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Show Hi I V Society E-Vents of the tVeeK. V iJjiHll W The first Assembly (not remodeled, except the IB i ll I scenic effects) played to a somewhat limited but ilH IIS rather a joyous and an awfully pretty house on IB ill Monday night. It was greatly enjoyed, because fl It I society hasn't had a good dance for some time, and VI I r 1 the arrangements were perfect. The ovening con- 10 1 a tained numerous surprises which enhanced the UK 1 I 1 pleasure of the guests. ?H jit H ""Among the prettiest gowns seen at the Assem- lIH I ' Dly on Monday were those worn by Mrs. "W. G. Wm I I Sharp, Mrs. Carl Roberts and Mrs. W. G. Filer. H III The gown worn by Mrs. Sharp was of white Jfl llfi crepe with panels of Oriental embroidery and jHI k sleeves of accordion-pleated mousseline do sole. It IfHlu f was very stunning. JHllj I f A That of Mrs. Roberts's was a robe of white laco Iflir I 1 over Pink satin with black applique, and very (; 1 1 striking. A cunning belt did not help the effect ?!!$ S because of its color, but it was narrow enough not HUgf m to be noticed. The gown was a dream, and was B) m f worn beautifully. H Ik S Mrs. Filer's gown was of accordion-pleated 11b- HifP s " erty silk and very effectiv- Tlie color in a roBe H I If 1 would have helped the effect, but it was nearly as Well fl protty without. B , 8 They say that the luncheon to be given by Mrs. jHf; Js 1, Stephen A. Babcock at the Alta club next Tuesday fHj & afternoon is to bo one of the most gorgeous affairB S if of tn0 season. It will be given in the largo private j dining-room, and fifty ladies will be present. The IHUR It tables are to be arranged in a great maltese cross hH v. 1 with a hollow square in the center. In this, masses jfHfliin r of ferns and palms will be placed. The flowers of HbK ilfii 1 spring, lilies of the valley, hyacinths and violets i I ' will be used in profusion with masses of holly, and ft the novelty of the combination will be beautiful. 9 Huddart will do the decorating, s MS & The dinner dance given by Col. and Mrs. B. F. jvBBJ Jx, Holmes last evening was radiantly beautiful. HfE 5 ! t Never has a prettier affair been given in this city, flU & 'l and those who were fortunate enough to be pres- BiTf 'I ent wil1 long remember the event The entire EHI 1 5 1 lower floor was in the Christmas effects of red and H : green, masses of American beauties, and plumosa HI 3j tf being used in profusion. On the large tables, and JRI'!: 1 1 twenty-five small ones red carnations were the jHfj & flowers, and the shaded red lights made the rooms Hljj ij lovely with warmth and color. On the upper floor HffH' pink roses and carnations were the decorations, Hjjfl . and Golden Gate roses were in the billiard-room. Hgl & ! After the elegant dinner dancing began, and HI; j was enjoyed till long after midnight. The decora- Hffi I tions were by Huddart. Bi'i 1' j The family dinner given in the red room at the BHi 5 Knutsford by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Harris Christmas HUm ' night was one of the pleasantest Christmas din- Iiw ners. The decorations were roses, carnations, ! holly, and red satin ribbons, and covers were laid '' for eighteen. M The dancing party to be given at the Ladies' 1. literary club tonight by Mr. and Mrs. M. H. "Walker 1 will be a beautiful affair. A bell of holly will be hung under each chandalier, and the entire danc- a. ins-room will be festooned in Christmas green. I The refreshments will be served on small tables downstairs, where the decorations will be entirely in red. Mrs. Victor Clement entertained fifty guests at keno Christmas night. The affair was in honor of her guest, Miss Hammond. The Downey "at-home" on Christmas day was a beautiful affair, and characteristic of former pleasant functions at the lovely home. It was sort of a Christmas reunion and a greeting (if the expression may be used) to "Ma friend from ma old home," and the callers were many during the day. One of the most beautiful affairs of the week was the dinner given on Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. M. H. "Walker in the gold room at the Alta club. It was given in honor of Miss Hammond, Ham-mond, and covers were laid for twelve. The decorations, deco-rations, by Huddart, in the Christmas colors of red and green, were arranged exquisitely. There was a large centerpiece of American beauties, and above them hung a great bell of Christmas green and holly, with festoons of green, and the room itself was decorated in holly, ivy and palms. Those present wore: Mrs. Clement, Miss Hammond, Miss Judge, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Ferry, Mr. and Mrs. Druehl, Mrs. J. R. "Walker, Mrs. Charles Walker, Mr. J. P. Gardner and Mr. T. Ellis Brown. The Japanese tea to be given on Monday by Mrs. A. C. Ewing is going to be very Japanosey indeed. in-deed. Seventy-five guests are going to see the quaint decorations and hear Mrs. R. S. Farns-worth's Farns-worth's talk on Japanese art Miss Blanche Kimball, Kim-ball, Miss Mattie Kimball, Miss Neill and Mrs. "W. H. Cunningham will assist, in Japanese coBtume. A dainty affair was the luncheon given on Monday by Miss Stella Salisbury. The colors used were red and white, carnations being the flowers. A favor was placed at each cover, and the place cards were pretty Christy and Gainsborough girls. Twelve guests were present. It was a pleasant reminder of old times to see Maj. and Mrs. George Downey and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sharp at the Assembly. Mrs. Victor Clement entertained at dinner Sunday evening in honor of her guest, Miss Hammond. Ham-mond. The decorations were in pink and green, and eight guests were present. Mrs. Harkness and Miss Harkness entertained informally on Monday for Mr. and Mrs. "W. G. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs. Eskridge of Seattle are visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Keith. Capt. and Mrs. Sturgls entertained at a Christmas Christ-mas eve party. Mrs. George Rust has gone East. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Harkness gave a beautiful beau-tiful dinner Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. "W. G. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Gray entertained at a theater thea-ter party on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Critchlow entertained at luncheon at the Alta club on Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Royle. Dr. and Mrs. Bascom gave a dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Royle. |