Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-24
ELABORATE FUNCTION.
Mrs. George Hays Entertains Large Number of Invited Guests at Her
 Home on Walnut Street in
 Honor of Mrs. Drury Adams.

Honor of Mrs. Drury Adams.
 The greatest social treat that the ladies of Newport have enjoyed in many days was afforded them in the reception given by Mrs. George Hays on Tuesday evening, complimentary to her guest, Mrs. Drury Adams of Batesville. In the lovely home on Walnut Street the shades had been drawn and the interior presented a beautiful appearance, with the pro- fuse floral decorations, handsome costumes and the soft glow of candle light over all.
 In the reception hall, the guests who called during the hours of 2 to 5, were met by Mesdames William Rai- ley and Narcie Minor, who were cordiality itself.
 The color scheme of this room was white, snow balls and maiden hair ferns being used most effectively. Here also, in a bower of fragrant roses and greenery, Misses Hilda Bailey and Irma Hooker, dispensed in charming manner cooling fruit beverage.
 The guests were first ushered into the parlor, where their gracious hostess awaited them, together with the guest of honor, and Mesdames Oscar Jones, Clyde Woods, M. M. Stuckey, s. D. Campbell, I. w. Steph- ems and H. E. Cobb. The parlor was brilliant with the red glow of shaded tapers and deep hued roses in pro- fusion. In the dining room, presided over by Mrs. Geo. Sink, Misses Lula Empie, Marille billiard and Carrie Stevens, the decorations were most elaborate. Streamers of pink and white depended from the chandelier to the corners of the table, which was arranged in the same colors and made beautiful with the glitter of cut glass, and Marchal Neil and La France roses scattered everywhere.
 The dantiest of refreshments, brick cream, cake, olives, salted almonds and hints were nicely served, com pleting fully this most happy occasion. Among those who called during the hours were, Mesdames A. D. Bailey, O. H. Wilmans, T. E. Allen, w. R. Thompson, J. s. Wilmans, John Ola ridge, G. A. Lockard, J. O. Taylor, w. R. Stewart, Harry Herring, J. L. Sells, s. R. Phillips, T. D. Kinman, o. D. Watson, B. 5. Wilmans, R. M. Jchn- son, l. D. Price, John Wallace, J. w. Smith, A. D. Holland, Mahan, 0. H. Niemeyer, J. R. Newburn, Geo. An derson, Arthur Fels,O. Scarborough, M. M. Erwin, Gustave Martin, l.. Minor, F. s. Hess, Wm. Hooker, A. Ballew. O. E. Crook, L. N. Nouss; Misses M. Hare, Phillips. Mabel Pad gett and Mabel Stayton.
 Mrs. Hayes wore black net over taffeta, pearls and diamonds.
 Mrs. Adams appeared in white or gandie over taffeta, with pearl orna- ments.
 Mrs. Jones wore black net over silk.
 Mrs. Woods was gowned in white organdie over silk pearls.
 Mrs. Stuckey was becomingly gown ed in black grenadine with good lace.
 Mrs. Campbell wore blue silk with black trimmings.
 Mrs. Stephens appeared in yellow taffeta with black appliques, dia- monds.
 Mrs. Bailey was charming in white silk tissue over taffeta, lace trimmings.
 Mrs. Minor wore black and white silk.
 Mrs. Sink was gowned in white or gandie.
 Miss Empie wore black and white silk.
 Miss billiard was attired in white organdie with valenciennes trim mings.
 Miss Stevens wore light blue foulard, velvet trimmings.
 Miss Hilda Bailey looked lovely in light blue taffeta.
 Miss Irma Hooker was sweet in Paris mousseline, trimmed in valin- cienness lace.