The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 7, 1912 Page: 2 of 8
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CHORUS GIRLS
In Social Circles
Mrf Dona Carnes Editress.
Reception and Dance to Mr. and Mrs.
h John Milton Gordon by Miss
' ' Parker-
Notable for Its elegance and brill-
iancy was the reception and dance
given last evening in the Elks' hall
by Miss Mary Ross Parker when she
entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
John Milton Gordon who have recent-
ly married and are juBt home from
an extended bridal trip to the North
and East. Four hundred invitations
had been Issued and as very few re-
grets were returned a large and rep-
resentative gathering of the social
element of Bryan and College was
present.
Every detail of the occasion was
elegant ind perfect the appointments
and decorations reflecting the ex-
quisite taste which always character-
izes entertainments given by this gen-
ial hostess. She having planned the
decorations they were ably executed
under the direction of an artist from
Houston and when completed pro-
duced a wondrous beauty. Ablaze with
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'Phoning is sometimes easier
and in many instances just
as satisfactory. When press-
ed for time just ring 86 and
your wants will be carefully
attended to. We want to
have a private talk with you
about that
Christmas Suit
Many shades and models to
pick from Prices right.
New shipment of Howard
& Foster shoes just in.
Christmas Novelties on Display
Brandon &.
Lawrence
Art Squares
Bed Room Suits
Birds Eye Maple Desks
Brass Beds
Chiffoniers
Chifforobes
Davenports
Best Steel
Springs made. Best
the Market
W. T JAMES
IN "MADAME SHERRY" AT THE COLONIAL THEATRE TUESDAY NIGHT
myriads of lights and fragrant with
quantities of long-stemmed chrysan-
themums and carnations the spacious
hall and parlors presented a beautiful
scene. As the guests first ascended
the stairs they were shown Into fhe
dressing room by maids where wraps
were removed; thence to the reading
room where a cordial welcome await-
ed them by Mr. and Mrs. T. K Law-
rence Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L. Knight
of Dallas Air. and Mrs. M. B. Par-
ker Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Tllson of
Houston Mr. Lawrence Parker Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Josey of Beaumont.
Passing from this room into the
large ballroom Miss Parker gave a
glad welcome to her guests and pre-
sented Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Con-
gratulations were then mingled with
introdutclons and greetings and many
were the good wishes showered upon
the young couple by admiring friends.
With many It was the pleasure of re-
newing acquaintance with the bride
who as Miss Johnson has been the
guest of the hostess on several occa-
sions. Standing in line with the
hostess and her escort Mr. G. M.
Brandon and the honorees were Mr.
and Mrs. R. "Q: Astin Miss Mary
Watts Knight of Dallas and Mr. Roy
Grissom Miss Frances Chance and
Mr. Bob Hearne Miss Stella Lacy of
Waco and Mr. Bob Harrison Miss
Rowena Rhodes and Mr. Will Saun-
ders Miss Dorcas Parker and Mr.
James Sulivan Miss Allie Conway
and Mr. Robert Astin Miss Louise
Styles of Brenham and Mr. Seth
deMaret Miss Ray Conway and Mr.
Ilarry Peverly Miss Nell Cole and
Mr. John Collins Miss Carolyn Gid- s
dings of Brenham and Mr. R. O.
Rockwood of Wharton Miss Bessie
Seale and Mr. Ed Saunders and Mr.
Maxey Wickes.
The guests were then escorted to
the punch table where they were re-
freshed with a delicious beverage
served from a scintillating cut glass
punch bowl that rested on a table
decorated with plumosa fern and pink
chrysanthemums while above was a
trellis of lattice work in a half circle
festooned with smilax and daintily
colored butterflies. In the center of
this and directly above the table
hung an exquisite maline butterfly in
pink with gilt trimmings. Here the
guests were entertained by Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Astin Mr. and Mrs. J. S
Mooring Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith
Jr. and Mrs. Mabel Castles.
The reading room where the guests
were first welcomed was exquisite in
pink and white Killarney roses crys-
anthemums vines palms and ferns
being utilized to produce a scene of
loveliness. Beneath a vine latticed
trellis from the center of which hung
a beautiful white gauzy butterfly j
poised as if ready to fly was a hand-
somely decorated table
coffee from a silver urn
where hot j
was served
with sandwiches and festenos. Here
the guests met with a heauty greet-
ing from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Law-
rence Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Astin and
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Has well who saw
that each one was served.
The ballroom was a scene" of pic-
torial beauty. The ceiling was almost
hidden by garlands of smilax and the
Extension Tables
Iron Beds
Wardrobes etc.
Mattings
Linoleum
Dixie Mosquito Bars
Porch Rockers and
Setees
Refrigerator on
THE BRYAN
beautiful bamboo vine formed a mural
tracery about the room. On the ten-
drils of the vine were brightly col-
ored butterflies and myriad electric
lights twinkled amid the foliage.
The grand march was led by Mr.
and Mrs. John Milton Gordon and at
its conclusion the ball programs were
distributed. These were beautiful In
white with gold lettering the outside
cover being ornamented with hand-
painted gold butterflies while on the
inside leaf appeared the names of
the hostess honorees and the date
of the hospitality.
The prettiest feature of the dance
was the cotillion which was grace-
fully led by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Miss Knight of Dallas and Mr. Roy
Grissom. Wtih sixty couples on the
floor the figure of a butterfly was per-
fectly made then the lights were ex-
tinguished in the hall leaving only
the lights from a magnificent pink
butterfly trimmed in gilt that was
suspended just above the figure of
the cotillion. Around on the edge of
the butterfly's wings were numerous
electric bulbs with pink crysanthe-
mum caps the effect being superb.
The favors were appropriate and
added to the beauty of the figure.
Gold butterfly hair ornaments for the
girls and butterfly buttonniers for
the gentlemen were distributed by
Miss Parker and Mr. Brandon. The
maids looked very fetching in their
headgear and the dancers presented
a pretty picture as they moved about
tke room.
The musicians' stand was extreme-
ly lovely. A semi-circle of trellis
work wa3 formed above with a ban
ister of the same beneath this being i
outlined with a pretty green vine with
butterflies of all colors caught in with
the tendrils and suspended from the
center of the trellis was a large yel-
how butterfly. Towering palms and
massive ferns banked about this pro-
duced a pretty effect. Besserer's or-
chestra from Austin discoursed
throughout the evening the latest
popular dance music to the infinite
pleasure of the company.
Mies Chance Entertains
Girls' Club
Bachelor
Among the beautiful affairs of the
fall distinguished for its charm of
arrangement and sincere enjoyment
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Chance when in response to her gra-1
cious invitation a large number of j
guests assembled to enjoy the pleas-1
urable hospitality extended. This af-1
fair was the hostess' courtesy to the !
Bachelor Girls' Club; and yet It was
more for at the same time sne com-
plimented Mrs. John Milton Gordon
giving to her the honors of the after-
noon. Mrs. Gordon Is a fascinating
young matron of several weeks who
will by her winning ways and un-
affected manner make a host of
friends in this her new home.
Receiving with Miss Chance was
the guest of honor Mrs. Gordon; Miss
Mary Watts Knight of Dallas and Miss
Mary Ross Parker; and from the time
one entered the lovely home the eye
I was dazzled with the beauty of the
surroundings for every detail was
carried out with the greatest care and
taste and the flowers did all that
(lowers can do to add the finishing
touch. This was a. beautiful poinsetta
party and red was the color scheme
that was so perfectly and harmonious-
ly carried out through the plan of ar-
rangement. In the entrance hall was
seen massive palms and ferns and a
brass stand filled with long-stemmed
poinsettas was especially admired.
Poinsettas and fragrant red carna-
tions in crystal vases with the ac-
companiment of foliage plants har-
monized with the flemish oak in the
library. Plumosa fern was gracefully
festooned over the mantel and In the
center of the mantel shelf was a crys-
tal vase filled with crimson carna-
tions while on either side were the
crystal candlesticks holding red
tapers. A tall brass stand holding
gorgeous poinsettas was placed on the
hearth showing to advantage against
the brick fireplace.
In the dining room the buffet china
DAILY EAGLE
DECEMBER 10
closet and mantel were banked Aith
exquisite American Beauty roses and
ferns. Innumerable red tapers placed
throughout the reception suite added
to the beauty of the artistic effect.
Six-handed euchre was the diversion
of the hour and the beautiful score
cards In poinsetta design were passed
by dainty little Misses Kate Parker
and Margaret Cooper. The table mark-
ers were also poinsettas. During tho
Ave progressions of this pleasurable
game when the pleasure was at the
highest the hostess placed on each
tabe crystal dishes filled with stuffed
dates. At the close of the final game
each guest was given the privilege of
cutting for the souvenir of the after-
noon. Miss Ray Conway was the
lucky one and received a buttonnler
of exquisite coloring. To the sweet
honoree Miss Chance presented a
friendship circle In gold.
The refreshment plate was a pic-
ture within itself and showed the ex-
quisite taste of the hostess. On the
pure white china plate was chicken
salad with salad dressing olives
crackers sandwiches and cherry
cream served in poinsetta cups added
color and beauty to the viands.
A Pleasant Church Social
A delightful social hour of the week
was on Tuesday afternoon when
Mesdames E. B. Lomax Ed Derden
and Whitaker entertained the ladies
of the Presbyterjan church at the
home of the former. Notwithstanding
the unfavorable weather conditions a
more charming entertainment could
hardly be imagined. Within the home
was warmth light and beauty each
guest being given a most cordial wel-
come by the hostesses. The parlor
was artistiaclly decorated the Amer-
ican Beauty and pink LaFrance tosea
in vases being effectively arranged on
mantel and tables.
These church parties bring to-
gether a congenial gathering of la
dies that enjoy the time talking of
'their church work as well as convers-
ing on other subjects and tend to
draw the members closer together.
At the close of the party hours a
tempting salad course was served.
u.
D. C. Program for Thursday De
cember 12
1. Roll call. State your attitude
as regards children s auxiliaries
2. Music
(selected) Miss Geral-
dine Kelly.
3. Reading:
"The Bells" Mrs. W.
S. Wilson. '
4. Paper: The Children's Auxil-
iaries in Texas. How to stimulate
interest and awaken enthusiasm and
obtain results among the children.
How does Texas Division "compare
with other states in this work
5. Music (selected) Mrs. Webb
Howell.
6. Reading (selected) Mrs. W. A.
Withers.
7. Subject for chapter discussion:
The Child of Today Is the Man of
Tomorrow. Our duty as Daughters of
the Confederacy to the children of
the South. Let us see that they have
an enlightened firm and absolute con-
viction of the justice and the right-
eousness of the principles for which
the Confederacy stood.
8. Music: Our Southland L. S.
Ross chapter.
Ail members are requested to be
present.
Meeting to be held on Thursday
afternoon in chapter rooms at Car-
negie Library December 12 3 p. m.
National U. D. C. Honors Brought to
Texas by a Walker County Lady.
During the recent session of the
national convention of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy which
was held in Washington D. C the
famous flag of merit was awarded to
Mrs. C. G. Barrett of Huntsville
Texas historian Texas Division
U. D. C.
Mrs. Barrett was not at the con-
vention and had appointed Mrs. Henry
A. Cline of Wharton to represent her
on the historical committee and she
with the other members of the dele-
gation from Texas accepted the
beautiful banner and it has been sent
to Fort Worth where it was featured
in the annual state convention this
week. f
The flats of merit la offered by the
historian general and goes to the
state making tho highest record of
excellence in historical work during
the year. When one remembers that
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy is the largest body of women
banded together under one name m
the world that nearly every state la
the Union now has a division n:'J
there are chapters In Mexico that
enrolled on its rosters are the names
of eighty thousand representative and
patriotic women the winning of this
flag is an honor indeed.
Announcement Party
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S.
Edge on Friday evening at 8:30
o'clock a beautiful social courtesy1 was
extended to one of Bryan's charming
girls Miss Ethel Conlee daughter of
Sheriff and Mrs. John D. Conlee of
this city at which time announce-
ment was made of her engagement
and approaching imWlage on Christ-
mas Day to Mr. Ruben Edmonds also
of this city.
The library parlor and dining room
of the elegant home were artistic in
a floral adornment of white chrysan-
themums and ferns in honor of the
hour while the reception ball was
aglow with Christmas bells and
wreaths of real holly with its bright
red berries. The stairway and mantel
were banked with ferns and vines
and the electrolier was shaded with
fluffy bows of red tulle and fern
leaves. Mr.. and Mrs. Edge met their
guests in this charming room and
gave them a sincere and cordial wel-
come. A "leap In the dark" symbolizing
marriage was made a jolly game for
the guests by opening the door of a
darkened room In which the young
folks were given the task of Jumping
over a bowl of water "In the dark."
After a musical program in the par-
lor the dining room was thrown open
to the guests. The bride's cake in a
bridal wreath of white rosebuds and
ferns was placed on an exquisite lace
piece In. the center of the table and
the happy young people were given
the pleasure of cutting the delicious
loaf which contained the mysterious
button ring dime needle etc. Just
at this time a messenger boy brought
a telegram to the hostess which .she
read aloud the love secret being thus
announced. The bride-to-be was pre-
sented a picture 'Cupid Awake" and
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mornings of many days after.
Eastman Kodaks Water-
man Fountain Pens Gift
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and Toys
too numerous to
Rochester Electrical
and endles variety of French Japa-
nese and Austrian Chinaj
You are invited to our store
Hasiveir Book Store
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 1912.
hearty good wishes were sincerely
showered upon her and the fortunate
groom-to-be. A salad course wa
served.
The guests were Misses Ethel and
Pansy Conlee Martha and Edelweiss
Koppe Roland Hood Florence Locke.
Abbie Wooten Lottie Hensarling
Myrtle Broadway Cecil Davis Mar-
jorle Blttle Messrs. Ruben Edmonds
Will Hall J. C Patterson Joe Spell
Robert Smith Morris Tatum JesBlft
Conlee Frank Payne Harry Edge.
Notes and Personals-
Miss Mary Gibbs of NavaBota spent
the past week-end in Bryan a guest
of Miss Fran'B Gillespie.
ranMps Gill
VV Gillesp
Mrs. J. WT Gillespie left Thursday
for Houston San Antonio and other
points where she will spend soino
time.
Mrs. R. S. Webb Jr. president of
the Embroidery Club announces that
there will be no more meetings of the
club until after New Year.
Miss Dorcas Parker arrived horn
yesterday from school at Mllford t
attend the reception and dance given
by her sister Miss Mary Ross Parker
last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bain of Houston
and Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Tilson' ot
Houston are guests of their mother
Mrs. M. J. Parker They came up to
attend the reception and dance given
last evening by jnParkej:
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L. Knight and
Miss Mary Watts Knight of Dallas
and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Josey of Beau-
mont are guests of Mrs. G. S. Parker. s
They attended the reception and
dance given by Miss Mary Robs Par-
ker which took place last evening.
THE WEATHER.
Tonight and Sunday generally fair.
Freezing temperatures tonight except
on the coast.
Weather Conditions.
A high bank of cold air covers a
greater portion of the region west of
the Mississippi. Cold weather pre-
vails over nearly all districts of the
United States. The zero temperature
line dips down through North and
South Dakota and Minnesota. The
weather In this vlclntty for tonight
and Sunday will be generally fair.
John Daly Jr.
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Buchanan, A. J. The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 7, 1912, newspaper, December 7, 1912; Bryan, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth324303/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .