Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18
A. and Club Matters

Ruth Mofey of Austin. Lovely Christ
mas decorations prevailed throughout the
receiving rooms, with Christmas bells.
holly, roses, chrysanthemums and red can
dies effectively used. The hall was In deep
red with American beauty roses. The
parlor was in pink and white, with chfys-
anthemuus, pink roses and ferns, white
candles, and the young ladies who served
punch were gowned in pink. The most
elaborate decorations were in the dining
room, where red was again predominant.
Suspended above the table was an immense
Christmas bell from which red tulle stream
ers extended TO the corners Of the table
which was covered with a dark red silk
scarf. The center piece was formed OF beau
tiiu holly wreath within which stood cut
glass vase OF handsome American beauty
roses. Red candles in red rose candle
sticks completed the design.
| In the receiving line were Mrs. Dansby,
Misses Bessie and Bobbie Scale Of Bench
lev, Ruth and Lucille Morley Of Austin,
Catherine and Beulah Cavitt of Wheelock,
Vivian and Ruby James. Misses Mary Me
Innis, Corine James and Sara Allen served
punch. Many ladies were present TO enjoy
the charming afternoon. Fruit punch,
chicken and fruit salad, pickles, no, coffee
and waters were the refreshments.
MIR. and Mrs. Dansby entertained in the
evening complimentary to the young ladies
Of her house party in the afternoon, nam
ed above. The entire party visited the skat
ing rink for Jolly hour OF two, returning
TO the Dansby home for refreshments-
punch and salad and dessert courses. The
young men present were Messrs. Norman
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Howard Cayitt, |. w. Williams IT,, w.
n. and {. NJ. Bell. Hendricks Conway.
! Mn. Warren A. Withen complimented
her guests, Misses nc lice auihen andBernice
Taylor Of Lampasas. with a merry Christ
mas party Wednesday afternoon from 4 TO
| Q. Lovely Christmas decorations were
everywhere in evidence and most effectively
arranged. Red was the predominant color,
with Christmas bells, holly and a profus-
ion Of red roses. The guests were received
by Mrs. Withep and the honorees In the
hall. Punch was also served in the hall
and merry toasis proposed, among these
being a pretty sentiment 10 the guests OF
honor by Miss Gussie Buchanan. A musi-
cal program in which several Of the
young ladies fook part, Christmas poem
contest and other diversions made the after
noon pass all too swiftly. A salad course
and chocolate made the complement Of
pleasures complete. About fifty young
ladies were present. Miss Taylor, sister
Of Mn. Withefs, has been here some time
and had already won the hearts Of her asso-
ciaies, who found in Miss Cauthen on this
occasion an equally charming personality.
One Of the delegates to the recent U. ID.
| c. convention, held here. contributes, I'M
der the name Of "Bonnilee, a splendid
article on Bryan and the convention to n
paper published al Burnet, Texas. The
writer was the guest OF Mr.. and Mr. w.
Z. Saunders during her stay in this eitye
and makes Appropriate acknowledgment, OF
the courtesy in a warm tribute to their
hospitality, the quality OF which is 50
well known to the people OF this city. OF
Bryan the writer says in paft Bryan Is
situated in the heart OF 4 rich cotton belt.
II is full Of business, but not over-eage'
in the requirement OF wealth. Wealth
will grow 10 Bryan, as the blood returns
to the heart, for she is nOurished by local
industries, and especially endowed by ma
tufe. A town of colleges, churches and
public institutions, such as Bryan posses
ses, needs no higher eommondation. The
Teas Division U. ID. c. was fortunate in
being the guest OF that city.
Mr.. 7. =. Tatom. a conductor on the
Houston & Texas Central, and Miss Lo-
retia Willis. formerly Of this city, were
married In Dallas Wednesday, Dec. %,
and will be at home in Houston, 1920
Houston avenue, after ian. /. The bride
made her home in Bryan for a number Of
years and is esteemed by large circle Of
friends for her womanly christian charac-
ter and many accomplishments. The
groom is an experienced and popular rail-
road man who has many friends in this
city. The Eagle Joins in congratulations.
Prior 70 the beginning OF the work Of
the new Sunday school year, Mn. c. h.
HOLMES entertained her class in the Free
baptist Sunday school at the home Of the
pastor, Rev. J. ]. Tatum, on Thursday
afternoon. About eighteen or twenty of
the young people Of This interesting class
were present and greatly enjoyed the oc-
casion. Fruits, nuts and candies were
served following the games and other
amusemeuts.