The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-01-15


grandest and most elaborate series o
affairs, ever given in honor Of any on'
man in Ssr state.
The Inauguration exercises wer'
followed by two receptions, one II
the afternoon and one in the evening
The last named was held in the Lee
! Huckins hotel and beauty resigned su
preme beauty Of decorations and ap
pointments. and II was a veritable
dream OF fair women. The parlors
were profusely decorated with flow
ers and ferns. This, aided by the
world of electric lights, lent it an air
of grandeur that it would be hard TO
surpass.
in the long receiving line stood the
governor and by his side Miss 10
rena Cruce. the sweet daughter OF our
chief executive. She made one think
of a little white rosebud. Her Ge-
mure countenance together with her
sweet simplicity Of manner, and her
pretty. girlish little party dress, the
scene was an impressive one, the
great. strong man, upon whom de-
volved the happiness Of nearly two
million OF persons, and in whom was
invested all the powers OF state gov
ernment, sharing his honors with the
most perfect exponent OF sweet SIX
teen, seemingly a symbol OF purity
and unostentatiousness. She Is proud
of her father, and he just as proud oil
her. Farther down the line was Miss
Adah Bennett, who through her
charming countenance, spake the sat
isfaction she felt at the whole aTair.
II was very near to her heart, the gov
ernor's honors we're her honors.
The chief executives brothers and
their wives and daughters took a
most prominent part in the different
affairs and proved their ability to per
form the social duties incumbent up
on the incoming OF the social wheel
OF state.
After the reception the guests
donned their evening wraps and
promenaded through the corridors
and down the wide marble staircase
to the hotel entrance, where the line
of motors, taxicabs, etc, awaited to
carry them to the auditorium, where
/ the inauguration ball was held. The
auditorium has an old Roman ar
about II. being arranged in ampithea'
tire style, the lavish display of flags,
ferns and flowers throughout, made II
all sea glory; pomp and magnitii-
cence were added to the scene by the
members OF the governors staff in
their brilliant uniforms; mlngling
with the magnihCently gowned wo-
men, and the members Of the younger
set. The LowenStein's archestra
airs floating through screen of
hot-house flowers acted as a stimulus
TO the men and women present as
did the scent of the flowers.
The grand march was led by our
governor and Mrs. Haskell. The gov
ernor did not wear a full-dress coat;
no, he did not require 1t to add dig
nifty TO his bearing; the long Prince
Albert. accentuatcd his majestic ap-
pearance. As he took the arm Of Mrs.
Haskell, a most Illuminating smile
covered his face; as he led on
through that long line of gallant and
beautifully attired women, It made
one feel il Is good to live.
Ardmore society was we'll repre-
sented at the ball; the ladies gowns
were truly beautiful, and 1t would be
impossible to do justice to them from
description.
Miss Lorena Cruce was dressed in
white net over silk. simple and
beautiful.
Mrs. A. c. Cruce was magninIcently
attired in black lace with white point
lace trimmings.
Mrs W. /. Cruces gown was blue
brocaded silk with chiffon overdress;
It was elaborate.
Miss Gail Cruce was gowned in
white net, effectively draped over
messoline.
Miss Ellie Cruce was in white chif-
fon over a pompadour silk formation.
Miss Mary Cruce was gowned In
an imported robe OF black lace over
yellow.
Miss Adah Bennett's gown was of
white silk. most becomingly made.
Mrs. Moran Scott was attired in a
magnificent white gown. lace trim
med. and hat with pink roses. she
carried n large bouquet.
Mrs. T. y. Coleman was stunning
in a gray messaline, with long train,