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

fairs that has been given in Bryan
for some time was the Methodist
church tea given In honor OF dear
Grandma Lawrence on Friday after.
noon at the home OF MIR. and Mrs. G.
s. Parker, she being ninety years
old on this day. Mrs. s. S. Parker
is granddaughter OF Grandmas and
was the charming hostess OF the oc.
cassion. II Is the custom TO celebrate
the anniversary OF this dear old
ladies' birth each year by giving a
church tea in her honor. the proceeds
to go TO the church she was raised in
and OF which she is a regular attend
ant every Sunday. The Parker home
lends itself most readily to such func-
tons so spacious and elegant In its
appointments. Pot plants. ferns and
the glossy green Of foliage palms.
harmonized with the delicate beauty
of flowers. gave touch of loveliness
everywhere throughout the hospitable
home. The center OF attraction was
Grandma seated In a comfortable arm
chair surrounded by her many friends
who came TO wish for her many more
such pleasant birthdays. Grandma is
every ladies' friend and is loved by
everyone. The callers seemed re-
luctant TO leave. so great was their
pleasure in chatting with a woman
so gracious and lovable as they found
Grandma to be. The refreshment
plate was dainty and tempting, con.
sisting of strawberries. cream and
cake. All felt themselves indebted
TO MIR and Mrs. Parker who made
possible the pleasant afternoon. A
great many remembrances were sent
In. which are priced very much by
this venerable lady. The proceeds
amounted TO sixty-fve dollars with
other offerings TO be sent In. Grand
ma Is very much delighted over the
success of the tea and wishes to
thank her many friends for their
kindness and generosity.
Miss Irma Harris invited quite a
number OF the girls and A. and NJ
College boys around TO the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Harris
this afternoon. for old fashioned-can.
dy pulling. The guests were enter
tanned on the lawn under the pretty
trees. and were given a cordial wei.
come by the hostess and her parents
Miss Laura Dunlap served delicious
punch during the evening. After the
guests arrived the candy was cooked
and soon a contest at pulling was
started and quite jolly line was
spent at this pleasant pastime. Most
delicious candy was prepared by the
hostess and served 10 the guests.
Miss Alberta Adams will have as
guests for the Ross Volunteers ball
It College this week. Misses Dollie
Hopson and Roberta Griffith OF Dallas.
Another smart affair in honor of
Miss Edith Weeden Of Austin was
I've hundred party given by Miss Lucy
Board on Friday evening nj the hospi.
able home OF her parents. Judge and
Mrs. A. G. Board. As Miss weeden
s University girl. Miss Board ar
'anged most enjoyable A. and NJ.
,arty. The reception suite was elab
lrately decorated. Red and white. |
he college colors. being carried out |
n the reception hall. The parlor was
handsome in pink La France roses. !
he dining room was vision OF love.
mess. A Brazilian point center piece.
m which rested cut glass vase filled
fAh toin ih'es maui lit labt' ~ hith
letting for satin ribbon and tulle |
treamers caught above at the chande-
Ter. Placed on the table were red |
md white minis In cut glass dishes.
beautiful score cards representing A.
md NJ. pennants were hand painted.
several games were played and mud !
njoyed, after which Mr.. wertenbaker
4 College presented the guest OF hon
II with a prettily framed A. and u.
iirl picture. Strawberries. cream
md cake we're served. The success
u the hostess as an entertainer is |
veil known and this beautiful func- |
Ion was but further demonstration |
4 her ability In that line. Those pres |
mt we're Misses Jessie 6arth. Hettis /
,mith. Virginia Watkins. Emily /,
Thomas, Arrie Cole. Bessie Scale. |