Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-16
u. D. c, Reception.

One of the most elaborate functions
of the mid-winter was the reception
given by the Margaret Davis Hayes
chapter, United Daughters of the Con-
fcderacy, Friday afternoon from $3.50
to $50 o'clock. The home of Mrs.
Charles R. Whitaker, which is admira-
bly, adapted for entertaining a large
party, was rendered for the occasion.
The decorations were in the U. d. C.
colors of white and red. Crystal vases
of white carnations and maidenhair
fern were used in the drawing room. a
striking contrast was presented in the
music room where jardinieres of rich
hued poinsettias, enmassed with ferns,
lent brilliant touch of tropical color
ing. The idea was even more init
mately suggested in the red room
where the refreshments were served
Here the lights of crimson shaded
candelabrae and candles reflected
against the crimson hangings of the
room produced a soft, dreamy effect
bewitchingly lovely. A modifying
touch of green introduced by groups
of palms and ferns scattered here and
there relieved the plan o fanny mon
otony. s3st
Little Miss Lila Fisher and Roberta
Brooks, daintily clad in white lingerie
fTocks received the cards at the door.
Mrs. Ethel Dixon, gowned in pale blue
>charmeuse, with crystal trimmings
diamond pendant necklace-greeted
the guests as they entered Miss Amy
Edwards in white embroidered net
over blue silk, conducted them upstairs
where they were Invested of their
wraps. At the foot of the stairway
they were met by Miss Mae Lucille
Smith, gowned in pink silk, with over
dress of hand-embroidered chiffon,
tunic effect-corsage bouquet of pink
antique pendant necklace-who
conducted them to the drawing room
where they were presented to the
ladies in the receiving line who stood
i'll the following order: Mrs. Whitaker
i'll a gown of silyer-grey charmeuse
draped in Marquisette, with bugle
trimmings; Mrs. Lance, gowned in
brown silk, with applications of Macre-
me; Mrs. Michael Schenck in lavendar
Marquisette over silk, with Maribou
and crystal trimmings; Mrs. Lewis
Emmett Fisher, in ecru MarQuisette
over Nile Green messaline, trimmings
of ball fringe; Mrs. Joseph Green
Scrutchin in an Imported gown of
changeable chiffon -Macreme
lace-cameo necklace. Mrs. Lila Rip
ley BarnWell in black net over silk,
bouquet of crimson carnations,
handsome old pendant necklace; Mrs.
Washington Brooks in real lace over
yellow satin. The guests were shown
to the red room by Mrs. Barnwen
where they were met by Mrs. Harold
Feaman, in a creation of white and
gold spangled net. Mrs. William LoT
dressed in a combination of black and
Kings blue chiffon taffeta and Mrs.
Harry Savage in pale blue Marquisette
over silk were assisted in serving by
Misses Ruth Smith, Louise Hodges,
Inez Waldrop and Mona Edwards, de-
butantes. The q. D. G. eolOrs were
carried out in the refreshments of ices
angel cakes and minis. Receiving at
the entrance to the music room were
Mrs. Lloyd Dodamead in brown chiffon
taffeta, with hand-embroidered bands
and Cluny lace. Mrs. Eunice Posey IN
white and lavendar Marquisette over
lavendar silk Miss Sue Farmer in
white and grey silk and applications
of lace Mrs. William Kirk in gown
OF striped foulard, presided at the cof-
fec urn. Claret punch was served in
the reception hall by Miss Edith VALID
rop, who wore white crepe meteor over
silk, and Miss Nell Savage in grey and
white striped Marquisette with lace
trimmings. One hundred and fifty
guests left cards during the reception
hours.
AS a compliment to the book club,
Mrs Lila Ripley Barnwell entertained
informally but delightfully."- Thursday
afternoon. shakespeare" was the top
lie under discussion. Cards were given
the guests upon which seventeen ques-
lions were written. Each question
was answered by the name of a play.
Upon reviewing the answers, it was
found that several ladies had tied,
hence the prize was cut for. Mrs.
Bartlett Shipp was the favored one
and a handpainted picture was her
reward. To Miss Alene Ewbank was
presented the consolation, a copy of
shakespeare. Punch, Russian tea and
a frozen course were served at inter
walls during the afternoon. Besides the
regular club members, the following
were invited: Mesdames Andrew b.
Drafts, R. J Wilson, Franklin Morey,
Bartlett Shipp, William Reddin Kirk,
Misses Harriet Walker, Edythe Wal
drop, Florrie Morris and Mae Lucille
Smith
The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church, with Mrs. G. S. Full
bright, as hostess, held and interesting
meeting Tuesday afternoon. The
routine work of the society disposed of
Mrs. Fullbright assisted by Mrs. w. A.
Young, served elaborate refreshments
LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTIONS.
Capt. Lloyd Dodamead has returned
from Nnrfc,llr Iuhnrn- Inn 1ricitod rala- |