Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-25
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Elegant Afternoon ReeeptIOn:-

Elegant Afternoon Reception
An affair which. in respect to the
particular adaptation of its arrange
ment. marking II as one OF rare brill
fancy. was the elegant afternoon re-
ception OF Wednesday given by Mrs.
NJ. W. Sims. Sr. Mrs. NJ. W. Sims, Jr..
and Mrs. - L. Sims at the hand
some home Of the latter
Ablaze with myriads OF lights and
fragrant with quantities Of exquisite
blooms. the spacious rooms presented
q beautiful scene which was enjoyed
BY fashionable assemblage OF guests.
Touches OF bright Christmas green
and holly wreathes gave the Joyous
seasons greetings and holiday cheer
was heard on every side. Every de.
tail was extremely beautiful, and In
ensemble II was perfect. the appoint
ments and decorations rejecting the
hostessel characteristic attention to
artistic planning.
Brilliant poinsetta blooms used as
a floral establishment. together with
numerous holly wreaths finished with
bows OF crimson satin ribbon furnish
ed a pleasing decorative effect In the
entrance hall which extends across
the front OF the house Here Misses
Gertrude. Patty and Priscilla Sims.
dainty atiirod In white organd,e with
la.o trimmings. opened the door and
gave first greetings, In a coy corner
stood the punch talic rge.tty gar
landed With lopon sul attached %
the red satin table cover were Christ.
mas tells that formed irnee arnrni
the edge, misses Mamie sims kathleen
Sinus and Mrs. r. L.sWeah served tie
delicious beverage.
The living room was re7llonient
with magnificent specimens o. Amerl.
san beauties clustered IN tall pedestal
vases that were artist IN their plac.
ing. A tracey OF sm'lx over the
aoorNays intermins'od with the or M
son berries o the holly continued the
decorative scheme OF red and green.
In this room the guests received a
welcome from Mesdames VI. W Sims
ST.. NJ. w. Sims Jr.. b. T. Sims, A. A.
Mckenzie. A. +. Wilson. r. $. Webb
sr.. Tyler ilsswell. J. A. Mcqueen. T..
II. Astin. ]. S. .Mooring. L. l.. Mclnnis,
W. $. Wilson. J. +. Astin. T. X Law.
renee.
Christmas green's aud sprays of the
ropon formed a mural tracery about
the walls and over windows and doors
In the dining room, and red carna
tons in crystal receptacles effectively
placed on buffet and cabinets added
to the attractiveness. The highly
polished board was laid with rich
elunny lace. and crystal basket tied
with red malne and filled with beauti.
fui red carnations was mlrrored In
reflector with lovely wreath Of
ferns and carnations enclrcllng Il.
From the electrolier which was grace.
fully Swallowed with plumose ferns
and bows OF maline. bands OF maline
reached to the edge OF the table where
crystal baskets holding Christmas
minis caught the maline bows on the
handles. Crystal candle sticks upheld
lhe red tapers which we're placed on
the table to lend soft radiance to
the scene Of beauty.
Cordial greetings were extended In
this room by Mesdames NJ. b Parker
g. W. Smith Jr. n. s. Webb Jr +. J.
Fountain, A. NJ. waldrop. J. Webb
Howell, Il. II. Blodgett
Brick cream In red and white with
angle cake. stuffed raisens and sailed
nuts we're served TO the many ladies
Who called during the party hours.
These three hostesses hold an en-
riable position In the social world
and this charming hospitality adds an
other score to their list OF brilliant
entertainments.