Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-14
IN SOCIETY.

A brilliant reception was given last
evening, from 8 to IL p. M, by Judge
and Mrs. r. M. Widney, at their resi-
dence, 4l6 South Olive street, in honor
OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Widney. ~
The affair was in all respects sue
cess, particularly in the numerous beau
tiful costumes worn by the ladies and
the thoroughly artistic disposition OF
the decorations. Every nook and cor
ner was rendered attractive by the apt
placing of smilax or some other decora-
ton about them.
In the parlor where the guests were
received, the chandelier was entwined
with smilax, while the mirror of the
mantel was partly hidden by bank of
brake ferns. Over the foot of the stair
way aud over the hall, smilax fell in a
delicately outlined half portiere.
The refreshment table situated in the
dining room at the end of the hall, was
ablaze with silverware, the delicious
collation. and choice napery. 1t was
presided over by the following young
ladies, who added beauty and enchant-
ment to the scene. Mrs. DIR. ID. G.
MCGOWAN, who wore becoming dress
of white crepe with duchesse lace. Miss
Libbie Silent was attired in handsome
brocaded pink silk; Miss Mollie Adelia
Brown in pink crepe, with nile green
velvet trimmings, demi-train; Miss
Grace Miltimore in India silk, black
lace trimmings at the sleeves, neck and
waist.
The gentlemen who officiated as ush-
ers to the dining room were Messrs.
Marion Wigmore, E. R. Kellam, S. r.
'McClay and HI. w. Watson.
In the library the decorations were
numerous. Smilax was festooned from
the chandelier and pictures, while a
handsome bouquet Of La France. bride
and duchesse roses peeped from between
banks of feathery asparagus. A jar of
poinsetta, entwined by asparagus, was
greatly admired.
Smilax was also tastefully suspended
from all of the doorways. An orchestra,
situated near the stairway on the floor
above the guests, played delightful selec-
tions during the evening, which were
thereby rendered delightfully."- soft and
melodious. The guests were received
by Judge r. M. Widney and Mr.. r. j.
Widney, Mrs. Judge Widney, who wore a
handsome light blue silk covered with
black silk lace, and Mrs. r. j. Widney,
in an elegant evening dress OF cream
silk faille embroidered with chiffon.
The following ladies assisted in enter
tanning the company: Miss Helen
Widnev, who looked unusually charm
ing in canary crepe with black velvet
trimming with black passementerie.
Mrs. E. f. Spence, in green poplin with
black lace and diamonds. Mrs. S. @.
Hubbell, in heliotrope velvet, en- train,
old gold trimming, V shaped waist.
Miss Ruth Hall, in white muslin desoi
with blue trimming, and pearl orna-
ments. Mrs. G. j.. Arnold. in black silk
and lace. Mrs. w. w. Widpey, in black
silk. Mrs. F. q. Schoemaker, in black
Jet point, and wore bunch of carna-
tions, and Mrs. J.. S. Slauson and Mrs.
G. L. Arnold.
Mrs. j. A. Lewis gave successful and
elegant reception yesterday afternoon at
ner residence, 30l2 Figueroa street, in
honor of Mrs. Wm. M. Lewis and Miss
Lizzie Smith. The deft fingers and ar
tistic taste of the charming hostess were
everywhere visible. The large hallway
was decorated with English ivy and pep
pers, while the orchestra was concealed
by graceful portiere of pepper branch
es. Smilax and peppers were gracefully
outlined along the walls, and large In
dian baskets filled with the rich green
of the laurestinus with its pink and
white. beautifed the many hooks and
corners.
Flowering plants made the bay win
dow a perfect boudoir, and tropical
plants embarked the fireplaces.
Punch was served by the hands
OF fair society devotee, and ele-
CANT Refreshments were served upstairs
to the brilliant assemblage.
Mrs, Lewis received her, guests in a
becoming reception dress OF black lace,
and was assisted by Mrs. w. NJ Lewis
in crimson silk, and Miss Lizzie Lewis,
who also wore pretty costume of black
silk and lace. Other ladies' who ar
sisted the hostess were Mrs, j. M. Con-
row. Mrs. H. O. Collins, Mrs. A. r.
Cnaffee and Mrs. George J. Denis. The
reception continued until p. m.
Among the ladies present were:
Mines. ]. A. Anderson, Austin, Miss
Austin. Mines. F. X. Ainsworth, NJ. A.
Brjggs, H. NJ. Barber, w. E. Barber, z.
G. Baker. A. Bancroft, Thomas B.
Brown, P. Banning, Hancock Banning,
w. r. Burk, Miss Lucia Burnett, Miss
Challie Burnett, Mines. Burnett, Shell
don Borden, w. II. Bonsall, E. J.. Belts,
@. b. Baker, Bugbee, Miss Bugbee,
Mrs. a. D. Childress, Mrs. j. NJ. Carter,
Miss Carter, Mines. Wesley Clark, O.
W. C)hilds, o. w. Childs, jr., Miss Cobb,
Mmes. Cosby, w. Cosby, Mcconnell,
Miss Mcconnell, Mrs. G. L. Colline,