Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-28
Mrs. Perkins Reception.

6. was regal in appointments, anu will live long in the memories of the guests present, as one of the nlos' interesting events in the social Wofld of this city. It was planned Ill honor of Miss Sue Perk ns, tEe youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dashiell Perkins The entire house was at the disposal of the guests. ne rooms were a perfect wilderness oi flowers, palms and cut blossoms, Vle- ing with each other to do honor to tho occasion. Pink and green were the colors chosen in the parlof ana library, the effect being obtained py the lavish use of bridesmaid roses and rare potted plants. Chandellers and windows were wreathed "1th English ivy, while palms hanked 'he walls. making effective backgrounds wherever backgrounds were needeo. The lights were shaded in the colors chosen and the effect of the whole was not only artistic, but beautl1ui as well. The dining room rivalad the other roms in beauty and Tor daintiness could not be excelled. The colors chosen were white and green, so arranged as to bring forth all the beauty of floral arrangement. EVery- where there was room for blossom bride roses were placed, against bacG- grounds of ferns. The square table which occupied the center of the vas draped in white satln, overdraped in tulle. The chande, Her was completely hidden in the soft folds of tulle, while streamers Of the same fell to the four corners of the table below, these being caught Ill place by sprays of maidenhair fern. Rising from the center of the table was a crytal vase, filled with the latter reaching to the chandelier above. The lights shone through frosted globes, falling in silyered ra- diance over the festive scene An orchestra was stationed in the upper hall and rendered many beautiful se- lections during the hours. Punch was served from grape-Wreathed punch bowl, stationed in an alcove beneath the stairs and presiding here were Misses Josie Withers and Jo- sic Hazlip. The receiving party stood in the parlor, and included Mrs. Perkins. Miss Perkins, Mrs. E. r. Reading. Mrs. T. P. Pinkney. Mrs, Leo Andrews, Mrs. Will Langford, Mrs. P. P. Byrd and Mrs. John Speers. Others who assisted in re- ceiving were Mrs. Harry Tru'ock' Miss Grace York, Mrs. Ella Howell Mrs. Will Riley, Mrs. Dillard saun- ders. Miss Nell Gallagher, Mrs. H. A. Mccoy. Miss Bettie Gallagher, Miss Annie M. Shepard and MT. Dashleil Perkins. The toilets worn by the receiving party were as follows
 MfS. 1eIklu0. Ult'NN AASN feta, real lace trimmings.
 Miss Perkins, hand embroidered point d'esprit over silk. She carr.eo an arm bouquet of pink roses and narcissus.
 Mrs. Reading, French creation or white organdy and real lace, black velvet trimmings.
 Mrs. Pinkney, Paris muslin and val. enciennes lace with blue ribbon.
 Mrs. Andrews, white embroidered chiffon.
 Mrs. Langford, princess gown Of Irish lace and embroidered flowers.
 Mrs. Byrd, white embroidered aeo- Han cloth.
 Mrs. Speers, white chiffon broad cloth and lace.
 Mrs. Trulock, white aeolian, rose applique.
 Miss York, violet crepe de chene.
 Miss Howell, whie point d'esprit ever green taffeta.
 Mrs. Mccoy, gray silk lace and vel vet trimmings.
 Mrs. Riley, white crepe de chene with Irish lace bertha.
 Mrs. Saunders, green aeolian and cluny lace.
 Miss Gallagher, Paris muslin and yalencinnes lace.
 Miss Josie Withers, pink silk.
 Miss Josie Haizlip, blue silk.
 Miss Bettie Gallagher, pink and white China silk.
 Little Elizabeth Perkins, white or gandie and lace.
 Miss Sheppard, white silk.
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 Card Party.
 A poudre card party is certainly a pretty innovation in the way of enter tainments. The first of the kind was