The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-27
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Mrs. John r. Wilcox gave a largeereception
this afternoon at her home on Sixth street
Sc. fer her daughter, Miss Myrtice; sWilcex.
About 600 invitations had been issued and tho
rooms were thronged from until 6 clock.
Mrs Wilcox and her daughter received alone.
Mrs. Wilcox wore white crepe de chine
trimmed with lace and pink panne velvet,
and she carried bunch of white lilac bios
SONS. Miss Wilcox was In a pretty gown Of
white embroidered null. The skirt was
hounced and the bodice was fashioned with
lace and chiffon and her flowers were purple
violets. The assisting women were MINES.
George Gillette, l.. S. Gillette, II. w. Caren-
ter, James Andrews, Reuben Warner, Jr.,
Of st. Paul; S. w. Rankin, Dora Somes, Max
Lehman, the Misses Ida May Heffel1nger,
Robb, Mary Harrington, Kate Buchanan and
Dolly Andrews. Mrs James Bracket pre-
sided at the frappe table,
The decorations were charming, and tiny
incandescent lights were used among the
southern smilax with pretty effect Tie wood
work in the hall was almost hidden beneath
the wavy tendrils OF the smilax, and running
UP the stair rail We're red and white lights
that glowed like stars among the glossy;
leaves. The doorways and arches throughout
were wreathed with smilax and the chande-
Tiers were garlanded with green. Dropping
sword ferns, trailing vines and tall palms
banked the mantels. In the reception room
white roses nestled among the green, and in
the second parlor great clusters Of Easter
lilies filled the air with their fragrance. Pink
carnations were used on the frappe table,
which was garlanded with green, and an in
candescent light illuminated the bowl In a.
novel fashion. The library was gay with vel
n Oo- WING orr q
in red and green. In among the great clus-
ter OF American Beauty roses that formed the
centeTpiece were the tiny incandescent lights,
and dainty silver and cut glass added to the
attractive appearance. Roses were caught in
the green tangle that banked the mantel and
were on the buffet and sideboard. with red
tapers in silver candelabra. Dorner served a
reception menu.
Mrs. Wilcox will entertain the assisting
women at "a dancing party later in the season.
+ Miss Raye Newman gave luncheon this
afternoon at her home on E Sixteenth street.
for Miss Tena Hanson, a bride Of the week.
Covers were laid for sixteen and the decora-
lions and appointments were in green and
white. A large basket of flowers and ferns
was at the brides place and the other guests
found tiny baskets Of flowers at their covers.
After luncheon a hosiery shower was an in
teresting feature, and 1t was suggested at
C1o letplo NY Tie uaIQe CaTQS, winch were
hose-shaped and decorated in plaids and
stripes after the most approved fashion, Each
of the guests brought letter Of advice by
Which Miss Hanson can shape her married
life, and the reading of them proved very
amusing. The letters were bound into g
pretty booklet by Miss Newman and will fur
nish an attractive souvenir Of the afternoon
Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hanson
gave bridal dinner for Miss Hanson and
Mr.. zintheo, and it was followed by the re-
hearsaL ..-5- : 3.
Miss Alma Hoegh will give dinner dance
tomorrow evening at the Minikahda Club,
entertaining twenty guests. aH~>~ j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred D. Hath of 500 Forest
avenue entertained at dinner Saturday even
ing. Covers were laid for ten, The table
decorations were in pink and green, with
bridesmaid roses. w.
Miss Helen Hendrix entertain the Khal-
ailu club Friday evening at her home on
Blaisdell avenue Tho decorations were in
red, with carnations for flowers. The dance
! cards were in the CLUB colors. red and silver,
and sixteen numbers were enjoyed. Miss Ella
Brooks presided at the frappe table and at
midnight supper served In the dining
room, which was hung In red bunting. The
guests ITO" 81 raul were MISS Fay Nall.
| Miss Agnes Ives, Miss Mary Ives and Harold
Lains. Those from Minneapolis were Richard
D. Collins, Archibald Gibbons, Harry Gerrish,
Braydon Byron, Fred Garbett, Claude Haney,
Cyrus Barnunl, Ray Knight, John Corl, Roy
Cooley, Floyd Gates, Laurel KeHs, Dwight
Simpson, Will Hale, Ben Sheldon. Misses
Kate Edgerton, Exime Smith, Floy Page,
Irene Radcliffe, Olive Brooks, Agnes Jacques,
Ruth Spear, Marion I. Jones, Helen Hendrix
Margaret Bell, Florence Shook, Eleanor Shell
don, Lorena McF'arlane A. Meude Hyser.
Friday afternoon Mrs. NJ. J. WALTON OF 2136
Pillsbury avenue entertained informally for
Mrs. Fred Holt and Mrs. Arthur Clark. A
guessing contest was one of the diversions.
There were twenty guests. - 's-. 4.
Mrs. w. o. sisson Of Milwaukee was enter
tanned at very pretty luncheon Friday by
Mrs. Ella Clarke at her home on Ninth ave-
nue. S. The decorations were carnations and
maidenhair ferns and covers were laid for
twelve. During the afternoon very enjoy
able program Of mandolin music was given.
Miss Callie Wambold Of Franklin avenue
entertained at tea Tuesday for her cousin,
Mrs. W. O.: Sisson of Milwaukee,. The din
ing-room was beautifully decorated in red
and green. Covers were laid for ten and the
guests were Mines. Sisson, James w. Ricky,
Ella Clark Charles Crewy, Mary Van Brunt,
Kate Roberts, A. Wambold, Misses Amanda
Tittund and Alice Lambie. After tea a pro-
gram Of song, poems and recitations was
given, each guest contributing q lumber.