The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-12
MIR. AND MRS. CHENOWETH RECEIVE.

brilliant assemblage attended the re- ception yesterday afternoon and the CO., tillon last evening, with which MT. and Mrs. William A. Chenoweth comphmented their son, MT. William Arthur Chenoweth,
 Jr., and his bride. Both took place at the Country club and were among the dis
 tinguished events of the season
 Many guests were in attendance at the afternoon reception, the club presenting
 A brilliant and beautiful scene, with it's
 floral dress of pink roses, while palms
 and ferns made an effective setting.
 MT. and Mrs. Chenoweth were assisted in receiving by their guests of honor, MT. and Mrs W. A. Chenoweth, Jr. Mrs.
 Mallett of New York and Miss Aylmer Illges of Columbus, Ga, sister of the guest of honor.
 The hostess wore a superb afternoon gown of black net embroidered in gold and
 blue with a decidedly F'renchy touch added by a corsage of deep pink French rosebuds Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth, Jr,
 who Is one of the loveliest brides of the year. was a picture in her reception gown of white silk net made over satin and carried a bouquet of valley lilies and lovely pink rose and trimmed with rose point race Mrs. Mallet wore hand- some white embroidered chiffon recep-
 ton gown and Miss Illges was in lingerie
 and laces.
 Tea and ices were served from the club
 buffet The tea table was placed in the
 ballroom under a tracery of smilaX. In
 the center was an immense bouquet or
 pink roses in crystal vase. group of heavy silver candlesticks were crowned with rose shades. One corner of the table
 was decorated with a profusion or pink
 ribbon and the handle of a quaint bas-
 ket containing cake was tied with bow of the same tint. A bunch of valley
 lilies in a vase made of the pink satin rlp- bon was also wonderfully effective.
 The cotilIon last evening was attended by MT. and Mrs. Chenoweth's friends among the younger set. It was led by Mir Charles Spencer, with Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth, Jr. Mr. Spencer is a. leader of skill and experience. and the figures introduced last night were beautiful. The favors were extremely pretty, each of them following the color scheme of the occasion There were saucy spring gar den hats with pink carnations for trim ming. pink parasols, rose fans, rose whis- ties. bouauets, and butterfly wands, while | given to the men were Scotch hats, rose pipes, drums, and other dainty toys The ballroom resembled d spacious drawing room with it's masses or palms I and pink blossoms. Here gayety reigned supreme throughout the perfect evening. | Chenoweth hospitality is a truism ac- knowledge for a period of years in Bir- mingham Cotillons, receptions, garden | parties and dinners given by yesterday | host and hostess are written in the social ] annals of our young city, their home hay ] ing been the scene of a succession oi | charming social functions distinguished 1 for theri originality. At present MT. and
 Mrs Chenoweth are making their home | at the Margaret, where they have a | charming apartment, but in which en- tertainment of their large circle of friends | is out of the question, hence the first large l hospitality extended in several years was | done at the club and was in accord with | the beautiful ones which preceded it.