The herald., 1893-02-15
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5 O'Clock, at their residence on South
Grand avenue. Miss Rosecrans is the
daughter OF General Rosecrans, who is
now at Redondo, but was prevented by
ill health from attending the reception.
There were over 200 invitations issued
and the rooms were thronged with
guests during the entire afternoon. The
manner of decoration was pleasing and
UNIQUE, each of the FIVE rooms being
arranged in different style from the
other.
Potted plants lined the front steps.
The reception hallway WAS decorated
with smilax and plants. while jars of
Gala lilies were also displayed to advan-
tage. The stairway was partially OBJ
scured with proiusion OF smilax and
eucalyptus. Yellow marigolds with
smilax formed the decoration of the
library. The front parlor was adorned
with lilies, pansies and smilax, a very
pretty design of pansies being over the
folding doors. An ebony cabinet was
covered with panaies and lilies. Lines
of smilax formed half portiere be-
tween the rooms and the hallway.
The second parlor was in red. A line
of brilliant poinsettas and rich green
plants extended the length of the room
in front OF the large mirror. Red roses
in the design OF harp and surrounded
with smilax were displayed over the wiz
dow. A profusion of smilax also en-
HANGED the bright appearance OF the
room.
Leading from the parlors was the re-
treatment room, which was IN pink.
On the table covered with an elegant
damsak satin cloth were connections,
cakes and dainties of the caterer.
An orchestra stationed in an adjoining
room discoursed concert selections dur
ing the affair.
Mrs. Mullen attired in heliotrope silk,
with black thread lace, received the
company, and presented them to the
guest of the occasion, Miss Rosecrans.
Mrs. Mullen was assisted by the follow
ing ladies: Her daughter, Mrs. Emile
Hoffman, in bridal costume of cream
colored bengaline en- train, with point
de lecon lace, diamond ornaments;
Mrs. Carl F. Rosecrsns, in a Doucet
Parisian gown, en- train; Mias Mullen in
cream moueseine de soil ,en train; Mrs.
L. w. johnson, Miss Johnson, Miss Schil-
ling, the Misses Workman and Miss
Forman.
Miss Rosecraps wore dress of yellow
brocade satin en- train, black lace and
diamond ornaments. During the latter
part OF the reception che played several
piano selections.
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A large reception was held at the Mel
rose hotel, on Grand avenue, yesterday
afternoon from to o'clock, by Mrs.
John f. Ellis. There were several hun
dred invitations issued and the rooms
were thronged during the affair.
The hall and stairway were decorated
with smilax and potted plants. Mrs.
Ellis, attired in black velvet Partisan
gown, en- train, with white point lace
fichu. received in the large parlor. She
was assisted by the following ladies
Mrs. Judge Widney, Mrs. Hugh Vail,
Mrs. Lieut.. Baker, Mrs. Charles Walton,
Mrs. r. ]. Widney, Miss McCook, Miss
Helen Widney, Miss Lizzie Vail and
Miss Matte Widney. The room was
decorated with smilax and flowers. Pep
per boughs we're also placed over the
windows. A large jar of papyrus was
displayed by the folding doors. The re-
freshment room was prettily decorated
with flowers and smilax. The ladies
presiding at the tables in this room
were Mrs. N. r. Vail and Mrs. III. Will
liams.
Lowinsky's orchestra, stationed at the
end of the hall, rendered delightful con-
Ger. selections during the afternoon.
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Mrs. VIM. F. Barber of South Figue-
roa street tendereda a reception yesterday
afternoon to Mrs. E. B. Barber and sis
ter, Miss Robinson, both of Minneapo-
lis. The house was tastefully deco
rated.
Mrs. Barber, assisted by the following
ladiep, received Mrs. II. M. Barber,
Mrs. Robedeau Of Covina and Miss Ruth
Barber.
The refreshment room was decorated
in pink and green. Smilax and pink
ribbon were placed on the table. Fairy
lamps in the form of magnolia blossoms
shed their white luster over the cloth.
Salad, ices and coffee were served. The
ladies presiding were Rev. Mrs. Chi
chester and Miss Lizzie Rawlings. A
half portiere of smilax and pink flowers
secured by broad band of pink ribbon
was between this room and the hall
way.
Mr.. Fred @. Lucas and Miss Clarice
Keeler were married in the presence o!
relatives and few invited friends last
evening at 725 West Sixth street. Mr..
Lucas is member of the well-known
hardware firm of Lucas & Lucas. The
talented and handsome bride is well.
known in society circles.
The beautiful Episcopal service was
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Bugbee.
Mr.. W. A. Shannon and Miss Blanche
Thompson and Mr.. William r Hous-
ton and Miss Eva Thompson assisted as
attendants. After congratulations were
bestowed upon the couple bountiful
repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas were the recipi-
ents of many valuable and handsome
presents, including check for $500
from relative of Mr.. Lucas at Mime.
spolis.
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One of the most charming and delight
full parties of the season was the one
given at Kramer's hall last evening by
the young ladies complimentary to the
gentlemen. The ladies looked excep
tionally pretty in their dancing cos
tunes, and the entertainment was con-
tinued after IL O'Clock. The early part
of the affair consisted of german. In
the first figure the ladies rose and
marched past the favor table selecting 9
carnation pink. They then formed 8
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