Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-17
Mrs. Alexander's Reception.


 ception given Friday afternoon by IS. s. c. Alexander Jr., is to be re corded in the annals of Pine Bluff society as among the most brilliant and bountiful hospitalities that has Gistincuished it. The entertainment and accssories were along the most fE,bOratc lines and throughout it all jhe most perfect artistic conceptions anu good taste prevailed. The hon. orees of the occasion were Miss Adma Green of TcXarkana, Mrs. F. w. Null liEs of TeXarkana and Mrs. 5. W. Green of Little Rock The entire loWcr suite of rooms were used in enter taining and were fragrant and lovely with the choicest of greenhouse How CTS. The hall was in yulctide's favor jte eyerereens. Holly and mistletoe adorned mantel and tWined around chandel CTS. The glon and darkness oi the late December afternoon was com pletely dispelled by the beauty and warmth of the hospital ty within the doors. In the rear of the hall punch was served from a grape-Wreathed howl Misses Nettie Grace and Grace York being in charge. The dlnlns= room. where refreshments were serV- cd can best be described as a Word- less song of beauty and an artist dream of art: here the pretty color scheme of white and pink predomi- mated with just a hint of green. The table was draped in white satin, oV5 Crdraped in tulle. From the eiandes licr streamers of white tulle terml mated in great bows at the corners of the table, these being held in place by a tiny spray of maidenhair fern. Peek ing out from the folds of tulle,~ which bedecked the chandeliers, were white lovers emblems of purity, each hold~ ing in it's mouth a spray of green. The centerpiece was cut glass vase hold ing a great chester of pink roses. It rested upon centerpiec of rich ltal!- an lace. The lights were shaded by pink silk, embroidered shades and the appointments of the room were all in the same pretty color. Mrs. Walter Wilkins, Mrs. P P. Byrd, Mrs. A. w.. Scruess, Mrs. Will Riley, Mrs. Walter Trulock and Mrs billiard Saunders pr9 sided. The parlors where the re- ceiying party stoo dWas Il White ana green. the motif being wrought ln br de roses and ferns. Palms broke the contour of the walls, and the an clns of the room with it's splendid fuf- ujshing and exquisite draperies. Re- ceiving with Mrs. Alexander were Mrs. Adma Green. Mrs B. w. Green. Mrs r. w. Mullins. Mrs. R. H. Webster o1 | Texar(lana. Ms. w. H. Araold of Tex arkana. Miss Alymer Tagsart, Mrs. K. T. Robert, Mrs. Jules Boreson and Mrs. Oliver w. Clark. Throughout the hours of reception concealed or cbestra rendered a splend d program Others who assisted Mrs. Alexander were. Mir. and Mrs. s. c. Alexander. ST, Mrs John B. Speers. Mrs. Wal ter Trulock and Mrs. s. (. AleXanoer' .,r. The toilets worn by the racelVlh2 party were as follows:
 Mrs. s. c. Alexander, the hostess, wore an imported Sequin gown ln white and gold.
 Miss Adma Green. girlish gown or white chiffon over taffeta. She wore in her ha,r tiny wreath of whl'e rt sebuds.
 Nrs R " Green, handsome gown af uompadeur silk. with lace sa'ni- ture.
 Mrs R. H. Webster, an eNqulshe ,ov, of white and green hrocadeo silk with trimmings of renaissance lace. ;.
 Mrs. w. H. Arnold, blue crepe oe chine with lace garnture.
 Miss Alymer Taasart, pink empfoia cred chiffon over taffeta,
 ,rs k ,r Roberts. white embrold cred chiffon over taffeta, hand pah'ee in pink roses.
 Ms Boreson white crepe de chihe with trimmings of lace
 Mrs. Clark, white figured net ovel red taffeta.
 The gowns worn by others who as sisted in receiving were elaborate and handsome, many of them beins imported creations. No note of dis wa -,-.'..~' the rerfect whole of the poem within. Despite the very l., clement weather the macnetic person a, ty of the charming hostess, tempt