Third Assembly Ball attended by Carroll & Llewellyn Hemingray

LAST AND BEST OF THE SEASON

Brilliant Gathering of Fair Women and Brave Men

at Third Assembly Ball.

The third, last and best assembly of this season occurred last evening at Shirk's hall, and was eminently suc­cessful in all particulars. A large canopy was hoisted from the edge of the sidewalk to the stairway, affording a complete protection from the rain as the guests alighted from their carriages.

As the ladies entered the dressing room they were met by maids who as­sisted them in removing their wraps and in the preparation to enter the assembly room.

In the reception hall, just as in a private residence, the ladies and gentlemen were greeted in a charming man­ner by the patronesses, Mrs. L. L. Turner, Mrs. Edward Olcott, Mrs. T. H. Walker, Mrs. W. L. Little and Mrs. John Kirby, who made the visitors from a distance acquainted with the other guests. While they were enjoy­ing themselves in social chats, from the distance could be heard the members of the Montaal orchestra, of Indianapolis, tuning their instruments in preparation for the waltz soon to fol­low. It was not long before music irresistible brought the ladles and gentlemen into the assembly hall.

Then and there was to be witnessed as pretty a scene of the kind as could be imagined. Gowns, simply exquisite in material and make, realizations of the dream of the dressmaker, added to the charming effect. Flowers, the gen­uine article, were worn in abundance. Violets and Marechal Niel roses were the blooms most in perfumed evidence. They adorned the breast, the hair, and were carried in the hands. The colors predominating in the gowns worn were old rose, pink and different tones of violet. There were also exquisite garments of black, white and combinations of two and three colors, this lat­ter being quite noticeable. Charming effects of blending shades of yellow or old rose or violet with black and white were to be seen. Jewels —diamonds, pearls, rubies — perfected the costumes. Flounces, ruffles and accordion plaitings, in every imaginable way were the trimming, often of the same color as the gown, sometimes not, but of one or two other colors, so blending as to complete the idea.

Another very popular ornamentation was the fichu, which was worn by a large number of ladies. Some were of the same material as the gown, others of various popular colors and materials. Only the exceptional lady ap­peared without an ornament or decoration of some kind in her hair. Algrettes, tips and flowers were the principal adornments used. These were noticeable as the guests danced the two-steps and waltzes, alternate. With the exception of two lancers, the twenty numbers and four extras con­sisted of the two popular round dances.

Favorite partners in the favorite dances, moving to perfect music, on a perfect floor, made the affair beyond the company's fondest anticipations. Thus it continued until the first wee sma' hour, when during the intermis­sion, Hummel, the caterer, served an elegant cold buffet luncheon, with coffee. He also was present with his pop­ular punch bowl, filled with delicious punch to quench the thirst of the guests. The punch bowl was found in a corner of the reception hall, where, between the engagements, the guests enjoyed tete-a-tetes. While con­versing the pretty effects of decora­tions were noticeable, which were of various kinds of foliage plants; Turk­ish druggets on the floor, not a few; beautiful tapestries hung on the walls; curtains innumerable and the tempt­ingly arranged cozy-corner, which, as might be imagined, was a very popular little spot.

Compliments by the score came to the members of the committee, who made every effort to have it just what it was — a grand success. The gentlemen are Mr. R. E. Evans, Mr. W. E. Hitchcock, Mr. R. E. Walker, Mr. R. W. Williams and Mr. E. B. Ball.

Some of the notable creations in cos­tumes seen were.

Mrs. Burns, of Buffalo, N. Y., was gowned in black brocaded silk.

Miss McCartney, of Ashtabula, O., in white and pink silk.

Miss Field, of Chicago, in black, with spangled netting of same color.

Miss Jarvis, of Louisville, Ky,, yel­low silk.

Miss Brown, of New York, blue and white silk.

Mrs. Thompson, of Alexandria, blue and white silk, with chiffon trimmings.

Mrs. Harry Streeter, of Terra Haute, black silk.

Miss Reid, of Rochester, N. Y., pink brocade silk, trimmed in plain pink silk.

Mrs. Lynn Faulkner, of Seymour, black silk, with combination of black and white and old rose trimmings.

Miss Cokefair, of Anderson, old rose silk, with black applique and lace trimmings.

Miss Taylor, of Indianapolis, white silk organdie. with tiny ruffles of delicate shades of pink and blue.

Miss Daniels, of Dayton, O., blue silk and white real lace.

Miss Crossley, of Indianapolis, brocaded silk organadie over pink silk.

Mrs. George Ball, in white silk, with pink and black trimming.

Mrs. C. T. Over, in lavender silk, with white lace yoke, deeply flounced in white chiffon.

Miss Emily Olcott, in seafoam green silk.

Miss Fannie Turner, in black and white silk organdie, with deep white silk accordion plaited flounce.

Miss Clara Gill, yellow chiffon over silk of same color.

Miss Bessie Ellis, delicately shaded silk organdie over white silk.

Mrs. W. E. Hitchcock, lavender satin over yellow brocade satin underdress.

Mrs. William Ball, while brocade silk with lavender velvet and duchess lace trimmings.

Miss Florence McNaughton, pink silk.

Mrs. R. E. Evans, white chiffon over white silk, violet velvet trimmings.

Mrs. Smith, black silk, with black applique on bobonet overdress, old rose rosettes.

Mrs. C. W. Bartlett, white organdie over white silk, real Valenciennes lace trimmings.

Mrs. J. E. Durham, white organdie over white silk.

Mrs. F. T. Reed, white organdie over white silk.

Miss Sarah Kirby, pink chiffon over pink silk.

Miss Carroll Hemingray, black silk spangled trimmings.

Miss Josephine Gray, white organdie over white silk.

Mrs. Cobb, lavender silk with white trimmings.

Miss Edna Boyce, white silk organdie over white silk violet trimmings.

Miss Agnes Howe, white organdie over white silk.

Miss Llewellyn Hemingray, pink silk organdie over pink silk.

Those present from a distance were:

Miss McCartney, of Ashtabula, O., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Reed.

Miss Goodlander, of Wabash, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McClung.

Mrs. Burns, of Buffalo, N. Y., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Ball.

Mr. Hines, of Indianapolis, the guest of Miss Gray.

Mr. Wuichet, of Dayton, O.

Miss Mary Field, of Chicago, Mr. William Engler, of Chicago, and Mr. Stephen Fleming, of Ft. Wayne, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Evans.

Miss Cokefair, of Anderson, the guest of Miss Edna Boyce.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Streeter, of Terre Haute.

Miss Jarvis, of Louisville, Ky. Miss Brown, or New York, Mr. and Mrs. Will Thompson, of Alexandria, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Denney.

Mr. Skehan, of Anderson.

Dr. Kyle, of Indianapolis.

Miss Crossley, of Indianapolis, the guest of Mrs. Frank Ball.

Mr. Will Bloss, of Anderson.

Mrs. Lynn Faulkner, of Seymour, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carey Reed.

Miss Marion Reid, of Rochester, N. Y., Miss Edith Daniels, of Dayton, O., and Miss Corrella Taylor, of Indianapolis, the guests of Miss Emily Olcott.

Those of Muncie present were:

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ball.

Mr. and Mrs. George Ball.

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Kimbrough.

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Reed.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Denney.

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bailey.

Dr. and Mrs. DeVolnoy Bower.

Mr. and Mrs. Erville Bishop.

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Bartlett.

Mr. and Mrs. George M. Cobb.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dickie.

Prof. and Mrs. Daisy.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Durham.

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Evans.

Mr. and Mrs. Lone Franklin.

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Franklin.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Franklin.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hartley.

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Harriott.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hitchcock.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hummel, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirby.

Mr. and Mrs. George Klein.

Mr. and Mrs. Armstead Klein.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Long.

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Little.

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Marsh.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Maring.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Marsh.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olcott.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Over.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M, Patterson.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Reed.

Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheffield.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sampson.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Simonton.

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Seliger.

Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Turner.

Mr. and Mrs. C. M Turner.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tyler.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wick.

Miss Pearl Johnson.

Miss Marvel.

Miss Josephine Gray.

Miss Emily Olcott.

Miss Fannie Turner.

Miss Florence McNaughton.

Miss Bessie Ellis.

Miss Eva Winchester.

Miss Llewellyn Hemingray.

Miss Agnes Howe.

Miss Edna Boyce.

Miss Helen Hickman.

Miss Sue Kirby.

Miss Edith Kirby.

Miss Linnie Coffeen.

Miss Clara Gill.

Mr. Arthur Brady.

Mr. Walter Baker.

Mr. Burt.

Mr. E. B. Ball.

Mr. Earl Boyce.

Mr. A. B. Cassady.

Mr. E. G. Clark.

Mr. D. U. Denslow.

Mr. Charles Grafton.

Mr. Frank Garner.

Mr. Fred Georgia.

Mr. Charles Gill.

Mr. Harry Greyer.

Mr. Walter Howe.

Mr. P. R. Janney.

Mr. Lloyd Kimbrough.

Mr. Robert Lytle.

Mr. Fred Lesh.

Mr. John McNaughton.

Mr. Walter McNaughton.

Mr. W. M. Myers.

Mr. Karl Oesterle.

Mr. Paul Powers.

Mr. Harry Parsons.

Mr. O. T. Raymond.

Mr. Tom Ryan.

Mr. Walter Ryan.

Mr. Xenia Smith.

Mr. Robert E. Scott.

Mr. Jay Lee Turner.

Mr. Harry Wolf.

Mr. R. E. Walker.

Mr. Robert W Williams.