The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-25
IN HONOR OF MISS CARR,
Entertainments and Receptions Compliment
tary to the Bride Elect.
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Durham, n. c., April 24.-The most ele-
giant dinner ever served at Hotel Caro-
lima was given last evening complimentary
to Miss Lalla Ruth Carr, by the young
her marriage. The table was beautifully
decorated with carnations and roses The
menu cards were exquisite, and the
menu superb, embracing the following:
Consomme Gloria.
Celery. Sailed Nuts. Olives.
Broiled Shad, Hollandaise Sauce
POTATOES Duchesse.
Broiled Young Chicken. Cream Sauce.
Tips of Asparagus.
Bouchee of Sweetbreads.
Green Peas.
Marichino Punch.
Roast Red-h head Duck.
Fried Hominy.
Shrimp Salad.
Ice Cream. Assorted Cake.
Fruit. CONNECTIONS.
Crackers. Cheese.
Coffee.
The following were present: Miss
Carr, with Mr.. Foushee; Miss Patton, of
Pennsylvania, with Mr.. Willy; Miss
Adair, of Atlanta, with Mr.. Dowd; Miss
Williams, of Richmond, with Mr.. Flowers
Miss Boynton, of Atlanta, with Mr.. Few:
Miss Turnbull, with Mr.. Sneed; Miss
Tomlinson with Mr.. Biggs; Miss More
head. with Mr.. Graham; Mr. and Mrs. II.
C. Flower of Kansas City, Mo.
1t was a most delightful occasion and
NIL no oil
One of the most enjoyable social events
given complimentary to Miss Carr was the
luncheon at Harvard Hail. yesterday af-
ternoon. by Mrs. Geo. w. Watts.
The palatia home was very beautifully
decorated with cut flowers from Mrs.
Watts conservatory.
The following elegant menu was most
beautifully served: Grape fruit sAu
kirsch; consomme served in cups; shad
roe with cucumbers; entree of terrapin
ice, Roman punch roast squad on toast
tomato and celery salad; peach ice cream,
fancy cake coffee
After the luncheon had been served the
young ladies were entertained with love-
ly music.
Miss Mabel Tc;siinson on Saturday en-
tertaned at luncheon in honor of Miss
Lalla Ruth Carr. The invited guests were
the young ladies of the bridal party:
Misses Lalla Carr, Nora Patton, Laura
Adair, Matte Boynton, Adele Williams,
Anna Turnbull, Lizzie Morehead.
The drawing room and halls were taste
fully decorated with ferns and palms.
The dining room, in it's violet decoration,
presented a very beautiful scene. The
table was very pretty. The centre piece
was of batenburg over violet silk. Built
up from this, nearly two feet high, was a
magnificent mound of violets. The dainty
little violet shades for the candelabra ad-
ded much to the general effect.
The menu cards were of original design
and very unique. For the bridesmaid
they were of white organdie over violet
satin boiling cloth. On each of these
was sketched a little cupid, carrying roses
For the bride the card was entirely of
white. On it was sketched a little cupid
bride and groom. The menu was con-
somme shad; broiled chicken on toast ;
crOquettes; peas, with chocolate; ice ;
apple salad; nuts; birds nest ice cream;
fancy cake. Coffee was served after the
guests had repaired to the drawing room.
The young ladies babe their charming
hostess good bye at the close of the even
ing feeling that this had been one of the
most delightful of all the events rendered
in honor of Miss Carr.