Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-28


who has made an enviable reputation,
and is reader of more than ordinary
ability and charmingly entertaining,
favored the guests with quite a num-
Der OF splendid selections which were
so perfectly rendered that encore
after encore did not satisfy her audi
ence. Her listeners were held spell
bound, so charmed were they with her
perfectly rendered program.
A delicious refreshment course was
passed by Misses Malcolm McInnis,
Ruby james, Cora Garth, Willie Nc
Dougald, Anita Park, Alma Cole, Row.
ena Rhodes and Allie Conway.
Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Astin Entertain
with Brilliant Dance
One of the most brilliant and nota-
BILE events of the season, planned on
lines of elegant hospitality, was the
ball given Thursday evening at the
Elks Hall by Mr.. and Mrs. J. E..Astin
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs. Sol
West of Uvalde and Mr.. and Mrs. f.
Dudley Perkins of Mckinney. Ablaze
with quantities of exquisite blooms,
the spacious rooms presented beauti-
full scene which was enjoyed during
the evening by brilliant assemblage
of guests. Touches of bright Christ,
mas green and holly wreaths gave the
joyous seasons greetings and holiday
cheer was heard on every side.
The host and hostess, always
charming in their methods of enter
so, assisted by an unusually attractive
receiving line. Receiving with the host
and hostess were Mr.. and Mrs. Sol
West, Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins, Mrs.
o. H. Astin, Mrs. Curry of Brennan,
Mr.. Bob Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Shepard of Brennan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Coal of Houston, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H.
Astin, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Q. Astin, Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Astin of San Antonio,
Mrs. Fred Pryor of Austin, Mrs. Mabel
Castle, Mrs. Harry Obenchain of Dali
las, Mr.. and Mrs. T. K. Lawrence, Mr..
and Mrs. George Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Hines. Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Has
well, Miss Mary Ross Parker and Mr..
Will Saunders, Miss Winnie Thomas
and Mr.. Robert Astin Miss Allie Con-
way and DR.. Algie Benbow, Miss Heard
of Mckinney and Mr.. Lawrence Par
ker, Miss Ray Conway and Mr.. EN-
NETT Cole, Miss Erwin of Mckinney
and Mr.. Ed Saunders, Miss Dorcas
Parker and Mr.. Harry Poverty.
The decorations of the hall were
quite elaborate, every detail being
carried out with the greatest care and
taste. This was beautiful Christmas
entertainment and red was the color
scheme that was so perfectly carried
out through the plan of arrangement.
The pretty bamboo vine hung grace
fully from the walls and over the win
dows, and caught in the tendrils were
poinsetta blossoms. The four large
columns in the center of the hall were
connected with vine-covered arches
from which myriads of red lights
twinkled, and from which holly
wreaths tied with red ribbons were
suspended Stationed in one corner of
the hall was the punch table, and here
was seen the prettiest OF all the deco
a red cover on which tracery OF
srapevines was prettily. arranged, and
hanging from the tendrils we're large
punches of grapes. An arched grape
arbor covered with the grapevines
hearing luscious fruit and with holly
wreath hanging from the center, was
arranged over the table. From this
beautifully decorated table punch was
dispensed during the evening by
Misses Clara Astin, Florence Perkins,
Jr''atte Castle and Onah Astin.
The musicians stand was quite eff
fective in its decoration, having rail-
ing of red with a tracery of vines,
with here and there stately palm
or fern. Tall vases filled with mag
nificent poinsetta blossoms added to
the beauty of the scene. Harris or
chestra furnished the splendid dance
music. The grand march was led by
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol West, and at its con-
clusion the ball programs were dis
These were beautiful in the
shape and design of holly wreath.
On the inside leaf appeared the names
Of the honorees and the date of the
hospitality. The prettiest feature Of
The dance was the cotillion which was
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
1ins. A wreath was perfectly made
md then the lights in the hall were
,urned out leaving only the red lights
If beautiful bell formed of holly
wreaths which was suspended in the
center of the hall just above the cotil-
ion figure, the effect being superb.
The hostess, known to possess charm
ng and original ideas, furnished APP
rronriate favors, corsage bouquets OF
1oinsetta for the ladies and Christmas
horns for the gentlemen.
Hot chocolate and sandwiches were
served during the evening in the read
ng room, which was artistically deco
'ated with plumosa ferns and red car
nations. The round table was spread
with a ,Cluny cover, in the center OF
which was handsome and elegant
mt glass candelabra filled with red
shaded tapers, the light Of which gave
4 rich charm to the surroundings.
at this attractive corner
we're Mr.. and Mrs. T. X. Lawrence |
Ind Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith.
Notes and Personals
Miss Anita Park will attend the |
Iew Years dance in Corsicana next
Monday evening.