El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-27
By HALLE h INvIN.

ity association Of Fl Paso was or
gained. An annual ball has been
given each year since that time. These
formal affairs have served to open the
season for society for IL years In Fl
Paso and al them are displayed the
moss startling creations in women's
gowns Of the year.
The younger set awaits the coming
OF this event for they delight in this
enjoyment and spend the evening dane
ing This fact is worth noting. for this
ban calls out matrons who seldom are
seen at large social events Inc older
society set has long ago tired OF triY-
olOus dancing and devote their time
In helping TO better SOCIAL c0nultlols-
These women as well as the young de~
butantes, assemble TO help fiji the coz
fers OF this institution By their offer
ing
The bah is the greatest source OF
revenue which the organization mas 20
carry on its work for the year, ana the
people of FL Paso have always re-
sponded generously. Many hundreds
OF destitute men and women sick men,
women and babies are cared Tor dur
ing the year by this organization
They are either taken care Of abso-
lutely or are aided 50 that they can
become self reliant
Prominent Women as Presidents.
The organization has had st its
head as president In the past Mrs.
Jacob Blanco, AIRS. John NJ Dean, de
ceased), Mrs. John A. Eddy, Mrs. a.
p o(sles Mrs A M LOOMS. Mrs W. "
Turney, Mrs Van G. Wilson, Mrs.
George WimberIy and Mrs, E Kohl
berg. At the present time Mrs Marie
LOOMS is president Of the organiza-
ton.
The bail is always given in FL Paso
at thanksgiving time; Just at the time
Of the year when our hearts tarn more
generously probably than at any other
time with the exception OF at CHRIST
mas. toward cur fellow creatures. who
are less fortunate IN this world than
ourselves.
wednesday night. Thanksgiving
eve. was the night set aside for the ball
this year Mrs. LOOMS, the president
Of the organization, led the march with
mayor C. 2. Kelly followed by Airs.
c. E. Kelly and judge J. r Harper.
Following in the line were. Mrs. ..
S Stewart and general Hugh Scott:
Mrs O. H Baum and judge A s. J.
EyIar; Mrs. J. G. MeNary and ". ".
Turney- Mrs. Alfred F. Kerr and O. H
Baum. Mrs " II. Burgess and Col.
and ~. H BurEes, Mrs ". " Iurney
and J. G. McEary, Dr. and Hrs- Irving
Mcneil; Mr. and hrs. Clyde HarIe-A
scene Of GOodfeIlOWahip.
The entire lower floor Of the Hotel
Pas0 del Norte was a scene OF good
fellowship and greetings we're ex-
changed there before the dancing be-
gan, in the ballroom. The mezzanine
floor with its sof1 tintings OF red and
comfortable chairs was at the disposal
Of the guests Z more brilliant Charity
bah in all appointments has never been
held than this one
The ballroom with its beachwocd
and wild holly the myriad shades Of
gowns worn, the sparkle OF fun dress
uniform worn by The Officers from Fort
Bliss and the prevailing beautiful
1.-rH HrrnT
casion long to be remembered BY all 4
attending. The wild holly and beach 1
wood covered the wallis and ceiling OF I
the ballroom ard ropes OF the green /
were hung from the windows con- /
vertng the room INTO q veritable
bower.
Served Punch snd Fruits.
One corner Of the room was set
aside for the serving OF punch The
table was decorated in the vines. The
dining room Of the hotel held twenty
three small tables for the OCCASION
which were decorated in scarlet car
nations with ferns A large central /
table held fruits in abundance be- 1
speaking the Thanksgiving FESTIVITIES !
The splendid music for the occasion /
was furnished by the Musicians union /
Of the city.
The refreshments for the occasion !
were donated by the merchants. Cen /
eroUs goodwill and kindness have been /
responsible for the success OF the az /
~
Gowns Of the dainty sheer materials /
OF crepe de chine. charneuse and -chlf- 4
1ons many Partisan creations Of minar- l
ct style ana many Of soft chiffon vel /
vets and rich hues in cut velvets were 4
worn Those present with a description 4
Of the gowns worn follow:
Mrs. Claiborne Adams-WhIte satin, /
brocaded velvet tUnics trimmed in shad- /
ow lace
1frs Richard Ainsa-White brocsd-
81 satin minaret Of gold lace, en- train /
Mrs. " r. Brown-cardinal red sat /
IN, black lace tunic. bodice Of white /
satin. trimmings Of lace; diamonds.
Mrs. Horace " 0addus--W hlte I
eatin- overdress Of blue chiffon, en-
broioered in gold beads
Mrs. f. T. BoWie-Pink charneuse /
with tunic and over drapery OF white 4
chiffon, spangled in gold; drapery Of
pink chiffon trimmed In dark fur.
Mss Juliette BarloW-Black crepe !
de chine. trimmed in shadow lace.
Dr. Ida shOp-Cardinal satin over
draped in black lace.
Mrs W Fl. Burges-Whife satin, /
yelled IN real lace ermine fur trim 4
mingE
Mrs o. Fl. Baum-White chiffon over
yellow eaarmeuse- rhinestone trim
Iningss satin beaded passsmentrie; yell
low aigrette in hair.
Miss Beulah B1oTn-YeHoW satin 4
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