The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05

length Of the building, about 100 by 800
feet
DEEP CREAM COLOR SCHEME
The color scheme of the vault was a
deep cream or -ecru tint, which was
also carried behind the two storied col
onnades which encircle the court, and
this formed a background to the floral
decorations in this portion of the build
ing. This effect, together with the light
yellow and gold of the arcade. made
the general scheme cream and gold and
served as a paler foil for the more
brilliant colors at each end in the deco
ration of the presidents box and of the
music stand.
Above the music stand a large trophy
of American flags was suspended from
the vaulted ceiling overhead.
At the sides Of the presidents box
were arranged masses of evergreens; {;
its base was created by rambler roses
which extended freely over the rails of
the balcony, forming a marked contrast
in their freedom Of growth with the
more formal lines of festoons and
wreaths that decorated the face of this
railing on a background of gold.
MRS. SHERMAN IN WHITE SATIN
Mrs. Sherman's gown was one of
the most beautiful costumes seen at
the ball On a foundation of heavy
white satin tunic of white lace
heavily embroidered in silver and
crystal fell in graceful folds. In place
OF a oecoiletage the upper part of the
bodice showed draped scarf effect of
crystal motifs were repeated in the
long train and the closely fitting
sleeves. She wore a single diamond
ornament in her coiffure and dia-
Mrs. Sheriff. Sherman, wife of the
son or the incoming vice president,
wore white lace directoire gown
over white satin, diamond necklace
and other diamond ornaments Mrs
Thomas Sherman, another daughter in
law, appeared in a white lace princess
gown with pearl and diamond orna-
ments.
MRS. KNOX IN NAPOLEON PINK
Mrs. Knox wore an artistic toilette
OF Napoleon pink satin, made on the
newest French lines, with gracefully
draped tunic of crystal beads Her
diamond aigrette. Mrs. Reed Knox s
gown was Of maize satin trimmed in
lace. with motifs OF gold embroidery.
Mrs. Tind1e. Mrs. Knox's daughter
wore a black crepe trimmed in Vene-
tian lace. and pearl and diamond or
naments
wore handsome imported toilette OF
dark blue satin, with serpentine
spangles and her jewels were dia-
monds- Miss Katherine Elkins' gown
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I princess slip of white satin. She wore
a pearl necklace.
MISS WILSON IN CIEL BLUE
Miss Wilson, daughter of the Sec
retary of agriculture, wore a gown OF
ciel blue velvet. embroidered in seed
pearls, gold and turquoises.
Baroness Won Bernstorff wife of the
/ German ambassador, wore a directoire
costume of white satin with dog
/ collar Of diamonds Baroness Alex
andra Won Bernstorff anpeared I'M q
girlish gown Of pink crepe de chine
Mrs. Wright, wife of the secretary
OF war. wore costume of lilac satin
embroidered in gold and diamond or
I naments.
Mrs James Bryce. wife of the Brit.
ish ambassador, wore white satir
Mrs. Joseph Letters gown of black
velvet was heavily trimmed with gold
Venetian lace, and she wore a dia-
mOnd tiara.
MISS CANNON IN BLACK SATIN
Miss Helen Cannon. daughter of the
speaker of the house, wore a princes.
costume Of black satin trimmed in ie-
and diamonds. Her guests Mrs d c
Nugent and Miss Louise Nugent of ST
Louis, were gowned, the former ii
black lace and the latter in whit,
Mrs. Depew. wife of Senator Depew
wore light blue satin, embroidered il
pearls. with diamond and pearl orna-
Countess Moltke. wife of the Danisi
I minister wore white brocaded velvet
collar OF pearls and diamond tiara.
Mrs Edwards. wife of General Clar
ence Edwards, wore blue satin and jet
her guest. Mrs. Otis of Cleveland, o.
princess gown of white satin.
Nine Quesada, wife of the CubaI
minister princess gown of Irish poin
lace over pale blue satin.
Mrs T. de Witt Talmage wore whit,
satin, princess, heavily embroidered il