The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

mittee have been at work for weeks
on the many details, which make such
n great affair the success 1t is always,
and with the experience of past years
and undoubted individual cleverness
of each member to aid in the huge
task, it cannot but be the beautiful
brilliant event which lasts many a day
in the memory of every one who looks
upon 1t. More than a ball, more
great reception Is indescribably pictur-
esuue and splendid in conception and
general effect, the fascination of this
annual affair given under the direction
of the leading society men of the city
is something ever new and exhlirat-
ing. One has only to recall the splen-
did panorama of other years to feel
renewed the intense desire to see 1t all
over again, so like a rare, lovely pic
ture II remains in the thought
This season the decorations Will be
marked in originality and charm of
design. 1t would seem that the in
genuity of the florists art had been
exhausted in previous years, but there
is a wise look on George Clarks face
when he IS approached about the ball
preparations that intimate something
unique.
The fact that for the first time in
years the Bachelors bali and the
Wilkes Barre assembly will not clash
Is another interesting feature i'm Connec-
ton with these two elaborate events.
Heretofore our young people have been
unable TO compare notes or enjoy the
entertainment afforded in our sister
city, and they intend to go down in
full force on this occasion, while Il
large contingent is expected from that
town.
Probably more house parties than
ever before will be entertained here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. -. Simpson will have
as their guests Miss Waring, of Plain
field; Mr.. and Miss Lefferts. of New
York; Mr.. and Miss Reynolds. of Or
ange, n. j.. Messrs. Orville ITickock
and Charles Brady, of Harrisburg; Mr..
Chester Derr. of Wilkes Barre. Miss
Hunt will entertain Miss Linberg. of
Trenton, and Mr.. Everett Hunt will
also have several men at his home.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Archibald. Miss Barber. of En-
glewOod, n. j.. Miss Caldwell. of Troy,
y. Y, and others will be guests. Miss
Madeline Harris. of Germantown, and
Miss Post, Of New York, will be guests
of Miss Belln; Miss Holmes. of Albany,
will visit Miss Wclles. Mr.. Worth
Scranton will entertain a number of
friends. and thus throughout the city
many young men and women from out
Of town will be present as guests at
the great event of the year
Mrs. James 2. Dickson gave a pleas
ant thimble tea yesterday in honor Of
her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds.
Among the guests were: Mrs. Will
liams of New York; Mrs. Margaret
Frothingham, Mrs. Chauncey Rey-
nolds, Mrs. G. T.. Robinson. Mrs. VIII
liam Matthews. Mrs. \. II. Winton,
Mrs. w. +. Halstead, Mrs. G. +. Mat
thews, Mrs. f. Il. Franklin, Mrs. Bent
ley. Mrs. r. J. Matthews, Mrs NJ. r..
Kays.
Mrs II. w. Cross gave thimble tea
on Wednesday in honor of Mrs Car
Ecll, of Albany. Among those present
were: Mrs. Walter NJ. Dickson. Mrs.
Frank Silliman, Mrs. Il. +. Watson,
Mrs. Sidney Williams, Misses Diana
ana ChaunCey Reynolds, Miss Hunt,
Miss Augusta Archibald and Miss Cole
man.
Mrs. Edward Dimmick entertained a
few friends informally yesterday af-
tcrnOon.
The Otis Whist club gave an in
formal party at the Bicycle club
Thursday evening in honor of Mrs.
Snyder, of Pottsvile, who Is in the
city giving whist lessons. Among the
guests were: Mrs. Baird Snyder. Mr.
and Mrs. l.. G. LaBar, Mr.. and Mrs.
IIintermeister, DR., and Mrs. p. IS.
,...l.. .Vs,1
J.. S. Page Mrs. Katharine Wilcox,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Silkman, Mrs.
f. w. Fleitz Miss Scranton, Messrs.
j. w. Dusenbury and c. r. Fuller.
Mrs. Snyder will give the last in her
series of lessons this morning on the
subject of the invitation game The
work she has taught has been ad-
vanccd rather than elementary and
her teaching is very much liked.
Mr.. and Mrs. James s. McAnulty
will entertain at a dancing party in
honor of their daughter at the holiday
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Jones will give
dancing parties Monday afternoon and
evening, Dec. 26, for their sons and
daughter. The dances will be in held
at the Bicycle club.
Mrs. II, +. Higgins, gave one of the
largest receptions of the season at her
home ON Blakely street Thursday. She
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Mary
A. Misener, Mrs. Edward Stanly
Dolph and Mrs. George W. Hessler
About the rooms We're Mrs. S. a. Nye.
Mrs. w. Chamberlin, Mrs. Myron S.
f1Iu To he fV,i. LII,
was tastefully decorated with palms
and chrysanthemums, Mrs. Charles S.
Lauer. Mrs. G. w. b. Allen. Mrs.
Decker and Miss Chamberln served,
assisted by the Miss Bone Miss Bry-
den and Miss Innes. Among the many
guests were: Mrs. W. q. Hargs, of
Chicago; Mrs. w. l.. Anthony. of Chi
cagO; Mrs. NJ. T., Van Loon, of Moosic;
DR.. Anna Law, Mrs. Henry Beyea,
Mrs. c. Moftitt, Mrs. David Il. Barton,
Mrs. A. De Orville Blacknton, Mrs. j.
Wilson Peck. Mrs. Fenwick Peck, Miss
Bronson, Mrs. j. ID. Caryl, Miss King,
Miss Jane King, Mrs. Thomas r.
Young. Mrs. Ohm II. Taylor, Mrs. A. L.
Dryden, Mrs. Albert n. Kerr, Mrs.
Miss Dolph, Miss Becker, Miss John
Briegel. Mrs. Wilford V. Mathews.
Mrs. f. A. Mudagh, Mrs. William
Ferthey Gibbons, Mrs. Joseph Jeffrey,
Artie A. Butler, Mrs. c. NJ. Potter,
Mrs. r. n. Potter, Mrs r. n. Davis,
Mrs. Martin Luther Peck, Mrs. Everett
Austin Bush, Miss Lille A WardelI.
Mrs. j. Edward Close, Mrs. James