The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
THE GRAY coTlLLoN.

The cotillon given by Mr. and Mrs Hen
~ Bramette Gray at the Hillman last
evening to Miss Lestra Kinney was an
occasion of notable social prominence ana
an event of brilliant beauty.
Mr.. and Mrs Gray and Miss Kinney
received the guests in the pink drawing
room which was decorated in PINK
roses. the slken panels back OF
them. and the delicate frescoes giving
the appearance of Vatican room. The
other parlors and the Turkish rooms op-
enlng into the palm garden were decorat-
ed IN American Beauties. and the open
court had a trellis built along Its white
railing to a height of several feet ana
smilax was draped about it. The lights
were thickly studded with red carnations
Scarlet effects and southern smilax were
used In the general decorative scheme
the pillars In the ball room entwined
with smilax, while crimson bells were
suspended from the chandeliers Inc
dining room at the rear of the palm
room was effectively decorated in whlte
and red and an elaborate hot supper was
served at small tables, seating groups
OF four and six Punch was served
throughout the evening. The Callman or
chestra presented brilliant programme.
Mrs. Gray, always distinguished and
beautiful wore a magnificent ball gown
a creation of Denora's. 1t was Partisan
toilette in soft messaline silk, the eorsage
and deep skirt effect hand embroidered
with Venetian guipure. Her evening cloak
was also fitting garment for SO perfect
a gown. the French artist who designed
II combining Lumineuse silk with real
Luxceuil lace, the beautiful collar giving
an exquisite softness to this charming
cloak. Mrs. Gray's bouquet was Oh or
chids.
Miss Kinney was a brilliant picture III
ball gown of white chiffon embroidered
In Jewels. The skirt, falling over lining
of soft white silk interlined with white
chiffon, was made dancing length. About
the foot of the skirt were narrow ruliles
of Chiffon, which gave sottness TO the
gown. The low-cut bodice had IAN OF
ieweed lace, and two soft chiffon puils
pushed up very high formed the sleeves.
Miss Kinney's banquet was of orchids ana
violets. The grand march was led by Mr..
John Yeatman and Miss Kinney, and MT.
Culpepper Exum and Mrs. Gray, and the
cotillon was led by Mr.. Yeatman and MISE
Kinney.
The guests included both the married
and unmarried sets, and while Mrs Gray
made a grateful departure from the long
established custom of a formal receiving
line. there was a large receiving party
who assisted her in welcoming the guests.
Notable among the ladies receiving were
Mrs. Allan Wardlaw Haskell, who was
regally handsome In Partisan gown OF
white lace, its French design and rlch-
ness making 1t one of the most distinc-
tive toilettes of the evening. The delicate
touch of color was given In the shaded
girde showing pale yellow shades.
Mrs, Frank Kinney wore an elegant
toilette In brown net and lace, combined
effectively with pale blue
Mrs. William II. Kettig was among the
beautifully gowned women, her toilette IN
in lilac laces and chiffon. Those who
were invited to receive were Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen w. Haskell. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Jemison, Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Tutwiler'
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Matthews, Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
Saunders, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Il, Bad
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Randolph,
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Crawford. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Caldwell, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
IL Il.
and Mrs. William II. Kettig' Mr. and
Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. p. G. Harding, Mrs. Fannie Debar-
deleben, Miss Elizabeth Shelley, Miss
Daisy Moody, Miss Marie Hudgins, Miss
Millie Nabb, Miss Alabama King, Miss
Ressie Jemison, Miss Annie Earle, Miss
Hannah Elliott, Miss Annie walker.