The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-05
Mrs. J. 9. sMITHWIcRs
AT HOME" FOB MISS vEREEN.

al TUNE fOh MISS NEREEN.
Prominent among the social AFFAIRS
q the midwinter season was the At
Home at which Mrs ]. S. Smdthwick
entertained Thursday for her sister,
Miss Pearl Vereen, Of Moultrie, Ca,
this charming young woman proving
the inspiration for one of the most
beautiful afternoon affairs given this
season The spacious rooms of the
handsome home were thronged with
Ettracttvely gowned women all the 'ef-
ternoon. calling TO give the greetings
Of the New Year to Mrs. Srnithwick
and her pretty honor guest.
Lovely afternoon toilettes, fragrant
dollhouse blooms and the soft music or
strfnged instruments pervaded the at
nosphere OF gracious hospitality that
prevailed. making the afternoon a per-
feet one
Mrs. Smithwick wore an exquisite
gown Of cream colored charmeuse
with overdress Of rose point lace, and
IN arm bouquet Of pink roses. Miss
Veroen, who Is q tall blonde was
lovely In white brocaded' charmeuse,
with garnitures Of Princess lace, GRIM
son carnations completing her charm
hg costume
Mrs. Smtthwick received her guests
A an exquisite gown of cream colored
eharmeuse with overdress of rose point
lace, and an arm bouquet Of pink roses.
Miss Vereen, who Ia a tall blonde, was
lovely IN white brocaded charmeuse,
with garnitures of Princess lace, Grim
son carnations completing her charm
ing costume.
Receiving with Mrs Smithwick were
Miss Vereen, Mrs. Thomas v. Hannah.
Mrs. C. NJ. Covington, Miss Fannie
Renshaw and Miss Annie Chaplin Nc
Lane.
Mrs. Hannah wore a charming after
noon gown OF white crepe de chine,
with crystal trimmings and garnitures
Df real lace.
Mrs. Covington's handsome gown
was of black satin charmeuse with
panel OF white real lace. silver rose
saugAt with rhinestone buckle at the
eft Of the waistline completing the
modish costume
Miss Renshaw's brunette beauty was
enhanced by a charming gown Of pink
satin charmeuse with white lace over
aress.
Miss McLane was lovely in a becom-
ing reception gown Of yellow satin,
with graceful drapery Of yellow chif
ION, the bodice being treated in an
Dver drapery Of lace. Yellow carna-
lions completed this pretty costume.
In the reception hall Mrs. ]. B. Nc
Nell, Mrs. J. r. Dusenbury, Mrs. F.
NJ. Marsh, Mrs. George Wentworth,
Mrs. Malcolm Yonge, Mrs. George
Owen. Mrs. o. J. SemmeS and Mrs. T.
,. McGourin, assisted Mrs. Smithwick
n receiving.
Mrs. MCNEIL was handsome in
Eing's blue satin with overdress of
black marquisete. with jet fringe gar
1itures.
Mrs. Dusenbury's attractive recep-
ton gown was Of dark blue charmeuss
satin. with Persian landings.
Mrs. Marsh wore a dainty gown OF
white embroidered chiffon, over white
latin charmeuse.
Mrs. George Wentworth wore
iharmtng toilette Of golden brown
.harmeuse. with trimmings Of gold,
md shadow lace.
Mrs. Malcolm Yonge was attractive
y gowned in light blue charmeuse
with pearl and crystal trimmings, and
ace garnttures, a touch Of coral vel
vet being introduced.
Mrs. George Owen was handsomely
SOWneu IN oldCA iaC0 Win uhAAnAhSS
Of gold, a touch Of Hight blue giving
a chic note to the beautiful costume
Mrs. T. F. McGourin wore a lovely
reception gown Of white narquisette
with crystal trimmings.
Mrs. o. ]. Semmes was attractively
gowned in chiffon Of grey and pink
pastel shades, with lace accessories.
The reception hall was charming In
tie SuPpecfic- IF the holiday season
holly an e nations having been
used to the color scheme
Above .st windows the hol-
" witt berries was used,
md tai crimson carnations