The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-20
SOCIETY IN MOBILE.

Mobile. April 19.-(SpeciaL 1.-The hand
some reception cards issued last week by
Mrs. ]. G. Thomas, Mrs. Jim Grey Thorn
as. and Miss Thomas In honor of Mrs.
Brosdwood. were a prelude to one of the
most brilliant and beautiful entertain
ments ever given in Mobile On Wednes-
day lfternoon, from to o'clock, the
handsome Government street home was
thronged with guests. The color scheme
was largely white and green, though here
and there vivid note of color was intro
duced by large and glowing clusters of
pink azaleas and Duchess roses The ar
tistic possibilities of dogwood were
brought out in the fullest manner. In
some way the large, starry blossoms were
coaxed to remain wide open and the walls
above were well nigh hidden by their
wealth OF bloom. Palms, superb maiden
hair ferns, white azalenu, roses and car
nations, smilax and bamboo in lavish and
most graceful profusion Wed with each
other in lending beauty to the scene. At
ter a gracious, cordial reception from the
line Of handsome and elegantly gowned
receiving ladies in the front par1or, the
guests passed into the second parlor,
which was aglow with pink, white and
green tints, and found a bowl of delicious
champagne punch dispensed by Mrs Nc
Intosh. assisted by Misses Kathleen Will
liams, Maud Middleton, Zerma Mastin,
Marie Davis, Lollie Belle Gould, and also
a chocolate and tea table presided over
by Mrs. George Clark and Mrs. Ray.
Across the hall. the handsome dining
room was the center of attraction, and
never was a dining room more etherealiz-
ed into beauty. The round table spread
with snowy and elegant renaissance lace
glittered with cut glass and silver. Sill
yer candelabra holding myriads of pale
green candles shed a fairy-like light
through tulle streamers gracefully
brought from chandelier to table. Show
ers of exquisite white hyacinths and 9TH
er sweet white flowers trailed from the
electric shades which for the nonce were
transferred into crystal bells, pouring
fourth lovely flowers. White rose, lilies
and hyacinths with graceful background
of greenery completed the enchanting de-
corations, while fair and lovely hands
served the prettiest cakes and ices. all in
pale green and white. 1t was the very in
carnation of spring. Over the hum of
musical feminine voices and slvery laugh
ter was heard the sweet strains of
string band hidden from view. Mrs. Will.
liam Mastin was the presiding genius in
the dining room. 1t was altogether such
a charming scene Of flowers, music deli
CiOuS refreshments ana DeauIlIul women
with elegant gowns, and was so permeat-
ed by a sense of cordial welcome that the
guests far transcribed the conventional
reception limit in the length of their stay,
leaving at the last with much regret The
hostesses were Mrs. ]. G. Thomas, Mrs
Thomas, Jr., Miss Thomas, and the guest
of honor was Mrs. Louis Jarvis Broad
wood They were assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Marmaduke. of St. Louis; Mrs r.
v, Taylor and Mrs. Jack Ross.
One of the most beautiful card parties
of the season was that given by Mrs
Frank E. overall, Friday afternoon. The
parlors were decorated with palms, dog
wood and roses. Hearts" was the game
of the evening and was most artisticalIy
carried out in all the features Two fra
grant hearts of pink and white, compased
Of dewy roses. were suspended from the
chandeliers, while scores Of cards repre-
sented two crimson hearts Joined togeth-
er, one bearing the name of the guest
while dainty painted cupid with bow
and arrow adorned the other, the work OF
the talented artist. Miss Brown. The
edges Of the cards contained a number of
holes and tiny red hearts were fastened
in them with red ribbons. recording the
number of games won by the owner. The