magnificent venetian point, the
same lace lining the Sowing sleeves
Of velvet. The front Of the bodice
was also ornamented with white chif-
fon and a garniture CT shaded yellow
chiffon fuchsias. which gave 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 cs-
trich aigrette for ornament.
The gown of Mrs James Macken-
zie. the daughter Of Governor and
Mrs. Sparks. was also imported
White yelyet-striped mousseline de
sole, over an underdrass Of shell pink
silk, rendered the dainty little lady
more attractive than ever The long
trained skirt was bordered with en-
brOidered panne velvet above which
fell a deep fiounce Of Brussels lace
The decollete waist Of pink and white
was almost covered with the same
angel sleeves High couture unadcrn-
ed
Mrs. W. U. Mackey, the handsome
wife OF our genial mayer. was attired
in a most becoming costume of white
crepe de chine over lining of white
taffeta The bodice was trimmed in
rare venetian applique, and a knotted
sash of heavy satin Iibbon made a
most attractive finish. Hair dressed
high with ostrich aigrette
Miss Maud Patterson. of Reno, was
xowned in a pearl grey crepe Departs
over white silk, bodice cut low and
trimmed with pink panne velvet and
Arabian lace. A bouquet OF superb
Ia France roses added d charming eff
feet to a charming costume worn by
a charming young lady.
Miss Manning. of San Francisco
black spangled net and black silk
chiffon over silk. The bodice was
Earnitured with chains CT jet, relieved
by an immense bow OF red chiffon
Mrs T. R. Hofer, Jr, whose su
perb figure and blonde beauty were
the admiration Of everybody present
was respondent in Manila robe Of
just CLOTH High couture and dia
mOnds.
Mrs. Trenmor Collins imported
costume was. next to that OF Mrs
Sparks, the most elegant in the room
Black chantilly lace and brussels net
trimmed in silk applique medallions
over white taffeta ami set OF will
. combination Of the latest pink an,
blue satin ribbons, made a stunning at
tire with a decided Partisan appear
ance. Hair pompado1r; ornament
diamonds
Mrs. r. B. Hickey wore an importe'
robe Of black point desprit owe
white taffeta UNDERLYING: ornament
diamonds. IA I'll. &
Mrs Artery. black ctamine orns
ments, diamonds,
Mrs j. w Adams. blue .satin b.
dice, black silk skirt. hair pomp,
dour with satin aigre.te: ornament
diamonds.
Mrs. E. B. Yeringtun. blue poiI
d'esprit over blue ta1eta. Ornamen,
diamonds.
Mrs. r. Sadlef, old rose silk wiz
overdress Of black lace. hair
pOmDadours ornaments diamond
and pearls,
Little Gladys Day, white brOcadt
satin trimmed with pearls, hair
eurls, pink satin slippers; ornament
diamonds.
Master frankie Day, who .assistt
his sister in passing programs, VI
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