The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-18
SOCIAL NEWS.

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On Monday evening took place O brilliant
social event, the reception rendered by Miss
Kate Grower to the Odd Volumes at the
home of her sister, Mrs. DR.. Koonz, on Com
munipaw avenue,
ffhe house was charmingly decorated with
f~eur-de-lys, the flower of France, ana WITH
violets, the favorites of the Odd Volumes.
The candelabra had violet shades tied with
punches of violet ribbon.
Miss Grower, the hostess, was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. DR.. Koonz and Miss An
ME Koonz. She wore a gown of corn-colored
silk, trimmed with black, made in the style
of the Restoration. Mrs. DIR. Koonz was at
tired IN a handsome black MORE, and Miss
Annie Koonz was q picture in an Empire
gown of canary-colored silk, trimmed with
white lace. She wore long black silk mius.
Her hair was powdered and beauty patches
were arranged with pretty effect.
Miss Celie Gaines, the president of the Odd
Volumes, looked charming in an empire
gown of lilac organdie. Her hair was ar
ranged in puffs, but not powdered. She ap-
peared as though she had just left the
French court. Her bouquet was of heur
de lys.
Mrs. Marcus Beach, the vice president.
wore O beautiful gown of green velvet and
pink silk made in the style of Louis XIV.
Her hair was powdered. Mrs. Frank
Stevens was attired in brocaded white satin
and wore white feathers in her hair.
Miss Katharine Spier wore a pretty lilac
organdie with q Marie Antoniette lace fichu.
Her hair was powdered, and beauty patches
completed her transformation into q lady or
the French court.
Mrs. George w. Case was dressed In mauve
brocaded silk. Mrs. Robert Lyle wore blue
satin. Miss Anna Adriance had a pretty
gown of silver grey silk trimme with white
lace. Miss Emma Post wore grey silk and
velvet. Mrs~E. F. c. Young was attired In
a light silk with old rose trimmings.
Mrs. James Robottam wore black silk,
Mrs. Frank Cavalli, corn color silk and
black lace; Miss Julia Sherwood, pink silk,
Miss Darlington, white silk; Miss Lillian
Peletier, lilac silk with punches of pansies;
Mrs. H. c. Wait, silver grey silk; and Mrs.
John Beadden, 3rd, scarlet crepe de chine
over silk.
A fine musical programme was rendered
during the evening. Mrs. r. Sawyer OF New
played the piano brilliantly. Mr.. John
Holland delighted everyone with his violin
solos; and Miss Annie Koonz executed q
minuet on the piano.
Among the invited guests were:-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Stimets, Miss May Florence
Park, Mrs. Edward c. Young. Miss Clara
Post, Mrs. L. Shipman, Miss Enneking, Mr..
Houten, Mr.. and Mrs. L~ehlbach, Mr.. Louis
Spier and Miss May Bray.
On Wednesday afternoon a pleasant meet
ing Of the Odd Volumes was held at the
home of Miss Anna Adriance, No. 173 Pacific
avenue. The speaker for the afternoon was
Mrs. Il. Letingham, who talked most inter
estingly ON the palaces of France. Miss
Cello Gaines gave a bright description of her
experience as a delegate to the recent con-
vention of Woman's Clubs, and Miss Helen
Noble read the Current Topics" for the day.
The last meeting of the season win be held
on May so.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker, of the Dixon
Crucible Company sailed for England on the
City of Paris Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. McMaster also
sailed on that day, beginning their two
months bridal trip.
On the same steamer were Mrs. Elite Hen
derson and her son Mr.. Frank Henderson,
the manager Of the Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Dunn have returned
from their wedding tour in Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stevens will go this
week to their home at Lakewood.
Mrs. E. F. c.. Young, Mr.. George Smith
and party will start for Yellowstone Park
the first of June.
Mr.. George w. Case is preparing to enter
for the first time her new summer home at
Wykoff, N. j.