The courier., 1903-01-24

the state house. I'm order to witness the
brilliant scene in the rotunda, where the
reception for Mr.. d. e. Thompson was
given Thursday night. The myriads Of
electric lights cleaning amid oriental
draperies. thousands of roses and carna-
tions. and a forest of green, brought out
In a strong light the beautiful costumes
worn by the receiving and assisting
ladies.
Mrs. Thompson was regal in a gown
of renaissance lace over pink, and dia-
mond ornaments; Mrs. j. H. Mickey
wore black crepe de chine with touches
of blue and white; Mrs. Savage, yellow
silk net over silk, with garnitures Of
narrow velvet ribbon and yellow autumn
leaves. and a guimpe of silk applique;
Mrs. Henry L. Mayer, light blue, change
able silk lace. and diamonds; Mrs. John
B. Wright light blue net over blue, with
white lace, diamonds; Mrs. w. B. Har-
greaves. champagne colored lace over
white taffeta, white aigrette in hair and
diamond ornaments; Mrs. w. c. Wilson,
white lace; Mrs w. NJ. Leonard laven-
der crepe de chine; Mrs. w. G. Morri-
son, blue silk tissue over taffeta: Mrs.
Harry H. Everett, black chiffon and lace
over white satin; Mrs. Lewis Marshall,
lavender crepe; Mrs. c. F. Ladd, white
crepe de chine, with Irish lace; Mrs. E.
b. Stephenson white organdie, chiffon
trimmings; Mrs. A. s. Raymond, ecru
applique over silk; Mrs. L. c. Burr.
striped French grenadine, black and
white lace over pink taffeta; Mrs. w. d.
Fitzgerald, white embroidered chiffon
and lace over taffeta; Mrs. / NJ. Ray
mond, black crepe and lace over silk,
diamonds; Mrs. c. G. Crittenden, black
and white foulard with real lace medal
lions let in over skirt and yoke, made over
pink taffeta; Mrs. Paul F. Clark, black
taffeta with white yoke; Mrs. r. E.
Moore, black grenadine with pearl garni-
lures, diamonds; Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald,
black spangled net diamonds; Mrs. John
Dorgan, gray Louis ne silk over pink:
Mrs. E. Bignell, laN ender crepe with
cream applique let in over blue. Many
gowns were also noticed
among the ladies who passed down the
line to greet and congratulate the guest
of honor.
A progressive dinner was given Tues
day evening by Mrs. Jeanette Reh-
in honor OF Miss Jennie Gertrude
Bell and Mr.. Frank Ringer. Four tables
the guests and eight
courses We're served. The drawing room
was decorated with white carnations.
The dining room was in red, with red
candles and shades. and red carnations.
A red floral bell was suspended over the
table in the dining room, and from the
chandelier in the drawing room hung a
miniature wringer. The place cards for
the ladies were white, adorned with four
leaved clover in gilt; those for the men
were blue, with red roses. Covers were
laid for Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hurd. Mr..
and Mrs. E. p. Hovey, Doctor and Mrs.
II. Finley Helms, Mrs. Rehlaender.
Misses Bell, DuTeil. Canning. Galbraith,
Helen Howland, Daily and
Leese: Messieurs Ringer, Rowland,
Cullen, Ward. Brooks, Foltz.
Stevens, ard Doctor Bolton.
In honor Of her daughter Katharine,
Mrs. s. II. Atwood entertained forty
children this afternoon. pink color
scheme was carried out. Games were
played. and the little folks scrambled
for favors. which tumbled from a pink
tarleton bag when the ribbons were
drawn to release them. A birthday cake
a ring, a coin and a thimble,
was the centre Of attraction at the two
course supper which was served. Guests
from Plattsmouth, the old home of the
Atw Gods, were Halle and Pollock Par
melee, David Gould, Helen Clark, Mil
ired Cummins. and Katharine Dovey.
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Prayerbooks promise gradually to sup
plant flowers in society's favor at we'd
lings, and bridesmaids are carrying