Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1912-02-02
HOT SPRINGS YOUNG LADIES
GAVE fine LEAP YEAR BALL.
In THE EVANS FRIDAY
SIXTY COUPLE ENJOY one OF THE
MOST PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENTS
IN THE HISTORY OF THE CITY.

year ball given by the young ladies of
Hot Springs to the gentlemen of their
choice at the Evans Hotel last Friday
night. Conspicuous above the door
was the warming sign, "He Who Enters
Here, Leaves All Hope Behind" The
dining room was tastefully decorated
in pink and white. The mantle was a
veritable bank of carnations, while at
the opposite end of the room the
Msgee Orchestra disooursed their en-
chanting music from q grove Of palms.
Truly, lights shone over brave women
and fair men. In lieu of the Duke and
Duchess of Connought, whose special
from New York City did not arrive on
time, the grand march was led by the
Honorable Mr.. Highley and Lady
Stewart, during which favors of carna.
tions and the dance programs were
presented to each guest. Mesdames
Magee and Spiegelberg presided over
the flowers while Mesdames Gull aud
Pickett presented the programs.
Theloud strains of the march changed
to the dainty notes of Filtration Waltz
followed by Courtship Two.step and SO
on through all the matrimonial steps,
and even the moon lent its bewildering
rays to assist in captivating the wary.
However, during Announcement Waltz,
nothing further was proclaimed than
lost program-the lost hearts will! be
made known later.
Several unique extras we're danced.
One in which the gentleman found the
name of his partner in q nut she'll,
another where broken hearts we're
matched.
The midnight hour came all too
soon and the guests departed feeling
that they had been most deligh fully
entertained, and much praise was
showered upon those who had the ap-
pointments in charge.
The numbers on the program we're as
follows.
l. Introduction March.
2 Filtration Waltz.
3. Courtship Two step.
4. Disagreement waltz.
s. Reconciliation Two step.
g. Moon Waltz.
Z. Kiss Two-step.
g. Butt.in Waltz.
9. Barn Dance.
10. Proposal Waltz.
IL. Rivals Two-step.
Il. Engagement Waltz.
13. Lovers Two. step.
IA. Announcement Waltz
Is. Matrimonial Two. step.
16. Home Sweet Home.
The following we're some of the Co.'S
tunes worn:
Governor Mattison appeared in q
black imported creation sparkling with
gems, but still very modest.
Hon. Mr.. Highley wore a closely
fitting mousseline de sole of pale yellow
with suede shoes.
Mr.. Chas. Stewart deftly man aged
the train of his flowing trousers lately
imported since the war with rripoli.
B.J. Glattly was modestly sttired in
pearl grey couregeously trimmed with
classy tie which he had recently &C
quired during his trip to Iowa.
Mr.. Hedrick's upper garments were
quite decollette, q mode becoming hin
wonderfully.
Frank Cleveland wore lowered organ.
die over pink silk.
Pete Ward was resplendent in emer
aid green batiste and wearing wreath
Of shamrock in his hair.
DR.. Edwards and Leonard Mar ct
were daintily dressed in pink rosebue
affairs so becoming to debutants.
Messers Marcoux and Potts were co n
spicuous on account of their large ant
costly corssge bouquets.
Roy Eastmsn's peacock fan was tn
admiration of all the gentlemen.
George Gull wore his hair done hiel
decorated with rine stone comb whicl
has been in the Gull family for genera
tions.
Joe Roth wore high -waisted trouser
Of black lace over yellow. The wattea1
plait in the back is said to be the lates
made.
The little ruffle at the lower edge o
OIL Dalbsy's abort wasted vest mad