The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-02-08
LOCAL ITEMS.
ENTERTAINMENTS AT REDCLIFF

the scene of two delightful social
functions Friday afternoon and even
ling, with Mrs. G. A. Wilson as the
gracious hostess.
The splendid facade OF wide veran-
dahs withturretslikesentinels standing
guard among the many gables were
in keeping with the wide sweep of
lawn and majestic trees. Passing un-
der the hospitable portals one feels
the artistic atmosphere which per-
vadeS the stately rooms.
The eye is pleased with the treas
ures of art which have been brought
together by the artist soul and placed
in harmonious groupings
| The effect Of repose and harmony
was accentuated by the decorations
of grapevines. laden with luscious
grapes, from the richly tinted colors
Of red and brown and green Of autumn
to the silver white leaves touched by
winters frost.
The reception room seemed to have
been under the magic spell Of anAlad-
din's touch and transformed into a sill
yer bower of loveliness.
White and silver vines with frosted
grapes had changed the chandeliers
into fairy palaces Of sparkling white.
Natural foliage with its tempting
fruit of California grapes served as
decorations around the punchebowl,
| from which Miss Edna Wilburn dis
pensed delicious grape juice.
| The double parlors were decorated
in autumn tints Of grape-vines which
climbed up wide archways and over
doors and windows and seemed to fling
in luxuriant profusion, great punches Of
purple and red grapes to tempt the
palate,
Across the massive mirrors baskets
of the purple fruit with foliage, were
suspended by festoons Of ribbon grass.
One could almost hear the wild
birds sing and the soft mellow tinkle
Of bells and feel the pulse Of nature
as they caught breath Of the sweet,
translucent woods, from the riotous
vines.
The same motif was carried through
out in the dainty and attractive score
cards and table markers. The SON.
venirs evidenced the rare artistic
taste of the hostess, each piece
representing the grape design in high
relief.
For high score and lone han d, Miss
Nettie Watson received an exquisite
opaline vase, and handpainted plaque;
the latter was presented to Mrs.
John Pickens, Jr. Mrs. Gillian, of
Tchula, az guest souvenir, a dainty
|
belt pin. Miss Edna Wilburn, souve-
mir representing pin in enamel leaves
and pearls. For consolation cut by
7 Miss Lindholm, another lovely vase Of
: opalescent ware, which was pr esented
{ to Miss Sample.
: Mrs. Wilson was charmingly as
: sisted in serving the delightful re-
:, freshments Of two courses by the
) Misses Wilson.
9 Forty guests were present for the
7 evening function and the souvenirs
. we're all in silver in harmony with the
2 decorations of white and silver which
a were further enhanced under the spell
: of the brilliant lights. Miss Mamie
] Stigler assisted in serving punch, and
as souvenir of the occasion received
: silver bracelet in grape leaf design.
n For high score Miss Alice Martin re-
r ceived silver fruit basket. Mrs.
Joe Eggleston's lone hand was reward
a ed by silver bread tray. Mrs. David
n Sutton consoled with a silver glove
n stretcher. For high score in the
= gentlemen's souvenirs Mr.. R. C. Nc
q Bee was favored with an elaborate
: silver stein.
0 For lone hand, Mr.. ]. H. Fugua re-
$ ceived a silver cork opener with bot,
Q tie of grape juice Mr.. Alexander
!, was also the recipient of the conso.
t lation in silver design. Mr.. John
Barrett for lone score, received the
J. booby, silver key ring.
These two functions will long bt
remembered for the exquisite skill anC
:, taste with which every feature was
marked, and the two will go down in
the social calendar as the most elabo
J rate of the seasons entertainments
!. All the latest designs in furnitur,