The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-23

WHOSE mHuY nueu llRutS SntO soft
glow upon the delicate blossoms be
meath. Nothing was omitted that
could add to the pleasure of the guests
and the evening was most
pleasant one. Mrs. Downs aud the
ladies are at home to their friends on
Thursdays.
Mrs. James G. Walker gave an.
other of her delightful four O'Clock
teas Thursday afternoon, this one
being in honor Of Mrs. Tobin, presi-
dent of the board of lady manager,
for Texas for the Worlds Fair, who
visited the city for several days during
the week. Mrs. Walker was assisted
in receiving by Madames Tobn.
Hearne, Rotan and Waller Baker.
Passing through the reception rooms,
the dining room was reached, which
was presided over by Mrs. Triplet,
assisted by Misses Margaret Walker,
Laura Yates and Mary Motz, who
served from several prettily decora.
ted tables, tea, chocolate and appe-
tizing dainties The afternoon was
of course a social success.
On Thursday morning Mrs. Edward
Rotan threw open her elegant man.
sion for a meeting of the lady mana
gers of the Worlds Fair committee,
who were in session from ten until
one 'clock-but let it be said that
business did not occupy the entire
time-other things had been prepared
by the thoughtful hostess. The en-.
tire parlor floor of this exquisite home
was lavishly adorned with ported
plants and cut flowers, while in the
large hall brilliant fire of ash logs
threw out a warm welcome to the
guests, who, costly ensconced around,
enjoyed musical selections by Miss
Rotan and Miss Olive, after which
champagne and cake was partaken Of,
and toasts were drunk to the success
of the ladies Of the Lone Star State.
The handsome home of Mrs. Sam
Sanger on Columbus street was the
scene on Friday morning of meeting
of the ladies of the Worlds Fair com.
mittee. After all business had been
finished and plans perfected for the
coming campaign, Mrs. Sanger invited
her guests into the elegant banquet
hall where refreshments were served,
and all took their leave delighted with
the gracious hospitality that had been
enjoyed at the hands of Mrs. Sanger.
The young gentlemen gave a recip-
rocal german to the young ladies of the
leap year german, Thursday evening
at the Philo Hall. Each gentleman
escorted the lady who had pined him
on January l, and quite large
gathering did honor to the coca.
sion. Mr.. B. A. Killough led the
german, and the Renick Brothers were
fortunately on hand. The young men
had provided an elegant buffet lunch
and handsome favors, and did their
utmost to show how much the leap
year german had been appreciated BY
them, and the young ladies evidently
appreciated their appreciation.
Tuesday evening a congenial party
attended the play of "The Mounte-
bank" by Warde. and were after
wards entertained by Mrs. George
Clark. The affair was in honor Of
Mrs. Tobin and she and Mr.. Warde
himself were the chief guests of the
evening. Mrs. Clark never does
things by halves, and the guests were
royalty entertained until late hour.
Miss Annie Winter entertained a
large party of friends on last evening
in honor of Miss Anne Rotsn, Mrs.
Winter kindly throwing open her
entire house to the young people.
Every thing possible was furnished
that could add to the pleasure of the
evening, The "Little Five" sup
piled inspiring music for the dancers,
who kept up the merry round until far
into the night. For those more
quietly disposed, games of every
description were on hand
At eleven o'clock the grand
march was formed and all repaired up
stairs, where table beautifully de