Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell
THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number (Missing)
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, May 8, 1902
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SOCIETY NEWS AND NOTES.
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By Mrs. F. S. Chambers.
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The reception given by the Mary Arden Shakespeare Club at the of Mrs. W. H.
Jones with Mrs. L. E. Allen as hostess from 4 to 7 to meet Miss Friend of
Waco,who has been the director of the club during the winter, gave the social
eclat and furnished society folks with a handsomely appointed and dressed
affaire de ceremonie. Miss Friend
stands as one of the most talented women in the Union, today, and one whom all
Texas loves to honor, and it was a special pleasure the "Mary Arden" contributed
to Marlin society by issuing cards to meet their guest. Notwithstanding
the "wind and weather" almost every invitation was responded to in person.
The Jones as fragrant as a tropical garden, to receive them, the interior in its
appointments, is one of the most artistic and especially adapted for such
functions, with its reception hall, immense parlor, library and dining room, all
so closely connected so as to seem as one--the walls being hung in high art
tapestry papers, windows and doorways, hung with beautiful laces and Velours.
A floral scheme was seleced for each room of the reception suite to harmonize
with the decorations and hangings, which made a most effective picture.
The dark red and oak hall, with its portieres in double doorways and mahogany
abloom with sweet peas and trailing foliage upon Battenberg lace centers.
The parlor a study in high art bric brack chase, the American beauty , the queen
of the rose garden, for its patron flower, with all other decorations
harmonizing. The library, the color scheme in green and white, being club
colors with the Egyptian popy (sic) in profusion, a gift of Miss Friend.
Dining room, which is a study and pride, was decked in spring blossoms on side
and tea boards, and mantelpiece, where the lights of blue candles danced among
the diamond points of cut glass and family silver.
During the hours, delicate cream, with
choice cake, was served. The guests were received by Mrs. Mose Levi, and Mrs. B.
C. Nettles, both in dainty white gowns elaborately trimmed in French embroidery
and laces, MIss Minnis Smith never looked prettier in baby blue. Just
within the parlor door Mrs. Allen received her guests in a handsome gown of blue
tucked crepe de soire embellished with black guimpue bands and cream lace caught
with diamond pin, and blue chou in her hair. The pioneer president, Mrs.
F. P. Nettles, stood next in line clad in an elegant black crepe de chene
embroidered in rich applique. Mrs. R. B. Dupree in black net with white
yoke in gold embroidery, American beauty roses in her hair and hand bouquet.
Miss Friend, the guest of honor, met her old friends and many new ones, in an
imported gown of cream material, hung over cream taffeta, demitrain, embroidered
in cream appleque (sic) with a tracery of light blue and a touch of black velvet
a deep fall of duchess lace in sleeves and at throat, black lace fan mounted on
ebony sticks, a chain of tiny pink rose buds and foliage at back of the nec.
A hat of cream and black with a wealth of cream roses, a dream in itself,
completed this handsome costume. As the hour drew near seven, the guests
assembled in the spacious library, Miss Friend the toast master was led to the
end of the room, where stood the inviting punch bowl, and the loving cup
bedecked in the club colors, and called for toasts as follows:
"The Mary Arden Club" by the retiring
president Mrs. F. P. Nettles in language so complimentary to noble womanhood,
and words of praise and loving kindness for the members of the Mary Arden, which
made the ties that bind them stronger>
"The Pioneer President" a toast to Mr.s F.
P. Nettles which was responded to by Mrs. R. B. Dupree, the president elect, in
a most gracious and pleasing manner, so much so that all envied the record made
by the retiring president.
"Our Club" and "Marlin" -- Mrs. F. S.
Chambers with little puffs of powder and little daubs of paint makes a woman's
freckles, seem as if they ain't," This is what the funny man thought of
woman before the Mary Arden Club came, since he has been making verses upon the
them, "since mother joined the Club." She said they had lost no time in
trying to make the freckles seem as they ain't, nor had they been doing the
Carrie Nation act, since they had jined (sic) the club. But stood for
higher mutual culture, broader sympathy, and loyalty to womanhood. Drink! That a
Mary Arden may ever be at the helm for Marlin's good.
"Our guest," by Miss Herron in a neat poem
and in the pleasing way peculiar to none but the lady herself.
The Club's little sweethear, the best of
all, by Miss Nettles.
Who could picture the dejection of the down
trodden club husband so well, (as) the bright little member Mrs. B. C. Nettles
with her twinkling eyes and dimple smiles as she told "his" pathetic story and
loud applause.
To Mrs. W. H. Allen was given the "Club
Baby," she with a mother's caresses in well chosen words crowned them lords and
ladies, and was not without them.
By Miss Lillie Frank-Levi was the toast
given to the incoming president, Mrs. R. B. Dupree. "She sang in words of
sweetest praise of the lady who is to lead them."
Mis Barclay gave honor to whom honor was
due and drank to our charming hostess.
The Mary Arden, in an unbroken circle,
drank long and lovingly to their director, Miss Friend. Then with Miss
Nettles at the piano their voices united in Auld Lang Syne as the loving cup
passed from lip to lip.With the laurel wreath upon the club's brow, it adjourned
for this club year.
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The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Baptist church on Monday last held
devotional exercises. The number present not being large, but all were
interested, and felt that the meeting was not without profit to all. Much
enthusiasm was evident for better work. Subject for the next meeting will
be "work." All are urgently requested to meet promptly at 4 p.m.
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The W. S. Club were nothing more nor less than a jolly party with Mrs. F. S.
Chrmbers (sic), at their last regular meeting. Nothing formal marred the
occasion, and everyone in their merriest mind. After the routine business
closed, the hostess presented each guest with a numbered card and pointed to the
walls which were a picture gallery of crowned heads, diplomats, musicians,
authors, actresses, philanthropists, etc., on the same plane. A spirited
guessing contest ensued, Mrs. J. G. Oltorf captured the first prize, which was a
beautiful picture of Janiese Merideth, in water colors, the work of the artistic
hand of Mrs. W. Jeeper. Mrs. J. A. Dunkum receiving the consolation, which
was a ribbon tied bottle of table sauce. Mrs. Chambers enterained in honor
of her guests Mrs. W. Leeper of Denison, and Mrs. R. C. Warn of Musco, Ind. Ter.
Miss Wintz, who has been the winter's guest of the May-Bell, assisted the
hostess in serving the ices. The W. S. C. will be "at home" with Mrs. C.
C. Chatham on next Wednesday.
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OPENING BANQUET OF JUNIOR
CLASS.
Miss Frances Marion Peyton, a member of the graduating class, entertained her
classmates most royally on Tuesday afternoon with a "hot tamale banquet."
The invitations were written on a shuck, which was rolled and tied with a little
blue ribbon. All the guests had arrived at 3:30 and two merry hours were
spent in laughing and talking. At the end of this time all were invited
out on the back gallery to partake of delicious hot tamales. These were
gracefully served by Miss Louise Finks. The prize, which was offered to
the one who ate the most, was borne off in trumpth by Miss Eva Nettles, Misses
Rosalie Battle, Mayme Bartlett and Louise Middleton tied for the second prize.
After this they withdrew to the parlor
where they were entertained with some sweet music by Misses Roaslis Battle ,
Mayme Bartlett. All enjoyed themselves to such an extent that they were
sorry as well as much surprised when the shades of night begin to fall.
Miss Peyton proved to be such a charming hostess that all will be glad to be
entertained by her again. Those present were:
Misses Lillian Barcla, Mayme Bartlett,
Rosalis Battle, Edith Branson, Jimmie Brewer, Constance Harlan, Louise
Middleton. Ollie Moore, Eva Nettles, Ethel Powell.
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