Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-01
Mrs. ). z, AstIn Entertains compII-
msntary TO Misses Conway and

Mrs. J. z, AstIn EntertaIns compll.
msntary TO Misses Conway and
Parker
Conspicuous among the elegant so
cial affairs of late and engaging the
interest of society was, the pre-nuptial
courtesy given by MrsSlJ. e. Astin on
Thursday afternoon in compliment to
Miss Ray Conway and Miss Mary Ross
Parker. who as brides-to-be have been
the central figures in many pleasant
parties. They are popular society girls,
gracious and of unusually sweet man
ners and disposition, so 1t is no won
der that their friends should bestow
such delightful courtesies upon them
This beautiful home, colonial in Its
style of architecture and richly fur.
nished. is ideal in its appointments
and its unbounded hospitality, and on
this occasion the whole house was en-
fete with soft lights and myriads OF
exquisite blossoms. Thief loral decora
tions were superb, every inch available
In the handsomely furnished rooms
being filled with fieeting and fragrant
treasures, each room throughout the
reception suite giving distinct note
Of pleasure to the guests.
The entrance hall was in red and Its
beauty was enhanced by an artistic
profusion OF American Beauty roses
ferns and palms. and here, with q
warm handclasp and bright smile
Zach guest was given a gracious wei
come by Mrs. Astin, Miss Parker, Miss
Ray Conway, Miss Allie Conway. Miss
Frances Chance. Mrs. O. II. Astin
Mrs. z. II. Astin, Mrs. T. X. Lawrence
and Mrs. Mabel Castle.
The drawing room was resplenden,
with snowy chrysanthemums. the
white mantel with its banking of these
magnificent blossoms and sprays Of
delicate fern being especially effective
The library and dining room were
exquisitely beautiful. Pink LaFrance
roses and carnations vased in spark
ling cut glass adorned cabinets, man
tells, and tables, and further added te
the beauty of the scene.
The appointments and accessories
used during the game OF cards were
most appropriate to the occasion
Upon the arrival of the guests eacl
was given tiny suit case, the griy
tag bearing the name OF one of Tia,
1--WE tables-Bryan, the present hon,
OF the brides-to-be; Carlyle and Waco
their future homes; New Orleans ant
Havana, Cuba, the destinations o
their bridal journeys, and A. and NJ
College. Above each table. suspended
from the electroliers by pink ribbons
and wreathed in fern sprays. were re
ceptacles filed with articles useful fol
the brides suit cases, and these wer,
used In scoring the games. The plar
OF arrangements divided the compan,
into two sections. named Carlyle" an,
Waco" the contest being most excit
ing. Dainty table souvenirs wer,
awarded, and as a pretty compliment
TO the popular honorees handsome
souvenirs were presented in a happy
gracious way by the hostess, Mrs. AS
tin. who expressed a loving wish 10
each dear girl.
A pleasing finale to the sayeties wa
the serving Of an elaborate luncheon
on large upholstered trays that wer
placed on the tables. each having a
centerpiece small wicker baske
bowed with pink ribbon and filled witt
pink roses. The menu consisted q
minced turkey in heart-shaped patties
hot biscuits, sailed nuts, coffee, an,
plum pudding served with sauce 1,
heart-shaped receptacles on whicl
we're placed tiny pink candles. TIL
candle burning longest indicated with
out question which girl is to be tn
next bride-elect.
Miss Scale Entertains at Luncheon