Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-16
Mrs. Wriehl,man's Auction.

MrS, wright ~man'S Auction.
Always at this time of the year an
unusual burst Of entertaining takes
place, as If each hostess suddenly be-
came aware Of the fact that Lent
would put an end to festivities which
are other than of the most informal
nature.
Mrs. Charles j. Wrightsmans after
noon of auction yesterday at the Elks'
club, which was perhaps the largest
card company of the season and un-
doubtedly one of the most beautiful
as well as unusual functions ever Civ
en- in oklahoma, was in every way a
fitting climax to the prc-Lenten sea-
son Of entertaining.
The reception and lodge room Of
the home were the setting of the
event, and the plan Of decoration was
not only very unique and beautiful,
but most elaborate In every detail. In
the reception and ball room Japan
csc tea garden was effected, and
there bloomed within almost every
variety and color Of garden and hot
house flower The oriental effect was
carried out i'm every detail with the
use of bamboo lattice work, Japan
ese umbrellas, lanterns, fans and
other conceits. Long mirrors at fire.
quent intervals around the room were
set in latticcd frames and a bamboo
of lattcework cut off one end of the
hall which served as the dressing
room. Purple and white lilacs, the
first Of the season, bloomed in the
garden. pyramid bay trees rose in
their statelnes, here and there, and
baskets of lilies roses carnations,
azalias and cyclomen were in bloom
on every hand. Indeed it was pic
turc which only the brush might well
portray--words are inadequate to de-
scribe. Then in the midst of this set
ting there had been erected the
quaintest of birch bark pergolas,
over which clamored vines and
over which clamored vines and
screened the entrance way, and the
scene which was about to be pre-
sented to view was entirely concealed
until one was fully upon It
Into this wonderfully enhancing
setting the guests were welcomed to
the strains of an orchestra, which
played throughout the afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Lee Murphey, Mrs.
Dennis II. Wilson add Mrs George
w. Edwards were grouped in the tea
garden as aides to Mrs. Wrightsman
in giving the arriving guests first well
come, Mrs. Harry c. Ashby, Mrs.
btOTBe /. w lllldulSOH, MIS-. dul M.
Galloway, Mrs Oscar h. Howard, Mrs.
sythe- Brown, Mrs. Charlotte For
sythe Epperson, Mrs. Carl II.
Hudson, Mrs. A. +. Ault, and
Mrs. Frank II. Greer were other
matrons of the assisting party who
aided Mrs. Wrightsman in attending
to the happiness and pleasure of the
two hundred and fifty guests repre-
sentative of the city's society Mrs
Wrightsman, handsomely gowned in
real lace over pink satin, and wearing
a corsage of pink flowers, stood at
the entrance of the lodge room to re-
ceive her guests. All the members of
the assisting group were also attired
in pink. This room was a
palms, ferns and almost every con-
cevable variety of greenery. The door
was guarded by life-size figures of.
cupid on each side and tall pedestals
surmounted by baskets of flowers.
Forty-five tables had been set for
the playing of auction, at which the
handsome prizes of a gold electric
with blue brocaded shade,
and A Ere n c h memorandum
pad with gold pencil were
won by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs.
CnafleS Ia. steele, w nile the ueNOteeS
of bridge were enjoying the game the
large number of guests who did not
play were being entertained with
series of contests in the reception
room, Mrs Douglas w. Fanchot being
awarded the favor of a French bas-
ket of exquisite lilies and roses. A
salad and ice course were served at
the tables, each of which held it's in
dividual tray. In the center of the
tray was simulated a japanese lake,
spanned by a quaint little rustic
bridge, and guarded at each end by a
tiny figure of cupid. Pink and white
were the colors effected in the menu.
During the serving of the refresh
ment courses, as a surprise planned
by Mr. Wrightsman, the guests were
with cabaret features by
artists from a local playhouse.
Certainly society has never been |
hidden to a more distinctive or beau |
tiful party, nor has any hostess af- |
forded larger number of guests /
more pleasure than did Mrs. Wrights- |
man on this occasion.