The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
A BRILLIANT REC FpTION Al
TOKAY.
Fayetteville Observer. April iotb.)

Fayetteville Observer. April 10TH
Among the several notable society
events that have made that typical
Southern Home, "Tokay." almost his
torical, no more brilliant function ever
was celebrated there Tor perhaps any
where in the South than the reception of
last evening in honor of the approach
ing marriage of the charming Miss
Mabel Green.
Cleaning lights. from the many win
dows of the mansion. greeted the guests
long before the ample grounds were ira.
vcrscd and when carriage after carriage
drove up to the long vine-covercd yeran-
da. bringing brilliantly arrayed and not
cd society bellies and fashionahly attircd
heaux. these favored people, accustomed
everywhere and ut all times to grand
gatherings. were almost dazed by the
brilliant scene presented by this south
ern home lighted. adorned and decorated
for this reception. On the long veran-
da was stationed typical negro string
band discoursing old-time plantation
melodies. which greeted the ears of the
coming guests long before the house was
reached Inside, hidden behind waving
palms. an Italian band gdyc out sweet
music which. mingling with the cheerful
voices of the guests, as greetings ana
conversation were exchanged, made 'cv-
cry one feel ut ease at once and ready
for the full enjoyment of the evening,
The beautifully furnished parlors Of
Tokay, which seem to open in every di
rection in bewildcring attractivcness.
never looked more lovely than they did
last night. when, under the tasteful
hands of the ladies of the manor, they
had been transformed into almost bow
ers of flowers. native and imported. The
rooms were brilliantly lighted with hun
dreds of wax candles, and the statuary.
paintings, bric-a-brac and costly articles
of virtu which are so much in evidence
out there. were made deubly attractive
by lovely vases and roses and trailing
smlaN arranged in and about them III
every direction. The large supper room
had for its centre piece the bridal table
adorned with profusion of American
Beauty and Bridal Roses. massive silver
candelebra and wonderfully beautiful
white bride cakes and innumerabie
sweets of every kind. Scattered about
the room were small tables adorned with
flowers with places laid for four guests
each
The extreme western parlor was dcNot-
ed to the display of the bridal presents,
which were most numerous and costly.
So much silver, cut glass and china re-
minded one of Il corner III Iitfany'S.
When supper was announced seats
were provided for each guest, and all
were served by a corps of trained ser
wants from New York. with every delica,
cy that could be desired The supper
room presented most brilliant scene.
The toilets of the guests We're dreams in
poetry; and the animated conversation,
emphasized by popping corks and pcals
of joyous laughter, indicated that during
the two hours the feast lasted each one
was having the very best of times.
Many impromtu toasts and witty
speeches were made. interspersed with
chorus singing by all the guests; and all
was merry like wedding bell,
When the Banquet Hall deserted" the
guests gathered about the grand piano
in the music room and were treated to
several touching sentimental songs by
the accomplished mother of the prospec-
tive groom; and also by brilliant operat-
ic selections by herself and the gifted
songstress. Miss Mary Lily Kenan.
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o'clock. the guests teach supplied with
dainty box of brides cakcl departed to
their homes. determined to dream sweet
dreams of the next days bride and re-
tain in their hearts the memory Of a
most delightful evening AT charming ola
Tokay.
The following were among the guests
at the Reception:
Mr.. and Mrs w G. Elliott, Mr. Chas
Elliott ,best mani. Mr. Milton Elliott,
Mr.. -Allmand Elliott Misses Margaret
and Elizabeth Elliott, Mrs. w. \. Dick.
Mrs. Wallace Carmichael, Miss Mary
Lily Kenan, Miss Sue Cumming, Miss
Elizabeth Peck, Mr.. J. ~ Huskc, VIII
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs Pembroke Jones. Miss
Sadie and Master L. Jones. .Ir., Mr.. ID.
X. Vail, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton
Petersburg.
Mrs. r. w Crane. baltimore.
Mrs. ]. 3. Someryille, Warrenton
n. G.
Miss McKimmon, Mr. Thos pcscud,
Raleigh
Miss Emily Kenan, Kenansville. y G.
Mr.. Ferguson. Mr.. Bryan, Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs F. II. Rose, Mr.. ana
Mrs. $. II. Strange. Rev. Mr.. Hughes.
Miss NJ. Broadfoot. Miss Kate Under
wood. Miss Annie Wetmore. Miss Mar
saret Mcneil, Miss Eliza Williams. Mr.
II. NJ. Pcmberton, Mr. G. b. Underwood.
Mr.. r. l.. Williams, Mr.. \. Il. Williams,
Jr.. Fayetteville.
Mt NEVER DISAPPOINTS.