The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-09
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Social
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The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Watson, on Monroe avenue, was thrown
open yesterday to a. large company of
guests. in honor of Miss Wheeler. of
Rutland, VI. the beautiful fancee of
Mr.. Albert Watson.
The receiving party stood in the west
parlor, which. with it's walls hung in
blue brocade and its lavish floral dec
orationS, made Il pleasing background.
Miss Watson was the gracious and fair
young hostess of the occasion. She was
attrcd in iilmy white, and was assisted
in receiving by Miss Wheeler and Miss
Wilson.
About the rooms We're Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Watson, MI and Mrs. Walter
Watson, Mrs. +. u. McCiowan, Mrs. ~.
G. Won Storch, Mrs Il. w. Gearhart,
Mcssrs. Albert Watson, Bates of Brook
lyn, and Miller, of New York
The stately residence which is one
of the Oldest and most substantial in
the city. was claborately decorated
with Florida smiaN. palms and ferns.
The Turkish room with its rosy lights
and luxurious fittings, was extremely
attractive. Miss Pennypacker. Miss
Amy Jessup and Miss Edith Hill add
ing to the general effect by their pres
ence at the frappc table.
The dining room had as a table outre
AN arrangement of .\nnunciation lilies.
Mrs. Selden Blair, Mrs. Woodin. Mrs.
Wayland and Mrs, Gilbert d. Murray
presided during the hours of receiving.
They were assisted in serving by Miss
Helen Roies, Miss Gertrude Beckwith,
Miss Helen Powell. Miss Evelyn Mat
thews. Miss Candace Watson and
Miss Alice Knapp. Refreshments were
served by Hanley. Bauer furnished
music,
Mr.. aud Mrs Watson have been en-
tertaining IA house party for several
days, composed of Miss Wheeler Miss
Wilson, "f Jersey City; Messrs. Bates
and Miller, of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Bcin, IT,, gave
large reception and dance last night
at the Bicycle club. The decorations
were handsome. Holland, of Philadel-
rhia' was the caterer, Bauer furnished
the music. Many out-of- town guests
were present
Mrs. Benjamin H. Pratt has issued
invitations to the marriage of her
daughter, Frances. to Mr.. Andrew
nelson Walker, on Monday afternoon,
Apfll -, at 3 o'clock at the Second
Presbyterian church. The ceremony
WIN he followed by reception at the
nome of the brides mother on Null
berry street
the ilrst country dance of the Elec-
t'lc CITY Tourist club. which was held
last night at st, Johns hall, South
scranton, was a splendid success, the
nan being crowded by the merry dan
GERS. The grand march prize was won
oy Daniel Kelley and Miss Katie Tier
lley The affair was in charge Of
COMMITTEES consisting of the following
members: Master of ceremonies, W.
y. Mcclure; assistant master OF cere-
nlnnies, j, 4. Carter; floor committee,
W. X. Timlin, ]. A. Rhyme, j. j. Ga
nash, d. l.. Sheehan, II. s. Osborne
Ind d. B. Murphy. NJ. j. Rooney act
ed as prompter. Music was furnished
by Prof. Thomas j, Rennie.
In honor of the birthday of,he son,
Elmer, Mrs. Edward Evans, entertain
1d large number of young folks at
her home on North Bromley avenue,
, stcrday afternoon from TO o'clock.
Washington camp, No. 430, Bugle,
Fife and Drum corps, gave a lively and
enjoyable Easter ball last night at
AIuslc hall. 'lf,e rooms were appropri-
ately decorated, and Professor john