Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-02-15

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That would our friendship sunder.
For friendship oft to love may turn,
But love to friendship, never!
Dear Patron Saint, help him discern
That | am good-and clever.
would not ask this. dear old Saint,
But IL think he loves me:
And only has that heart so faint
That never won fair ladye.
February Lippincott's.
Miss Miners Masquerade Party
An unusually pleasant entertain
ment which was one of the most arts.
tic affairs occurring this winter was
the masquerade party given last even
ing by Miss Tabitha Miner at the
elegant home of her parents. President
and Mrs. r. T. Miner of the A. and M.
College. The lovely rooms were never
so beautiful as on this occasion when
the tasteful decorations were in keep
ing with the spirit of the season. In
honor Of the patron saint OF the day,
garlands of glowing red hearts in large
and smaller sizes strung on red RIB
bons decorated with pretty effect the
mantels and electroliers. They also
festooned the walls and hung in arch
ways. Ferns and palms were used in
profusion. dispensing their charm
throughout the handsome home. The
floral arrangement was quite effective,
in which the crimson carnation at
tracted large share Of admiration,
After extending most cordial well
come at the entrance hall the pleasing
hostess then pinned number on each
guest, at the same time giving each a
red heart upon which the result of
guessing who was who" was kept.
The masked company wore cos
tunes that were elaborate and pretty;
the gay colors, gaudy feathers, tink-
ling bells of joy, whistles and horns
happily. and the merry chat
and laughter of the maskers blended
into the joyous noise of unalloyed fun,
pleasure and delight. At a suitable
time masks were removed when every
body was enlightened, il not pleased.
A very pleasing diversion of the
evening, and one in which everyone
had a jolly time, was in matching the
parts of a heart that had been cut in
four pieces and which when completed
contained a fortune. The dainty re-
'reshment plate, containing palatable
further emphasized the red
color scheme and was suggestive OF
he Valentine season.
Another successful entertainment
has been scored by Miss Miner, whose
artistic nature and accomplishments
ire so we'll known. She was ably as
sisted during the evening by her par
snts, who were largely instrumental
n making the affair a splendid sue
less.
Party at A. and NJ. College.
Among yesterdays enjoyable events
vas the afternoon Valentine party
,iven by Mesdames R. p. Marsteller
md S. ]. Fountain of the A. and MI
College, when they entertained large
lumber of their many campus friends
It the lovely home of Mrs. Marsteller's
PARENTS, Prof. and Mrs. C. p. Fountain
t was planned on the same lines of
elegant and beautiful hospitality
which always lend such distinction
nd charm to entertainments in this
Iome.
The decorations were most artistic. !
the entire house the Val !
milne ornamentation extended and !
vas very effectively arranged. Red |
earts were generously utilized. form |
ne chains of brilliant coloring. Over |
he doorway, window curtains and |
lectroliers hung great strings OF |
carts. The attractive rooms were |
orally adorned, but dainty fern
prays were largely used forming en-
on mantels and piano, and
n this pretty greenery were placed
rystal candlesticks holding red-shad-
d tapers that added to the beauty Of
he scene.
A laughable and interesting amuse-
lent Of the afternoon was trying to
ecognize each others shadows. These
yere made on large white heart
ung on a black curtain in the door
yay between the parlor and dining
DOM. Half the guests were in one
nom while half remained in the other.
he lady recognizing the largest num-
err of shadows was presented with
prettily framed picture Of Cubid by
FRS. NJ Francis, and the consolation
rize, a necklace of candy hearts, was
resented by Miss Tabitha Miner.
A large number of tables accommo-
ated the guests for the game of
hearts" and the players chatted mer-
ly and progressed through several
ames of the popular pastime made
oubly enjoyable by the passing of
elicious minis and sailed nuts. In
eeping with st. Valentines Day the
core cards featured the red heart
nd the game scores were tiny gold
carts. The prize winner was awarded
it'll daintily framed picture of Cupid
laying hearts, Mrs. Ehlinger making /
lie presentation speech. A bracelet
hearts was the consolation prize,
cling presented by Mrs. G. Tatum. /
An elaborate salad course, consist
g of deviled crabs in heart-shaped
mekins, crackers, olives, heart /
laped sandwiches and hot chocolate,
as served.
The warm cordially of Mrs. Foun.
in and the two charming hostesses, .
e delightful informality Of the &C. 4
sion and the bringing together of
ngenial spirits made the event ideal
every respect.
aud LaWso on Entertains Friends
An unusually pleasant and enjoy
lie affair Of the past week was given
st evening at the hospitable home