The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-02
RECEPTIONS FOR NEW
 YEAR BRILLIANT


 i New Year was ushered in with pomp and ceremony. The "wild bells rang out" the whistles screeched. the boom of heavy explosives reyerberat- ed amongst the hills and the din was heightened by strings of frecrackers and the sharp crack of reyolvers. Yesterday afternoon brilliant recept- ions were held in many homes. The spirit of the day. the bond of good-fel- lowship and genuine good wishes for all that enobies life, was manifested in many ways. In the greetings so freely and heartily exchanged there was no room for selfshness and jeal- ousy to obtrpde
 Among those who kept open house were Governor and Mrs. J. F. A. Strong Mir. and Mrs. B. L. Thane, Sarah Vroo- man and the w. c. T.U.
 ! Each of these homes was approp- riately decorated. and the hospitality of the many hostesses and their assist ants simply charmed the visitors. Refreshments were served in each place.
 i At the executive mansion of the Gov ernor's the hours for receiving were from 3 to 5 o'clock. A number of Jun eaus women assisted Mrs. Strong in receiving and the corridors and rooms of the mansion were thronged with callers. The gowns O. the ladies blended admirably with the gay scene. and the spirit of hospitality which pre- vailed made people glad to be present.
 The coffee urn in the dining room was presided over by Mrs. Rob- ert Kenzie and Mrs. B. M. Behr- ends. assisted by a number of young ladies. The punch table in the con- servatory was in charge of Mrs. z. R. Cheney and Mrs. H. c. DeVighne, and their charming manner and wit com bined to make them the center of a constant crowd. A fine eggnog was served in the drawing room in charge of Mrs. J. H. Cobb and Mrs. Angus Mackey, who also acquitted themselves in a manner which brought forth many compliments. After making the charmed circle" the men found cigars awaiting them in the smoking room.
 At the Thane mansion on. the hill in the receiving line were Mrs. B. L. Thane assisted by Mrs. H. L. Faulkner and Mrs. James R. Whipple. Mrs. w. S. Bayless and Mrs. F. J. Wettrick presided in the refreshment room, as- sisted by Mrs. D. D. Muir, Mrs. E. V. Daveler and Mrs. E. P Pond. The charming hostesses made every one feel at home and a constant string of people kept passing through.
 The reception given by Mrs. s. Vroo. man was characterized by an old-fash' toned simplicity which. recalled home pictures of New England scenes, and every one leaving the doors felt the better for having obtained glimpse of the ideas of home as carried in the heart. Those who received were Mrs. Jessie Robinson. Mrs. Janey Stowell, Mrs. Julliette Gunnison, Mrs. Cassie Pugh, Mrs. Julia Turner, Mrs. Sarah Vrooman.
 Mrs. Allen Shattuck gave bridge party New Years eve at which were present Mir. and Mrs. Willis, Judge and Mrs. Cobb. Mir. and Mrs. Fisher Mir. and Mrs. Cheney and Mir. and Mrs H. Shattuck. The prize was won by Mir. and Mrs. Fisher.
 The w. c. T. U. also held open h use, Mrs. Clark Smith and Mrs: C. L. Thompson receiving. The decor ations were in keeping with its spirit of the occasion.
 Mrs. Willis E. Nowell gave an in formal open house reception and those who assisted her in receiving were Mrs. Garfield, Mrs. Willis. Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Shephard. Mrs. Pullen. Mrs. Al len Shattuck and Mrs. Bishop.
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