The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1910-06-08
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.
Fuller Reports of Charming Func-
tions the Past Week.

Lancaster special in the Char
lesion Sunday News: Perhaps
the most brilliant event Of the
season was the Bon Voyage
dinner given on Tuesday evening
by Mrs. Ira B. Jones in honor of
Mrs. T. Y. Williams, who sails in
a few days for an extended trip
abroad. The evening was ideal
and the gathering of friends
with this accomplished hostess
was an occasion of unusual beau
ty and enjoyment. Mrs. Jones
received her guests wearing an
elegant and becoming gown of
black silk, Mrs. Williams, a love-
ly gown of pale blue messaline
elaborately trimmed in rich lace,
Mrs. G. D. Jones, who graceful
ly assisted in receiving, a simple
but becoming gown of apricot
messaline. The dinner itself was
pleasurably informal. Covers
were laid for sixteen, and the
menu comprised five courses,
with wine of the rarest vintage.
Dozens of pink roses filled the
handsome cut glass vase in the
centre of the table. Silver can
die sticks held pink tapers, and
the bon bons in silver compor-
tiers carried out the color scheme
of pink. The place cards of pan
el design were appropriate with
tiny yachts, to each a bouquet
of sweet peas were tied with a
bow of pink ribbon. Most eff
fectively magnificent ferns were
arranged throughout the dining
room. A distinctive feature from
the usual dinner was the beauti-
full toast by Mrs. Jones, to which
Mrs. Williams with accustomed
dignity and grace responded
most fittingly. Later in the ev-
ening Mrs. Jones. with facile
and natural ease, presented the
honor guest with a note book,
requesting that it accompany
her during her daily travels as q
pleasant reminder of the friends
left behind. This leave taking
entertainment was beautiful
compliment to Mrs. Williams,
one of Lancaster's most accom-
plished and forceful women and
the much loved president of the
Friday Afternoon Book Club.
Mrs. JOnes'S guests were Mrs.
Ernest Moore, Mrs. r. E. Wylie,
Mrs. R. L. Robinson, Mrs. Belle
Nance. Mrs. R. L. Crawford,
Mrs. C.. D. Jones, Mrs. John
Crawford. Mrs. M. J. Perry,
Mrs. j. P. Hunter, Mrs. L. C..
Payseur, Mrs. C. T. Connors,
Mrs: w. Med. Drown, Miss Ad-
die Pinckney, Mrs. w. T. Williams
and Mrs. Jones's beautiful
grandchildren. Mary Heath and
Rebecca Jones.
For the Friday Afternoon Book
Club Mrs. John. p. Hunter, the
clubs original and talented Sec
retary, was hostess. These meet
ings are always delightful liter
ary events and the papers read
by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. J. H.
Witherspoon, the subject of
which was Some Masterpieces
Of Greek Art" were exceptional
ly fine. At the conclusion of the
usual programme several mat
ters of business were transacted,
the election of officers for the en-
suing year, the selection of a
theme of study and the election
of Mrs. Ira B. Jones as a men,
ber of the club. In the choice
of officers for the coming year
there were no changes, Mrs. T.
Y. Williams being elected presi-
dent, and Mrs. j. P. Hunter,
secretary. After much deliber-
alton it was decided to have no
special programme for the years
work, each member to contribute
a subject of her own selection.
After adjournment Mrs. Hunter
invited the members into the
dining room, where an elaborate
repast in three courses was serv-
ed. Sweet peas and roses were
the effective table decorations.
So pleasant was this meeting
the members very reluctantly
said goodbye to this always
charming hostess.
Sale Of Fort Lawn Property.