Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-28
GoldenrodAdorns
Informal arties
Of Atlanta
Hostesses

~ OLDEN ROD parties are the
order of the day for Allan
ta's informal affairs. Fol-
lowing a well established custom,
the small and unpretentious affairs
of the early autumn season are
graced by decorations Of the bright
plumed flower which blooms freely
by the wayside throughout Septem-
Der and October. For the very large
or formal party Atlanta hostessess
in common with those of all the
world, order the costly orchids from
the florist, and carry out an ex-
pensive decorative scheme with
rare hot house blossoms. But for
the many affairs of less preten-
ton. though often Of an equal or
greater pleasure, the hospitable
hostess uses the flowers Of the sea-
son, depending on her taste and ar
tistic knowledge to give an indi-
vidual effect
There are the early fall affairs
when goldenrod gives color and
beauty to the simple morning party.
then comes the chrysanthemum
season, when all grades of gor-
geousness and varied color
scheme can be carried out For the
holiday season there is the GRIM
son Powered poinsettia as we'll as
the holly and mistletoe. The spring
luncheon is appropriately decorated
in daffodils and hyancinths, willis
the summer brings roses into their
own.
Many of the beautiful gardens Of
the summer homes furnish artistic
adornment for the entertainment Of
the season. Mrs. Robert Maddox.
whose affairs are noted for the
beauty and originality of their dec
orations, more often than not uses
blossoms from her own gardens for
her parties.
Mrs. Morris Brandon Is another
hostess whose gardens furnish dec
orations for her charming parties,
and still another is Mrs. William
Kiser the chatelaine of lovely
home on PAGES Ferry road.
Blossoms from Gardens.
Mrs. William Lawson Peel used
plants and blossoms from the gar
dens of "Woodblne" for her charm
ingly informal party, one of last
weeks chief social happenings. The
lovely old fashioned garden Of The
Homestead" DR. and Mrs. e. L.
Connallys residence in West End,
is drawn upon for the wealth of
flowers which decorate the hospit
able home on the occasion Of the
large spring reception which is an
annual event given by DR.. and Mrs.
Connally to their friends.
The goldenrod parties of the week
have ben most enjoyable, though
small for the most part. The visit
of Miss Marjorie Bobb, of New Or
leans, the guest Of Miss Jennie d.
Harris, has been the occasion for
much Of the weeks entertaining.
Among the pretty affairs at which
she was an honor guest were the
luncheon given by Mrs. Harvey
Johnson on Wednesday, another
luncheon on Friday at which Mrs.
Don Pardee entertained. and q
swimming party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris Brandon at their home
on PAGES Ferry road. A number OF
dinner parties, theater parties and
the like, given by young men. have
have been among the compli-
mentary affairs for this attractive
visitor
Mrs. Ralph Van Landingham, of
Charlotte, N c.. a former Atlanta
matron, has received much atten-
ton from her many friends during
her weeks stay here. Mrs. Robert
Aston. Mrs Oscar Pappenheimer.
Mr.. Brooks Morgan and others have
entertained for Mrs. Van Landing
ham, who, with Mr.. Van Landing
ham and their children, is at the
Majestic.
Miss Marion Van Dyke. of Mem
phis, Tenn, and Mrs. Harry Has
son, of Jacksonville, are other Wis
itors for whom the affairs of the
week have been given.
Welcome For Club Women.
Many OF Atlanta's we'll known
hostesses are interested in prepara-
lions for the social entertaining of
the prominent club women who will
be in Atlanta for the state fedora
ton the latter part of October.
On the evening of the 32d, the
Joseph Habersham chapter. D. A.
r., will tender a reception to the
delegates at the Woman'S club
house on Baker street. The enter
tainment committee includes Mrs.
Nellie Peters Black, chairman;
Mesdames William Lawson Peel,
James Gilbert, John Marshall Sla-