The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-30
THE CAPITAL CLUBS RECEPTION
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
Over thousand Guests Enjoy One Of the Most
Brilliant Events in the Clubs
History,

History,
Social functions at the Capital Club
must be spoken of in comparative terms.
Within it's walls many brilliant receptions
have been given, and as each new one
passes into the annals of time it seems to
excel its predecessors.
Last night was a proof of this From
every quarter of the State it's ChiValry
and beauty was gathered. 1t was a re-
cepton rendered to the members of the
General Assembly, and there were pres
ent not alone these and the ladies they
escorted, but host of other visitors to
the city, in addition to the members Of
the club and the ladies of their families.
1t was brilliant scene. Not alone was
it brilliant in the splendid decorations,
which began at the entrance and ended
only at the observation gallery, but these
We're eclipsed and overshadowed by the
beauty of the ladies and the magnificent
costumes which they wore. Nearly
twelve hundred guests were present dur
ing the evening and these made an ever
changing picture Of Kaleidoscope beauty,
which has seldom been equalled in the
social life of the State.
Inc decorations were DCdulllul anu
harmonious. Southern smilaX in the full
berry was on every side. 1t trailed along
the banisters of the steps which made en-
trance. 1t was festooned about the walls
and chandeliers, and its freshness
was seen on the snowy linen which COW
cred the tables. Flags, too, were promi-
. nent in the decorations. The flag of
North Carolina was there in many places.
and in the billiard room the stars and
stripes were on every hand, the dominant
red being emphasized by broad red rib
bon decorations above the tables, and by
| the cardinal hue of the waXen tapcrs
which gave light from many silver can
delabrae. In the reception room, the
punch room and the ball room the details
of the beNutiful decorations were carried
out, all enhanced by the magnificent cos
tunes Of the ladies in attendance.
,The entire arrangement of the decora-
tics reflects the greatest crdit on Mssrs
Shrwood Higgs and Company, who had
! these in charge.
The many guests were most graciously
welcomed by the members of the receiv-
ing party. These were gathered in the
reception room, where magnificent palm
in the centre, the national colors, the
State flag and the flag of the Governors
Guardstin the foreground, all set off with
Southern smilax, made the mis- en- scene
a beautiful one. In the receiving party
were Governor and Mrs. Charles 3. Ay-
cock, DR.. James Mckee, President Of the
| Club, and Mrs. Mckee. VicePresident
| and Mrs. H. w. Miller, State Treasurer,
| and Mrs. r. z. Lacy Secretary of State,
Bryan Grimes and Mrs. Mary Grimes
Smith, Lieutenant Governor w. D. Tur-
| ner Superintendent of Public instruction
j. Y. Joyner, Attorney General and Mrs.
r. d. Gilmer, Col. and Mrs. F. A. Wood
ruff. Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Ward, Mrs. A. b.
Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs. William j. An
| drews, DR.. and Mrs. Joseph Graham.
After passing the receiving line the
| guests enjoyed the many social pleasures
of the evening. Here and there were
! groups in social converse, while in the
ball room, where the music invited, We're
those who found enjoyment in the dance,
the onlookers finding great pleasure in
watching the graceful evolutions which
| made up the figures of the german.
Near hundred couples took part in
the dance. The figures Of the german
were most gracefully lead by Mr.. Armi-
stead Cowan, who danced with Miss Josie
b. Craige, of Salisbury. The music was
| excellent and it was rendered by Levin's
orchestra. Not alone was it enjoyed by
the dancers, but by those who merely
looked on at the figures.
During the evening refreshments We're
served in the dining room, which with
its elaborate decorations made Devil
dering scene Of beauty. The menu served
was admirable, and more than sustained
the high reputation of the Capital Club
for its excellence in this line. In charge
of the service of this were NUMBER or
ladies, and these were assisted by the
following little ladies, who MADE DAINTY
Mattresses: Misses Sacxie Latta, Ruby
Norris, Edith Pou. Belle Andrews Annie
Young, Fannie Young, Mary Grimes
Cowper. Margaret McKimmon, Foy Yam
cey, Emily Smith. Isabelle Simmons and
Dee b. Duncan.
Among the guests were by far the
greater portion of the members OF the
General Assembly. roll call would
have shown almost every member an
sWering present" That they enjoyed
the open handed hospitality is eVlnced by
the handsome compliments they freeiy j
paid the club and its officers
1t was indeed an occasion of the great |
est enjoyment, and in every detail it was
complete success. The reception was !
in charge of the House Committee, COM !
posed of Messrs William Boylan, chair !
man, John A. Duncan and +. M Ozzell |
whose Splendid management is respoh- .
sible for the great success or the even /
ing.