The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1909-02-26
Personal and Society Notes

Personal and Society Notes.
Mrs Charlotte Kilgore Ward
law, Of Oxford. Miss, State vice
regent Of the D. 4. r. is the guest
Of Or. ana Mrs r. r. Wendell.
Mrs. John Wicks is in Mobile,
where she is the guest Of her rela-
tives, Dr. and Mrs. Clarence p.
Robinson, at their handsome coloni-
al home on Government Street.
A beautiful courtesy was ex-
tended Mrs. Mary Martin Of BIZ
loxi, Thursday evening, when Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Hammond enter
tanned informally, at bridge in her
honor The first prize was won by
Mrs. John Carter, hama painted
PLAGUE, the second prize, a lovely
burstein was awarded Mrs. Ellen
King. and the honoree presented
with an arm cluster of roses and
carnations. Elegant charlott and
fruit cake were served, with claret
punch.
Mr. and Mrs J. w. Howard
have returned from Ormond, Fla,
where they spent several weeks.
Miss Cleo Mcdonald was the
hostess at lovely bridge party
Tuesday, when handsome prizes
were bestowed. and . dainty lunch
con served, after the games.
Miss Elise Mcmillan is receiv-
ing a pleasant welcome home, from
many friends. after glorious visit
Of several weeks in Jackson. Miss,
where she was the charming guest
Of Mrs. Charlton Alexander and
Mrs. John T. Savage.
A brilliant and beautiful event
Of the week, largely attended by
fashionably gowned assem- blage was
the reception, from 3 to ), Monday
afternoon. given by the Richard
Caswell, " chapter. of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution, at
the home of Mrs. r. P. Wendell,
secretary, Of the chapter.
The decorations were in harmony
with the day and occasion, the red,
white and blue colors, predominant
ing. from the innumerable flags
and bunting, to the dainty confec-
tons and ices. the blue colonial
china, and other appropriate con-
ceits that were carried out in min
utest details. The guests were well
coined at the door by little Misses
Mary Paine Wendell and Matte Es-
till Eckford, and in the flower
decked hall, were served delicious
frappe, by Misses Christine Rogers
and Johnnie De Spragins from a
cut-glass bowl. surrounded by Par
ma violets. Roman hyacinths and
crimson poinsetta blossoms. In
the parlor, which was lavishly de-
corated with Richmond roses, red
tulips, palms and ferns, the guests
were received by the officers and
mem bers of the chapter, al beauti
fully attired in handsome colonial
gowns, with powdered hair and
patches, presenting a charming pic
ture Of the DANES OF the old regime
In the receiving line We're, Mrs. r.
P Wendell. hostess and secretary
Mrs. Charlotte kilgore Wardlaw
of Oxford. Miss. the distinguished
guest of honor, and State vice-re.
gent of the d. A. r., Miss Anne
/ Mcfarland, regent. Mrs. Eldridgt
Smith, vice-regent; Mrs. Harr,
Payne, registrar, Miss Gertrude
Wicks, treasurer, and Mrs. Lusk
In the dining room. the bright, pa.
triotie eolors, were exquisitely en-
twined with smilax, making a
graceful drapery over the double
doorways, while the enhancing mu.
SIC from the orchestra. the merr,
chatter Of the guests, and the pleas.
ant greetings extended made the &C.
easion one of cordial hospitality
and charm. The decorative mott
Of the table was carried out mos
aftistically. The table with ricl
cherry lace over white satin, and il
the center, was a cherry tree adorn.
ed with little silken flags and a tin,
Ratchet. At each end of the tabl,
were Empire baskets of spun candy