Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES

evening reception on Friday at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. q. s. Parker 10
their new pastor and sister. Rev. Daup
and Mrs. Corey. Cordial invitations
were given TO the public to attend
this social function. The citizenship
OF Bryan delights TO welcome such a
distinguished man and his family into
their midst. The lower floor Of this
| elegant home was thrown into one
spacious reception hall. where the ma.
ny guests were formally presented to
the honorees OF the hour. The hand
some decorations were most attractive
and numerous autumn flowers con.
tributed to the floral beauty. The re-
ception hall. parlor and library were
very handsome In golden rod. The
mantels of each OF these rooms were
outlined with running ferns and bank.
ed with these gorgeous blossoms. In
the dining room the guests were ser.
we'd an elaborate salad course with
hot chocolate. The dining table was
laid with a Brazilian point center
piece with n cut glass vase holding
the beautiful rose OF Montana vine
with pink blossoms. In the center. can.
dlesticks holding shaded tapers gave
a pretty touch to the table decorations
The side board and mantel were ar
ranged with the same flowers. Stand.
ing In the receiving line were Mr.. G
s. Parker. Mrs. Tyler Haswell. presi-
dent Of the guild. Rev. Daup. Mrs.
Corey. Mrs. r. X. Lawrence. vice pres
ident OF the guild. Rev. and Mrs. T.
II. Morris. Rev. and Mrs. Weaver and
Father Gleissner. Mrs. Parker assis-
ted by members of the guild mingled
with the guests seeing that all had a
good time. Rev. Morris made the ad.
dress OF welcome TO the new rector
he responding with a few appropriate
words. Other interesting talks were
made. Misses Hettie Smith. Marie
Adams and Mr.. Sims. who are noted
for their beautiful voices. very gener.
ously rendered several vocal selec.
tions which added to the pleasure OF
the guests as a shown by the inter.
ested attention. The affair was pleas.
ing and delightful TO everyone. and at
a late hour the guests thanked Mr..
and Mrs. Parker for the pleasure they
had enjoyed.
A summons to a birthday party
brought twenty eager. bright faced
boys TO the attractive Howell home, on
Friday afternoon In celebration OF
Jack Howell's seventh birthday. when
his grandparents, DIR. and Mrs. J. W.
Howell. entertained In his honor. The
girl relatives OF the family were also
guests OF the honoree. All little faces
were flushed with expectation OF en-
which childish Invitation told
them was In store. At the door each
was met with 4 smile from the
manly little host and quickly were
hey Initiated into the pleasures Law
SHY prepared. On the beautiful lawn
Ill the games which m%agically bring +,
he glow OF happiness into a child's I
ace were INDUCED in and when the '
quests grew fatigued with play they ]
we're invited into the dining room !
which was beautifully embellished for !
he occasion. The table decorations '
we're In red and white. The big white :
cake held the center OF at.
and proudly bore its seven 4
andes. From underneath the cake I
ribbons extended. and when
hese were pulled each guest received
pretty souvenir. An elaborate salad .
curse with hot chocolate was served. !
Quite a charming hour was spent ,
Thursday afternoon when Mrs. A !
4. Waldrop entertained her lady =
lltiuN VI tue u~tiNubothouu l'clhiht
m Lamar street. The honoree of the q
occasion was Mrs. Marine Harrison Z
Sell. at one time a teacher of Mrs '
valdrop's. This gathering was es- |
pleasant and OF more than , !,
interest from the fact II was i.
he first social affair given by the ,
since her removal into her q
new home. The sweetest roses
vased here and there. and every.
where was seen the artistic hand OF {
Mrs. waldrop, especially in the ar.
'angement OF the handsome pot plants. !
rhe hostess gave greetings cordial and :.
The genial hospitality OF :
his home was evidenced on this &C. :
by the general good cheer that I
prevailed during the hours devoted to 1
he exchange OF %pleasantries and the q
feature Of enjoyment during
he afternoon was the charming read. I
.ngs by the honoree. A dalntlly served {
course OF refreshments was enjoyed ,
A charming social event Of the week ,
the pleasant party given by Mrs 4,