Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-22

tives here last week.
Wednesday afternoon was happi-
ly spent by party of friends in the
home of Mrs. J. II. White, the day
being her wedding anniversary and
at this time, Misses Lyle LaGrone
and Frances Stro,her were again
honored. Receiving with Mrs.
White was her friend, Mrs. Alfred
Goodyear, the day also being her
wedding anniversary and the two
recent brides, Mesdames w. E. La
Grone and James Cullum. This was
a sunshine party and everywhere
golden blossoms radiated the sun
rays, and the hostess and all assist
ing were attired in golden hued
costumes. A ring contest afforded
amusement and Miss Lyle LaGrone
received the prize, a dainty brooch.
In the dining room where refresh
ments of yellow ices and gold and
white cake was served, the decora-
tions were most artistic, the electric
lights being yellow, and golden
poppies formed the centerpiece,
which were reflected in the impro-
vised lake in the center. The hostess
in spirit of fun, brought forth
two packages, Miss Strother by
chance drawing the one intended,
which contained a tiny travelling
bag, her tiance being a travelling
man, and Miss LaGrone's package
contained small broom, denoting
housekeeping.
The Mary Ann Buie chapter, D.
Of c.. entertained complimentary to
Miss Lyle LaGrone on Thursday
afternoon from 4 to o'clock, Mrs.
S. J. Watson being the hostess.
There are over fifty members on
the chapter roll, and Mrs. Watson
warmly greeted each upon their ar
rival, and the rooms which were
thrown together were soon filled
with animated groups. The decora-
tions were of lilies of the valley
aud bridal wreath, and bright
touch of color was added by the
Confederate flags placed about. All
were asked to write a favorite
recipe for the young housckeeper.
soon TO he, and these were tied to-
eether in book form and presented
by Mrs. G. P. Cobb, with bright
and witty remarks to which Miss
LaGrone responded feelingly and
happily. In the dining room the
general effect was very attractive
with soft red lights and quantities
of red and white flowers. A salad
course was first served, then straw
berry cream with brides cake. As
sisting were Mesdames B. II. Boat
wright, NJ. w. Crouch, w. R. Ed
son and Miss Clara Sawyer. Mrs.
John Wright served coffee and
cheese straws as the guests passed
into the hallway. Mrs. James White,
chapter president, toasted Miss La
tIronc, and presented her with 4
piece of cutglass from the chapter,
doing 50 with happy remarks. All
reluctantly badc the hostess adieu.
the afternoon having been very
!. .c..,a,, one.
In res 2onse to cordial invitations
abo,;t forty friends enjoyed IVY"
hour, on Friday afternoon in The
home Of Ms. .|lck =. Lott, the oc-
clsion being for her friend Miss
Lylie LaCironc. This home Is noted
for good cheer and hospitality and
the hostess for her sweet and gra-
c,ous manner and her guests are
always in happy spirits. After So
cial converse and piano music by
Miss Nina QUITS, all were invited
into the dining room and seated 10
enioy the delightful refreshments.
The decorations were Of apple bios
SONS and sweet peas and bowls of
the latter added TO the beautiful
touch of color pink, which was
we'll carried out. The place cards
were wedding bells in pink and
gold, with the date upon them, and
upon the ribbon were Lied bou-
t9nnieres of these lovely blossoms.
A salad course with ice tea was
served by Misses Blanch Sawyer
and Halle White, then pink and
white cream with pound cake. AT
the conclusion Of the repast Mrs.
A. p. Lewis read good wishes from
each guest present for Miss La
Grone. These had been previously
written, each wish upon a bell
shaped card and the cover was a
large bell, with the bride hand