The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02
A GREAT SOCIAL FUNCTION
Wealth, Beauty, Culture and Intelli-
gence Of City Brilliantly Represented.

aspect and beauty will unite with har-
mony in gratifying the senses in the
best and most pleasing way. The very
surroundings invite people to appear in
their best, and there are no inconven-
fences and no crowding to excuse lack
of attention to dressing as we'll as one 8
wardrobe permits.
The soft, light, almost neutral colors
of the decorations harmonized well last
night with the rich mosaic effect of
evening gowns in light and brilliant
hues. More elaborate and elegant cos
tunes were. worn than have ever been
seen at a single gathering in the city.
While most Of the gowns were high
necked, lace and net Jokes and the alb
f beautif Hl D shroats ' and Shoulders o on
which sparkled beautiful gems. The
many charming coffure ornaments OF
flowers and jewels were notable fea-
ture in the beautiful picture Of femi-
nine loneliness.
Intermissions become of interest when
the fine foyer invites to promenades
and visiting and the throng passing
about in groups last night added note
of pleasure for the promenaders as they
chatted with friends and for those re-
manning in their seats to whom it at
forded a fine opportunity to note and
enjoy the exquisite effects in gowning.
gives the finest possible effect to tho
eye, when the audience is seated, and
the lighting is an important part Of the
artistic ensemble From above comes
strongly the brilliant light of the cleo
troliers, while the sidellghts are soft
ened by ground glass shades. The side
lights are turned low during the pro-
gram giving charmingly. soft effecrc,
but aye turned up to the highest posi-
bril- hafo q M
during the intermission.
The box for the governor and his
party was arranged in the unoccupied
organ loft to the right Of the stage,
Over this and the corresponding open
ing opposite were hung great American
flags looped back, while below were
banked palms at either end of the or
chestra.
The arrangement Of the choruses was
an important part Of the artistic effect
The men were massed in the center, the
Apollos, distinguished by red carnatior
houtonnieres in front and the Philhar
1nonicts, in the back. The women Of
the Phi1harmonics, each gowned in pure
white were seated at either side. 4
burse Of applause greeted the first view
of the singers as the rising curtain dis
closed them after the overture.
Bay trees gave effective notes Of &C
cent in the foyer. The red carpets an
the soft green Of the seats, with tn
dark mahogany fnishings make the hal
attractive even without it's audience.
The party accompanying Governo
johnson in his box included Mrs. Joh1
son, Mayor and Mrs. d. Percy Jones
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A: Day, Miss Day, Mis-
Agnes Peterson, Mr.. and Mrs. T. l
O7Brien, Mayor and Mrs. Robert Z
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Iverson, Mr.. an
Mrs. Frank Clague and Lieutenant Go,
ernor Jones, who had as his guests Mis-
Smith and Miss Conner of Waukega1
Mich. The St. Paul party came over
Thomas Lowry's private car.
~ The plan Of the Auditorium does NJ
permit of the usual arrangement
boxes, and there are but six, three
the front of each side of the first ba
cony. The following parties were
these boxes:
Law M Mrs. Water Thma and
Mn Mr. ss and Mrs. Crank HoRs snd ss W
III; ana Mrs. George sinettes guests were \
NJ and IN Mrs. NJ h.ovf Mrs. Ynsa% H
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A: Wood Of st. Paul ent
Mrs. Frances Henry w Hill itS' 'll'0n wright
ttaainsd, Mr.. S: 6; Campbell, Mrs Campbell
The large audience was thorolv re
resentative of the wealth, culture, bes
ty, intellect and act of the city, f,
prominent persons in any circle bel
missed, except those absent from
city. All met on the common ground
civic pride and love of music.