El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-01
Brilliant Scene at ToItec Club
For Social Clubs Annual Dance

a T THE Toltec club many society
a folk assembled Monday night
4 a for the Social clubs annual
party-one Of the largest affairs Of
the withholding welcomed in an
exotic rendezvous Of tall, graceful
palms. ferns and greenery arranged
. by q master decorator, who utilized
elegance and simplicity for the key
note OF an exquisite motif Just as
midnight young IS made his appear
ance. coming from an electric flash
that unfurled a silk American flag
all was darkness. save for the one
little circle Of binding light that
drew all eyes at the appointed hour.
Serpentine and confetti were thrown
about the big ballroom, and crickets
and noise makers without number
loosened old King Merriment with
abandon. Sparklers were distributed
and favor caps, all Of which lent right
1OVialy 20 the affair.
Otis c. Coles. president OF the So
Cial club; ". D. Wise. treasurer. and
r c. Semple, secretary. were masters
OF ceremonies. and personally saw
to the enhancing Of the beautiful
clubhouse. The pillars were entwined
with feathery southern smilaN, while
at intervening points hung baskets Of
asparagus plumosus- The balcony was
a solid fretWork of delicate green ten
drills. In the great hall, where punch
was served. a huge American flag
was hung for mural adornmentI-
lending periodically TO the surround
ings. The Iounging and drawing
rooms had just the right touch. with
palms and ferns and red. white and
blue. \ buffet supper was served
from 1890 o'clock on, the long tables
holding red tapers and masses OF
Mai Gen. George WindIe Read. with
Mrs and Miss Margaret Read. to-
gether with several others prominent
in army life, graced the occasion. the
ball serving as a charming introduc-
tion TO many Fl Pasoans Of these val
liable acquisitions to local society
Mrs. Read, in a Hickson importation,
was very beautiful. her gown being
Of silver cloth and sequius. and en-
train. Miss Read was girlish and
lovely in orchid tulle over silver,
Mrs. otis coles. considered one Of
FL Paso's most beautiful women. and
always attractive. wore for the ball a
shell pink, while her guest. Mrs.
Claude Hamilton, Of Michigan. looked
enchanting in blue over silver. Mrs.
Mise wore a handsome frock Of black
velvet and Jet, Mrs. Semple also wear
ing black net and satin
Mrs. Charles Davis was most al
tractive in peach blown satin and
silver lace. made en- train and with
deep, square neck.
Among the other gowns noted-and
a more attractive assemblage OF won-
en- il would be impossible TO imagine
were:
Mrs. Frank Ainsa-silver lace over
black net.
Mrs. Richard Ainsa-pink taffeta
al 81 Nth H1nFffzn hustle Ia NNr
Mrs. ". II. Austrian imported
rose taffeta combined in silver lace
and metal net, with touch OF Eur:
Mrs. W. r. Brown-sapphirs velvet
and necklace of sapphires-
Mrs. W. L BrOwn-rose Colored tai
feta trimmed in silver lace
Miss Ruth Murphy Of Laredo, Texas
cousin of Mrs Brown-white taffeta
trimmed in silver lace
Mrs A. I. COx-eXquisite in SHIN
merry silver with overdress Of irri-
descent beads. Made in straight lines
Mrs VIII S Crombie-blue tulle
and silk.
Mrs. a. P. CoIes-imported blue and
gold creation. en- train. with net hand
embroidered in handsome design.
Mrs. J. Frank Coles-cloth Of silver
with long train With the handsome
toilette. she carried a Kings blue
Mrs. z. r Carpenter-exquisite
frock Of pale pink and blue, embrol-
dered I'm silver Decolette. with
Jraped skirt.
Mrs Carpenters sister. Miss Tu,o-
gene Snyder. Of Clayton. y. NJ. wore
q Lucille model in white satin and
filmy lace.
Mrs. Kuno Doerr was stunning in
black velvet, severely simple in its
modishness.
Mrs John L Dyer-piquant in rose
- 3 2
Mrs. r NJ Dudley rich blue and /
silver.
Mrs. Walter n DrUry-pink velvet. /
Mrs William jefferson Deavitt-i
handsome gown Of white brocade and ,
gold irridesceuty and billowy tulle +
Mrs. Lee Fraser-in yellow satin I.
and net made with chic hustle effect (
Mrs Donald c. Gillies-old rose ana 4
silver combination Evening hat 10 !
match
Mrs Robert l. HoIiday-black vel /
vet ana silver. made peg ton skirt and I
low bodice-one Of the prettiest gowns I
noted.
Mrs. z Emmett Hines-silver and /
blue net, made bOuffant and most be !
coming TO the Wearer.
AIRS. Jesse ". Harris-satin and lace
In shimmerv white. and very bouffant.
with touches Of silver. over a founda-
ton Of silver cloth. With the pretty
costume she wore a cOrsage Of dark
red roses.
Mrs. william H r Judd-white
narquisette over flesh color. with net
embroidered in silver flowers, draped Z
Vatican.
Mrs. Naury Kemp-regaI in black
satin and silver
Mrs. Robert Krabauer-purple with
exquisite silver embroidery caught in
,ustie effect and stunning on the
rearer.
Airs. Julius Krakauer-bIack velvet
and silver lace trimming.
Mrs. Alfred 7. Kerr-coral silk net
with beaded trimming.
Mrs. c. II. Leavell-turquoise blue
-ulle and silver, very fluffy and with
irchid toned corsage.
Mrs. Z n LaWsOn-pink brOcade
With silver. and one OF the nouceably
1eautiful gowns worn.
Mrs. James L Marr-yellow chiffon
md silk brocaded in gold and silver.
Mrs. Will X Marr-peach bloom tat
eta which matched her rich brunette
olorinE with artistry.
Mrs. Robert ". McAfee-coru col
red taffeta. richly embroidered
Mrs. Chas. Pomeroy-old rose silk.
trimmed in silver lace.
Mrs. T. Z. Quaid-cream net over
ink satin, with oyerdrapes over Law
Mrs. ". J. Quigly-satin worked
With silver. she carried a real pearl
an
Mrs. J. Z. sweeuey-blue silk
trimmed in silver lace
Miss Agnes Stewart-white taffeta ,
embroidered.
Mrs. ". W. Turney-pink and silver
Mrs. ". L TOoley-white net j
trimmed IN silver.
Mrs r. 2. Thomason-white satin