Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-17
In Social Circles
Valentine Leap Year BalI-A Brilliant
Social success-Enjoyed by Great
Throng Of Merrymakers-
BY Mrs. Doua Games

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Social success-Enjoyed by Great
Throns Of Merrymakers-
Notable among the brilliant affairs
given this season was the leap year
ball that took place on st. Valentines
night at the Elks' club rooms given by
the young ladies Of the town compli-
mentary to the young men. The mo-
tive of the occasion was to return
courtesies to their gentlemen friends
who have in the past been so free in
their generous attentions and hospital
tiles to them
From social viewpoint this was
one of the most elaborate and enjoy
able happenings imaginable, 1t being
planned on effective lines appropriate
to st. Valentines Day, and included
on the invitation list was large mum.
Der of the married people who were
very handsomely dressed and whose
presence added materially to the en-
joyment and pleasures of the evening
On this occasion the young ladies
acted as escorts to the young men,
checking their names for the evening,
sending them boutonnieres, calling for
them in carriages, asking for dances,
ETC., and while the young ladies made
preparations the men waited in anx-
iety for engagements. Before the dance
started a man was heard to say: 81
expect to experience tonight for the
first time the feelings of a wall
flower" But such was not the case,
as there were no wall flowers at this
ball, for the young ladies extended
such a wholesome, cordial welcome to
the guests that they have won laurels
as hostesses.
The decorative features were partic-
ularly striking and original, and were
the subject of much enthusiastic COM
ment from the guests. The corridors,
parlors and ballroom were brilliant
with myriads of frosted incandescents,
and in the latter room where the scene
was the most brilliant the lights were
capped with red shades which threw
pretty glow over the gathering. The
four large pillars in this room were
wrapped in Southern smilax and
caught on the tendrils of trailing green
were dozens of red hearts, and from
the beamed ceilings were festoons of
hundreds of hearts strung on red rib
bons. Placed in one corner of the hall
was the punch table which had been
prettily decorated, and here delicious
punch was bountifully served which
greatly refreshed the guests during the
evening. In the opposite corner was
the musicians stand that showed
handsome decorations, the pretty bam-
boo vine being used exclusively. The
music was very inspiring and would
lead one to desire to dance, though he
had little knowledge of the art. The
dainty souvenir programs, which con-
tanned sixteen dances, were heart
shaped, with red covers, the gilt let
tering being used. On the inside cover
was: Complimentary to the gentle
men of Bryan and College. Elks' par
lors. February IA, 1912" The back
cover bore the names of the various
During intermission an elaborate
lunch that consisted of sandwiches,
olives and coffee was served from
decorated table.
One of the great features of the
evening was the presence of the large
number of beautiful girls who were
Ill exquisitely gowned and who made
| charming picture of youth and love-
mess. Altogether the affair was one
Of the most successful ever taking
place in Bryan, and the young men are
oud in their praise to the young ladies
who made possible such an enjoyable
evening for them. Several popular
assisted the girls in this sue
less and to their good judgment and
act much credit is due.