The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-01-31
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Elegant Reception.

Elegant Reception.
Mrs. Robert Pillow reception Thurs
day of last week. was all that the
/ heart of the most exacting hostess
could have desired. The spacious and
elegant home, with it's rich furnishings
the large number of Invitations issued
the social prominence of the family,
and Mrs. Pillows reputation as an
entertainer who spares neither thought
nor money nor anything that would
cause her to fall short of the mark of
perfection as a hostess, caused this
occasion to be anticipated almost as an
epoch in the social world of Columbia
The decorations displayed lavish
use of choicest palms, ferns and smilax.
and each and every one seemed placed
under the direction of an artist. The
color scheme was pink and white, and
modest blossoms of purest white
blended their odor with that of La
France roses, which. in elegant cut
glass vases. occupied first and most
prominent place among the decora
lions.
Mrs. Pillow received her guests in
the library, and with her stood the
honorees. Mrs. w. K. Phillips of Nash
vile. and Mrs. George L. Morris of
Birmingham. The toilettes of these
ladies were particularly handsome;
Mrs. Pillows being AN exquisite crea-
ton of pink crepe and lace, Mrs. Phil
lips, real lace over white silk, while
Mrs. Morris wore grey crepe-de- chine
with trimming of applique with
pearls Other ladies who assisted in
receiving were Mrs. William H. Pillow,
Mrs John T. Wooten, Mrs. A. S.
James, Mrs. S. g. Huntington Mrs
W. P. Morgan, Mrs. Joe Brownlow.
Mrs. J. l. Hutton, Mrs J. P. Street
Mrs Henry Fulton and Mrs William
Moses. A picture of rare beauty occu-
pied prominent space in the double
reception rooms, the young ladies com
posing this picture being Misses Mary
Brown and Eva James, who, in beauti-
full decollette gowns of yellow and
white organdie, respectively served
claret punch, at a table whose decora-
tiOns We're dozens of La France roses. |
In the dining room the floral effect |
reached it's highest degree of magnif-
cence in the central decorations. Large, |
graceful sprays of smilax descended |
from ceiling to chandelier, where they |
were caught by an immense bow of
pink satin ribbon, and here they were
Joined by the more delicate smilax, !
whose ends were entwined in the silver
at the corners of the large
square table. In the centre was large
bowl filled with pink carnations, whose
appeared to be hundreds rather
than dozens. Indeed, the whole house
seemed a reflection, in its brilliancy,
of the rich hues of the chosen blossoms
of decoration. and the brilliant lights
served not only to add fresh beauty to
the rose and lily, but the mirrors, cut
glass and candelabra seemed to catch
brighter glow and to reflect more
brilliant lustre upon the fairest woman
hood of this ''dimple of the universe. !"
An elegant two course luncheon was
served during the evening in the din
ng room, thus completing an occasion
which will long be remembered as one
If the most elegant, tasteful and elabo-
ate social functions ever given in the
,lty.
Fayetteville, Jan. 25.-One of the
most brilliant functions of the season,
vas the reception given by Mr.. and
hrs. H. K. Bryson at their lovely
ountry home on last Wednesday night q
n honor OF their charming guest, Miss &
.olton As the guests entered the c
eception hall they were greeted by t
wo lovely little girls, Misses Ed Woods
nd Lucy Bagley, both in exquisite
)ilets of white organizes over pink silk. 6
ink and white being the color scheme !
the hall and library. Many hand
)me candelabra filled with pink
andles sent forth pretty mel
wv light. The adornments of the
Ouble parlors were holly, mistletoe,
aims and ferns. Under bower of @,
oily and American Beauties stood =,
le host. hostess, honoree and Mr.. .,
arl Herefred. Mrs. Bryson was -
owned in white net over silk, and =,
ISIS Bolton in yellow crepe dc chine. r
he dining room was also a pleasing .,
ght. Palms and ferns filled every
,ok, the red and green color scheme
evailing there as it did throughout
70 elegant refreshments, minis and
II bons. Miss Bolton is the much re
mired guest of Mrs. Bryson. and has ia
EN- the honoree of many entertain til
ents. al
Mrs. w. J. Moore gave most en-
yable and elegant entertainment Sat =
day morning. II was chatty, mer =
party which assembled in the large IN
uble parlors and after the guests were
,eived by the hostess an interesting
me of anagrams was played. Among
, notably pleasant features of the
were the thoroughness or
tn which it was enjoyed by the Te
ests, and the graceful attentions
slowed upon them by the hostess and
fair bevy of ladies who assisted, -
ong whom were Mrs. Roy Porter,
81 Aileen Moore. Misses Craig and
Grinder, Matte Porter, Mamie Is
in, Clyde Cant and Anne Fleming. SA