Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-26
SOCIETY'S REALM.


The reception given at the resi- | dence of Mir and Mrs. w. H. Lang ford complimentary to Mr and Mrs. 1 George L. Morris and MT. and Mrs. ! Walter L. Goodwin last Tuesday aft ernoon and evening are among the most brilliant social functions ever given in Pine Bluff The afternoon was an ideal one, being delightfully."- cool and bracing. The reception was from half past 2 to half past 5 o'clock. The entire house presented an appearance of bloom, beauty and luxury The decorations in the re- ception hall were red, and the perfec ton of the florists Skill was visible everywhere. Great bowls and tall vases of American beauty roses were in evidence. Fruit frappe was served in cozy corner of this hall by Mrs Peter Byrd. Those who assisted Mrs. Langford in the nall to welcome her guests were Mrs. J. l.. Mills, Mrs. Will Byrd, Mrs. Gill Martin. Misses Zue Thompson, Reba Dewoody Em- ma Byrd Myrtle Saunders and Byrd Martin. In the front parlors the dec orations were in white and green with graceful garlands of ivy and hrid nt, l1a pf wherever they could be placed with artistic effect, were great clusters of bride roses. The mellow light of candles through shades of silver fil- agree, added much to the scene It was here that Mrs. Langford charm ingly received her guests, assisted by Mrs. J. B. Speers, Mrs. G. L. Morris Mrs. w. l.. Goodwin, Misses Bessie Atwood. Amanda Caldwell and Marion Dewoody. All of the ladies were beautifully goWned, and adde1 their quota of brillianey The rear parlor was decorated in yellow The arehed doorway and windows were wreathed with graceful vines. and the Maraehiel Neil roses gave out their delightful fragrance. The dim ing room presented beautiful ap- pearance, the prevailing color being pink. The highly polished hardwood table was unusually effective. On the handsome lace centrepiece oyer pink rested an epergn, filled with great half-open bridesmaid roses The ehandalier was trimmed in pink satin ribbon and the mantle banked with roses. The candelabras, flashing with pink candles. from silken shades. east rosy glow ovee all. A beautiflf- luncheon was 3 delightful item. The evening Entertainment was equally as much of a success. The young ladies and gentlemen were invited at half past o'clock The receiving party with MT and Mrs. Langford were Mrs. Speers, MT and Mrs. George Morris, MT. and Mrs. Walter Good win. MT. John Speers, Miss Fife Barrow, Mr and Mrs John AIiits and NIT. and Mrs. Thompson, of Fl Dorado The toilettes worn by the ladies were very handsome
 Mrs. Langford was attired in . white mousseine oyer silk trimmed in lace The low-cut bodice was fin ished with bertha of pink roses. diamonds.
 Mrs speers wore black crepe de chene
 Mrs. Morris wore her bridal robe of sheer organdy, elaborately trim med in lace. She carried bride roses.
 Mrs Goodwin also wore her we'd ding gown-white silk mull trim med in lace; pearls She carried white roses.
 Miss Barrow was gowned in an ac. cordeon plaited grenadine. over lib erty silk, deeolete bodice, finished with panne velvet garnitWes;; pearl ornaments
 Mrs. John Mills. dainty whit mus lin; Ms Thompson, blue liberty silk. Mrs. Peter Byrd, blue ofg3ndy. t4ii4- med in white lace and black velvet.
 The chief features of the evening was progressive domfuoes An os- pecially pretty feature of the oeee- sion was the link bracelets for the ladies and link watch cha0s for th gentlemen to keep score. Each time one progressed a tiny sleigh beii wac added to the chain Mrs J. NJ. Tay- Tor and Mrs X NJ Barrow assisted in keeping the score Tine game went merrily on until II o'clock, when the score was taken and the prizes dis. tributed. Mr. Langford. in a speech. both humorous and pleasant pre- sented the prizes
 Miss Ona Powell had succeeded in