Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-25
JOHNSTON LETTER.
MRS. Williams Entertained in
Honor of Mrs. QUITS. ri
Tau and New Century
Clubs Entertained.

One of the most beautiful recep-
tions given during the season was
that of Friday, when Mrs, Frances
Howard Williams entertained for
her lister, Mrs. Wilmot b. QUITS.
Thescolor motif of pink and white,
the same as used at the Smith
Ouzts wedding, was well carried
out. The mantels were banked in
foliage and flowers, and tall vases
of pink roses lent charm to
the already pretty rooms. $50 invi-
tstions were issued, the matrons
calling between and 6 o'clock, and
the young ladies from $50 to 1880
O'Clock. The receiving party stood
within the parlor and with Mrs.
Williams were Mrs. QUITS and Mis-
ses Carrie Spearman, Orlena Cart
ledge and Nina QUITS. Mrs. QUITS
wore a Partisan gown of yellow
eharmeuse, the opening front show
ing the costly lace under drapery,
with yellow satin slippers and
gloves to match. The olher ladies
in the receiving line and those as
sisting the hostess wore lovely toi-
let's, and the whole scene, with the
$50 or more prettily gowned ladies,
the soft lights and beautiful cos
tunes was pleasant to look upon. In
the dining room, Tutti Frutti cream
and cake were served by four mai
dens, in pink and white, Misses
Frances and BESSIE Ford Turner,
loise Boyd and Bette Waters,
Miss Loise Hoyt serving the mints:
The table had for its cover, one of
Renaissance lace over pink satin,
with a huge bowl of pink and white
sweet peas. At the four corners were
eompotes Of ,nints, pink satin bows.
-adarnfng them. The guests passed
from the dining room out into the
Largia where punch was served by
Misses Flora Kenny and Ola Smith.
During the entire time sweet music
was waited from the living room.
Mrs. Mary Ashley was here re-
Gently enrouie to Aiken for few
weeks stay with Mrs. Ashley,
whose son was drowned in the surf
at Sullivan's Island. Mrs. Ashley's
husband was brother of the un-
fortunate young man.
Mrs. J. w. Browne was hostess
for the Pi Tau club on Wednesday
afternoon and the cool interior of
her home, with the flower laden at
mosphere, lent enjoyment and COM
fort to the warm afternoon, and all
were refreshed with fruit nectar
upon entering. Progressive Rook
was played, and after cards were
laid aside, the hostess invited all in
to the dining room where a salad
course followed by ices and cake
was served. The honor guests were
Mrs. Wilmot B. QUITS and Miss
Carrie Spearman, of Newberry.
Miss Elise Crouch at is home from
three weeks visit to class mate
in Mississippi.
In letter to a friend, Mrs.
James A. Richardson tells of her
success in. poultry raising, on their
ranch at Concord, Cal. At san
Francisco, she purchased from the
hatchery 600 clicks, besides these
already having 200 fryers. The
shipping market is splendid.
Misses Alma and Bertha Wood
ward have as their weekend guests
Misses Ward and Crews, of Allan
IA. Bessie Carswell, of Augusta and
Misses Edwards and Hill, of New
man, Ga, and Rainey, of Augusta.
Mr.. Frank Bland is enjoying a
vacation at Brunswick, Ca, at the
home of his aunt, Mrs. Schumpert.
Miss Sara Oxner is the guest OF
her cousin, Mrs. Herbert Edison.
Miss Theora Fleming, of Gaines
Vile, Fla, is expected soon to visit
her sister, Mrs. j. w. Marsh.
Miss Fannie Sheppard of Edge
field visited Miss Josephine Mob
lev during the past week.
Mr.. Marion Williams, of Aagus-
ia, apent Sunday here with his Sis
ter, Mrs. T. r. Hoyt.
Mrs. Charles F. Pechman, who
has been i'll, is considered much
better.
Mr. and Mrs. Sumter Wright of
Greenwood spent a few days of the
past week here with relatives.
Mrs. Lille Sale Andrews enter
tanned the members OF the New
Century Club on Tuesday afternoon,
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