The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
MRS. DIXON HOSTESS
 FOR MISS RUSHTON

FOR MISS RUSHTON
 One of the memorable events of the so- cal year was Mrs. F. w. Dixon's re- ception yesterday in honor of Miss Louise
 Rushton, a bride-elect. Six hundred in-
 vitations were sent out, the hostess very deftly arranging the hours so that a
 part of the number called from to and
 others between and ca plan which
 has found much favor here since it's
 introduction by a clever hostess of the
 early winter. In this way Mrs. Dixon S
 any hour during the afternoon, though
 the brightness of the day and the sweet
 ness of the hostess and her honoree drew flattering response to the invita- tions.
 The reception, while a brilliant one, was devoid of formality, the hostess dis pensing with a receiving line and well
 coming the guests only in company with
 Miss Rushton. They stood in the draw
 ing room, which was particularly lovely
 with its quantities of Easter lilies and smilax. Mrs. Dixon was a very hand some and a very gracious hostess, wear ing a white lace robe to which a large cluster of princesse carnations lent just the right note of color. Miss Rushton's s becoming costume was imported white
 lingerie robe handsomely embroidered, and her flowers were pink rosebuds.
 The entire interior of the residence was draped with smilax, making a pretty background for the groups of callers in their smart spring gowns In the dining room the greenery was supplemented by clusters of daffodils in baskets and epergnes, while the exquisiteness of this characteristic spring tone was noted in soft shades draping the lights and top ping the candlesticks.
 The living room, which is dark and restful of color, was decorated in bright red blossoms, and lighted with red-shad- cd candles. Here a fruit punch was served by Mrs. A. c. Howze and Mrs Ira Armstrong. Both wore attractive white lingerie gowns. Mrs Howze's being augmented by corsage bouquet of parma violets
 Mrs. J. D. Moore,s in white lingerie, garnitured with princesse lace and bright ened with a touch of coral pink. received in the reception hall Mrs. w. D. Cosby. who stood with her, was one of the pret-. ty matrons seen. in white lingerie and lace. Standing between the drawing room and dining room were Miss Gamaliel Dix on and Miss Evans of Georgia, the for mer in American Beauty chiffon and the latter wearing pink chiffon with duchesse lace. Mrs. W. T. Chaffin of Columbia, Tenn, who is here to attend the Crouch Rushton wedding, was one of the attrac- tive visiting women present. She was in the drawing room, where she was the center of an interested group throughout the afternoon Her gown was hand painted chiffon in the pastel tints and with it she wore pearl ornaments. Mrs. s. L. Ledbetter, who stood with her, was very gracious and attractive in white lingerie. Miss Roberta Adams. who was among those receiving in the sdining room, wore satin, and Miss Elizabeth Chaffin was very distinguished looking in hand-embroidered chiffon with lace garnitures. <.
 Mrs. John W. sibley welcomed ths guests in the hall, wearing rich gown of white lace.
 Mrs. c. H. Ungerman was also among those assisting here. She was extremely attractive in a red crepe de chine after noon gown. Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw was handsome in blue satin.
 , One of the interesting callers was Mrs Matthew Scott Sloane. who came with Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt and looked very love- ly in an afternoon costume of amethyst satin with large hat. Among other at- tractlNe women noted during the hours were Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs. Richard w. Massey, Mrs. w. J. Adams. Mrs John w. Tomlinson Mrs. Vincent Fer guson, Mrs. Charles Leeper, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Miss Edna Moore, Miss Emily Somerville, Miss Maybele Cosby, Mrs. Louis Plosser, Mrs. A. G. McAndrew. Mrs. R. N. Hawkins. Mrs. c. w. Ufford, Mrs. Enslen, Mrs. William Rood, Miss Norma Hood. Mrs. John K. Warren, Mrs. Ir o,,1r I Mrc cit. ley, Mrs. Robert Patton McDavid, Miss Brooks, Mrs. A. E. Meadow, Mrs A A. Adams, Mrs. Lee Clary, Mrs Samuel Rand, Miss Joy Tomlinson, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. W. T. Hill, Miss Harris, Mrs. B. A. Pepperman and others