The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-26
A Bridal RECEPTION.

Fhe old Crosby homestead. 1Ol6 Milan
rect, has been transformed into a very
Fgant residence by MIR. and Mrs. James
bte, and on Wednesday afternoon and
eling was the scene of two most de-
|htful social events, namely, n reception
BIN four to six and a CotilliOn from
be to twelve. The reception was given
honor of MIR. John Butte and his falr
lnadan bride by their parents, Mir. and
ts James Butte, and the lovely rooms
fro filed with a constant stream OF Wen
wned women, and with the cheerful
und of merry voices. One enters the
use under a large square portico INTO a
Dad hall extending the entire length OF
e house. broad stairway. with ftH-
rs Of massive oak cNquisitely carved.
bends from the rear end of the hall max
< only one curve. At the bottom me
Hing curves gracefully around little
|lumn. which In masterpiece of wood
irving The interior of the house is
umph of house decorative art. The rar-
RS were cleared for dancing and the
bills not being quite yet finished formed
| soft grey background for the dark
feen smilaX which covered the fire places
pa the pretty pillared arch between the
70 rooms. The reception room had but
/ tie furniture, all space being devoted
visitors, nor was there any over decora-
Pm the delicate exotic smilaX alone being
fed on the handsome mantel with fine eff
PEI, and a few bowls of pink roses stand
Is about the room.
PINE dining room is charmingly done in
Feen aud the windows draped N Nile
Feen plush and white lace. Here the
Foad square table IN the center cas the
per feature. Nothing could exceed the
Flhtiness and artistic beauty of This
/ ne. Al one corner long bouquet of
Ena lilies with their rich green foliage
Fld down the end of rope of the pale
feen exotic smilax which extended dag
Iaily across the table and making a
Ea'p turn went strait across the end,
ne center was glass bowl of white
I've pinks and in the long triangle formed
we smiiaX rope stood tall glass vases
we same beautiful flower. 4 glass
wv OF march mallows with a green how
top, small bowl of the large white
,"dus resting amid maiden hair ferns.
puhch OF jasmine vine in bloom and a
GesS bowl of cnndied fruit comnleted
r. taoie decorations. But the gem of
|n mouse, n perfect bijou, Is Mr.. Bute's
III Whlch onens into the dining room.
r,,,, axe II. has a high wainscoting Of
Nv OAK, Tho walls and ceiling are done
= -, ""'h scarlet, Win narrow nonuS
soiu, lust enough to brighten the scar
"''nout being gaudy. A carpet of the
Ely r,,N r'ch color. a big leather sleepy
."ow ard a few other easy chairs are
IA ohly furniture, while large CRATE
ra handsome massive mantel piece
H. !" lovely harmony with the ensemble
ueiicate smilaX vine was draped
i,, inc mantels In both this and the
en- * room. As Mr.. Butte viii use his
me-, 40 smoking room. he wisely eschews
M having only plain oak-colored
h ~ shales A bowl OF fruit punch stood
hal. nan and dainty salads. ices and
hs a,, usual accessories were served in
Ir,h,, room. Mr.. Hubert Wilson, Mr..
he on.,, oargill and Mr.. Rushmore led
erveS S'.II'on In the evening. supper was
ano at eleven, and only n few dances
,oon ai,tetward. The music In the after
Il i,..ailhg out from behind n screen
luz LUZ consisted Of violin, piano and
Mrs 'no was exceptionally fine.
su,s nute ana her daughter. Mrs, John
irst Viewed the afternoon callers in the
we're I'm 10 the left OF the hall and
/ y 'sted by Mrs. T. w. House. Mrs.
Iirs p, -. House and Miss Belle Fcnn.
,rocaae A. wore handsome gown of dark
veddin1, sun and Mrs. John Butte her
ldest + Gown OF white silk Mrs. Bute's
laughter. Mrs. ]. +. CARROT, pre-