GirlsHospitalAid24Apr1909n2gp0220

Calgary Herald

24 Apr 1909   

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Sherman's hall was again the rendezvous for a jolly party of young people upon the occasion of the dance given under the auspices of the Girls' Hospital Aid society. The hall, with its perfect floor, was brightly decorated with bunting and flags, and softly lighted Chinese lanterns strung in multi-colored garlands from wall to wall. Irwin's orchestra was in attendance, and played delightfully during the evening. Dancing was continued until a late hour, with just a short interlude for a dainty supper, prettily arranged upon tables attractively decorated with spring flowers and gracefully trailing Alabama smilax.  Streamers of crimson satin, drawn across the tables, added a pretty touch.
Among other lovely gowns, were noticed Mrs. Rowley, in a handsome gown of black sequins.
Mrs. Alex. Allen, also much admired in a costume of black, heavily pailiete with sequins.
Mrs. Grogan, lovely in clinging satin.
Mrs. Bates, an attractive costume, with ornamentation of jet.
Mrs. Atkinson, chic in frock of Paisley, with filmy lace.
Mrs. Wolley-Dod, handsome in black.
Mrs. Ings, in pretty gown of pale blue, with daisies; and her daughter girlishly pretty in white.
Miss Berkinshaw, graceful in white satin, with sweeping lines.
Miss McCullagh looked very lovely in a frock of pink and white silk mull.
Miss Sutherland was gowned in a chic frock of rose crepe de chine, and was much admired.
Miss Meyer, gracefully tall in rich black and white lace robe over pink.
Miss Pinkham, lovely in white lace, with a great cluster of crimson roses.
Miss Peggy Pinkham, in charming frock of old rose satin.
Miss Mason, very pretty in white with mauve.
Miss Muckleston, attractively gowned in black net over taffeta.
Miss de Sousa, lovely in a frock of cream silk, in becoming princesse lines.
Miss Kerr, in a pretty princess gown of pale blue.
Miss Hull, of Montreal, wore and looked very dainty in an empire gown of corn-colored satin.
Miss Pirie wore a pretty gown of yellow crepe de chine.
A few of the other guests were Miss Lee, Miss Leeson, Miss Allan, Miss Boggs, Miss Lilly, Miss Jaynes, Mr Hague, Mr. Qua, Dr. Gunn, Mr. Ross, Mr. Douthie, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Cardell, Mr. McLean and a number of others.

Extracted by J. Kynman 2007-03-27