Volume 9 , Issue 46

1907 Inaugural Ball

Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 16, 1907 -- "The city hall at Guthrie as the scene this evening of a brilliant and auspicious event, the first inaugural ball of the State of Oklahoma.

The perfumed air was radiant with happiness. Every face was expressive of joy, and softened laughter filled the big ball room. Brilliantly lighted by myriads of electric globes half hidden in encircling vines, and filled with gaily gowned women and conventionally garbed men, the ball scene was one of movement and beauty.

From the very entrance down stairs the big building was filled with vines and flowers. All the stairs were entwined with vines, and the big ball room had a lacy wall covering of southern smilax, interesperced with crossed palm leaves. Against a background of palms and Fall crysanthemums the governor, his wife and daughters, and members of the receiving party stood.

A full string orchestra occupied a corner of the balcony and played."
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