Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-04-17
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IN SOCIAL CIRCLES.


had Its occurrence Thursday after
Rfon when Mrs. w. II. Oliver was
the hostess OF the occasion. Mrs.
Oliver arranged her home 80 beauti.
fully and laid her plans for entertain
ment SO skillfully that the ladies' are
free to say that they heartily enjoy
cd a brilliant party under her delight
ful management Mrs. TIlson, who
now lives In Houston. but to whom
Bryan people still delight to show
homage. and assert their rights TO a
claim. was the charming guest OF
honor. The pleasure OF being again
with Mrs. Tilson for an afternoon was
quite sufficient TO insure the guests a
delightful treat. but In addition the
hostess had arranged several tables
for five hundred. The score cards
were hand-painted. the design being
an Easter lily. At the close of the
last game. Mrs. J. o. Chance present
ed Mrs. Tilson with a set OF gold pins
Mrs. A. w. wilkerson had the
greatest number OF games 10 her
credit and was presented with pair
OF cut glass candle sticks by Mrs.
Ed Hail. A two course luncheon was
served.
One OF the many very pleasant aft
ernoons spent OF late by the younger
girls. perhaps none was 80 much en-.
joyed as the informal party given by
Mis-. Z. ii. Astln In honor OF Miss
Ray Conway. Monday afternoon at
the Fin Feather Club House. Mrs.
Astin's aptness for original and de-
lightful ways for passing an afternoon
are wei known. and this little affair
was In no respect an exception to
the sule. The guests found great
pleasure In different ways OF amuse-
ment, until at certain time a con-
test at bowling caused much fun and
merrlment At the close OF III econtess
Miss Pauline Webb was most success
full and was presented with a box OF
candy. At six o'clock the hostess as
sisted by Miss Allie Conway served a
salad course.
The Bachelor Girls Club was most
delightfully."- entertained on Thursday
by Miss Malcolm Mclpnis. When all
OF the guests had assembled the
charming hostess announced that she
had planned picnic party for the
clubs pleasure. buggies were furnish
ed and in u short while the crowd OF
merry girls were out on frolic
Tables and cards we're carried along
and the guests soon found themselves
absorbed In the interesting game OF
FIVE hundred. Dainty lunches put az
In picnic style were served with lime
ade. At a previous club meeting, held
with Miss Mclnnis. n group picture
was taken OF the girls. with kodak,
by the hostess and at this meeting
each guest was given a picture as a
souvenir OF the occasion.
Mrs. T. X. Lawrence was hostess
10 the Embroidery Club on Tuesday
afternoon from three to six. An ar
tistic arrangement OF pot plants and
fragrant cut flowers made Mrs. Law
rence's handsome home the more
charming and inviting and with the
royal hospitality with which each
guest was favored. the hours were
made most delightful. After several
hours devoted TO dainty needle work.
with an accompaniment OF chat and
laughter" Mrs. Lawrence served her
guests with course of strawberry
cream and cake.
On Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock the
stubborn Clnderallas" played five
hundred with Miss Lucille Demaret,
at the pretty home OF her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. ID. c. Demaret The usual
xest attendant upon n lively card
game was evident and at no time did
the interest lag. Through many
progressions the playing was enjoyed
and when the final signal was given
the counting OF scores was closely
contested. A beautiful burnt wood
bog was given as the prize. The cards
were laid aside and lunch cloths spread
on the tables and the hostess assisted
by her mother. served cream and
cake.
The Bachelors OF the A. and NJ,
College gave a dance last evening at
the shirleysi In honor OF the Bryan
young men. Everything was done to
make the occasion delightful one
Most excellent music was furnished
during the evening by the College
band Punch was served all during
the evening. The grand march was
led by Miss Emmie Fountain OF Col
lege and Mr.. George Brandon OF
Bryan. Dainty programs were dis