Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-27

uuceo very inviting erect.
Pretty handpainted cards, embel
lished with girl heads, we're passed
for the games Of bridge and forty
two, seven tables having been arrang.
ed for the delightful pastimes. and a
series Of interesting games made the
afternoon round OF pleasure
The elegant refreshments served
after completing the games were in
keeping with the other appointments
OF the afternoon and consisted of
chicken salad, cheese balls, sand.
wiches, olives, sailed pecans, hot
rolls and coffee.
The lovely event was characterized
by that distinctive charm which is al.
ways a marked feature OF this hostess
Inequalities, and further sustained
her reputation for beautifully arrang.
ed parties.
Miss SaItzman Hostess to Bachelor
Girls
A social event Of the week planned
on unusually attractive and beautiful
lines was the afternoon bridge-tea
given on Wednesday by Miss Alice
saltzman. she entertaining the Bach.
elor Girls in compliment to two very
attractive visitors. Miss Dorothy
simpkins Of Fairbury, Neb., and Miss
Lillian Howard of Canton, Miss.
This home, which has such spa
cious and beautifully appointed in
terror was made more charming BY
an artistic arrangement Of a prof,ision
Of potted ferns and fragrant cut flow.
ers, and when the guests arrived the
hostess and her aunt. Mrs. jackson II.
Ray. who are noted for their geniality.
received them most cordially.
In the reception hall quantities of
pink carnations filled vases and re.
ceptacles In every available place. A
large white basket Of artistic design.
filled with the blossoms and placed
on an old fashioned mahogany card
table. formed an especially attractive
bit Of floral beauty. The living room
was respondent with carnations of a
pink hue. clustered in vases of black.
ware, and were artistic in their plac.
Ing. The shades were drawn, exclud
Ing the daylight. and the glow from
many lighted tapers and the electric
bulbs threw a soft light over the
scene.
In these rooms tables were placed
for the games Of bridge and forty.two,
which on this occasion seemed espe-
cially interesting because Of the beau.
tiful surroundings. The score cards
tied with pink ribbon bows. bore
woodland scenes and we're hand
painted. The head souvenir OF the
afternoon. a hand.painted china vase.
was awarded to Mrs. r. L. Hearne.
while the guests Of honor each receiv.
ed a gold hatpin and a souvenir spoon
OF Texas. As Miss Malcolm McInnis'
birthday anniversary fell on the date
OF this hospitality. the thoughtful
hostess greatly surprised her when
she presented to her crystal vase.
Tho elimination OF the decorative
scheme was In the dining room. where
lovely yellow daffodils were used in
profusion. The table. overlaid with
m exquisite tatting luncheon set, the
Of Mrs. Ray. held at the |
center lovely brown and gold vase
filled with daffodils and tied with ma. |
line matching the blossoms In color. |
and in tall crystal compotes were |
mints and CONNECTIONS in the prevail. |
Ing hues, while at each corner were |
colonial silver candlesticks holding
yellow tapers. Mrs. Ray. mother OF !
he hostess. presided at the handsome
'offee urn. and with the coffee was
served dcviled oysters. nuts. celery !
'o,ato chips and crackers.
Excellent selections OF a high order !,
rom an Edison machine were furnish.
ID during the afternoon and gave
'ddcd pleasure.
Those present. besides the hostess.
Ter mother and the honorccs. were
Misses Phillis Lyle. Malcolm McInnis.
'orine James. Fannie Allen. Cora
iarth. Mary Mclnnis. Laura James
Sarah Allen. Margaret Zuber. Mar.
orie Bittlc. Mary James. Nell Cole.
lara Mawhinney. Dcolicc Hickman.
Florence Smith: Mcsdames J. o.
Nance. '. +. Hood. J. A. Harrington. n
". L. Parker. r. l.. Hearne and T. X. n
lawrence.
Hrs. w. c. Davis Entertained the EN-.
broidery Club
A pleasant afternoon was Afforded
hc Embroidery Club on Tuesday by
Mrs. w. c. Davis az the handsome
lone Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. n.
D. Boatwright which was most at.
rac,ive on this occasion with pct,ed
'lanis arranged In. effective places.
Az the guests were seated around