The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
In Society.

Mrs. James Hillhouse of "Sachems Wood" Hillhouse avenue, is to be the hostess this year for the soloists for ''The Creation during their stay in town. A supper will be given after the concert for the officers and com mitteo, and it promises to finish up the season of work in an unusually bril- liant manner.
 4 pretty reception wis given Satur- day afternoon by Mrs. Austin F. smith of 47 Magnolia terrace Springfield, for the introduction of her daughter, Miss Rubie Adelaide Smith to society and the announcement of her engagement to Samuel Henry Crane of MapleWood terrace. MT Crane is the son of the late MT. Samuel Crane of the Elliot House. In addition to being a St. val entine's day observance also, the oc- casion was almost birthday party for Mrs. Smith and her daughter received. urday. The home was prettily decora- ted with southern smilaX cut flowers which were sent to the debutante. Palms were banked in the room where Mrs. Smith and her daughter recieved, and there, too, were many of the flow CTS sent. Miss Smith wore a princess gown of white and yellow marquisette over yellow silk and carried twenty-one yellow roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Smith wore reseda green messa- llne with lace. In the hall there were red roses and azaleas sent which made an effective addition to the southern smilax by which the draperies and woodwork were hidden. Along among the smilax covering the baustrade were rcd hearts with red ribbons In the dining room, where refreshments were served, catered by Barr, was a large centerpiece of red roses and can dles in silver candlesticks with red and gold sr ades Above the table hung 'life-size' Cupid and from the chan delier were festoons of greenery and red ribbons to the corners of the ta- ble. Upstairs the rooms were decora- ted with many cut flowers, each room having one color
 The sale of seats for the Peoples Choral Union concert has been the most electric since the organization started six years ago Waterbury, An sonia, and Derby have sent down for
 blocks to hear what MT. William F.. Haesche, conductor, 250 picked voices, and orchestra of SO, MT. Harry B. Jepson at the Newberry organ, Miss Edna Estelle Hall piano and four of the very best solost of the day can accomplish with Haydens great Ora torio "The Creation" Professor Hora- tio Parker on account of the concert has put the regular Thursday rehear- sal of the Orato"io society for Wednes- day night so that all music lovers can attend. Eight High school students chaperoned by Miss Boil of the German department have seats together. Mrs. William F. Haesche asks to have or ders sent in early for the listeners who wish to sit together. The sale of seats at Steinert' music store " Chapel street will take place to-day. Wednes- day and Thursday from to D. m. and Thursday at Woolsey hall from 6 to D. m. Price of seats, 20 cents, B cents and 90 cents. An extra rehearsal is not to be forgotten for Wednesday night at City Mission hall, at o'clock, All members of the Peoples Choral Un- ion must bring membership cards for admission on Thursday night. Further information will be gladly given by Mrs. w. F. Haesehe, Mrs. James Hill house, Mrs Frank C. Porter, Mrs. H. Grant Thompson, Mrs. John s. Ely. Mrs. Arthur Morrill,, Mrs. George R. Martin, Mrs. Henry F. English, and Mrs. Irving Fisher,
 Mir. J. B. Darlington, formerly of Scribners Magazine will address the members of the Graduates club on Saturday evening, February 22nd at i 9 o'clock on American Illustrators and Their Work" This talk includes the description of modern methods of re- production in black and white and col ors and is illustrated with original Ian 1 tern slides.
 The marriage is announced of Dr. Louis H. Limauro and Miss Chiara
 I,ongobardi. The wedding took place yesterday. Dr and Mrs. Limauro will leave on Wednesday for a three