Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-03
THE MCCOY PARTY.

Owing to the limited means for obtaining
the detailed particulars of this superb affair
on the night of it. occurrence-New Year
full justice could not be done II and We here
with present the iuil particulars including
the list Of guest and description of the
costumes worn by the ladies.
This splendid home ON our most fashion
able avenue was arranged and decorated in
attractive and grand style and presented IA
most bewitchingly beautiful and inviting
appearance. The inside doors were so ar
ranged that it converted the space into
practically one large spacious parlor or
drawing room. The rooms all ap-
peared 10 great advantage with their
rich and handsome furniture. elegant
decorations and artistic arrangement. Es-
pecially was this the case with the pink and
blue rooms, and the effect Of the entire COM
bination and prospect wa, rarely beautiful
and most pleasing
The decorations for the occasion were very
handsome and appropriate, and consisted Of
large and exquisitely beautiful pyramid Of
flowers and evergreen in the centre of the
richly furnished and heavily laden table,
and gorgeous wreath of the same material
was twined upon the chandelier, in which
was artistically woven the cheerful and hos
pjtable motto, Eat, drink and be merry
The table was provided with all the deli
90. .l.,. o.pll Iaxi., on
dictate, and the above maxim was conscien-
ciously observed by the happy guests.
In the way Of amusements, besides
dancing and general sociabiity,
a duet was grandly rendered
by Mrs.. Mccoy and Prof. Arnold. Miss
Obrist sang solo with her customary
splendid effect. Miss Eddy favored the
company with a nicely executed solo, and
Mr.. Collins gave some Of his songs and in
lmitable Hebrew limitations which highly
pleased and thoroughly convulsed his audi
itors.
One of the greatest of all sources of pleas
urc TO the guests, were little Master Free
man and Miss Bessie-thc two bright and
handsome children of the hostess. They |
looked bewitching; were in action cute and
and were great favoritc- with |
all.
Miss Dell Baynum did the hoaors of the |
evening and received in a graceful and
hearty manner that commended her TO the
Iigh esteem of the guests and hostess.
The good natured and friendly, hearty
md electric presence Of the royal enter
amer, Mrs. McCoy, permeated everything
md was felt everywhere, and it is safe TO say
hat she has endcarcd herself more than ever
If that be possiblc-to her many ardent
friends and admirers.
The list of guests and costumes follow:
Mrs. \. w. Mccoy, pale blue silk, point
pplique lace, flowers, Mrs \. Kramer,
lack velvet, cream-colored nuns yelling,
diamonds: Miss Baynnm, pink
un's yelling, lace drapery and flowers; Miss
.auck, crealn-colored cashmere en- train,
trimmed with pink satin, flowers, diamonds;
lrs. Al. Jones. black Xix and Jet orla-
lents, diamonds; Mrs. George Whitney,
lack silk, point applique lace: Mrs. Smith,
ale blue nuns yelling, diamond; Mrs.
.rthur Allen, white satin, c,curial lace; Mrs. :
gorge Strong, hand embroidered brocaded |
atm, pink nuns yelling. ornaments,
Ms Grace Hill. white I
wis: Miss Eva Mage. white satin;
iiss Emma Magec, pink satin and wine
olored silk; Miss Fannie Eddy, kline color
/ velvet: Miss Grace Bear. electric blue
elvct, blue nuns yelling; Mis- Belle iIazcn, {
rowr silk and flower: Mi, Clark pink {
tin, white lace; Mis- Hattie Olri-i. pink nuns I
cling cntrain lac. "'-s- dr.-s>; Mis- Carrie
Usher. broc,de oil gold and blue Sill: Ma
rite Smith. pale blue ,ia. black vrlyc; t
nd lace overircs,: Miss lIarri" Smith, ASH
of roses hr"cadrl silk, trimmed in swan
own; Miss Hes. brocatcd blue and black G
nlvet: &
The gentlemen pr.'Sent were: J. ID. 9
ouston, VIII Collins. DIR. Warden. W. VI.
wentzcll, \. :. Munson; \. :. c. Forbes,
vii Robinson. Elmer DE Wore, Arthur Al
n, George Strong. II. l.. Kramer, Oscar
eLong. o. II. Pierce, Mr.. Smith, Lutte Il
NTH, George Whitney, Ad. y. Jones, Ion t
rnold. J. II. Humphreys. Mr.. McGee and
r. Met oV a