The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-04
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joyed the beautiful reception given
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Gilkerson We'd
nesday evening for Mir. and Mrs. w.
G. Lancaster. The entire lower floor
was decorated effectively in a wealth
of flowers and ferns. Misses Annie
Belle Ch!ldress and Mary Todd and
Messrs. John l.. Gilkerson and Arthur
Lee met the guests upon their arrival
and invited them into the parlor.
who're stood the receiving line, in
which were Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Gil
kerson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Lancaster,
Miss Gilkerson, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G..
Bale, Mrs. George Rush, of Greenwood
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. NJ. Wilkes and Mrs.
Annie Sherard. Behind the receiving
limo and forming a beautiful back
ground was pyramid of ferns, over
which was an arch daintily decorated
in tulle and smilax and studded with
candles. From the receiving line the
guests were invited by Miss Willie
Mae Childress, into the dining room
where climax Of artistic beauty by
decorative effect was reached. 1t
would be hard to imagine a prettier
picture than the one presented by the
rose bedecked table, covered with
lovely lace cover. In the cen
ter was an oval mirror banked with
asparagus fern and studded with
fairy lights. Electric lights above the
table were enclosed liz rose shades and
beneath them was suspended gold
en- basket filled with beautiful pink
roses. Above and surrounding the
basket, shower of miniature bells
swung to and fro. Receiving in this
room were Misses Josephine Fuller,
Wessie Lee Dial, Sadie Sullivan and
Bessie Childress. Here delicious
salad course was served AS the
guests went out of the dining room
dainty souvenirs were pinned upon
each Of them by Misses Nellie Miller,
Rosa Lee Franks and Lalla Mae Dial.
From here they passed into the living
room. Receiving in this room were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Dunklin, Misses
Julia Lee and Susie Hodges, of Green
wood Misses Willie and Mary Sherard
of Ninety Six, Miss Stover and Messrs.
b. l.. Jones. l.. o. Hires. II. E. Cart
ledge and Allie Lee The guests
fingered here for while, looking at
the beautiful presents and joining in
conversation with each other. Late
in the evening, carriages were called
and the guests departed for their
homes.
Mis- Willie Mae Childress entertain
ed with reception in honor of Mrs.
w. G. Lancaster Friday afternoon
from three until five o'clock. The
guests We're welcomed at the door by
Misses Mary Todd and Josephine Full
Ter, who directed them to the parlor,
whore the receiving party, composed
of Mis& Childress, Mrs Lancaster,
Mrs. w. r. Clardy and Misses Gilker-
son Lee and Hodges, cordially greet
ed them. From the parlor, the guests
were invited into the beautifully dec
Grated dining room, which was lovely
in its dress of yellow. Mrs j. w.
Dunklin and Miss Dorcas Gaines re-
ceived the guests here where they
were served with delicious ice course
with mints by Misses Lila Todd, Lola
McPhail and Mary Sullivan. In the
rear hallway, the guests were next
received by Mrs. Charles II. Hicks
and Misses Annie Belle and Bessie
Childress, who poured coffee into
dainty cups and served them. After
lingering here a few moments, the
guests departed after having spent a
most delightful afternoon.
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Miss Charlotte MCGOWAN entertain
ed a few friends Friday evening in
honor of her guest, Miss Lessie Gov
ington. of Monroe. n. C. The guests
were received in the parlor where a
number of tables had been prepared
for the game of Forty Two. A num-
ber of games were enjoyed, after
which delicious ice cream and cake
were served. Miss MCGOWAN was as
sisted in entertaining by her mother
and Miss Josephine Fuller This was
very happy occasion and greatly en-
joyed by all who we're present.
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Friday morning, Miss Sadie Sulli-