The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1906-01-12
An Afternoon Tea.

One of the social events Of the Christ
mas season, was "a tea given by Mr.. and
Mrs. James Turner at their home, BALD
Eagle" Thursday evening. December the
Goth in honor of their sonin law and
daug liter, Mr.. and Mrs Merton Turner:
who were recently married.
The residence is situated near the
banks of the Patuxent and commands a
fine view of its tranquil waters. For the
festive occasion, the interior had been
tastefuIy decorated with Christm as ever
greens, combining with artistic draperies
and red shaded lights which cast their
mellow glow throughout the various apart
.nents. adding TO the scene beauty and
pic uresqu,ness.
Mrs. Turner, who wore stylish black
silk toilet, was assisted in receiving by
ner daughters, Misses Ruth aud Aminette
Turner. who were also becomingly attir
ed The bride, Mrs. Morton Turner. wore
\ lovely pale pink costume cut la mode,
with white lace accessories, and near her
throat was beautiful. pin of double
hearts.
Among the guests was numbered an
other bride, Mrs George Bowie Of Wash-
ington, D. G who was also handsomely
costumed, and several other toilettes were
I'LL oI,ro
Vas participated in by those who wished
to play, while sparkling repartee foatei
through the rooms and was waited out
IN the evening air About ten p. m the
guests assembled in the dining room.
where ham and oyster sandwiches, salads,
and chocolate We're daintily dispensed.
Miss Mary J. Summers assisted Mrs.
James Turner in pouring chocolate.
Afterwards piano music was introduc
ed, and Miss NJ Fletcher Perrie rendered
Instrumental selections by Moszkowski,
Sydney Smith and others.
The euchre game having ended, Miss
Eliza Summers received the 1st lady's
prize. and Mr.. Reverdy Sssscer the
gentleman's. :
All were again ushered into the ad-
adorned with bride roses and carnations
greeted the view; the color scheme being
red and green, illuminated with the soft
Ii sht from many burning candles; tropi-
Cal fruit, nuts, varity of cake, French
confectiens, and ice cream were bounti-
served. While on The buffet the beauti
full bridal gifts were arranged.
Some of those who gave presents were;
Mr. and Mrs Frederick NJ. Irvinmon
ger, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Mr.. and Mrs. R
E. Baden, Mr. and Mrs Cornelius Irwin
monger, Of N. Y, Mrs. c. E. Turner
Miss Edna E. Waring Mr.. and Mr.. Jos
A Turner, Mr.. James Fl. Wallis, Mr.. J
Bean, Miss Mary J. Summers, Mr.. Franz
| Irvinmonger. of Jacksonville, Fla Mrs
Blanche Strong, Washington, D. C.
Mr. and Mrs Muchein, of N. Y, Mr.. ane
Mrs Jas. Turner, Mr.. Oscar Irvinmon
ger, Of N. Y, Messrs Joseph, Richart
and Jessie Turner, of Mary's county.
At late hour the assemblage dispers
ed amid merry adieus and pleasan
recollections of the enjoyable evening.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
James Turner, Misses Ruth and Aminett
Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Turner
Mrs. George Bowie Of Washington, D
c., Mr.. and Mrs. Rinaldo Waring, MI
and Mrs. Reverdy Sasscer, Miss Mar.
Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Perrie
Miss May Sasscer, of Baltimore, Mise
Edna and Ethelyn Warning, Misses Eliz'
and Regina Summers, Mrs. NJ Fletche
Perrie, Messrs. Garland Turner, Wilson
! and Frank Turner,