St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-01-04


ed by some 500 celebrants inclu
ent OF feminine sociahtes adding
elegance TO the occasion.
Soft lights cast by crystal
chandeliers overhead In changing
eolors, all created an enchanting
atmosphere, Club members were
Identified by the ladies wearing
wristlet eorsages Of gsrdeniAs and
the gentlemen wearing gold and
green bouttonieres
The soft music Of a six piece or
chestra kept the floor crowded
throughout the festive evening and
members sow 10 II that there was
never a dun moment from the be-
ginning until the last strains OF
music denoted the partys end,
The ladies donned their lovhest
balls gowns for the occasion. Mrs
T. b. Burt. co-chairman for the
party, was charming in navy blue
chiffon accented with a floating
panel and rhinestone jewelry.
while Mrs. Paul Curry's lovely
choice was Periwinkle blue nylon
chiffon with which she wore rhine
stone jewelry. For Mrs. Cornelius
Mobiley. an original Hattie Carne-
gle creation Of black Jersey draped
caught and held the eye.
The gown OF Mrs Charles Noble
was a conversation piece. OF EN-
pire design in ivory brocade, II
featured a scooped neckline with
low back. slim sheath skirt with
two trailing panels extending from
the waistline to the floor lined In
Emerald green taffeta giving
dramatic back interest Matching
green slippers with rhinestone
clips made a beautiful contrast.
Mrs, C, Burt was regal in white
brocade formal length sheath with
the fluid lines with which she wore
rhinestone jewelry, while Miss
Darlene Written was piquant in a
flame chiffon off the shoulder
creation with rhinestone and sill
accents. Mrs. Robert Pruitt was
chic in white chiffon trimmed in
ice blue velvet. while Mrs. Har-
old Combs lovely choice was
floor length gown of champagne
nylon net studded with rhine
stones.
Another lovely choice was the
aleco light blue lace creation worn
by Mrs Norman Howell enhanced
with rhinestone jewelry; and Mrs.
Richard Granger OF Glen Cove.
N. Y. was stunning in creation
of white net featuring a sequin
studded bodice.
For Mrs. Arthur l.. Register of
Austin, Tex, the sophistication of
a multicolored brocaded bodice,
strapless, and black pleated satin
skirt with gold slippers for accent
was the choice. Mrs. Mildred Vern-
on Of Washington, ID, c. was regal
in a ball gown Of black nylon net
enhanced with black sequins and
velvet flower trim and rhinestone
jewelry.
Others presenting pleasing por-
traits were Mrs. Harry s. Brown
who was regal in a pale green
satin gown trimmed in gold &C
cented with gold accessories, while
Mrs. Clarence Roper was chic in
white net over taffeta with ribbon
trim; for Mrs. Tommie Braddock's
happy choice was a black gown
with pink lace yoke and accented
with black accessories.
A lovely creation was the gown
worn by Mrs c. A. Anderson Of
gold llama, accentuated with vinyl
accessories; while Mrs. Leonard
Davis was charming in pink satin
with vinyl accessories.
The male members were perfect
foils for the beauty Of the femin-
inc contingent in the club.
Responsible for one Of the larg-
est attended and most glamorous
parties ever given by the club was
the committee In charge headed
by Mrs. r. b. Burt for Mime
apohs and DIR. George Berry Jr..
for St Paul as co-chairman.
Other members included Mrs. c.
Mobiley, Mrs. Paul Curry, Mrs
Norman Howell. Mrs w. D. Brown
Harry s. Brown and Charles r.
Noble.