Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-05-15

IN SOCIAL CIRCLES.


IN SOCIAL CIRCLES.
One OF the most highly delightful
entertainments OF the week was the
reception given on Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. o. II. Astin by the
members OF the Presbyterian church
TO their new pastor and his wife Rev.
and Mrs. Caughley. The handsome
decorations were most attractive and
springlike and numerous cut flowers
contributed TO the floral beauty. Red
roses. palms and ferns were used In
the hall. The parlor where the receiv.
Ing line stood was very pretty with
white flowers. the mantel was outlin-
ed with running fern and banked with
white lilies. Pink roses. poppies and
pansies were effectively used In the
HDTdfy. lut ulHihS iooih "A'i' '"'
young ladies' OF the church served the
guests with cream and cake was very
handsome In pink La France roses
and ferns. The receiving line was
composed of the elders Of the church,
the pastors OF the different churches
and their wives. and the presidents
OF the different ladies aid societise.
Prof. A. W. Kinnard. Mr.. J. A. My.
ers, Rev. J. y. Thomas, Rev T. A.
searcy and Rev. S. w. Kendrlok. made
short addresses of welcome 10 the
pastor. he responding with few ap.
propriate words. Mrs. Astin who Is
at all times a charming hostess ex'
tended cordial welcome TO every one.
At a late hour. after enjoying the
pleasures provided all left expressing
themselves as having enjoyed a de-
lIghtful evening.
A mos; delightful AFFAIR Ger the wee
tots. was a Joyous birthday party CIV
en- Monday afternoon by Mrs. p. H..
Astin In celebration OF her little neph-
ew's birthday. Master Conway billiard
This anniversary occasion was replete
with Joy 10 the little folks. The spa.
cious lawn gave ample room for the
merriment and fun.giying sports OF
childhood. Everything to entertain
and give pleasure to childish hearts
was provided This was a Noah's Ark
party and after the children had play
ed for some time. Mrs Astin gave
each Of them a little Noah's Ark and
were told TO hunt for animal cakes
that had previously been hidden In
the grass. II was not long before each
child had is ark filed with the ami.
mails. Instead Of the usual birth
day cake, large Noah's ark was
provided with FIVE candles burning on
the roof. Extending from the inside
were ribbons, tie children on pulling
them found the ring. dime, thimble
and button. while attached 10 the 9th.
er ribbons were animal cakes. Delici'
Gus fruit punch was served from a
a trimming punch bowl To say that
all who attended had most delight
iul time but mildly expresses the sen
tlment expressed on the face OF each
child who participated In the events
OF the afternoon from four until six
o'clock. when each young guest took
It's departure filled with the sweetest
memories Of the good time accorded
them IN honor OF their little friend
birthday. Delicious cream and ca,
was served.
The Entire Nous Club was el;ertaie
ed Thursday afternoon al the HON,
OF Mrs. NJ. W. Sims, assisted by Miss
Matte Tabor. The hostess having
Just returned from delightful tril
through Mexico. this club party
showed plainly in many pretty ways
the inspiration she had received Will,
feasting upon the glorious beauties
Of nature and art. In the historic LAND
Of the Montezumas.
Spicy pomegranite blossoms Wer'
given place Of honor in the decora
tons. for the fragrant pomegranat'
ana ci--cr and olive grow IN ircri-a