Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-04-25
Diary Of an Ircnton Society Girl.

Oct. 10th. Have just come home
from school. and have been looking
over my clothes Mamma. says they
won't do. so that calls for check from
papa to buy more with.
Oct. 18th. Papa Just sent home a
new maid. Have just come home
from the modistes and am tired trying
on dresses. Glad am no Gould.
Oct. goth. Have been busy address
ing cards to my coming out ball which
is to take place the 25th. Am going
to wear white silk trimmed in valen-
ciennes lace. lilies of the Valley and
pearl ornaments.
Oct. 22d. Have been too busy to
breathe almost. My dress arrived
home this evening, and il is perfect
dream. hope shall meet some nice
young fellow. Tho caterer is to come
from ST. Louis, also flowers, (Lilies OF
the Valley.) Am too excited to write
any more to-day.
Oct. 9th. Retired at $50 the
morning of the 25th. Breakfast at IL
o'clock had nice time. So many
compliments. especially from Mr.. III.
Received a boquet of Lilies of the Val
ley that went something like this:
s.Purity with Purity from an admiring
FRIEND" etc. Wore them the night Of
the 25th.
Oct. 31st. Mr.. j. called yesterday
and is very entertaining. He said Mr..
H. and he had already become rivals.
The REGISTER is out to-day. Gave me
a big puff. Said the beautiful Miss
Raymond looked as lovely as the flow-
ers she wore, and Is one OF the fairest
debutantes of the season.
Noy. Cd. A beautiful day. Man,
ma and 1 were calling to-day. Am go-
ing to a garden party the 5th at Mrs.
S. 5. Am going to wear dotted swiss
trimmed in pink ribbon and roses.
Noy. 9th. Had lovely time Mrs.
S. is a lovely hostess. Every one said
looked charming.
Nov. Sth. Received beautiful
book of poems from Mr.. j. also asking
If should like to drive up to the sta
tion to meet his sister. Florette (my
maid) just announced callers SO Dairy,
good bye.
Nov. 11th. Went to the station,
sister didn't come. He said he was so
happy with me as felt like sister 10
him. just received a letter in this
mornings post from a school chuu,
stating she was coming to visit me the
10Th. l am sure she won't lack for at
tention as she is SO beautiful entertain
ing.
Nov. 18th. am nearly ready for
company. Mr.. H.. Mr.. j. and myself
are going to the station in sleigh to
meet her. Am SO glad il showed in
time.
Nov. Goth. Have been SO busy siuoo
my friends arrival talking over old
times at the boarding school. and We
have received SO many invitations and
have attended one ball and two teas,
that have neglected the diary.
Nov. 26th. Mrs. S. gave a pink
luncheon in honor of my guest. Cow
ers were laid for IA. The table cover
was pale pink satin cloth embroidered
in white silk and gold thread. The
decorations were fragrant La France
Roses.
Nov. 30th. My friend expects
leaving the 10Th. and is anxious I
should go home with her, and spend
Xmas.
Dec. 5th. Have issued invitations
for box party at the Opera House to
see Camille" played by Ada Rahan,
this is the last shall give this season
as | have made up my mind to GO
home with my friend
Dec. 18th. Had q pleasant time at
The box party. We start tomorrow
Tor Texas. am real sorry to leave
Mr.. II. Am going to teke my diary
with me. but don't expect 10 write in it
much. Am taking two trunks with
ne. Mr.. HI. and Mr.. j. will see us off
on our journey. Am crazy about go-
ing. Hope will enjoy next season as
we'll as did this. Well, diary, good
BYE as don't think will have time
10 write any until return home.