The Washington herald., 1908-04-23
Ballroom Decorations.

OAdPcu bt tiit Ndii opposite the main
entrance to the large ballroom were two
flags of the Confederacy, loaned for the
occasion by DR.. Samuel Lewis Above
waE the battle flag with a REQ field cross
ed by blue stripes with white stars.
Beneath the battle flag was the emblem
Of the Seven Sister States, with seven
white stars forming q circle on a blue
field. The coiors attracted much atten-
ton and were admired for the beauty Of
their workmanship
At regular intervals around the walls
of the small ballroom were hung eight
large American flags. grouped I'm twos
forming seml-circles. Banks OF palms
completed the decorations. with the ex-
ception of large bouquets Of Easter
lilies, American Beauty roses. orchids
and azaleas on refreshment tables
Benefit for Memorial Hall.
The ball was given for the benefit OF a
memorial hall for the Confederate socie-
ties in the District. Il is intended 70 pur-
chase the old Norment property, 92S n
street northwest, at a cost Of SO 000.
Members Of Robert E. Lee Chapter are
proud that they we're the first in devising
sum. Nearly $500 was realized
a ball will be given Friday night by the
United Sons Of Confederate Veterans. the
proceeds to be applied TO the fund for the
new home.
Gen. J. Mcdowell Darlington, president
OF the Confederate Veteran Association
of the District of Columbia. introduced
guests. In the receiving line were Mrs.
Rose Mulcare. president OF the chapter;
Mrs. Archibald Young, president Of the
District Of Columbia division, and Mrs,
John Randolph Tucker, daughter Of Gen.
Wade Hampton.
Mrs Donald Mclean. president general
OF the National Society Of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution. was the
guest Mrs Mclean was accompanied by
| Mrs. Rosalie MeDermont
The mems floor committee was COM
/ posed Of James B. Hoge. chairman; Philip
s Low. Wallace StTeater. lie Roy Liv-
ingston. II MCGOWAN Holmes. II. Rogers
Gore. Warren G. EynOn. l. +. Kupfer.
| Preston W Ray. F. r. Travel. Paymaster
Samuel MCGOWAN, L. S. n; Edwin 9.
Dutton. P. s. CAN'T. ana T. Baker
/ Weaver.
Music was furnished by the Fort Myer
/ band.
Guests and the Gowns.
Following is partial list OF the
guests. and a description of the women's
gowns.
Miss Margaret Young. black orgsndie.
| Mrs. Rosshe r. Bocock, q Maryland black net
Mrs William Tucker. black lace and iet
Miss Jessie Norman. q ST. Joseph. Nc, pink silk.
Former SecretsJ of the Navy Hillary a. Herbert.
Miss Mimms. D5mpadour silk.
Miss McAIicnsei. lavender crepe
Representative Burnett. Of Alabama.
Mrs. Msrion Butler, white lace, with diamonds
Mrs. Nulcare. black SILK
Representative John Sharp Williams
Mr. James B. Hcge.
Ar J. T. AiulCare
Mrs. Archibald Youug Lavender chiffon.
Mrs Randolph Tucker, Of Bedford, Va, white
satin.
Mr. Frank Fravel.
Mr.. Edwin C. Dutton.
Aiiss Parham. PINK silk.
Miss Jalia Wreun. white lsce.
Mrs. Rosalie McDemont, Of DAYTON, Ohio. bisck
srangled net.
Miss Resale MsDermont, Of Dayton. Ohio, pink
chiffon.
Miss Katherine McDeunoui. Of Dayton, Ohio,
yellow satin.
Former Senator Marion Butler.
Miss Julia Williams. q Mssissippi.
Mrs. Charles II. Pred. white satin trimmed IN
lace pearl ornaments
Miss Minnie Carroll. white lace net.
Miss Drury Conway Iudlow. black and white
silk. trimmed IN lace ana coral velvet.
Mr. James N Britt.
Mrs.. Opal Smith. white crepe de ohsne. en-
broidersd in gold
Mrs Kelley. white silk.
Mai. J. Mcdowell CsHington.
Airs. Fanr1s J. Ricks, Of Mississippi, brocaded
silk with point laca-
Airs Henry n AierrtWether. pale blue satin, trim
med in pink velvet.
Miss English, blue Powered chiffon
Miss Emma Schseffer, Irish lace.
Miss Murphy. Of Virginia, pale bue silk
Mr.. Edward Pennyhaker.