The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-01

were in the lower hall. Here the scene
was of bewitching beauty. Smlax ran
riot in artistic effect about the hand
seine pictures, around the portiere deco
rations. and about the grand stairway, at
whose lower steps were two immense
palms. Over the doorWays and swung
above the stairs were the three regi-
mental flags, while lowering above the
first landing at the back of the broad
stairway was a novel and unique deco.
ration. a huge butterfly made of national
flags, the approach to which was through
an avenue of palms, ferns, smilaX and
choice flowers. Back in the hall Wright's
orchestra rendered music that was en-
loved. while here and there moved the
throng of guests.
In this hallway could be seen at times
the officers of the Governors and Adju-
tant- Generals STATS in full uniform. Or
the Governors staff there was present
Col p. M. Pearsall, Col. Jno. S. Cum
ingham, Of Person; Col. w. D. Pollock
of Kinston; Col Joseph f. Robinson, or
Goldsboro; Col. Geo. l.. Morton, of VIII
mington. With Adjutant- General Roys-
ter was his staff. Col. T. H. Balm, Of
Goldsboro; Col r. A. Macon, of Hen
derson Col. Sol. Gallert, of Rutherford
ton Col. j. c. Niche, of Durham; Col.
Alfred Williams of Raleigh; Col, Jones
Fuller, of Durham; Col. Wescott Robe
son, of High Point; Major William
Lands, OF Oxford; Major A. E. Lloyd, of
Durham; Major C. c. Bunch, of Raleigh;
and Major Staples Fuller, of Chapei
Hill.
In the dining room, where was served
the salad course, the guests We're served
most daintily by Misses Alice Aycock,
Estelle OBerryr of Goldsboro; Louise
Evans, Of Wilmington; Pearl Fort. OF
Pikeville; Elizabeth Boushall, of Cam
den; Alice Spruill. Of Loulsburg; Jose
phne Gilmer, of Waynesvlle, and Miss
Morrill,, of Snow Hill. In this room the
decorations were carried out in pink
GZaleas, primroses and La France roses, |
with surroundings Of smilaX. The table
was most attractive with its decOra
lions of pink and white carnations, and
pink candles whose light was softened by
pink shades.
In the parlor to the left of the en-
trance there was served bonbons, ices
and cake. The decorations here were
pink and green, the azaleas and roses OK
pink nesting against a background OF
smlax and ferns. In this refreshment
room the young ladies were Misses Liz
zie Aycock. of Fremont; Gretchen
Barnes, Emily Hodges and Margaret
Conner, of wilson; Ellen Dortch OF
Goldsboro; Frances Lacy and Miss Young,
of Raleigh, and Essie Morgan. The reco-
rations of the room were carried out in
the bonbons and ices which were served.
The reception was one that was re-
plete with pleasure. New acquaintance
was formed and old friendships renewed.
Until midnight the guest were coming
and going, and when the parting words
were said it was with sigh of regret
that one left the scene of so much
beauty and so much enjoyment.
The hospitality of Governor and Mrs.
Aycock was enjoyed to the uttermost by
their guests, and the Legislators, their
families and friends present all unite In
words of the sincerest praise for the
rare pleasure enjoyed during the hours
filed with so many pleasant Incidents.
MRS. AYCOCK WILL RECEIVE.
This afternoon Mrs. charles b. Aycock |
Will receive at the Governors Mansion |
from four to six o'clock. To this re-
ceptfon the ladies of the city are In !
vited No cards have been issued and
a warm welcome will be extended to
all friends who attend the reception.