In Honor Of Mr. Hanford

Typed as spelled and written

Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT

Thirteenth Year - Number 41

Marlin, Texas, December 11, 1902

(Paper may be dated Dec. 1, 1902)

IN HONOR OF MR. HANFORD.

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SOCIAL EVENT PLANNED AND EXECUTED

BY MRS. B. C. CLARK.

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The social function at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Clarkson Friday evening 4 to 6 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hanford belongs to the high(es)t order of social pleasures and (at the) same time 'twas an intellectual treat of more than ordinary merit, to those whose fortune it was to be present.

The entertainment was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hanford by Mrs. Clark, the guests being the Shakespeare Club, the Wednesday Matinee Musical Club, the high school teachers of the city and a few others.

The hours were from four to six and were full to the running over with the pleasures of the social intercourse. The program, as most admirably planned by Mrs. Clark, was carried out to the utmost detail without the slightest variation. The guests were simply charmed beyond expression at the superbly excellent manner of their entertainment and highly pleased the honor of meeting the great reader of Shakespeare, Mr. Hanford, and his talented wife. For these pleasures they will long be indebted to the hostess, Mrs. Clark.

Entering the threshold of this beautiful surburban (sic) with its expanse of grounds, broad verandas (sic) and stately columns, its commodious parlors and most lovely furnishings, and above all its sunny hospitality, the guests were met in the vestibule by a bevy of young ladies and escorted to the dressing room where their wraps were left to the care of the maid in charge, and were then lead to a cozy nook in the hall where they were served with frappe by Miss Clarkson and punch by Miss Alice Goodrich. From thence to the reception parlors, magniffcently (sic) decorated, where half an hour was devoted to receiving introductions to Mr. and Mrs. Hanford. Social contact draws one near and so it was on this occasion, the guests were drawn close to the distinguished honorees.

The set program was opened with a vocal duet by Mrs. J. W. Torbett and Miss Clarkson, followed by Mr. Hanford's talk on "The Stage Elevated," selections from Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet.

Menu cards daintily painted with club colors with monogram of the hostess, were distributed and guests assembled in the dining hall. The room was a gem of itself. Evidences of the decorators' work in most stylish harmony were everywhere to attract the eye and please the fancy. The handsomely polished dining table, laid with real mexican lace, center piece and doilies, with an excellent cut glass vase in the center, containing choice bride's roses, the club flower. At its base lay the olive wreath, which is also a "Mary Arden" emblem. The color scheme was white and green and was most tastily observed in all decorations and refreshments.

THE TOASTS.

"Mr. and Mrs. Hanford"--Miss Frank.

"The Guests"--Miss Friend, of Waco. Response, Miss Davis, (of) Reagan.

"The Mary Arden"--Mrs. J. W. Torbett.

"Our Hostess"--Mrs. Fannie S. Chambers.

"Shakespeare"--Miss Friend.

Response by Mr. Hanford with a selection from one of Shakespeare's plays.

Miss Friend, of Waco, was the toast mistress of the evening and right gracefully did she perform that function.

Mr. Hanford was introduced by Mrs. Fannie S. Chambers in a few well chosen words.

NOTES.

Mr. and Mrs. Hanford, guests of honor, were clad in handsome attire, in perfect taste and the entire assembly were charmed with their appearance and their bright and scintillating conversations.

The hostess was gowned in a rare importation of creame crepe de chine and lace, with ornaments of diamonds. She was, as Shakespeare says of his favorite Miranda, "so perfect, and so peerless, art created of every creatures best."

Mrs. R. B. Dupree, Mary Arden's president, was gowned in a handsome black lace with diamond jewels.

Miss Kate Friend, toast mistress, wore a swell gown of canary mouseline, combined with lace and velvet.

The guests, other than the members of the local clubs were Mr. and Mrs. Hanford, honorers; Miss Friend, of Waco; Mrs. J. E. Davis, Miss Davis, of Reagan; Mrs. H. G. Carter and Miss Alice Goodrich of Marlin.

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by The Democrat, Marlin, Falls Co., Texas.