The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-02-13


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H.. Esssasassssl ~ a living game of
whist or game of living whist, was
played by Mesdames Pickett, Rotau,
Parrott aud Miss Morgan. After the
grand shuttle in which the cards were
passed in review and mixed, they
were dealt out and the game began.
As each card was played to the cen.
ter of the room, an opportunity was
afforded for admiring the costuming,
and the varied modes of representing
playing cards. There was ample op
portunity for picturesque dressing and
all were picturesque, many beautiful,
some elegant.
Miss Olive wto represented the
Ace of Spades, was symphony in
black and white lace Her apron vas
facsimile of the ace of spades and
appeared to have been manufactured
by the "Horace Pickett Gard Com
pany," at least so the inscription read.
She carried small spade, gaily be-
ribboned, over her shoulder. On one
ribbon were the words, 81 sometimes
take" and she did take Thursday
evening.
Mrs. George Clark represented the
Queen of Diamonds. She was regal
in an elaborate costume. with diamond
ornaments profusely displayed.
Miss Saffarons, as the
Queen of Hearts wore a costume Of
white silk trimmed with red. She not
only captured all the hearts but all
other suits as well.
Miss Rotau represented the Ace of
Diamonds. Her costume of white
MORE fairly sparkled with diamonds
and precious stones. 1t was one of
the most becoming costumes in the
rooms.
Miss Mistrot wore a very effective
costume as the Queen of Spades.
Miss Jessie Chamberlin represented
tie Five of Diamonds and wore a gala
day costume of the Neapolitan peas
ant which was very mucn admired. 1t
was complete from top to toe, includ-
ing a Roman fan.
Miss Oliver represented the Ace of
Clubs; Mrs. Crawford wore very
charming japanese costume; Mrs. w.
V. Fort represented the Three of
Diamonds in rich costume of crepe
de CHEN; Miss Goodrich was be-
witching as the Three of Spades
after the mask was removed, and sew
eral others of the ladies wore Co.'S
tunes worthy Of especial mention.
Many of the gentlemen wore very
handsome costumes; some of them
were grotesque. Among the most
attractive was the elegant one worn
by Mr.. w. w. Davis, which was very
rich and costly. Mr.. W. M. Sleeper,
DR.. Charles T. Young, Mr.. w. V.
Fort, Mr.. w. II. Cameron,
Mr.. Thorp, J. P. Massey and
many others wore nan 1SOme
costumes and were greatly admired.
Mrs. Rotan and Mrs. Parrot who were
partners in the game, succeeded in
defeating Mrs. Pickett and Miss Nor
gan, and were awarded the blue rib
bon, as champions Of the world at
living whist. This game is an i'm
mense improvement On the old style
for parties, but would hardly be as
appropriate in playing for stakes.
The perfect success of Thursday
evenings entertainment was due to
the energy and good management of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Horace Pickett, the
"Horace Pickett Card Company"
After the game, elegant refreshments
were served, and the remainder of the
evening was devoted to dancing.
The fifty-two cards of the deck were
represented by the following ladies
and gentlemen.
King of diamonds, Mr.. Slayden
queen of diamonds, Mrs. Clark; knave
of diamonds, Mr.. Shear; ten of dia-
monds, Mr.. Park; nine of diamonds,
eight of diamonds, G. A
Richardson; seven of diamonds, Mrs