The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-13
BY MYRTLE MILES

Mrs. Pugh Pearson's reception yes
 terday afternoon was a beautiful con-
 pliment to her sister, Mrs Thomas Coleman Word, of Pittsburg. The gu.sts
 numbered about 200 of the hostess
 friends. principally among the married
 set and the receiving party was most representative. The house was hand somely decorated with plants and flow : CTS. The drawing room in which tee hostess and her honoree with several others welcomed the guests was adorn- ed with chrysanthemums In the dlh- ing room plate was served the tempt ing salad and sherbet following a green and white scheme, which was indicated in the decoration of the table. Over this hung q chandelier drapery of asparagus ferns and beneath were white ribbon ropes leading to four corners. Easter lilies and asparagus tendrils formed handsome centerpiece, the stately white blossoms giving the table the suggestion of some spring bridal func- ton. The candlestcks were topped with white shades on which glistened mis- tletoe berries.
 Bonbons in crystal bowls followed the green and white note emphasized in the floral motive and cloud or chiffon above made one of the most exquisite tables seen this season. Mrs. Jackson Halstead was one of the pret- ty women presiding in this room. Her gown was white princess of one of the filmy weaves made over blue silk and with becoming Dutch neck. Mrs. Arthur Lovelace was there looking very pretty in deep blue charmeuse with cut steel garnitures and with gold lace ornament in her hair. Mrs. w. T. Hill wore handsome yellow satin robe Mrs. Thomas Heflin wore blue gown in which she is lovely
 In the reception hall Mrs. John Yeat- man. Miss Annie Pearson. Mrs. James Bridges and Mrs. Felix Blackburn well comed the callers. They formed most attractive quartet, Mrs. Yeatman In pink, Mrs. Black burn in the sofest chif- ions of a lighter tone, Miss Pearson in cream evening costume and Mrs. Bridges forming very lovely contrast
 in black brocaded satin with corsage cluster of crimson roses.
 Mrs. Alfred Eubank stood at the head of her daughters receiving line, dis tinguished and graceful figure In plack satin and lace with a corsage bouquet of delicate winter blossoms. Mrs. Fear son, who is one of the most charming young matrons in society, and her love- ly sister, Mrs. Coleman Ward, formerly Miss Lucy Eubank of this city, stood side by side. Each wore handsome light evening costume of charmeuse and chiffon with corsage bouquets.
 One of the loveliest women in the receiving party was Mrs. Matthew Scott Sloane. who was attired for the occa- sion in one of the light berry tinted crepe meteors with beaded trimmings. Among the attractive women receiving with Mrs. Pearson were Alfred Eu- bank, Mrs. John London, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. I. G. McCarty, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs John Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Ben iamin Reynolds, Mrs. Calvin Jones, Mrs. Hunter Smith, Mrs. Jesse Yeates, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Miss Grace smith ahd Mrs. Frank Smith.
 In a poinsetta colored bower in the rear alcoye of the hall was punch table over which Mrs. Richard Hawkins and Mrs. Robert Hidden were chosen to preside From broad Japanese um- Drella above were drawn festoons of smilax and, like big red stars, shone at intervals the brilliant poinsetta The coffee table was in the library.
 Among those leaving cards during the hours of the tea were Mrs. Robert Patton McDavid, Mrs. R. D. Burnett Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ned k. McDavid, Mrs T. S. Smith, Mrs. Richard Massey Mrs. Nina Redd Southgate, Mrs. Elliott Carper Mrs. William Hood, Mrs. Will liam Hood, Jr, Mrs. Grover ThaXton, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Rose Wellington Owet Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, Mrs. Jones Nelson, Mrs. E. G. Chandler, Mrs. A. o. Lindsay, Mrs. J. E. Frazier, Mrs. William Mudd Ben- Jamin Kidd, Mrs. Eugene Enslen. Mrs. Berry Baugh, Mrs. R. $. Warner, Mrs. Roscoe Harris, Mrs. John Gunnels, Miss Jamie Robertson. Mrs. s. F.. Thomp- son and others.