Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-08
THE M,cANDLESS RECEPTION.
& Scene Of Beauty in which Bellies and
Flowers Were Mixed in Generous Pre-
fa.ion-A Very Ornnta A9st,

Scene Of Beauty in which Bellies and
Flowers Were Mixed in Generous Pre-
fnsion--A Very OrnnEe Affair.
A lovely informal reception was given at the
residence Of Mrs. Wilson MeCandless on Stock
ton avenue. yesterday afternoon, which served
as fitting climax to the gayety that has
reigned there for the past ten days, consequent
upon the number OF young people that have
spent the holidays with Mrs McCandless.
The hours were from to g. and during that
time even Old Sol. who for the earlier portion
of the day had screened himself behind dark,
dingy clouds, shed few beams Of sunshine to
brighten the darkness Of the exceedingly
gloomy day.
Once inside the charming home however.
and the state Of the weather was immaterial,
for each and every room We'd with its neighbor
in point of beauty. The drawing room was ac-
corded the palm. figuratively. being decorated
with ferns and roses literally, because inside its
four walls was the fascinating hostess, the cen
ter of q bevy Of the most beautiful young ladies
that have ever graced the city with their pres
ence Miss Connor, of New York. was gowned
in bewitching creation of pale blue brocade
with buttercup yellow front fashioned after
the latest Partisan style, with lownecked
bodice and full length sleeves; she wore dia-
mond ornaments, and convinced all who met
her that she was charming as well as beautiful.
Miss COnawav. of Philadelphia. was costumed
in delicate blue silk, with trimmings Of white
and silver broeade. and wore diamonds and
torquois. She proved herself delightful con-
versationali5t and the pOssessor of rare beauty.
yision of white crepe du chene enveloped
Miss Raymond, of Clarksburg, Va, who is
noted for her beauty and wit
Mrs. McCandless was handsomely eostumed
in an exquisite toilette of black crepe du
chene, which was exceedingly becoming to the
queenly beauty and bearing of the lady.
The decorations of the entire residence were
such that great deal of admiration was ex-
pressed. The mantel of the drawing room had
in the center beautiful vase OF jasemine and
Aanking it on either side were lovely fragrant
roses. embedded in the maiden hair ferns.
The fireplace was banked very prettily with
dainty plants and ferns, and an immense
bouquet OF magma charta roses surmounted
the piano.
The reception hall was very artistically
trimmed with long lines of green woven in and
out the scroll work of the staircase, and fes-
toOned gracefully from manteI and chandelier.
The mantel was burdened with vases of the
lovely carnations in various cOlOrs. The sleep
ing apartments on the second floor were heavy
with the fragrance Of papa goutiers, crimson
king carnations, henderson white carnations
and hyacinths.
The fireplaces throughout the whole resi-
dence were artistically banked with dainty
ferns and fragrant plants. The third floor Sleep
ing apartments were decorated with the pure
white, exquisitely sweet freezia, and one corner
OF each room was devoted to6oVely specimens
orchestra was screened on the stair landing of
the second floor, and, with the softer instru-
ments, sent sweet strains of music floating out
through the heavily perfumed air.
The dining room and its .four-cornered table
represented the culmlnating point of the floral
artists skill. A handsome pIate-glass mirror
occupied the center of the table. upon which
graceful swan, made of la France roses re-
posed, and border of the same roses and
maiden hair ferns completed the pretty design.
Triangular baskets of the dainty Ia France
graced the various corners Of the table, and
over 1t all numerous pink candelabFaS shed =
softened, luxurious light. After accomplishing
this dazzling result ]. r. & A. Mlrdock, who
had charge OF the decorating, retired, and
Schlosser took possession of the dining room.
The delicacies dispensed by his Well-trained
force were as gratifying to the taste as the
floral decorations were to the eye The charm
ing hostess and her irresistible young assist
ants were kept busy during the stated hours
receiving the guests, of which there was con-
tinual stream of the elite of the city and ac-
knowledging the compliments showeRed upon
them.
A great many friends will mourn the depart
ure Of these young ladies when they return to
their respective homes as they expect to do very
shortly as their sweet manners and radiant
beauty won for them the esteem and admira-
ton of all with whom they have come in
contact.