The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-12-21
Mrs. Johnsonls Reception.
AGNES o'NElLL.
PHONE IS

Mrs. Johnson's Reception.
An event Of unusual prominence ana
interest the past week was the recep-
tion az which Mrs. Il. B. Johnson en-
tertalned in honor Of her cousin, Mrs.
George Howard Of South McAlestef.
Mrs. Howard Is pleasantly recalled
here as Miss Fay Emberson, VINO mas
frequently visited III Chickasha, Mfs
Johnson's home was beautifully deco
rated Tor Tuesday afternoons affair I
III autumn leaves, palms, cut flowers
ana the rich, red foliage Of the ruscus
The reception room was attractive in /
its floral setting Of pink Killarney
roses and ferns, while the warm brown
tones of the living room were etfee-
lively set off by a profusion OF yellow
snap dragon. The dining room, which
was IN red, had in the center OF each
table, at which chocolate was poured,
huge basckets of Richmond roses tied
with bows OF red tulle. A tall vase Of
American Beauties on the sldeboard
Tent additional grace and beauty TO the
room. The guests were greeted in the
hall BY Mesdames Morgan, Hamilton,
n. X. Wootten, ]. D. Chastain and H.
q. Seitz, and introduced 70 the re-
oeiving line by Mrs. + y. Riddle Re-
ceiying with Mrs Johnson were Mrs
Howard OF South McAlestef, Mrs. q.
B. Campbell OF Minco, Mrs Clyde Con
nell OF Fort Worth, Mrs. P G Spin
ing and Mrs Ed Bond of Mnco In
the living room the guests were wei
coined by Mrs. Reford Bond, who pre-
sented them to the second receiving
line composed of Mrs Merchant, Mrs.
+. l.. slusher, Mrs. Blackmon, Mrs.
Adrian Melton, Mrs viii Melton, Mrs.
Slayton and Mrs. Myron Humphrey.
Mrs. Fred Frey and Mrs David Roche
also assisted In this room During the
first hour Of the reception chocolate
was poured BY Mesdames Harry Lud-
low and ] B. Sparks and during the
second BY Mesdames H. II Bettis and
b. r. Smith. Dainty waters, bon bons
and salted nuts were served by Misses
Ella Campbell OF Minco, Geneilg Halle
Effle Wootten, Lacy Sparks, Burma
delta Dugan Mary Lee Emerson,
Schaeffer and White. Throughout the
afternoon music furnished by Miss
Remingtons orchestra was a delight
full feature,
Among the many beaptiSll gpYp'
Worn was that OF the hostess who
received In handsome creation q
/ white lace over white smessaline
trimmed with applique in' pastel shades
and small bows Of blue yelyet Mrs
\ johnson S head dress was ot blue Al
4 grettes. Mrs. Howard was gowned il
Alice blue messaline trimmed IN golt
applique. Mrs G B Campbell n
Minco was hHnasome figure in blacl
charmeuse, the upper part Of the bod
ice being Of whit net and lace. Mrs
Ed Bond of Minco wore rich gowl
of black brocaded velvet the bodic
being made of jetted net Her heai
dress which was most effective, wa
Of jet with rhinestones AM, write a
grettes. Mrs. Council OF Fort Wort
looked especially well in costum
Of a becoming wisteria shade, and Mrs
Spinings toilette was Of white nc
over satin
With the near approach Of Chris
mas cnes thoughts naturally turn I
home. and whenever it is possible thi
significant holiday is given over to
family reunion Among those VIII
viii spend the Yule tide season
their cid homes are Mr.. and Mrs Harr
Ludlow. who left yesterday for Ne'
Orleans, and Mr.. and Mrs Charlie
Williams, who leave tomorrow morn
ing for Mrs Williams mothers hom
in Dallas, Mr. and Mrs Ford Withe
spoon and Mr.. Horace Witherspoo
expect to leave Monday morning 10
Denton. Texas, to spend the holiday
Other absentees will be Mn and Mir
Fred Frey who will enjoy the Chris
mas season in Waco; Mr.. and Mrs
NJ Cayanness. who 30 to Dallas, an
Mr. and Mrs. Refofd Bond, who wi
attend family reunion at the HON
of Mr.. and Mrs I'D Bond at Minco
Mr.. and Mrs P G Spinning will leay
Monday for Fort Worth to spen
Christmas