Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward j. Brandt Enter
taine Wednesday Evening
Other Social Affairs.

talna Wednesday Evening
Other Social Affairs.
Watertown sc ciety was entertained
last Wednesday evening at brilliant
reception given by Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward }. Brandt at their residence, 412
Fourth street. The guests numbered
one hundred and fifty, and with this
large gathering the spacious home, in
its bright lights and elaborate decora-
tlons, presented most animated and
cheerful appearance between the re-
celvlng hours, from to II o'clock.
1T was one Of the most notable social
functions ever given here and such an
occasion that promotes congenial in
tercOurse and the furtherance of desir-
able acquaintance among our people.
Cardinal and gold we're the prevail
ing colors of the decorations, flowers,
ribbons and candelabra in these shades
being employed with fall foliage, smi-
lax, ferns, palms and other potted
plants IN enhancing the beauty of the
apartments. The dining room was
very inviting in its cardinal effect and
the festoOns Of smilax which centered
from the chandelier to all corners of
the table supplied handsome en-
belllSbment. Red candles lighted the
room. la the library, where frappe
was served, the decorations were in
yellow, while banks of chrysanthe-
NUNS and ferns filled the corners and
hooks. Throughout the other rooms
the scheme Of the.decorations was car
rled out on chandeliers, over door
ways and in other places of vantage.
The favors consisted of a neat white
ribbon badge, on which was inscribed
in gold an appropriate sentiment, and
surmOunted by :; button, the colors of
which were In sets of twenty-four and
designated different parties of diners.
The menu was a dainty one and con-
sisted Of salad, sandwiches. olives.
salted almonds, coffee, ice-c cream and
cake. During the evening an informal
musical program was rendered in the
music room.
The host and hostess were assisted
in receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. John G..
Conway and Mr.. and Mrs A. P. Board
man In the music room the Misses
Laura Barber and Bertha Miller had
charge and the participants in the
program were Mesdames G.. r. Field,
A. M. Mullen, Elizabeth Green, F. c..
Werner; the Misses Emma Bernhard,
Nellie Malloy, Ella Rogan, Lydia
Pease, Bertha Miller; Prof w. F.
Weimar, Joseph Mullen, Mr. and Mrs.
Brandt. At the frappe bowl the Misses
Libbie Holland, Kathryn Hall and
Leona Brandt presided, while in the
dining room Mrs. w. j. Lee and the
Misses Maude Stapleton, Jennie Kusel,
Selma Schempf and Elsa Wiggenhorn
were in charge. The Misses Lucy
Hall, Irene Stapleton, Edna May and
Clara Hermann served as ushers and
at the favor stand.
A number of our young people are
interesting themselves in the forma-
ton of an Assembly" club, to hold
series of six parties at Concordia
Opera house during the winter Sew
eral subscription lists are in circula-
tion and the indications are that a
membership of 100 will be secured.
The members of Honest Labor lodge,
A. o. y. W., entertained at a pro-
gressive ciuch party in their lodge
rooms Wednesday night. Emil Neu-
mann won the first prize and the
BOBBY prize went to Fred Zipfel.
There was large attendance and
good time at the ball of the Paint
ers' Benevolent association Saturday
night at Turner Opera house.
Mrs. j. G. Conway entertains the
Saturday club this afternoon at her
home on Sixth street.
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The Klub will give Halloween
party at its rooms this evening.