The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-17

arehed ceiling Of blae garlanded with
roses. its low coy seats. and palms and
nowers.a are charming. Here the frivolous
element who valHe frills and favors be-
You'd all the honors that age can bestow
have their innings. The Cotlllon club.
a long established fashionable organi-
zation. noted for its expensive favors
and its extravaganza In the way Of or
child bouquets. will give two OF It's
dances here this season. Thomas b.
Payne and James English. Jr.. may be
said 10 be the leaders OF this club. The
Piedmont Driving club house In the ex-
position grounds Is a jolly place, and
one that viii be a source OF much pleas
ure aud comfort during the fam II Is n
quaint atone structure. with ivy-cover-
ed ehimneys, and broad. open stone
portleo, shaded by splendid trees. From
the piazza one has a fine view OF the
buildings. There are other studies that
the artist or sentimental bachelor can
make from this underground for
every afternoon tho bellies OF the city
drive out with their best beaux and
stop for a lemonade or something
stronger II Gibson had not already OBJ
tained his ideal Southern girl. this
would be the place for him TO flnd her
When an occasional snow makes sleigh
ing possible In the winter season. you
will find a jolly crowd gathered In the
club hallway. slipping pleasant concoe-
lions and telling stories around the big
open ere. The club is open TO the wives
Of members and their friends. The place
Is altogether pleasant and charming.
and will prove a godsend TO those ex'
position visitors who are fortunate
enough to have cards thereto It's presi-
dent is Mr.. James r. McKeldin. q gen.
ulne good fellow, and a popular bach
elor.
Brookwood, the country residence OF
Mrs. Joseph Thompson. president Of the
Woman's Department. is the private
home OF most Importance just now.
Mrs. Thompson has In her social life
heretofore been noted for the brllliancy
and distinction OF her entertainments.
and during the fair she will surpass all
her former achievements. BrOokwOod Is
a perfect country home surrounded by
beautiful grounds. These are cared for
by two English gardeners, and the
place In its fresh trimncss suggests an
English home Il Is only q half-milo
beyond the exposition grounds. The
house 70 not large and imposing on the
exterior. but Its beautiful interior be-
speaks In every detail the culture and
grace Of It's mistress Mrs. Thompson
all OF course be the very center OF cx-
position social llfe: the place would be-
long TO her without her Office. The in
terror OF Brookwooi Is finished with
Georgia cur.ed pine. and the great din
ing room, with It's walls patterned In
gray-grecn peoples and It's deep seats
upholstered 10 gray. has a sense 81
quiet and harmonious distinction. In
this room. which has been the scene OF
many an elaborate dinner and jolly
Christmas irollc. Mrs Thompson will
give an entertainment In hcnor OF Mrs.
Potter Palmer and the Georgetown
alumRae Il is an interesting fact that
the two women presidents were both
Georgetown girls. and. Of course. Mrs.
Thompson will make the gathering OF
the alumnae an especial occasion.
There are a great many handsome
houses on Peachtree. Among those
which visitors will notice most Is the
home OF Judge and Mrs. Henry b.
Tompkins a new house planned ex-
acstly after the old Georgia colonial
houses. and very closely resembling the
home OF Gen. Robert Toombs. the uncle
OF Mrs. Tompkins. and the well-mown
Southern orator and politician. Presl-
dent and Mrs, Colyear viii do a great
deal OF entertaining. Mrs. Clarence
Knowles Is chairman OF the COMMITTEES
on entertainments Of the woman's De-
partmeut. and her house will be open
to many distinguished guests. Mr.. and
Mrs. Knowles are a; all times i'm
portant people in the social life Of At
lanta. and they draw about them the
cleyerest and mos, compromising folk.
in society. They keep open house, en-
tortaining vita a rare ease, The draw
ing room in the Knowles home is ex'
qulslts. being an exact reproduction o.
the salon OF Marie Anioinette at Petit,
Trlanon.
The arrangements 10 entertain IN
simple fashion the various clubs and
congresses that are TO visit the exposI'
ton required mach time and thought