The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-12
Inaugural Bali.

rate cOstuuleh, entrhncing music ana
the whirl Of the maxy dance the In.
augural day. with It's multitude Of In
teresting events was brought TO a
close. The grand ball which was the
event Of the evening at the Audito.
rum. exceeded IN brilliAncy, beauty
and social eclat, any that has ever
gone before, and Its success was the
elimination Of pleasure Tor the great
throng OF visitors from all over the
state who had fl0cked 20 the capitnl
to witness the opening Of the admins
tration Of Governor Robert l.. VII
liams.
The Auditorium was scarcely recog
nizable decked In flags, bunting, pciI'
nants and festoOns Of southern smilax,
which completely hid the girders Of
the immense building. drapsd the gal
lery filled with an interested crowd
Of Onlookers ana adorned the stag.
On one side Of the hall pleasant little
hooks and corners were arranged, end
Ing Ia reception room at one end
where the guests had the opportunity
for exchanging greetings with Gov
ernOr Williams and his party.
Flower wreathed tables where punch
was served were placed on either dde
Just below the stage and on the 9TH
er side Of the hall were the booths
for the wraps, which were also made
a part Of the decorations, with their
facing Of gay bunting The music
furnished by the large orchestra seat
ed Oh the stage was most inspiring,
and the greatest spirit Of enthusiasm
and joyfulness was manifestei
throughout tho evening.
Social leaders, representative busi'
ness and professional men. the incOm
ing administration Of officers aud
those outgoing. members Of the gov
ernOr's staff In their gllttering uni
forms, members Of the supreme court
and commissions, senator's and repre-
centatives with their dignities resting
lightly on their shoulders, all Joined
with visitors from every city and
town In the state In making the occa'
sion one Of happiness aud pleasure
that viii not soon be forgotten.
The entrance of Governor Williams
and his suite followed closely by that
Of Ex-Governor Cruce and his party
was greeted with applause and tbs
grand march was formed Immediately
afterwards. AT the head was Govern
er Williams and Miss Lois FARRELL OF
Durant, Ex-Governor Lee Cruce and
Miss Lorena Cruce Lieutenant Gov
ernor and Mrs. ~ Il. Trspp, Miss
Adah Bennett and Or. r. p. Fite OF
Muskogee. Chief Justice amid Mrs
Matthew J. Kane and the other sta,'
officials and their wives.
Miss farrell. who In a beautiful anf
attractive girl. wore becoming dane
ing gown Of white lace and net witt
trimmings Of pink velvet. She csrriet
an armful Of long stemmed AmericaI
Beauties.
, Miss Cruee was never more charm
; ing than In her gown Of pale pink net
, flounced to the waist, with m0yen Goa
. Of rose velvet and long court trail
I OF rose velvet whirh' fell from TN
shoulders. she carried KiIlarne
roses. Mrs. Trapp wore q smart gowl
" pink taffeta with tunic In petal Ell
feet and separate train Of taffeta ant
4 lace. Mss Bennett was gowned u
; pink chiffon, nrtistically iraped owe
. satin. Mrs. Kane wore handsom
/. toilette Of white net over white saith
/ trimmed with erinine. The many bea'
= tiful gowns were the source of mus
a admiration, hut lack Of space forbid
mention Of all
z The programs were pretty memeT
l. toes OF the occasion, hsing done
white with the seal Of the state J
gold. nnd tisd with gold cord. tn
different committees resolved III
guests and attended to the details
!, the evening no efficiently that In spit
: OF the Immense crOwil there was noti
= ing to mar the pleasure OF the occ'
sion.
n Among the many charming out
| town visitors who enjoyed the inaug'
raj ball were Misses Harriet and Kat
erins spiece OF Kinsfishsr, who WEI
= the guests Of Chief Justice and Mr.
n Matthew J. Kane.
Miss Ruth Bailey entertained d
e Bachelor Maids Monday afternoU
p Mrs.. James sharp being an additions
h guest Top score was made by Mi
d Laura Enochs. The club viii me-
= nett Monday with Miss Adele Co
y way.
n Mrs. Il. T. Colt, Mrs. Paul Aderho
2 and Miss Daisy Colt will sntertal
4 with q luncheon saturday At 1 ocloc
ID Miss Marcia Black Of Elsin, II
who Is the guest Of Miss Ethlyn job
l., son viii be the honor guest at q innc
con to be GIVEN "wednesday hy Nj
m Arthur Bennett. Mrs. Leon Lsvy VI
VI entertsin with luncheon and b
party Saturday for Miss DAach.
y. Senator and Mrs. Frank Burford
IN Guthrie were receiving enthusiast
N greetings from their many old frisn
= at the ball last evening. Mn, Bu
=. = ford viii probably remain here duril
~ ~ most Of the sessico cf the lsgislatu,
~ senator and Mrs., Charles Barre
or and family Of Shawnee have taken
furnished house at al East Seven
where they win be At home to the
m friends for the remainder Of the u
10 son.
IN Mr., and Mrs. X. II. Wilson had
Nd thsir quests during the inaugural q
ed emonies Miss Henrietta Pyle Of I
10. Northwestern State Normal at Al'
IN 80
az The Joi De Vie club hsld In annr
business meeting Sunday Al the Il
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