The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-06-14
Mrs. Dedman's Reception.

Mrs. Dedmsn's Reception.
Eclypsing in brilliancy all previous
entertainments of this spring was the
reception given by Mrs. Joe NJ. Ded-
man Thursday afternoon at the Beth
ell House. The interior of the hotel
has recently been handsomely repa-
pered and reprinted, and made most
attractive setting for the charming
picture presented by the assemblage
of so many handsomely gowned and
pretty women. In the hall and cor
ridors potted plants, ferns and palms
were artistically grouped. and grace
| full baskets of ferns and vines were
| suspended in the archways. Tabo-
rettes held large vases of crimson
peoples and yellow daisies. The Ital-
ian orchestra was stationed in the
south corridor, and the sweet strains
OF the selections given, echoed over
all, adding to the pleasure of the
hours
The parlors were beautifully deco
rated, red and yellow, the selected
colors, harmonizing charmingly with
the yellow walls and rich crimson vel
vet carpets On the nantes were
vases of peoples and roses, and mas
sive silver candelebra held crimson
candles that added their light to that
of the handsome crystal electroliers.
Receptacles on tables held jacque
minot roses and ferns. The receiving
party stood in the east parlor and in
cluded the gracious hostess, in a most
becoming toilette of soft yellow silk,
lace trimmed Mrs. Julia Shields in al
handsome white lingerie gown elab-
orately lace trimmed, cut princess,
Mrs. T. Edwin New, pretty in stylish
costume of pale blue silk, Mrs. VIII
liam Watson, attractive in an empire
costume of white chiffon silk, and
Mrs. Charlotte Hughes in toilette OF
cream chiffon and silk. In the west
SdluN anu Tea WCIC SioSN
fully dispensed by Mrs. Eugene Long
and Miss Lillian McGavock. The for
mer regal in a gown of white liberty
silk, and the latter gowned in pretty
and becoming costume of lavender or
candle, lavishly lace trimmed. The
bon bon table was yelled in rich lace,
and fiorally ornamented with jacque-
minot roses and ferns, in its center
was a handsome candelebra holding
crimson tapers. Ices and cakes, car
rying out the selected colors, were
served.
Miss Elizabeth and Mr.. Curran
Whitthorne entertained about nifty
friends Tuesday evening at their home
on the Hampshire pike. The chief
amusement OF the evening was dane
ing. for which a three piece orchestra
furnished excellent music. The
house was beautifully decorated in
daisies, large boquets being in evil
dence everywhere. Frappe was
served in the library by Misses Char
Ilotts Watson. Mamie Littleneld.
Charlotte Hughes and Margaret
Mitchell. At a late hour delicious ice
cream and cake was served. /
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For Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs. Cox.
Mrs Hinton Frierson entertained
Tuesday with most elaborate and
beautiful bridge luncheon. her sisters,
Mrs. Hunter Mcdonald of Nashville.
and Mrs Carter Cox of Franklin, be-
ing the guests OF honor. Miss Camille
Gordon assisted in receiving the
guests. The floral decorations were
especially pretty and tasteful, the re-
ception room being in pink peoples,
the parlor in La France roses, and
the dining room in daisies. A lunch
con OF eight courses. dainty and ex'
ouisite. was served at noon, after
which bridge was played at four
tables. The following ladies were
present:
Mrs. Carter Cox. Mrs. Hunter NC
Donald. Mrs. Walter Capers. Mrs. w.
p. Woodbridge, Mrs. f. W. Carmack,
Mrs. C. A. Forgey. Mrs. Charlotte
Hughes. Miss Camille Gordon. Mrs
r..nr-s Martla. Mrs. Rob- PNloN.