The Forrest City times., 1901-11-08
A "FLORAL WEDDING"
The Style of Capt and Mrs. James
russelPs Elaborate Entertain
meht Last Friday Night in
Honor of MIR. and frs.
Chester r1cRae.

tertalnment of the autumn season was
the Floral Wedding" given last
friday night at the elegant and
spacious heme of Capt. and Mrs. James
russell, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester McRae, and AS compliment
to the lovely members of the bridal par
W who had remained in the city to en-
JOY the delightful social aftermath of
the double wedding, which stellar event
led up to much activity in the realm of
society last week.
Inc russell home-at all times lovely
ana inviting, full of warmth and good
ielioWship-was richly decorated for
THIS occasion with palms, smilax, ferns
ana geraniums. with large vases of
handsome roses. and the surroundings
were pleasiDgly fragrant and beautiful.
Inc entire lower floor was thrown
open to the guests, who numbered
ABOUT nifty persons, those taking part
IN The programme being seated at
eleven tables. The amusement feat
ure of the evening consisted of four
series OF questions which could only be
answered appropriately with names of
MOVERS For instance What advice
does the wise father give his son be.
tore marriage ?" Answer. "Mari-
gold, etc., and the couple answering
the greatest number of questions cor
fectiy IN EACH series progressed. Prizes
were offered to the successful contest
ant and consolation was given the
guest who was dull in the names of
flowers.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Chester McRae re-
ceived the prizes, having answered all
the questions properly-Mr. McRae,
handsome boquet of roses, tied with
huge bow of satin ribbon. Mrs.
McRae, daintiIy carved pearl
handled paper knife.
DR.. Shields captured the consolation
IA large bunch of violets.
Delightful punch was served during
the progress of the contest and cream
ana cake at the conclusion. A sweet
bunch of violets was placed at each
gentleman,s place at table, which was
IN charming taste and happy thought
indeed upon the part of the hostess.
The tally cards were works of art in
themselves-heart-s shaped in design
and each one bearing different hand
painted flower in beautiful and delicate
coloring.
After refreshments were served the
guests were happily entertained by
Misses Peg Handy, of New Orleans,
and Eva Reichardt, of Little Rock. the
former giving two charming recitations
and the latter "A whistling solo with
piano accompaniment
The affair was delightfully."- recherche
and the handsome host and lovely hos
tess could not have been in more COR
dial and hospitable mood. All for.
malties were melted under the inhu-
eace of such warm and sincere well
come.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
| Chester McRae, Miss Eva Reichardt.
OF Little Rock, with Mr.. Stanley
Knight, Miss Peg Handy, of New Or
leans. with Mr.. Harry Knight, Mr..
Ernest Jarratt, of Mariana, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Calling, Mr.. aud Mrs N
W. Norton, Mr.. and Mrs Theo Heyck,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs, Edward Robson,
Rev. and Mrs J. j. Cornish, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. d. Baugh, Mr.. and Mrs. John
NJ. Nichols, Misses Mamie and Fan.
ME Winfield. Mrs. II. J. lizard, Miss
Elise German with Mr.. Richard Win
field, Miss Lady Ingram with Prof.
Spencer, Miss Mamie Spencer with
Prof. c. r. Mathis, Miss Norma Roll.
| wage with DR.. j. s. Shields. Mr.. James
Gillian, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. ID. c.
Webb, Mrs. VIM. Barnes. Mrs. Minnie
Harrison, Miss Olive Calling, Mrs. w.
Fl. Alley, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Bar.
row and Dr.. and Mrs. Stone.