The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-31
Social
Events

Few social events in this region are
anticipated or attended with more
pleasure than those given at the beau
tiful home of Colonel Henry Martyr
Boies. Perhaps none of the magnlh-
cent entertainments ever held at
"Breezy Mount" have surpassed those
of yesterday, when Miss Ethel, the eld-
er daughter of Colonel and Miss BOZ
was introduced to society. Every de-
tail was arranged on a scale of dc'
gance and taste for which the hospi-
tally of both host and hostess has
long been famous, and the result vas
brilliant beyond description. The vast
expanse of the rooms, the great con-
servatories. the rare treasures of art
and souvenirs of travel on every side
the rich hangings, and beyond all the
marvellous floral display made up
series of scenes most enhancing to tie
eye. Upon entering the Empire draw
ing room the odor of lilies of the val
ley at once attracted the visitor.
Thousands of these exquisite sprays
were banked about the chimney piece
and were fianked on either side by mas
sve bouquets of roses, tributes to the
fair young debutante. Colossal maiden
hair ferns and tropical plants were
mingled with many cut flowers filled
mantels and alcoves.
The table in the dining room in the
afternoon presented a most pleasing
effect with tall flower piece extend
ing far toward the ceiling rom the
summit of which dropped masses of
pink roses. Bauer's orchestra occupied
the music room in the afternoon. In
the evening his eighteen piec, orches-
ira was stationed in the hall tonserva-
tory.
Mrs Boies looked like a court lady
in her white brocade of the period Of
Louis Quinze, her snowy hair waving
high above her brow and Ter gown
blazing with diamonds. Mrs Thomas
Dickson made the third of tie receiv-
ing party. She wore beautiful cos
tune of black net over satin With dia-
mond ornaments. Miss Boies was at
tired in a charming little gown Of
white ACCORDION plated chiffon over
white silk. trimmed with man. rows of
satin ribbon and having a corsage gar
niture of tiny pink roses. She carried
a huge bouquet Of pink roses md lilies
of the valley.
Not by any means the least attractive
feature of the afternoon RECEPTION was
dainty gowns who thronged the rooms
and lent their assistance in the enter
tainment of guests. Several of these
We're members Of the house pirty now
being entertained by Colonel and Mrs.
Boies. Among those IN the reception
and dining rooms were: Miss
Weller, Miss Waring, Miss Brad
ford, Miss Robb, Miss Linen.
Miss Thompson, Miss Archibald. Miss
Winton, Miss Lefferts, Miss Simpson,
Miss Amy Jessup, Miss Anna Arch
bald, Miss Gertrude Sprague. Miss Au-
gusta Archibald, Miss Elizabeth Torrey.
Miss Mcleod. Miss Welles and Miss
Linen presided at the central table.
A reception and DANCE followed in
the evening. Colonel and Ms. Boies.
Mrs. Thomas Dickson and Miss Boies
received the guests. Mrs. T. f. Tor
rey was among those who assisted IN
entertaining the guests. Darcing was
enjoyed in the drawing rooms and H.
brary until a late hour Among the
unique features of the evening func-
tion was the presence Of a huge cake.
a gift to Miss Boies from Miss Dana, Of
the well known boarding school at Nor
ristown, n. j. A ring which had been
placed in this by the hostess was Sc
cured by Miss Jessup.
The supper apd the refreshments of
the afternoon were served by Caterer
Joseph Davis, Of East Orange.
Among the out-of-town guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Platt. Toy. n. Y;
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson. Mrs. Hiss. New
York; Miss Waterman, Miss Holman, of
Southport Conn; Miss Houglton. Buff
falo; Miss STATE Miss Dickerson Brook
lyn. y. Y.;Miss Donavin, Columbus, o.;
Miss, Robb, Philat 'phia; Miss Bradford,
Thompson. Pottsvil x Miss Gibson, Phil
adelpha; Miss Janet Law Pittston; Miss
Edith sDimock, Hartford. Conn; Miss