The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-08
GREENWAY DANCE A
MARKED SUCCESS
Brilliant Event Attended
by the Largest Number of
Guests in Clubs History
MUSIC Is A FEATURE

In direct contrast to the gloom OF the
weather last night was the brilliancy
and gayety of the Greenway dance in
the Palace Hotel. Never before was
there so large a membership in the
club as this year, and nearly 500 So
ciety folk were present last night at
the ball, which was all that might be
desired in the way of a success. The
music was exceptionally good. even for
Greenway dance, j. W. Byrne and
Miss Jennie Croker each having
brought back from Europe and New
York some of the latest compositions.
Brilliant-hued poinsettias and potted
palms were used in decorating the
ballroom.
Despite the rules sent out with the
invitations as to arriving early. there
was but little change from former oc-
casions, and 1T was nearly IL o'clock
before the last of the guests had
reached the festive scene. There was
an air of apology visible. however, and
there was a strong disposition on the
part of the late corners to lay the blame
on the carriages which Were so late
getting there
Among the many matrons beautifully
gowned was Mrs. Henry T. Scott, who
wore black velvet with insertions of
black lace over white silk, with ber-
tina and ruff1es of point lace. Her or
naments were diamonds.
Mrs. Frederick Sharon was robed in
white chiffon, with insertions and
ruffies of lace, made over white liberty
satin.
Mrs. Margaret Irvine was gowned
in lavender brocade, trimmed with
quantities of white lace. and having a
girdle of mauve satin.
Mrs. Hyde-Smith was charming in
black net and chiffon over black silk
Baroness Won Schroeder wore black
spangled net and white lace. Mrs. Alex
ander Garceau wore a gown Of black
lace over pale blue silk. with a girdle
and garniture OF cloth OF gold. Mrs.
James w. Keeneys gown was OF black
lace, spangled and having a bertha
of white lace. Mrs. Eleanor Martin
wore white MORE. embroidered In Law
ender and gold spangles. and trimmed
with fiounces. bertha and ruffies Of
Russian point lace.
Miss Helen Chesebrough wore white
crepe de chine, trimmed with pink and
white pompadour silk in an effective
mode. Miss Anita Harvey was robed
in pale-blue chiffon. embroidered in
pink rosebuds- Miss Marjorie Josselyn
appeared in white chiffon, trimmed
with white lace and silver cloth Miss
Josephine Brown wore white chfnon,
with deep founces of lace Miss Helen
Thomas was attractive in white lace,
trimmed with tiny pink rosebuds. Miss
Emily Wilson looked well IN a gown
OF white lace over white silk and chif
fon. Mrs. Sylvanus Farnham was one
Of the prettiest OF the guests IN her
wedding gown of white satin and
rose point lace
Miss Charlotte Wilson was gowned
in white chiffon. trimmed with lace.
Miss Virginia Jo1liffe wore one of the
most distinctive gowns. a white chif-
fon, Powered in pink and made In the
empire mode. The square-cut bodice
was ornamented with Duchesse lace,
and in the front of the corsage she
wore a single large pink rose. Mrs
Walter Martin wore an empire gown Of
white crepe de chine. with sleeves Of
white gauze. with gold paillettes.
Mrs. Mountford Wilson's gown was
of black velvet, heavily embroidered
IN gold. Mrs Ralph Warner Hart was
handsome in a gown of black lace
heavily spangled In jet Miss Marion
Angellotti was gowned in white lace.
spangled in silver.