The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Chrysanthemums, the royal flowers Of
Japan. and the popular autumn blossoms
Of society. nodded their heads Familiarity
last night at Prince Fushimi when he en-
tered the Wells mansion. Mayor Rolla
Wells and MrA Wells gave a reception to
the japanese Prince, which must rank as
one Of the most perfect entertainments Of
the semioficlai season which is Just now
closing for ST. Louis.
Nothing impromptu characterized this
reception. Even the flowers bore special
significance and were arranged by Mrs.
Wells with reference to the japanese ideas
or flower language. Clusters Of huge pink
chr~ysanthemums dropped gracefully over
tall vases OF old Japanese bronze.
Priceless cloissone, one piece a gift to
Mr.. Wells last spring when the Japanese
Commissioner OF Education was in the
city, held a few handsome white blossoms.
In front OF the tall drawing-room mirror,
which reaches from floor to ceiling, was q
huge vase of Japanese porcelain covered
NUNS.
Several weeks ago when the Japanese
Prince decided TO visit st. Louis and We
determined on this reception" said Mrs.
Wells. at a late hour yesterday afternoon.
Il began to study the flower significance
which means SO much to the Japanese,
and which is so delightfully."- full Of senti-
ment.
two flowers only in q slender vase, and
may possibly mean by this arrangement
the sun, moon and stars. Another flower
mean the full moon and the plants. Then
some flowers, in combination or singly.
mean the cardinal virtues. expressions of
sentiment and the like. which are vastly
Interesting In uS OSCi1enfall who huva
nothing like it"
What is the special meaning Of that
one white chrysaatllemum?' Queried the
Mayor, who CAM in at that moment. He
pointed to a single b ossom, which held
court In a slender crystal vase.
isn't that a trifie lonely, all by itself?
some kind or other. OF course, I merely
mention this as a possibility. ! am moi so
well informed on the matter as Mrs.
Wells with a merry twinkle In his eye.
any contingency" replied Mrs. Wells with
spirit, as she reached for a bouquet Of
long-stemmed roses and selected two.
These she placed in the vase with the one
white chrysanthemum.
Now there can't possibly be any mis-
take. The japanese chrysanthemum is
accompanied by two American beauty
roses. and the combination is sure to be
Indicative Of felicity"
Red moons on a white field. the Japa.
ne n,s-, tisg' s hung s side s sy side :, with si1 tss
q oHa NAAp Al Oil thhS
rooms. Even the approach to the house
was decorated. The striped awning was
lighted with gay Oriental lanterns, while
above the front entrance was a tasteful
arrangement of flags Of the two nations
caught with q large shield in the Amer
lean colors.
Mrs. Wells. assisted by her daughter,
Mrs. Clark Street,. received in the draw
ing-room. while Mr.. Wells, with Prince
Fushimi and his suite, held court on the
big east room, where the large square
window was made into q background for
their party. Flags upheld by spears
monizing admirably with the dark green
tints of the room. White chrysanthemums
and red American beauties were used ex-
| clusively here, in compliment to the hon
ored japanese guest.
such a delightful feature Of the Wells
house this summer. was inclosed and the
walls entirely concealed by flags and BAN
ners, while immense lanterns OF a eeau-
tifuI and rare kind Of Japanese work, IL
Illuminated the entire place, Punch was
| served here all evening. and also in tho
| breakfast room. The palm room was dec,
grated except for its handsome green's and
supper was served all evening in the large
dining-room. the center table being
trimmed with NUNS.
An orchestra of fifteen pieces played de-
lightful music from the second-story bal
Everybody in oficIai society presented
himself at some time during the evening,
and the night proved especially fine both
in and out Of doors. All the Worlds Fair
directors and chiefs, the Board OF Lady
Manager the foreign Commissioners. and
most OF their attaches. the president Of
Portland's- Exposition. Mr.. Goode with
Mrs Goods; af the G COUNTESS fsme &c How T. yaa and
some of Mr.. and Mrs. wells's friends in
west End and South Side society. COM