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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-30
Mr.. and Mrs. Haswell Entertain

The annual card party given during
Christmas week by Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyler Haswell was this year enjoyed
Wednesday evening, and was one of
the most brilliant and beautiful events
of the Christmas season. As the
guests arrived they were greeted with
that ever gracious and cordial well
come which Is so characteristic of Mr..
and Mrs. Haswell, and standing with
them was their charming and attract.
i've young daughter, Miss Ara Has.
well.
Holly, brilliantly colored blossoms,
red bells and mistletoe gave a gay
and festive holiday atmosphere to the
reception suite thrown together for
the occasion. with the Southern smi.
lax forming graceful festoons over the
windows and doors.
The adornment of the reception hall
was unusually artistic and elaborate
with a profusion Of long stemmed
American Beauty roses clustering
amid the Christmas foliage and show
ing to charming advantage. The mu
sic room adjoining was resplenden
with magnificent pink Killarney buds
arranged in pedestal vases and crysta
bowls. Red carnations in all thei
richness of color gave the floral en-
Enlistment In the dining room, grea
clusters being arranged in crysta
vases and baskets on buffet and cabi
nets, and hanging In the windows ant
archways we're holly wreaths tie,
with red ribbon bows.
Fourteen tables accommodated III
card players and the ever interesting
game OF bridge provided fascinatin
entertainment. The pretty scor
, cards were appropriate to the seaso
and for success In the games playe
Miss Allie Conway was given beat
) tiful Japanese basket. and DR.. u. |
| Sims was winner OF the gentlemen
/. prize. book.
r A delicious oyster course, followe
! by eggnog and fruit cake, was prettil
8 served on the card tables at the col
Y clusion OF the game.
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Surprise Shower for Mrs. Love-

Surprise Shower for Mrs. Love
A beautiful demonstration Of love
and affection was shown Mrs. o. b.
Love on Wednesday afternoon when
members of the Eastern Star Chapter
assembled at the handsome home of
Mrs. Il. w. Crenshaw and gave her a
surprise miscellaneous shower This
pretty surprise had been kept pro.
found secret from the lovable honoree,
she having been invited to spend
social hour with the hostess, and when
she arrived and found these friends
present she was overwhelmed with
establishment and wholly unprepared
for the surprise that awaited her.
The holiday spirit was effectively
observed In decorations and appoint.
ments, bright Christmas foliage and
blossoms showing in artistic arrange.
ment. The crisp air made a big
cheerful fire the most attractive spot
in the library, and here the guests
were delightfully."- entertained with a
program Of Victrola music furnished
by Master Sam Crenshaw and Master
Herman Leftwich Of Fort Worth.
The tea table In the dining room
was overspread with a handsome GRO
cheted cloth and the central position
thereon was assigned to a white enam
eled basket that held a graceful
blooming plant. Tea and coffee wer,
served from silver urns with typica
Christmas delicacies.
Concluding the refreshment cours
the guests returned to the comfortably
library. where Miss Annie Dearinl
the popular matron of honor OF thi
organization, in her pleasing name
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THE BRYAN DAILY EAGLE

Lyall, made "a musical echo to the
hum of voices. and q hundred and
fifty ladies' called during the receiv.
ing hours between 3 and g.
Christmas House Party
Among the largest OF the Christmas
house parties was the one gathered
at the hospitable home Of Mrs. o. II.
Astin. The beautiful colonial home
was Respondent in It's Christmas EN-
Enlistment. Holly, mistletoe. yeopon
and Southern smilax gave foliage
background against which scarlet
blossoms were effective.
The guests assembled numbered
twenty-three, all Of the Astin family
being present except one member.
The party was beautifully and ele-
gantly entertained by Mrs. Astin, and
they were also entertained at dinner
by Mr.. and Mrs. e. II. Astin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roger Astin and Mr.. and Mrs. J.
e. Astin. A large photograph of the
party was taken, which will be a
priced souvenir of the occasion.
Tuesday evening the pleasures were
brought to close when Mrs. o. H..
Astin elegantly entertained with an
informal party given in compliment to
her grandchildren. For this occasion
the entire reception suite was thrown
together and formed an ideal space
for dancing, which gave much pleas.
ure. A delicious course of refresh.
ments was served.
The house party included Mrs. o. II.
Astin, Mr.. Bob Astin, Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Astin and sons, Raymond and
Hugh, of Stamford; Mr.. and Mrs. viii
Astin and daughters, Clara and JAMIE
Of San Antonio; Mr.. and Mrs. +. d.
Perkins and daughter and son, Flor
ence and John, OF Mckinney; Mr.. and
Mrs. Roger Astin and daughter and
son. Nina Bess and John Heard; Mr.
and Mrs. Il. II. Astin and daughter
Onah; Mr. and Mrs. J. b. Astin.
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yironment to the charming hospital
ity. The native Southern foliage
growth was generously utilized
throughout the entire reception suite,
producing a beautiful woodland
scene.
Holiday greetings were heard on
every side and everyone seemed In
merry mood. In the library, holly and
yeopon branches were generously util-
lied, and against the green were
dashes of brilliant coloring given by
carnations arranged in wicker re.
ceptacles.
The guests on entering were heart
lily welcomed by Mrs. o. P. Hall and
Mrs. w. S. Howell. who invited them
into the music room, where they were
royalty greeted by the hostess, Mrs.
Park, and her charming daughter,
Mrs. Arneson, Mrs. G. p. Gunter, Mrs.
]. II. Harrington, Mrs. Clarence Wick,
Mrs. Webb Howell, Mrs. r. s. Webb
and Miss Cora Garth. Christmas
greens, gray moss and sprays of the
yeopon formed mural tracery about
the walls and over windows and
doors. The gray pressed brick mantel,
festooned with the gray moss and
studded with lighted red tapers In
brass candlesticks, was especially at
tractive.
In this room a beautifully decorated
Christmas tree radiated the Christmas
spirit of cheer, and against this tree
was a tall pedestal vase holding an
immense cluster of long-stemmed
poinsettias that were highly effective
Pink tones were featured in the din
| ing room, where handsome flower
holders held generous clusterings Of
lovely carnations and graceful vine
sprays were effective over the win
dows and archways. The highly pol
ished tea table, laid with rich Cluny
lace, held In central placing a white
enameled basket of artistic desigr
filled with pink cyclamen.
Silver candlesticks held unshade,
pink tapers and rose minis and con
fections were In handsome silve
dishes. Platters of chicken sand
wiches and all kinds of Christmas deli
cacies were upon the board and thes,
dainties were served by Misses Ethe
Hall, Elizabeth Lowe, Mary Olive
Roberts and Mildred Newton. TIL
handsome silver tea and coffee urn
at either end of the table were presid
ed over by Mesdames Il. ]. Fountain
and Mrs. Il. II. p. Balm.
During the receiving hours a larg
number called, and the cards were re
: ceived on a silver tray by dainty littl
Miss Nozzle Wick. attired in a pin
accordion pleated crepe de chine, wit
hair bow in the same shade.
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"rHE YOUNG AND UNTRiED YEAR
is At THE GATE"

1.-THE Christmas moon rides bravely In
the skies,
The young and untried year is at
the gate.
We tremble at his aspect grave with
fate,
AT his inscrutable, unsmiling eyes,
Subtle with hope and full of phophe.
cies.
Lord, he is all unknown, but Thou
art true,
As in the old year, guide us In the
newt"
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Engagement Announcement


That Cupid had made his way into
one OF our prominent homes was dis.
closed last evening at Temple Frcda,
when Miss Mary Kaczer announced In
n sweet and novel manner her en-.
gagoment. To the pure white scented
carnation was delegated the mission
Of bringing the message to few
friends gathered together for regular
Sabbath prayers. Immediately after
the services each member OF the con.
gregation was asked to draw from
huge bowl flower. to the stem Of
which was tied with white ribbon
small envelope containing the two
cards. Miss Mary Kaozer, MIR. Benja'
min II. llirscheusohn. Washington. u.
c. The surprise was n complete ono
and an effusion Of congratulations. In
which Joy mingled with tears, was
showered upon the charming and hap.
ny bride.clect. who needs no furthcr
eulogy
Mr.. Hirschensohn is graduate IN.
glneer Of Stevens Institute Of Tech.
nology and of Columbia University.
lie is at present in the government
employ at the bureau OF standards,
Washington. ID. c.
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Mrs. Floy Dansby Receives

Mrs. Floy Dansby Receives
That which must be regarded as one
of the most beautiful affairs of this
season was the exquisitely detailed
and handsomely environed reception
given Thursday afternoon by Mrs
Floy Dansby.
The Dansby home lends itsel,
gracefully to occasions of this sort,
the spacious rooms. splendid entrance
hall and superb fm nishlngs making
an effective setting for the gathering
Of beautifully gowned guests. On this
occasion the whole house was en- fete.
with myriads of flowers. and the
lights from the elegant crystal cleo.
troliers lent brilliancy to the en-.
semble.
The guests on entering received
first greetings from Miss Sue Joseph
Inc Jarrett of Fort Worth. who In
sweet manner opened the door, and
dainty Miss Nancy Moore In the coy
vestibule pulled back the handsome
velvet curtain admitting the callers
into the hall. where they received that
ever gracious welcome that awaits
one In this home. Graceful ferns and
n profusion OF pink carnations ar.
ranged In crystal vases showed their
beauty In every available space In this
room. Receiving with the hostes:
were her sisters. Mrs. S. X. Morley
and Mrs. II, u. Cranberry OF Austin
Mrs. Sue Barnes OF Fort Worth and
Mcsdames ]. o. Chance. l.. l.. Mcln
mis-, II. II. Scale. Ed Hall. A. ]. Buch
anan. A. VI. Waldrop and Il II. Astin
In the library adjoining were pot
ted ferns and generous clusters o
pink carnations. the delicate line,
blending with the warm coloring o
hangings and floor coverings. Givinl
cordial greetings here were Mrs. A
Bonbow, Mrs. l.. l.. Click and Misse
Malcolm Mclnnis. Corinno James. Al
lie Conway, Lucille Morley and Mar,
MClnnis.
The dining room was dream o
decorative beauty In swco,peas an
valley lilies. these delicate blossom
Killing reccptacles OF artistic desigr
The handsome circular table wa
overspread with an elaborate tapestr
cloth. while large mound OF pin
sweetpcas, valley lilies and ferns hel
central placing. following in ohtlin
that Of the table. Brick cream in N
prevailing tints was served with n
dividual white iced cakes with min
embossing in rose design. COTE
was also served. The following swe,
and charming young girls receive
and welcomed the guests: Miss,
Pauline Scale. Myrtle James. Del
Lawrence. Aubrey wilkerson Franc,
Hall. Ara lIaswell and Mary James.
The distant strains OF an Ediso
7 machine, presided over by MIR. Ere
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-30
SOCIETY
a1R
Matters Of Interest in Social Circles
~' BY
MRS. DONA CARNES
recited the following lines:
MRS. DONA CARNES

recited the following lines:
Several years ago there came to
Bryan good woman who was almost
unknown to Bryan people. But she
was not long stranger. Her sweet
Christian character made Its influ-
ence felt, and she soon numbered her
friends by the score. Bryan Chapter
No. 222, O. Il. S., was fortunate enough
to secure the membership of this good
woman, and In this chapter her intel
ligence, experience and zeal made her
an indispensable factor In the work
Her willingness to serve In any ca
pacity, her ever ready counsel in mat
tiers of perplexity, and her unbounded
enthusiasm have been an inspiration
to the members and have done much
toward bringing the chapter to its
present successful state.
This beloved member of the o. e.
S. has met many people in Bryan; but
one day she met most disagreeable
maid named Misfortune, who took
away her home and all its treasured
contents. These can never be re-
placed. But a new home can be
started. And as very slight express
sion Of our appreciation and sympathy
and love we, the members Of Bryan
Chapter No 222, present to Mrs. Love
the contents of this basket May 1t be
a little bit of help in furnishing new
home"
The expression on the honoree's
face was one of pleasure and surprise
and she very feelingly spoke hel
thanks to all
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-30

given by their daughter, Miss Noble
Webb. In compliment to Misses Win
nifred and Mary Tatum Balm Of Hous-
ton, large number OF the honorees'
closest friends calling to extend greet
ings of the day.
Christmas decorations lent added
charm to the home environment and
palms and holly were effectively used,
with great red ribbon bows and
Christmas flowers giving dashes Of
brilliant coloring.
In the library, wherein the sweet
hostess and the two much beloved
honorees received, carnations of a red
hue were held in crystal vases on
piano, mantel and cabinets, with
ferns here and there giving the back.
ground of foliage.
In the dining room red tones were
again featured, and the tea table
overspread with a Venetian lace GOV
er, held as its central decoration 9
silver case tied with red maline and
filled with scarlet carnations ant
ferns. Silver candlesticks upheld rec
tapers, unshaded, and dishes of bon
bons and minis conformed to color re
quirements. Misses Virginia Spenc,
and Mary James presided over tn,
elegant tea service, and sandwiches
with special Christmas delicacie
were served.
Mrs. Webb, mother of the hostess
In her gracious manner mingle,
among the guests and assisted in re
ceiving and welcoming the callers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-30
Family REUNION
Notes and Personals

The old time custom of keeping
open house will be observed by tho
Elks on Monday, January LIST. 1917 at
their elegant club rooms. The affair
promises to be one of great brilllance.
and the members extend a cordial
invitation to their many friends and
acquaintances to come and partake OF
their hospitality
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-30
Complimentary to Mrs. E. p. Arne.

Complimentary to Mrs. E. p. Arne.
SON
An afternoon affair Of Tuesday
planned on most delightful and at
tractive lines, was the tea given by
Mrs. p. S. Park. The affair was a
charming addition to the weeks fes.
tivities, and was unusually pleasant
In nature. being arranged as special
compliment to her daughter, Mrs. Il.
p. Arneson Of San Antonio, whose
home comings are always a source Of
great pleasure to her numerous
friends.
This hospitable home was doubly
inviting in floral establishment and
with its dozens of gorgeous holiday
blossoms, formed a truly beautiful en-
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Entertained Bridge Club

Mrs. II. II. Astin was hostess to the
Thursday Bridge Club this week, ar.
ranging all details for enjoyment in
her usual charming manner. Mrs. Mat.
tic d. Willis of Waco, who has been
spending the holidays with her sister.
Mrs. A. NJ. Waldrop. was the pleasant
honoree of the occasion.
The home was lovely In floral EN-.
Enlistment and suggestions of the
holiday season, the entire reception
rooms being fragrant and attractive
In choicest blossoms. Holly wreaths.
beribboned in red. were hung At the
doors and in the windows, giving a
festive air to the decorations.
Three tables were arranged for the
pleasant pastime Of bridge, and Sc.
ries OF interesting games made the
afternoon a round OF pleasure. Al
the conclusion OF the games the hon.
oree was presented with lovely SOU
venir.
The serving Of salad course with
coffee rounded out a happy afternoon
for honoree and hostess.
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Miss Noble Webb En,er,alns-

The home OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. II.
Webb was the scene Monday after.
noon OF n beautifully appointed tea
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A Birthday Party

-
Eleven happy years have come to
Miss Helen Coulter. daughter OF DR..
and Mrs. II. r. Coulter OF Rockdale.
and as her birthday came on Christ.
mas Day during her visit TO her
grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. J. w
Coulter, they we're glad TO celebrate
the Joyous day. This was quite a
pretty Christmas party. and the colors
red and syeen were used in every
possible manner in the appointments
OF the party and favors. Eleven little
girls were the invited guests.
The balmy weather Of our Southern
climate permitted a lawn party on
Christmas Day. and the little guests
enjoyed many games on the lawn. The
birthday cake was very handsomely
embossed by the little honoree's
grandmother. Mrs. Coulter. and gave
delight TO all as the emblems con
tanned therein were cut for. Miss
Dorothy Adams cut the ring and
dime, Lily Bess Kyle the toothpIck
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-30
nd Frances HARRIET James the thin.

and Frances HARRIET James the thin
BILE.
Decorations suggesting tho Christ.
mas season adorned the dining room
and course OF Christmas delicacies
was served.
Family Reunion
At the home Of Mrs. James Edge a
Christmas family reunion was held.
The dining room of this spacious
home was a scene Of beauty. The
dining table held the admiration Of
all, overspread with Christmas dishes
containing turkey, salads and other
Christmas dainties.
In the living room the Christmas
spirit was given hearty recognition,
permeating the attractive home atmos.
pierre. and here Christmas foliage and
blossoms gave happy embodiment to
cheer and good will OF the holiday
season.
The hospitality takes foremost
rank among those OF the season, be.
Ing complete and harmonious in each
detail of service and preparation.
Those present were: Mr.. John Edge
and family, Mr.. Sim Edge and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Edge of Dallas, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Edge Of Fort Worth,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Holmes and son,
Mr.. Jim Flanagan of Palestine. Rev.
j. j. Tatum and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee May and son of Ennis, and Mr..
Willie Holmes.
Family Reunion
A pleasant family reunion is being
enjoyed at the home of Judge and
Mrs. w. G. 1aliaferD. They have
with them for the New Year season
DIR. VIII +. Taliaferro and wife and
two daughters Elizabeth and Ruth, of
Beaumont; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Italia.
ferro and two children of Calvert. and
: Mrs. Taliaferro's sister, Mrs. Ada
Browning Of Calvert.
Notes and Personals
The old time custom OF keeping
open house will be observed by tho
Elks on Monday. January LIST. 1917, at
. their elegant club rooms. The affair
promises to be one of great brilllance.
and the members extend a cordial
invitation to their many friends and
acquaintances to come and partake OF
= their hospitality
l Mrs. j. G. Wignall OF Port Arthur Is
J. visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. p
i w. Raysor.
Ad Mcqueen and John Hanway. Jr.,
u have been enjoying a house party In
Houston given by Miss Louise Gar
wood.
y Mrs. Roy Danforth and Mr.. Roy
Roberts will keep open house New
:. Years morning from 10 to 70. enter.
tanning a large number of the young
: people at the home OF their mother,
y Mrs. W. J. Roberts. The pleasant az
" fair Is in compliment to their guests
" Miss Louise Craig OF Nayasota and
70 Miss May Bell Allen OF Calvert.
Miss Louise GarwOod OF Houston
'' will spend New Years as a pleasant
guest OF Mrs. J. A. Mcqueen.
On Mr. st. John Garwood OF Houston
Is viii spend New Years as the guest o
he Mr.. John Hanway, Jr., and Mr.. A,
ly Mcqueen.
yo Mr.. Tracy W. Clarkson OF San An
IN. tonic. Mr.. Wynn Lay OF Houston an,
ss Miss Pauline Scale OF Benchley hav
nd been guests In the home OF Mr.. an
II ] Mrs TYLER Hasweli tho mast walk
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-13
WERE THEIR Own sLEUTAs
Organization Of Students at X. s. A..
C. Succeeds in Stopping IlIe-
gal Cigarette Sales.

Inspired by the lectures of Raymond
Robins, social worker, who held a
series of meetings at the Kansas Az
ricultural college last January under
the direction of the local Y. NJ. c. A.,
nine of the students of the college,
under the leadership of ]. Godfrey
Stutz, decided they would play the
part of Sherlock Holmes and rid Man
haitian of the illegal sale of cigarettes
and cigarette papers.
AS a result of their detective work
six arrests have been made, some of
them for the illegal sale of handling
of cigarettes or cigarette papers, and
some for the illegal sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors. When they started on
their campaign in January the stu
dents intended to fight only the cigar
cite evil, but in searching for evidence
they encountered so much bootlegging
evidence that they decided to fight
also the illegal sale of liquor.
Before starting their campaign the
nine students formed an organization
and consulted with Charles Hughes,
county attorney, as to what constitut-
ed evidence in the illegal handling Of
cigarettes. They also conferred with
Mayor s. F. Goheen, H. ]. Waters,
president of the college, and Gov. Ar
thur Capper, all of whom approved of
their efforts.
The students intended to root out
every place in Manhattan where cigar
cites, cigarette papers and liquor were
being illegally handled, purposing to
keep their campaign secret, Sheriff
Charles Schermerhorn and the under
sheriff heard Of their plans, however
and the arrests were made.
In each case where an arrest was
made the students had secured their
evidence and had witnesses. They
bought the cigarettes, papers or liquor
in person and then took a witness
along when making a second pur-
chase.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-13
STOP EATING MEAT IF
KIDNEYS OR BACK HURT
Take a Glass Of Salts to Clean Kid.
neys II Bladder Bothers YOU
Meat Forms Uric Acid.

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble in some form
or other, says q well-known authority,
because tho uric acid in meat excites
the kidneys, they become overworked;
get sluggish; clog up and cause all
sorts Of distress. particularly backache
and misery in the kidney region; rheu-
matte twinges, severe headaches, acid
stomach, constipation, torpid liver.
sleeplessness, bladder and urinary ir-
ritation.
The moment your back hurts or kid
neys aren't acting right, or If bladder
bothers you, get about four ounces Of
Jad Salts from any good pharmacy;
take a tablespoonful in a glass Of
water before breakfast for few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid Of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush clogged kid
neys and stimulate them to normal
activity; also to neutralize the acids in
the urine 30 1t no longer irritates, thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts cannot injure anyone;
makes delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which millions of men and,
women take now and then to keep the
kidneys and urinary organs clean, thus
avoiding serious kidney disease.-Adv.