Newport daily independent., 1903-06-26
ELEGANT RECEPTION IN
 MRS. KENNELS HONOR.
Mrs. L. Hirsch Tenders Society An Enjoyable and Notable Event in Honor of Mrs. II. L. Remmel
 Thursday Afternoon.

"Forsake not an old friend, for the new is not comparable unto him; new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it witlspleasure.
 The inspired author of Ecclesiastes has simply yet beautifully paid tribute to that love for old friendships, which makes happy reunion hours, when past acquaintances are rejuvenated and old associations are recall ed to bind with closer ties those friendships of years gone by. Events of such character are thus naturally endeared and when at tended by those numerous pleasures of brilliant sociol function, become doubly rich in the enjoyment they contribute. With such a purpose in view, the beautiful reception rendered Mrs. Harmon L. Remmel of Little Rock by her sister Mrs. L. Hirsch was very timely and thoughtful compli- ment, for chance was thus afforded to meet her old Newport friends be- fore her early departure on pleasure trip to the Continent.
 1 The Hirsch home had been beauti- fully arrayed in floral decorations and in all it's appointments the reception was very elegant affair, though graced by that informality which so preeminently contributes to the suc- oacc of q GOnia1 funatiOo
 The hours. were from three to six in the afternoon and over a hundred in vitations had been issued. Upon arri- val the guests were first greeted in the hallway by Mesdames o. w. Scar borough and w. A. Billingsley. The interior had been darkened and the l light of candles upon a hallway of nasturtiums and yellow cannas dis played with neat effect amidst the greenery of vines gave inkling of the pleasure and beauty within.
 The hostess and guest of honor Mrs. Remmel, who possess equally that family trait of gracious affability, re- ceived in the parlor, assisted by Miss Lula Empie. The softened light of red candles fell upon pretty bowls of roses also red, and upon the mantle piece and walls hung here and there a bunch of long stemmed roses.
 From the parlor, through the open doorway, the guests passed into the library, rich in profuse and elabo- rate decoration of magnolias. Over the punch bowl in one corner, pre- sided over by Misses Lula Wolf and Mabel Stayton, ran an arch of magno- lia blossoms which with trailing vines about the walls made this room one of the most attractive. Mesdames Wm. Bailey, Gus Jones, c. D. Watson and Miss Carrie Stevens received in the library.
 The dining hall was resplendent in the sweet simplicity of oxeyed daisies. From the chandelier to the four cor ners of the table with white lace trimmed cover over pink, ran stream CTS of pink and green, which colors were also carried out in the candles and candelabra. The mantle-piece and china closet were banked with fern and other greenery, the whole effect being quite charming. Colored walters served the refreshments ot ice cream, cake and olives.
 During the afternoon Misses Mae !. lxa nd he piano and violin contributed music tc the complete success of this wei planned and beautifully executed re ception.
 COSTUMES OF RECEPTION PARTY.
 Mrs. Remmel was handsomely at tired in white crepe de chine, trim med in lace, and wore diamonds.
 Mrs. L. Hirsch wore pretty white null and American Beauty roses.
 Miss Lula Empie wore a blue or gandie with escurial lace trimming. ! Mrs. w. A. Billingsley was gowneC in a white tucked organdie.
 Miss Carrie Stevens wore white china silk, trimmed with lace.
 Mrs. Gustave Jones wore white china silk, trimmed in lace.
 Mrs. Wm. Bailey wore white silA tissue trimmed with Valenciennel lace.
 Mrs. o. D. Watson wore beautiful r dotted white grenadine, trimmed } with lace and ribbon.
 7 Miss Lula Wolf wore pink organ s die over taffeta.
 Miss Mabel Stayton wore whit, 3 organdie over taffeta.