The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
IN SOCIETY.


The wretched weather that prevailed
yesterday afternoon did not deter society
from paying its respects at the residence OF
Mrs. S. +. Hunt, on Vance street, where
this amiable lady opened her house in
honor Of her daughter. Mrs. Cooper Mel
son, one of the many happy brides OF this
season. The handsome home was pro-
fusely ornamented, and showed signs OF
the skillful artist in tho clever floral dec
orations. A stringed band was ensconed
In convenient nook, and kept the air
melodious throughout the evening. In
| the refreshment-room the same care for
artistic effect was observed. Flowers shed
delicious fragrance, while the subdued
lights from brilliant fairy lamps made a
pretty picture. The hours OF the recep-
ton were from TO o'clock, and between
these hours hundreds OF ladies. married
and single, enjoyed the hospitality OF the
hostess. Nothing was spared TO make the
evening ENJOYABLE, and 10 this end both
Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Nelson were untiring.
Among those assisting In receiving were
Mrs. &. G. Cowan, Mrs ]. NJ. Goodbar,
Miss Maggie Rogers, Miss Mamie Farga-
son, Miss Blanche Brown and Miss Joe
Poston. These ladies performed admirable
service in the kind attention TO the wants
and comforts OF the guests. The refresh
ment menu was all that could be desired,
aud one which was fully enjoyed. IL was
quito dark before tho last guests could
muster up courage 10 leave the seductive
home and brave the elements on the out
side. The reception was pronounced by
| all perfect success.
The select hop given by the Memphis
Merchants Zouaves had much 10 contend
with for success, In the elements. II was
one OF those wet aud disagreeable nights
that makes one cling 10 the hearthstone
rather than risk exposure for the pleasure
OF the dance. The commodious armory OF
4 the company on fernando street was
opened for the affair. which proved TO be
a success in every way. The committee
men In charge, who contributed TO the
pleasure Of the evening" were: Reception,
Ed Grossly; floor, w. A. Ozanne: music,
4. T.. Patterson. The fact that this hop
Is 10 he among the last Of the season
a goodly crowd OF guests were present, the
| greater portion Of whom were ladies. A
well arranged dance program was carried
out by the band In charge, and up TO the
hour OF departure, dancing was the feature
OF the entertainment A company dill
was held about 10 o'clock, which they ex-
ecuied in their usual good style. The
Zouaves have certainly reduced discipline
and execution 10 iine art. The drill was
witnessed by the following officers Of the
Second Regiment: Col. Petit, Col. A. Il.
Taylor, Maj. Peters and Lieut.. Armour.
After the drill tic members again filed
tho hall and danced the hours away TO a
late limit.
Since the unique invitations were sent
out last week 10y Mr.. and Mrs. CIV. Ram
baut for "Cascaroon lete" In honor OF
their daughter, Miss Edna. society has
been very much ON the qui vive. The
novelty was anticipated In the pretty de-
signs Of the cards, and the guests who
gathered nj the residence. 30I Vance
street. last night, were amply rewarded for
n trip through disagreeable weather. The
home Of Mr.. Rambaut Is admirably suited
for entertaing, and the large saloon parlor
was fitted up for the german which fol.
lowed later on. There were many pretty
decorations which served TO enhance not
only the beauty Of the rooms, but OF the
lovely crowd OF young ladies present. Mr..
and Mrs. Rambaut were asslduous In
their hospitality. Miss Rambaut Is one Of
the young dobuiantcs OF this season and
she promises 10 take the lead nj no dis
tant day among tho popular bellies Of the
city. The cascaroon IN danced with eggs
filled with diamond dust aud other Lril-
liant particles, the eggs being broken over
the heads OF the dancers. The object Is TO
break no many a. possible during the
dance. A Spanish gypsy tells the fortunes
OF the dancers, eho being stationed la a
booth arranged In a bay window of the
ballroom. IL was gayly decorated In
Spanish colon. The hallway Of the house
was filled with an elaborate display Of
palms aud tropical plants Under the
stairway a bower Of grasses was formed
which served "a delightful retreat and for
the refreshing punch which was served.
| The Spanish decoration was carried out In
the library conservatory aud dining room,
proiusion OF fruit being displayed Ia the
latter. The whole idea was oxquisilely
carried ont aud reflects great credit on the
young hostess Those present were
Misses