Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-03-02

windows were partically concealed by
lattice work, white and yellow alter
mating and at every other window
were high mirrors which reflected in
definitely the bright lights thrown
from either side of the room. Where
there were no mirrows, boxes of tu-
lips and ferns had been placed. These
not only served to rest the eye dazzl'
ed by the blaze of light, but also gave
the bewitchingly exotic effect sought
after by all decorators who strive to
give dreamy waltz music its fitting
atmosphere.
EXclamations of surprise and de-
light were On every ones lips as the
ball room filled up and it is no ex-
aggeration to state that the room did
fill up and very rapidly at that. So
many had come provided with tickets
that it was evident that little dane
ing could be INDUCED in if many
more tickets were sold. 1t is a fact
although a regrettable one, that the
ticket committee had to decline to sell
many tickets simply because of the
lack of room.
March Begins.
At 81 minutes past 10 o'clock, the
inaugural ball began, for it was at that
hour Governor and Mrs. Mills, began
the march. Mrs. Mills carried a grace
full bouquet of long stemmed red
roses, which were much admired.
Those with partners quickly fell into
line and around they marched, with
pleasurable anticipation stamped on
their faces. AS the grand march be-
gan Morrison's orchestra struck up
"The Fighting Hope" tune, and the
rich tones of the bass viol and the
stirring notes of the cornet, sent
thrill through every one in the room.
And Now the Dance.
The march over, the dance was on,
the first number on the program being
| Hearts Courageous waltz. The
dance cards were hurriedly distribut-
ed and they were eagerly sought for
souvenirs as well as to use for the oc-
casion. The cards which were printed
ion. The cards which were printed
by the Santa Fe New Mexican, were
artistically designed. On the cover
was the territorial flag, it's field of
blue, border of gold and the seal of
the territory in gold, being very at
tractive.
The cards contained a vignette of
Governor Mills-an excellent likeness
and a picture of the capitol build
ing, besides all the names of the COM
mittees who contributed so largely to
the success of the reception and ball
There were IS scheduled dances in
all, but the orcherta generously play
ed encores in the second part of the
program. The intermissions, it was
noted, grew somewhat long towards
the close of the ball as many of the
dancers were fatigued and sought op-
portunity to rest themselves.
The Music.
1t is not an easy matter for AN or
chestra to play to suit a large number
of dancers in a ball room, but from
expressions heard the Morrison or
| chestra achieved signal success in
/ this regard. Many a dreamy waltz
this orchestra played and there was a
real inspiration to trip the light fan
| tastic that few could resist. The or
chestra was composed of the follow
ing: A. L. Morrison, pianist;
America Digneo, cornetist; Vicente
Lorenzo, first violinist; Leandro Ia
pia, double bass yiolinist; E. Morelli,
clarinetist; C. Wierra, futist; Tony
Luna, trap drummer.
| Brilliant Array.
| The spectacle of $50 well gowned
women, moving gracefully over the
polished floor, in a blaze of light and
reflected in many mirrors, all in
rhythm with the music of musician
ly orchestra-save now and then when
a couple would bump into another be.
cause of the smallness of the hall for
such an attendance-Was one to please
the eye and delight the heart of any
one with music o, poetry in his soul
1t would be impossible to go into de-
tail describing the beautiful gowns
displayed. 1t was remarked, however
that exquisite taste prevailed. The
binding of coiffures with gay rib
bons by number of young ladies, o1
the Gibsonian type, lent Greciar
touch to the picture that was delight
full 1t was a brilliant array and the
men who went to the ball with the in
tention of staying a half hour found
themselves there long after midnight
One enthusiastic visitor remarked: g
wish Senator Beveridge would look
in"
Buffet COLLATION..
At IL O'Clock Governor and Mrs
Mills and the governors staff and {
few friends proceeded to the room
where a buffet collation. was served