Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-28
Is
Elaborately
Entertained

Two Of the most elaborate social
events of the day were given in honor
Of Miss NJ. A. Phelan, a popular bride
elect. This mornings affair was a
luncheon given by Mrs. Robert Lee
CoOney at the Piedmont Driving Club.
Luncheon was served in the rose room.
where the beautiful table was laden
With pink roses. A big plateau Of the
roses formed the central decoration,
spirea and lilies of the valley being in
termingled with the roses. Four silver
vases at each corner of the table held
pink roses and valley lilies. Pink ia
pers burned in silver candlestichs and
silver bonbon dishes held small pink
candy roses and valley lilies. Souve-
Mrs at each place were tiny bridal
bouquets of artificial flowers tied win
ribbon streamers, these being hand
painted with the name of the guest.
Mrs. Cooney entertained Misses Phe-
Ian. Constance Knowles, Laura Lee
Cooney, Mrs. Leigh Palmer Of Wash
ington, D. c., Mrs. Evelyn Harris, Mrs.
Frank Adair Mrs Uric Atkinson, Mrs.
j. W. Goldsmith, Jr., Mrs Ernest Dali
lis. Mrs Charles Sisson, Mrs. Shepard
Bryan. Mrs. Edwin Johnson. Mrs Bru-
tus Clay and Mrs. Robert Gregg.
The hostess was lovely in a gown q
delft blue wolfe, with drapery. of black
chiffon, made over white satin. Her
hat was also black Miss Laura Lee
Cooney wore a rose colored ratine tai
lored costume with a black hat.
The afternoon party for Miss Phelan,
who left the elaborate luncheon for this
event, was bridge tea given by Mrs.
Lee Jordan at her home on Peachtres
street. There the decorations suggest
ed the Easter season and the spring
bride, with a wealth Of stately lilies
and the seasons Towering plants and
blossoms. The reception hall was gay
with gorgeous blooming hydrangeas
and great clusters Of peach blossom.
In the sun parlor a wealth OF jonquils
filled the apartment with the bright
hues denied by the untimely cold sun
shine of the day. The library was
adorned with spring flowers and vases
Of Easter lilies
The dining room carried out in elab-
crate detail a color scheme of pink and
white. Killarney roses and white
swansonia filled vases on tables, cabi-
nets and mantel, and the table had for
centerpiece a very large basket filled
with Killarney roses and sprays Of
white swansonia, the handle tied with
pink tulIe caught with pink roses ane
wreathed in smilax. Silver candelabra
held pink tapers tipped with pink
shades, and silver compotes held bon
bons and creamed sweets in pink and
white.
The scores were kept on cards hand
painted in little ladies gowned in pink
The prizes for top score and for the
honor guest were pretty silk parasOls
hand painted in peach blossoms. and
for consolation there was an English
print
Mrs Jordan was a cordial hostess
and received her guests wearing
handsome toilet Of pink chiffon draped
over pink satin, the corsage having a
garniture Of crystal buttons. She was
assisted in entertaining by Miss Har-
riet Orr.
Miss Phelan's beautiful costume Of
navy blue charmeuse satin had a coat
Of blue matelasse, poneing over a
blouse Of blue chiffon Of lighter shade,
made over white satin and trimmed IN
! Jet buttons. Her smart hat of purple
straw had a rolling brim and was
adorned with purple plumes.