The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Coles reception and
ball last night In celebration Of their ny
tieth wedding anniversary was one or the
largest functions Of the winter. Cards to
the number Of LOO were sent out. and there
were comparatively few regrets. The two
divisions OF the EVENING" reception from
S to 10. and dancing afterwards-were most
convenient. avoiding a congestion In the
rooms at any time. and eulinently suited
TO the tastes Of the guests. who were Of
varied ages.
Mr. and Mrs. Cole received with their
daughter. Mrs. Halle Cole Hebert, IN the
reception-room On the left OF the main cor
ridor OF the Odeon. Southern smilax was
used lavshly in decoration, and behind the
three were placed the magnificent flowers,
varying from great sheaveS Of American
Beauties to baskets OF modest vfoiets. tied
with violet ribbons; all Of which were yes
terday sent to the host and hostess by
friends who remembered the anniversary
The ballroom proper. which leads from the
reception-room. was trimmed with smilax
on walls and pillars. vogel played during
the reception. selecting the music from
songs and tunes popular fifty years ago.
and delightfully."- sentimental to the older
guests. The dancing began with Saratoga
lancers. which was quite the vogue. and
a new fashion in 1851. and considerably aft
er midnight the revelers wound up the
merriment with vigorous and frolicsomo
Virginia reel.
Nearly all the Cole family who live in
other cities have arrived in the last few
days in order to help celebrate the ami
versary- Mrs II. ". Stiles. who was Miss
Reba Cole. Of St Joseph: Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Cole. Sr.. of California; Miss Reba
Cole. Mrs. Ben Grover of Warrensburg. Mo-.
and the St Louis relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Amadee p. Cole, and the Cole sons. Doctor
Ernest Cole. Percival Cole and Richard
Il IL fatr at
night with large number OF friends. who
were asked to come early. They included
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cdeil, Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph ID. Gascon. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Van
Blarcom. just back from nine months
visit In Europe; Mr.. and Mrs. George I.
Cram. and a group OF unmarried people
Miss Gale. Miss Cook, Miss Watson. Miss
Ford Harry Coudrey, Isaac Hedges. John
Kearney, W. Tudor Wilkinson
In the supper-room golden decorations
prevailed. in keeping with the sentiment OK
the day. The walls and doorways were fes-
tooned in Southern srnilax, and the windows
and mantels banked with yellow orchids and
white Bermuda lilies On the serving table
was cover of Renaissance lace over yell
low satin. with a centerpiece In the shape
OF a tall. golden basket, filed with
lilies, fringed with yellow orchids.
and the handle curved high and
tied with yellow ribbons More yellow or
CnidS were twisted II q tnlck SmiiaX gar
land that wound about the table between
the silver candelabra. shaded in faint yell
low. All lights in the rooms were covered
with yellow globes.
Mrs. Cole wore a handsome and hecom-
ing gown OF white faiile FrancaIse, much
trimmed in soft shirrings Of white chiffon
and piped in the old-fashiousd style with a
long court train The jewels which she
wore on that first wedding day ornamented !
her costume last night. and consisted of |
brooch, earrings and a bracelet of tur- |
quoises and pearls. In her hair was a high |
antique comb OF carved ivory.
Mrs. Hebert was in white tucked crepe de
Chine, with much real duchess lace, the |
iecollete bodice trimmed In narrow lace 1
md the skirt draped in wider pattern, in
eriaced with narrow gold galloon. An /
American beauty rose ornamented her hair. |
md many Jewels. diamonds and pearls were
worn on the corsage
Mrs stiles of St. Joseph was in white
corded silk. with accordion pleatings OF
xhite satin grenadine and yellow panne
5eivet, and a bouquet of Marechal Mel
-oSes.
Miss Gale wore white Irish point lace, the
kirt deeply dounced with accordion-pIeat-
d chiffon. and the lace of both skirt and |
waist intsrlaced with narrow black velvet |
md tied In black chrySanthemGms Miss
took wore black spangled net. and Miss
FORD pink frock Of chiffon. much trimmed
n pink crushed roses.