The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

nanosome affair. II Il. perhan. M
agseration to say THAT the ha,l VIVA n.,s-
decorated SO prettily as on I'M. occ..,;,,,,
Miss Key chose pink and wh,ta !. 49,
prevailing colors and these we're in evil
nence everywhere. The wood work Of
tne balcony and the stairway leading I'm
10 It were covered with ALTERNATING hanas
Oh pink and white drapings. which were
plated at Intervals and fastened ,p,,h
sprigs Of holly. From the top Of the stair
way canopy in pink and white projected,
ana underneath 1t was located a cut glass
OoWi from which an attendant served an
excellent variety of champagne punch The
walls were almost entirely covered with
molly and bamboo vines, the Green leaves
anu req berries of the former contrasting
pleasngly with the colors prevalent else.
where. The green vines were artistically
arranged and the effect was quite striking
A large number Of palms and other no,
plan!s We're arranged effectively around
tne nall, the pots being wrapped in pink
ssue paper In harmony with the remain
DER OF the decorations. The feature which
gave the finishing touch to the Whole was
a large bell made OF pink tissue papar
with tinsel borders, which was suspended
from the center of the ceiling. From each
OF the four corners Of the room long pink
streamer was drawn across to the apex
OF the bell. the whole forming an extremely
pretty effect and one that was commented
on many times during the evening. In the
corner near the entrance to the ladies
cloak room cosy nook had been arranged
by the thoughtful hostess for the use OF
those of her guests who were not content
to talk over their secrets In the ordinary
manner. Here a low settee, hountifully
supplied with cushions, was located to-
gether with two screens, one on either side.
which servsi to keep off the windy
draughts and to-but 1t is not absolutely
necessary to go into details. The inviting
corner was very popular during the even
ing and when the settee overflowed the
Young people utilized the rugs and stools
ON the floor.
The dance cards, which dere finished in
gold and were extremely pretty, had spaces
for four waltzes, three two-steps. three
inteImissions and three coti,ions, which
were led by Mr.. Abbott Cockrell, vice
president of the 2 club. with Miss Key
and her guest, Miss Randle OF Waco All
OF the figures were pretty, but the last
one was tho crowning event Of the evening
From the edges of the huge bell already
spoken of were suspended ribbons of alter
nate pink and white. After the fayors
the dancers secured the ends of the ribs
bons and forming a double circle with the
men On the outside, wound the dainty
bands of silk under the bell after the man
ner Of winding May pole. At signal
from the leader the dancers changed direc-
ton, the ribbons were unwound and the
figure was ended to the infectious strains
of the Georgia Camp Meeting"
The windmill figure was productive of
an endless amount of amusement. The
four leaders crossed hands in the center of
the floor and circled around. forming each
time. until the arms of the windmill wers
complete.
supper was served in the balcony during
the second intermission and consisted oil
Sands, cheese straws, olives, sailed al
monds, biscuits coffee, ice cream and cake.
The ice cream was made in alternate lay
ers of pink and white, and the color
scheme was further carried out in the bon
bons and other confections, which were
placed on daintily draped table al enc end
of the dining hall. The guests were served
In two sections and one or two extra
dances were enjoyed in the meantime.