The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1896-04-24
BRILLIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR.

On Saturday evening Hotel Low was
ablaze with light and the air of something
unusual pervaded the atmosphere' Inc
occasion was a farewell Reception and
| Banquet, given by thirty of the young peo
pie in honor of Miss Edith Bruce Jones,
| who sails for Europe on Saturday.
| The parlorS were transformed into per
| feet bower of lovelineSs. Palms, ferns and
other rich and rare tropical plants were
most artstlcally arranged about the rooms.
Cute little sofas and inviting tete-a-eteS
were to be discovered partially concealed
by the graceful palms. The air was heavy
with the perfume from bouquets of roses
and carnations everywhere. 1t was as
though some good fairy had waved her sill
yer y and over the place and at once trans
formed it. and this was in measure true,
| for the good fairy was none other than Miss
| Low who so kindly and graciOuSly assisted
the young people by arranging the deco
ratOnS,
The receiving party standing beneath the
| spreading palms, were Miss Mary Ellen
Jones, Miss Edith Bruce Jones, Mrs. Nc
| Kenzie, and Miss Florence Garfield. Mr.
French. Mr.. Conant and Mr. Sleeper acted
| as uSherS.
Shortly after eight the parlors were filled
with gay and brilliant company In even
ing attire One youthful gallant was
| heard to murmur to a companion, Don't
the girls look swell! l didn't know the
Bradford girls were so pretty" While on
the other hand were many undertones
among the lassies regarding "the finished
gentleman from top to toe"
After a brief social hour, short but
choice musical program was rendered,
Miss Clarke sang as well as ever that sweet
est of melodies Last Night" Mr.. french
charmed all with most appropriate banjo
wildly encored and following the popular
thought, Mr. French played "Old Black
joe" Mr.. Mum sang "AIl Eternity" In
most acceptable manner. In response 10
urgent request Miss Edith Bruce Jones
gave in her own inimitable manner sues
Wedding"
The young people then repaired to the
dining hall, where once more Miss Lows
artistic taste was greatly in evidence.
Palms and potted pants were BANKED
along the margin of the room In graceIul
array. Maiden hair ferns and bouquets OF
cut flowers adorned the tables IN profuSl0n.
The tables were laid in the form of hOl-
low square. Each guest found at his or her
plate pretty menu and small card haV-
ing the name and also quotation. These
same quotations afforded much sport when
read during the repast d the aptnesS OF
them brought frequent applause. Inc
menu cards were dantily decorated with
pansies ''for thought" and read as follows.
SThou art I schollr; therefore LEI u. sol and or Il
'Something quite out Of the common"
Oyster Stew, Escalloped Oysters.
''Will't please you to taste Of what is here?"
Turkey, Chicken, Ham,
OxTongue.
Cranberry Sauce, Olives.
"Epicurean cooss sharpen with coyIess
his appetite"
Lobster Salad Chicken Salad,
Potato Salad.
"Staff Of life."
Parker House Rolls.
1.-THE ice Is here,
The ice is there.
! The ice Is all around
Vanilla lie Cream, Assorted Cake
rCome, Sir, this is rsyther too iich?"
Assorted Nuts, Kaisms,
american Cheese, Crackers
"Y,u shall not choose but drink before you CO."
Cafe noir.
Althe close of the repast Mr. Dimick
acted as toast master ana the foll> wing
tossts were given:
Greetings, Mr. Smlln
"speed the parting guest, p,,u ,ooo
Our American girl abroad"
Miss Florence Garfield
aVermont girls" Mr.. Sleeper
''The profesSiOA," MISS klnSman
"Our ChaperOne," Mr.. COnant
''Man l lett behind me-, MT. MUM
''When Edith comes marching home,"
Miss Rowell
Miss Edith thanked her friends in few
simple, heartfelt words for their best wish
es and for the delightful manner In which
they had shown their regard for her..
The party broke up md eXclamations OF
pleasure at the courtesy of mine host John
son, congratulations for Miss Edith and the
general verdict of most delightful even.
ing.