The Minneapolis journal., 1901-11-12
lnSociaI Circles
A LARGE RECEPTION.
Given by Mrs. E. J. COuper and
Mrs. H. N. Mcdonald
AT THE HOME OF MRS. MCDONALD
The House Beautifully Decorated
With Flowers, Plants and
Vines.


A large reception was given this afternoon
by Mrs f. j. Couper and Mrs. H. N. Nc
Donald at the home of the latter, 1O1 Fourth
street Sc. The receiving hours were from 2
to 6, the guests being invited in groups for
different hours. The house was daintily and
attraetively decorated with flowers, plants
vines and softly shaded lights. The reception
room was In red great vases Of American
Beauties being used; III the parlor the lights
were shaded in yellow, and big, feathery
white chrysanthemums filled the vases and
wall pockets, and smilax festooned the man
tel and pictures. Red-shaded lights and a
multitude OF red candles shed warm glow
in the library, and bowls Of carnations were
arranged about effectively. The frappe table
was draped with strands Of smilax and the
crystal bowl was encireed by wreath Of
asparagus vine Sword ferns dropped over the
tops of the book cases. The dining-room was
in pink The table was covered with a Bat
tenberg and linen cloth and had in the center
a large, low basket of bridesmaid roses and
asparagus vine, the high handle being tied
with big liberty satin bow. Silver bonbon
dishes holding pink bonbons and single crystal
candlesticks holding pink tapers were placed
on the table. The chandelier and sideboard
were draped with smllax and several candela-
bra with pink candles were placed about the
room, which was lighted wholly by the can
dies. Coffee and Ices were served from small
side tables.
Receiving with Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs
Copper were Mrs. NJ. ]. Mcleod: mother of
Mrs. Mcdonald, and Mrs. A R. Hagan, moth
er of Mrs. Couper. Assisting about the par
lors were Mines. j. S. Clark, ]. T. Wyman,
F. E. Barney, w. NJ. Kenyon M D. Hardin,
w. E. Nelson H. c. Smith, j. NJ. Schwartz
Of st. Paul. H. M. Bracken, Rufus R. Brack-
en-, Herman Leighton, NJ. E. Mann, G. G..
Fuller, E. NJ. Van Cleve and w. n. Morse
In the dning-room were Mrs. Ivor Chambers,
Misses Graham, Mann. Morse. Avery Trask,
Kate Phillips, Judson, Longbrake and Nc
Kercher. The frappe table was in charge Of
Mines. A. w. Aylmer and Ralph Parker,
Misses Shillock. Firkins, Van Cleve and
Halves.
During the afternoon Miss Hopes orchestra
of ST. Paul furnished a musical program.
About 300 guests called.
Mrs. w. H. Wheeler gave luncheon this
afternoon at the Hampshire Arms for Miss
Lillian SIocomb Of North Carolina. Yellow
chrysanthemums in a great Japanese basket
formed a unique centerpiece, and covers We're
laid for twelve. This evening Mrs. w. S.
Dwinnell will give a cotillion at the Minikah-
da Club for Miss Slocomb.
Mrs Charles Couch OF Vine place enter
tanned very informally at cards this afternoon.
The guests we're a group of women who meet
every two weeks and play progressive euchre.
There are eight members in the little club.
An addition to the list of debutantes already
announced is Miss Ida May Heffelfnger, who
will be presented by Mrs. l. c. Marston Miss
Hefelfnger is the granddaughter of Mrs.
William King and was educated at Stanley
Hall. Mrs. MarstoI will also be one of the
receiving committee, taking the place of Mrs.
w. G. Northrup, who has gone east.
Mrs H. w Wagner, Mrs. Herbert L. Han
kinson and the Misses Wagner have issued
cards for a large reception to be given at
the Wagner residence on Park avenue Tues
day afternoon, Nov. 26, from until o'clock.
Mrs. Llewellyn Christian will give the first
of a series Of luncheons Saturday, Nov. 80,
at her home on Eighth street s. Mrs. Chris
tian and Mrs. George Upton will not receive
Friday, Nov. %, as was announced.
Mrs. Duncan D. Mcdonnell of 719 E Sew
enteenth street, will give luncheon Tuesday
afternoon,
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Herthum entertained in
a most charming manner last evening at
their home, 619 E Franklin avenue, about
thirty of their bachelor girl friends. dimly
lighted booth was arranged in the front par
lor and a supposed gypsy revealed the future
to the anxious maidens. Elaborate refresh
ments were served in the ding-room from
small tables. The house was profusely dec
Grated with chrysanthemums.
Yesterday afternoon the Misses Candee en-
tertaned for Miss Alma Fontaine Of St. Paul
at their home, 2002 Park avenue. Mrs jose
phine Bonaparte Rice gave several delightful
readings. The parlors were prettily decorated
with chrysanthemums and the dining-room
with pink roses.
An informal musicale was given last even
ing by Mrs. w. E. Albee Of Harmon court.
The guest Of honor was Jack Currie of Nova
Scotia. Red and white chrysanthemums were
placed through the rooms A delightful pro-
gram was given by Mrs. W. E. Haskell, Mrs.
Weeks, Dr. and Mrs F. Burton, Miss Verna
Golden Miss Alberta Fisher, Messrs. Carlyle
Scott, John Parsons Beach, Jack Currie and
Scott Woodwork. Supper was served after
the program. Mr.. Currie will leave tonight
for home.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. c. Bird were pleasantly
surprised last evening at their home 200 L
Twenty sixth street, in honor of the fifth
anniversary of their marriage. Dancing and
games were the amusement and supper was
served. There were twenty-five guests.
Saturday Miss Nellie b. Hoskinson of Mount
Holly, N. j., gave luncheon Of seven covers
at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. O. Laird.
2721 Dupont avenue S. Pink chrysanthemums
were in the center of the table and the name
cards were also in pink. A box party at
the Metropolitan theater followed the lunch
con.
Personal and Social.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Saeger will be at
the Roosevelt this winter.
Miss Lillian Best left last evening for a
months visit in Chicago.
Mrs William G. Northrup left yesterday for
New York to spend the winter.
Mrs. H. G. lockwood, of Chicago is visit
ing Mrs C. J. Gutgesel, GIG James avenue N.
Mrs. Bentson will hold her regular informal
this evening in A o. U. w. hall, Is Seventh
street S.
Miss Tannisse Tyler will be in Minneapolis
the latter part of the month to visit Mrs NJ