Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-10
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BY kAMAAINA.


OF the most brilliant functions Civ
en- at the Panama-Pacific Interna-
tional Exposition was the grand ball
IN the California building on Wednes
day evening. March "a, In honor OF
+ Fice-President and Mrs Thomas r
Marshall, cards TO which were sent out
by the national commission. Panama
Pacific International Exposition.
! II was long after Q, for which hour
the invitations we're issued. before the
double line OF automobiles Crowding
up 10 the entrance could deposit their
passengers and pass on, the line Of
machines reaching a distance of about
five blocks.
The receiving line stood in the cen
ter Of the reception room in its brown
velvet draperies, its brown velvet up
bolstery, its cathedral oak chairs and
massive divans Of Van Dyke brown.
Its tall marble pillars blossoming at
the summit into great spreading
branches Of apple blossoms and wei
coined each and every arriving guest
with cordially.
At II o'clock a hush fell upon the
dancers, who pressed back respectful
~ as Vice-President and Mrs. Marshall
entered. arm in arm, preceded by
guard Of California Greys. Mrs. Mar
shall wore an e:.Quis tie but simple
gown OF black satin and chiffon, an
oyerdrape Of glittering jet falling dag
onaliy from one shoulder to the hem
Of her long court train. An aigrette
Gtudded with diamonds held In place
by a tiny bandeau of gems completed
her beautiful costume.
In the Vice.Presiuent's box a recep-
ton was held, the dignitaries hasten.
Ing to pay their respects to the rep
fesentative of the nation. Seated in
The box az guests of Vice-President
md Mrs. Marshall were Assistant Sec
fetary and Mrs. Phillips, William Bal
IeT and Mrs. Lamar, Franklin d. and
hrs. Roosevelt, Major-General and
Mrs. Arthur Murray, Owen Winston,
Mrs. William p. Duval and Miss Duval
This box, the center of the gallery
On the north side, was set apart by
strands of smilax draped around it.
and supported by, white pedestals of
marble. 1t. was but a few boxes re-
lnoted from that of Hawaii, which &C.
capied distinguished position.
a significant feature Of the evening
vas the hurried visit to the presiden-
tIal box Of the French commissioners,
VIC Immediately departed from the
L1ilding, their chairs In the French
box draped over with the tri-color OF
france remaining empty and silent, a
lcnching tribute to their country and
The sadness OF her present condition.
hut, everywhere else gaiety reigned
|lpreme. -. -, -. ..
The gowns seen at this brilliant
gathering from all parts of the world
we're exceptionally lovely, creations
rom every large social center being
~ evidence and the latest styles pre-
yailing. Following is list Of those
most prominent women whose gowns
we're worthy of special mention:
Mrs. Franklin K. Lane, wife of the
secretary Of the interior, wore orchid
brocade train and angel sleeves OF
Iulie which fell to the hem OF her
own. A long rope Of pearls and ~diar
Uonds and large corsage of orchids,
I|'Ies of the valley and gardenias CON-
I|oted her handsome toilette. g.,
hrs. William Phillips, wife of the
Lird assistant secretary OF state, wore
gown OF black Chantilly and satin
With long white gloves and train of
brpcaded black and silver. Two
strands Of diamonds woven through
her dark hair were very becoming.
Mrs. Franklin d. Roosevelt, wife of
the assistant secretary OF the navy, a |
most beautiful woman of the blonde |
iype wore q creation OF silver brocade, |
IN overdrape of shimmering silver in |
clInging effect dropping from a drap-
e bodice of white net heavily emb-
I0idered in crystals and pearl. A rope
a. pearls completed her costume.
Mrs. William Bailey Lamar, wife Of
Judge Lamar. commissioner of the,
United States, wore a gown made
bpuffant. en- train, Of yellow taffeta,
1raped with self-colored chiffon. The
EoNn was elaborated with Lierre lace,
and q bodice Of white and yellow net
Embroidered In crystals and topaz
beads. A necklace of pearls and a
tIamond ornament in her hair made
Mrs. Lamar one of the very striking