Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-02
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The red foz predominated IN AiOu-
auerque society this week. the Ia
mous shrlners' bali, given by Bailut
Abyar temple, Ancient Arabic order
Mobiles Mystic Shrine, being the piece
de resistance" The ball was truly
"a notable event. nobly managed by "a
Hot Sands committee OF Mobiles who
know the social game 70 the minutest
detail. Tho committee had a stgen-
uoua time restraining some OF the
Mobiles from attending the event at
tired In purple jackets, red trousers
yellow sash and white puttecs, which
so ~ make up tho parade suit OF the
Shrinors. Discipline finally triumphod
and n ukase was issued which declar-
ed tho dress regulations limited to
fun dress suit. The ban was not Put
on the fea. however, which by right
OF appropriation has come TO belong
90 the Shriners almost exclusively In
America. The fez Is certainly a nooby
head covering even n II does look n
trifio inconsruous with a dress suit.
Besides the shrlners' ball there
were a number OF social teas and din
ner parties, during the week. but
most OF them had been arranged on
Lenten basis, being strictly Informal
and the number OF guests limited.
Most Of the society leaders In Alhu-
querque have decided to observe tho
season OF penance In its entirety and
but few elaborate affairs win be- heard
OF until after Easter. The women are
devotlng time and attentlon--and
little money nlso--tO clothes and hats
for spring wear Although Il Is some
htle time until millinery openings VIII
DO popular. styles are already being
discussed and a few samples OF the
latest wrinkle In hatdom are begin
ming to appear on the streets and In
shop windows.
Society IN the student world Is ngog
because OF the two trips which are to
bo taken by the glee clubs Of the
University OF New Mexico. As has
been announced. the Girls club viii
travel west to the Pacific ocean--the
land OF orange blossoms and sea
breezcs and happy days. The boys
viii go east, probably as far as Chs
oago. The girls are ali ready TO go.
They have practiced diligently and
porsistently and those who have heard
rahcarsals are confident that the club
viii render program that win be
the equal Of any attraction that has
travelled over the Santa re circuit
The boys club viii probably leave
on tho trip east after the return Of
the girls. The boys spent consider
able time this week being measured
for dross suits ana FOR hunting suits
They VII wear the latter costume
while rendering an old English hunt
ing SONG.
To return 10 q discussion OF the
chiefest society event Of the week.
and one OF the most notable affairs Of
the season--the Shriners' bali, held
Thursday evening IN the Masonic
temple. The scimitar, crescent and
star of the Shrine were everywhere
in evidence. on the lapels OF the coats
worn by the gentlemen; on the tezs,
and In the general decoration scheme.
The main ball room OF the temple
was most brilliantly Illuminated, add
ing much Ulster 10 the occasion.
Promptly al 8 O'clock the music be-
gan for tho grand march A. 4.
Keen, secretary OF Ballut Abyad tenn
pie. and Mrs. Keen led the grand
march and executed the many and
difnoult figures as II leading the merry
glide was with them a weekly oc-
curronce. Following Mr. and Mrs,
Keen were 100 couples. Every gem
tieman was q Mason. Every lady was
either pretty or good looking. And
the gowns! A most magnificent ar
ray OF the latest and most beautiful
creations % the fashion world was dis
played in the grand promenade and
u Is pity that a motion picture OPP
orator with a camera was not present
to witness tho scene instead OF mere
cub reporter with pencil and pad
OF paper
Following the grand march. formal
ity was dispensed with ana the ball
resolved itself into a most pleasing
gathering The order Of dances WIS
strictly adhered TO, however, and to
the accompaniment Of most delightful
music the guests enjoyed several most
happy hours hurrying through a maze