The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-11-23
A Rich and Brilliant Reception.

A reception was given by Mrs. A. L. Davis
and Mrs. w. H. Rich, last Saturday, at the
home of Mrs. Davis, on Cedar ST., in honor o.
Mrs. O'Flaherty and Mrs. O'Doyle' who have
recently returned from Continental tour. Mrs.
o Flaherty, while abroad, indulged her desire
for the possession of historical relics, which
unlike that of most relic hunters is chiefly graf
flied in the possession of garments and fnery
from musty wardrobes of crowned heads and
distinguishev personages of ancient and mod
ern days. Her well nigh exhaustive collection
was generously aided by large number of Ra-
VIENNA ladies, who kindly added to the attract
iveness and interest of the exhibition by loans
of garments, sacred as ancestral and legendary
family relics.
The reception was full dress occasion, and
was charming and elegant in all its appoint
ments. The two tourists were costumed in the
latest Berlin and Partisan extremes of fashion,
resplendent in striking contrasts of color, soft
ened and relieved by subdued and somber tones
in the completion of their strikingly elegant at
tire.
Mrs. C. A. Beckley assisted in receiving the
tourists, as they were ushered into the room by
a colored young lady who answered the call
bell.
Each guest, on being presented to the ladies
to whom the reception owed its chief pleasure,
was attended by them and shown the different
relics, which inspired feelings of silent awe,
mingled with mirthful comment, as they learned
of their original owners and different uses, da
ting centuries back in some instances. The
relics were displayed on the walls, and in every
nook and space in the room, and were bewil-
dering in variety and number.
The following is a very incomplete list of the
relics, and the names attached to them as do
nors to the completeness of the exhibition:
1.-The Last Rose of Some her," 'Mufier.
Presented by Henrietta Maria in token of APP
preciation.'' Looking at the Madonna. from
one of the Old Masters A. R. DPS picture
"China from Dresden" "Gem from Lake Co
mo-" THE Republican Rooster of Today"
This has been to Mexico. "A Taylor made
W alter olor" Picture from Risdon & Taylor's
grocery. stockings Worn by the First White
Child and Presented by one of the Descend
ants,'' DR. Whites socks "Lounging Jacket
on the Waller" Ed Walters jacket. ''Madon
na,'' Mrs. Davis picture when 81 years old.
SUNDAY School Advocate Presented by Mrs
Wannamaker" The Horse Fair by Rose
Bonheur." "Only Borrowed for the Occasion
from the Art Gallery. Milan" Personal No
tices Clipped from the German Press during
James Triumphal Tour" "Robe'' Albert
Fairchild, Jr First Robe of Baby Ruth's.
Presented by Francis Folsom Cleveland" AL
bert Fairchild. Jr.'s dress The Identical
Apron Worn by the Unfortunate Miss Grey at
the Time of Her Execution and Presented to
Her Namesake, Jane Christy Davis, By one of
the Muldoons." Mrs. POSTS apron. "Handker-
chief of Prince Aibert's Used When He Was
Quite Small and Donated to Jane Christy Davis
by an Admirer," Albert Fairchild Jr.'s hand
kerchief "a Drape Presented as Re-M ard
of Merit by Another Muldoon," lace genuine,
Mrs. Wards apron. Escaped from the Fen
ard offered for Its Return,' Mrs. Lyman
Wards coat. "Slumber Robe Sent Post Paid
to Jane Christy D, with the Following Unique
Inscription:
Take it up tenderly,