The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-05
A ttand.ome Reception.


itorx. Mrs. Conlan Of Atoka and Miss
GTiffn. Of Colorado Springs. Col Those
who have had the pleasure OF enjoy.
Ing the hospitalities Of Mrs. webb
and Mrz. Crucc will not need 10 be
toid that this reception was In every
way a success
hrE- WebDs home Is one Of the most
'cDmDodious and comfortable on the
inside In ArdmOre. arranged 50 that
the whole house can be thrown togeth-
'sy On occasions Of this Kind. making
"a especially suitable for large enter
;txiBments.
Hrs- Webb and Mrs. Cruce gere as
sisffcr Ia receiving by thair visitorL.
mrx Conlan and Miss Grifiin. Mrs. Ad-
sffnzton. Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Maupin ami
Mrs. Chiyers. Miss Ada Bennett, pre-
sided In the dining room. with her
.xuaI grace and cheerfulness OF man
ner making ali feel at home with whom
she came in contact Misses Walcott
Iedbetter and Ada Cruce saw that the
large crowd were pleasantly entertain
ed Miss WaloOtt playing some very
sweet music during the evening. The
frczhments were served but. prepared
drrzes making bright touches Of light
and Csolor ana adding much to the ef-
fcefirencss OF tne same. The usual re
frezhments were seryd out prpard and
a.. ..sfsL Haf
nneas and careful attention 10 detail !
which showed that those who had the I
manzEment Of this opening reception /
of Ardmore's social season we're not 4
noYiees at such things but understood /
the wants and tastes Of those Biom 4
fhey invited. and had left nothing un-
aone which would add 70 their pleas
nrc-
One Of the prettiest features Of tho .
ress ption was what might be called /
fhe ~punch corner" where under a
s0wor OF roses ad eyergreens in the /
isoIn light OF shaded lamps a young
Haay Ehom every one In Ardmore loves 4
and appreciates for her graciousness
of manner her intelligence and kind
ness. served the delicious drinks and
n pleasant word and smile for all She
wore a rose colored evening dress.
and cyergreens and roses making a
sitting frame for so charming a pic
tEre- by the way 1t might be well TO
remark just here when we speak OF
-anxsing punch" at the various enter
tzinments that are given in Ardmore
NC mean only a very harmless though
delicious beverage. made of lemons
pine apple. orange and ice. none OF thr
nfnxicating EYE" openers that come
mp from Texas. lies fore Xmas" Is
cser added. The Ladies OF the Leaf.
know to much" TO run risk Of having
their premises invaded and their cher
sshed punch" poured out to be greed
iiy swallowed mp by mother earth and
perhaps father somebody else. SO we
all drink as much as we please and go
home sober and in our right minds.
sfrs- webb and Mrs. Cruce are 20 be
congratulated on their success in get
ting UP this reception. 1t ia such
entertainments as this that give tone I
and eclat TO the social and in
faIlectnal life OF community f,
and helps To make ii a leading :
pnrt HDeially and intellectually as well .
sass financially and commercially among
abe growing towns of the Indian Terri
tory. li
To one who is in the habit OF obse-. !
wing closely people and things IL was :
not diflcult TO detect kind OF intan $
xibie air of refinement and culture
which shows growing desire on the
psIt OF the women OF Ardmore to Gre
mar n social and intellectual atmos-
phcre with foundation Of good sense,
Judgment and industry. thus providing Il
aos only for themselves, but Tor theif
children. something at home which
will stand favorable comparison
with things OF like character away >
from home /,
Then may we feel that Ardmore has fC
begun To live that she has spread her q
wingB for an upward flight. and does =
mol intend to rest till she has achicy h
ed That which Is best. We join with the in
rest OF the guests in thanking our kind Is
bOsiesses for beginning the bright new 80
yuar with such a praiseworthy ex' ra
pie. We thank them for helping Us cC
"a show Ardmore in her true light ~
.o The various strangers within her in
gates" We thank them for their grl 10
.iOHs hospitality extended TO all alike "
and we wish for them New Year net -,
TOwded with material blessings (they Cl