Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-04-24
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IN SOCIAL clRcLEss

Carnegie Hall by Miss Gussie Buchan
an. graduate In voice Of the Texal
womans College, was a decided sue
cess. both from point Of attendance
and the merit Of the program. II wal
quite society event. The hall wat
filled with friends and acquaintance
Of this sweet young debutante. who
has grown from girlhood to young
womanhoud among a host o'
loving friends in Bryan, who
came 10 show their interest and ap'
probation Of her talents. The stage
decorations greatly enhanced the
beauty OF the interior. many friends
having thoughtfully contributed floral
offerings. gorgeous Easter lilies and
graceful long stemmed pink La
France roses vased In sparkling cut
glass on polished stands laid with
cluny. and stately palms feathery
ferns were grouped In artistic pro-
fusion. Miss Buchanan was gowned
in a white batiste princess empire.
and easy and was subject OF remark
ried a boquet OF large pink carna-
tons. tied with illusion on her arm.
She was quite easy and graceful In
manner and among the numbers CIV
en- il Is difficult 10 select one TO COM
plIment above another. II being large
" n matter OF individual taste. II Is
unusual 10 see one so new In the
Divine Art whose breathing was so
good, whose high notes were so clear
and easy IL was subject OF remark
how fne was her ennunciation. The
"Florian Song by GODDARD took iEl-
mensely with the audience and seem
ed peculiarly adapted TO the young
artists style and voice. while "The
Songs My Mother Taught Me" brought
out the good training shown in the
tones 80 well sustained. The st.
Eacns Sampson and Delliah" is al
ways a favorite with those who APP
preciate the classical and was render
ed with much pathos and expression
and the added charm OF a splendid ac-
compartment that always adds so to
a song. I must mention The Lark
now Leaves His watery Nest" Par
ker. was so delightfully."- pleasing.
and must not forget McDowell's sweet
song THE Robin Sings In the Apple
Tree" that was 80 beautifully sung
and charmed the hearers. The piano
group by Mr.. Graham gave his splen-
did technique and magical touch fine
play and he added much TO the pleas
ure OF the evening. scoring quite a
success also as accompanist. After
each number on the program choicest
flowers were sent upon the stage, un-
III there was a vertiable bower of
carnations. American Beauties. and
violets all massed and sending out
their rich perfume to grace the de-
but OF our sweet girl graduate. The
T. w. c. has our congratulations for
Its work well done.
The reception given Friday evening
from $3.50 to IL In the parlors of the
Christian church In honor OF the new
pastor and wife. Rev. and Mrs. J. n. |
Thomas, was delightful affair. en-
joyed by guests and hostess. The re-
ceiving line included: Mr.. and Mrs.
X. NJ. Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Collard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Myers. Rev. and
Mrs. J. n. Thomas. Rev. and Mrs.
Weaver. Rev. and Mrs. T. II. Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Bate. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 7. James. Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Bittle. Mira Eerguson:Bittle.
Alien Myers. Rev. and Mrs. J. n.
Thomas. Rev. and Mrs. Weaver, Rev.
and Mrs. T. II. Morris. MIR. and Mrs.
David Bate. Mr.. and Mrs. W. T.
James. Mrs. Ferguson Bi,tle.
The presidents and officers OF the
different ladies' church societies were
especially invited TO receive. The
guests were graciously greeted at the
door and shown in to the church par
Tors. Many friends had sent In flow.
ers TO beautify and perfume the large
room. Music was furnished by an Ital
ian harpist throughout the evening
Splendid talks were made by Prof. j.
II. Allen, Rev. Morris. Mr.. ]. A. My.
ers and Rev. Weaver. All that at.
tended this delightful affair pronoun.
ced II great success. The members
OF the church are well pleased with ,
their new pastor and wife. and win
start this years work with renewed
energy. A delicious refreshment ,
course of cream and angel food cake
was served.
To Mrs. TIlson. I
One OF the prettiest card parties
OF the season was given ON Thursday I
by Mrs. A. A. Mckenzie and Mrs. NJ. q
w. Sims. Jr..--Mrs Tilson OF Houston ,
being honorec. The guests were ush. ,
cred into the reception hall by Pat
tie Wilson Sims, the god daughter /