The San Francisco call., 1909-12-05

thread outlining, and here and there
are solid patches which flash out in
jewel FORM
Miss Amy Bowles wore one of the
most effective gowns in white and gold
at the colonial dance and her dress of
white satin and net had a touch of gold
lace with girdle. of the crystals that
form an important part of the trim
ming on the gowns of the younger
girls this year
Miss Dorothy Woods wore one of the
prettiest chiffon gowns in white satin
elaborated with touches of gold lace
and embroidery.
Miss Helen Ashton wore one of the
gowns that she brought from Paris re-
Gently and the combination was again
in the white satin and gold, but the
on the imported robe.
Miss Ila Sonntag was a debutante
who affected the white and gold, but
again the crystal trimming added
sparkle to the favorite combination.
Miss Ruth Richards was gowned in
white with the gold lace in evidence on
the pretty bodice, but a girdle of the
crystal trimming.
Miss Dorothy Van SickIen. who has
been one of the most active of tbe
younger hostesses this season. has anv
number of pretty gowns, but at the
colonial she chose to wear a nrettv
CONNECTION of white and gold Miss
Van Sicklen was accompanied by Mrs.
Harris Ralston, young matron from
the east, who has made friends quickly
during her visit here and has been
extensively feted. Mrs. Ralston was at
Tahoe during the summer. where her
clever young husband has been en-
gagged in some government work. and
since her arrival here the charming
matron has been favored guest at
teas and informal luncheons at the
various homes of her young friends.
Last Wednesday evening she wore
stunning gown of black velvet and was
q conspicuous figure at the ball
There were many pretty gowns in
addition to the white and gold dresses.
and one of the favorite colors was pale
blue Among those wearing that eff
fective shade was Mrs. Frederick Nc
Near who wears her gowns with a
grace that is difficult to initiate. and
her gown on this occasion was a blue
princess robe, heavily spangled in
silver.
Miss Fernando Pratt wore one of the
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her brunette beauty had an effective |
setting in the palest green satin, made |
in one of the latest modes with a |
drapery of silver net.
Mrs. Clem Tobins gown attracted /
and was a creation of yellow |
satin with drapery of net embroid-
cred in pearls.
Miss Suzanne Kirkpatrick was
gowned in blue chiffon over satin, made |
in the princess mode. with touch of
silver trimming
Mrs. Philip e. Bowles was gowned in
lace, and wore diamond ornaments
Mrs. Bowles is an exceedingly gracious
woman and is constantly with her
debutante daughter, Miss Amy Bowles,
and by the way. the latter is certain
to have a good time this winter, with
so many people anxious to entertain
for her. Her charming personality is
making new friends for her wherever
she appears.
Mrs. c. o. Alexander wore one of
the most noticeable gowns a the ball
-an exquisite robe of cerise satin,
made with bodice of cloth of silver
and elaborated with silver fringe while
the long skirt was draped in a Partisan
mode
Miss Harriet Alexander wore frock
Of Dresden design with painted chiffon
draped over white satin and embel-
Iished with silver spangled net. The
overdress was quaint pattern of
roses intertwined and delicateIy colored
upon white chiffon background.
Miss Suzanne kirkpatrick was
gowned in blue chiffon over satin made
in the princess mode with a touch of
silver embroidery and fringed bodice.