The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-31
In. AND MRS. HICKErss

mn. AND MRS. HICKEYss
 nAI rOUDRE FOR MISS 0AUM. sI1er feet beneath her petticoatt
 Like little mice, stole in and out,
 As lf they feared the light;r
 But, oht she dances such a way,
 No sun upon qn Easier day
 Is half 50 fine sight"
 Last night. at the Exchange Hotel, Mir. and Mrs. James E.. Hickey gave bal poudre in compliment to Miss Dixie Orugn.
 To meet this attractive young de- butante. there were Invited large number of guests, composed of the society leaders among the married set and the bellies and beaux who are fnalx- ing brilliant the present social season in khe Capital City. Music, garlandb, rosx-odors and flowers, sparkling eyes and flashing jewels. beauty and gall lantry illumined the scene. and en- chanted the senses during the swift turesque etents in Montgomery's so- ciaI history.
 The receiving party composed of MT. and Mrs. Hickey. Mir, and Mrs. Joseph Drum. and Mss Dixie Drum, greeted the guests as they entered the large ball roim.
 Powder and patches,'s with cos- tunes that harmonfzed with. the motif of the affair In tone and fashiohing, were worn by the. ladies.
 Mrs Hickey's gown was of pink messeline trimmed in silver -spangled lace. Mrs. Orum wore a handsome lavender satin, with real lace, outlined with gold, sWatteau style,
 Miss Dixie Drum wore a pink satin with gold trimmings and carried La Franee roses, showered with lilies of the valley. Her hair was dressed Ia Janice Merediths side curl drop ping becomihgiy' over her slfoufdef
 The large marble columns with their classic Corinthian capitals lent an air of distinction to the ball room The numerous globes inset in the ceiling. were the only overhead decorations. The orchestra was screened behind bower of palms. The palm room sur rounding the arcade. was decorated profusely with palms, ferns and roses as were the double parIors The two private dining rooms on this floor were fhrown together. and here champagne punch was served. In the first room, Mrs. Hugh Dent, la Renaissance lace over lavender satin, with pearls, and Mrs. Louis B. Farley, in white lnesse- dfamonds prASided The color scheme of decoratiGh was pink. the fowers being empress carnations and maiden ssrfr ferns. with graceful garlands of Snfiax. In the adjoining room, Mrs Phares Coleman. in lavender pompa- dour siik, and Mrs. John Hugsr, in black lace over light blue silk, served. s Red carnations and candles were used here. Both punch tables were adorn- cd with carnations and delicate vipes, candles ia silver candeiabras and bon bons. At midnight a handsome colla- tl0n was served
 Miss Dixie Orum. the young lady In whose honor t1ls beautiful bal poudre was given has, for the past four years, resided with her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Orum, and was grad uated last June with distinction from the hiBh school She is q young wo- man of unusual boise and graciousness, and possesses cultivated mind. In type, she has golden-brown hair and eyes. and bids fair to enjos exceptional popularity as young lady.
 The invitation list Included: Mir. and Mrs. W. J. orum, Mir. and Mrs. Louis Farley, MT. and Mrs. Hugh Dent MT. and Mrs. Robert Ligon, Mr. and Mrs Phares Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. James Pinckard. Mir. and Mrs. James Willcox, Dr. and Mrs. Wilkin- son, MT. and Mrs. Hardwicx Ruth, Mir. and Mrs. John Huger, MT. and Mrs. Charles Abercrombie, pr. and Mrs. Lucius Gastons pr. and Mrs. Owen. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Chambers. Mfr. add Mrs. MeDuff Cain. Judge and Mrs. Mcclellan, Mr. and Mrs. R. 4. John son, Mir. and Mrs. dc Cottes, Mfr. and Mrs. John Goldsmith, 1rr and Mrs. Craig smith. Judge and Mrs. Ander- son @
 Misses Mary Mcqueen, Lula Me- Queen. Georgia Saffold, Georgia Rich ardson, Patsie Tyson, Ellen Tyson. Ma rie Alexander. Lucia Richardson, Anna Pelzer, Ethel Pelzer, Kate Steiner, Car rife Randolph, Lucy Randolph, Caroline Harmon, Roberta Roberts, Sarah Warren wilkinson, Mary Ellen Harris. Mildred Andrews, Elizabeth Andrews. Annie Gaston, Emily Semple, Frankie Jones. Bertha Fitzpatrick. May Tyson. Etta Major Thurston. Lightfoot. Boiling