The, floor of the Majestic Hotel's. Ballroom looked at some moments like a whirlwind of confetti, as the vari-coloured dance frocks swayed and_ swirled to and fro in time with dress uniforms or. conventional black evening dress: That this was a brightly hued' season was apparent from the first glance and the intensity and originality of colour displayed in many of the beautiful gowns made: the evening one to be remembered from the point of view of the fashion critic. as well as from the social angle. Spatkl tind glitter were everywhere, with just enough black gowns to emphasize the brilliance around them.
The dancing frocks that graced the Washington Birthday Ball certainly expressed the spirit of youth and pleasure. Made of the! lightest and softest materials, and scalloped in petal-like ripples about the figure they floated round the: room with the ease and buoyancy of 80 many gay balloons, the bouffant skirts in some instances adding to this illusion. Gold and silver cloth and lace, diamante, glistening crystal and flash of jewels added their richness to the creations imported and of local design.
Mrs Cunningham's Gown Mrs. Edwin S. Cunningham, the wife of the U.S. Consul-General, was a distinguished figure in her modish frock from home, fashioned of the supplest cloth of silver, so delicately woven that the pink' georgette underdress blushed through. The lines of the gown were straight to the hips and then flaring godets fell in a point far} below the short skirt, happily: adding the element of grace and dignity to the chie smartness of] the design. These godets were] lined with' green georgette and when the wearer was dancing the iridescent gleam of colour reminded tone of an icicle warmed by a passing sunbeam, the sparkle being! accentuated by the diamante motif which ornamented both front and back of the gown and the shoulder straps. A silver comb and silver shoes and stockings completed the ensemble.
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