Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-24

H. G. Buchanan. daughter-inlaw, OF
Waco. also were present, only one
son.in.law being absent. Mr.. L. T.
Sells Of Taft, Cal. They all arrived
during the early hours Of Saturday
night. SO they were together from
then until Sunday night. when two Of
the sons had to return to their
homes.
The day was as pleasant as spring
time, speaking Of weather conditions.
and nothing was left undone that
could be done for the pleasure Of the
day, and there was not moment lost.
The forenoon was spent In most Of
the family attending church in body.
There was a splendid dinner served.
one that was thoroughly appropriate
for a reunion occasion.
The afternoon was the real occa-
sion. Many Of the old time songs
that were once sung by the Buchanan
|quartette were resung. which carried
the company back to the days when
the family were all together and the
singers were real boys. those beauti-
full days that were too precious to
last.
The most beautiful thing that be-
longs to this world Is home where
children and family music live, but
can there be any sadder thing than a
home where the sweet voices Of those
happy children have died away from
its sacred precincts forever? But for
lone blessed day this splendid family
lived again those beautiful times
Many funny incidents as well as many
sacred memories were brought to
mind and talked over. During the
AFTERNOON relatives and friends called
to bid the family Joy and to wish for
them many returns Of the happy
event. and the day closed on this hap
by family with their hearts full OF
thanksgiving and praise to the loving
} Father for His goodness for provid.
ing the health. strength and means
that enabled them to meet once more
! under the old parental roof. the dear.
est place in all this world.
Mrs. J. A. Myers Hostess to D. A. r.
The Allen Myers home presented a
scene Of enchanting beauty Tuesday
afternoon when the members OF VII
liam Scott Chapter. Daughters OF the
American Revolution. entertained q
large number Of their friends with q
!. Colonial tea.
Each Of the hosteases was costum
ed In the picturesque period of Mar
tina Washington. with powdered hail
: and patches. and from 1 until they
extended that royal hospitality fol
which their noble ancestry wer,
famed.
The reception rooms. with theil
rich furnishings we're never so at
tractive as on this occasion. when IN,
tasteful decorations were In keepinI
with the patriotic theme. Dainty III
: tie Kate Parker. Jane Oliver and Mas
ter Frank Balm opened the door 70
the guests. Their presence Gale,
forth much admiration. as they wer,
so exquisitely attired In Colonial cos
tunes. Mesdames J. A. Myers an,
I w. @. Taliaferro. regent OF the char
i ter. stood In the reception hall an,
0 gave first greetings.
h The music room and library wcr
4 handsomely decorated with nationa
a colors. red. white and blue. with Uni,
|. cd States flags at every available
n place. and adding to the effect wer
/, strings OF red hatchets festooned 4
/. archways and over the lace draperie,
n A picture Of George Washington. b,
a longing 10 Mira. II. A. Burger and ha,
a Ing been In the family for over on
n hundred years, was drappcd In IN
O United States flag and held place q
u honor In the music room. Red taper
n In brass candelabra throughout IN
r rooms added much TO the beauty {
A the appointments.
n In the dining room the decoration
were especially attractive. the col,
m scheme being beautifully carried GU
n The tea table was overspread with
n luncheon cloth Of Ciuny lace, and
"A crystal vase Of white carnations WI
"a assigned central placing. strcamc
. OF white and blue ribbon caught
n. the electrolier were suspended to Il
=. four corners Of the table. termInatir
Ia In bows Colonial candlesticks he
red tapers and dishes Of silver Al
=. crystal compotes held olives Al
N miats. Over The silver ~ sarvt
+ Mrs. 8. n. Howell OF Mississippi.
D. visiting d. A. R.; Mrs. Stone. Mrs.
ar II. p. balm and Mrs. Elizabeth Vile
=. 'prcsIded. pouring the amber bevera