The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-03-27

hostess, and the guests present pronounced
it unexceptionable. Present were Mesdames
Haggerty, J. w. Truxel J. ID. Cobine, W.
w. Herrold, J. w. Kennedy, A. B. Thomas,
and Miss AIDA Cloes.
DANCING PARTY.
A pleasant dancing party was given at
the residence OF Mr.. &. +. Ruggles, corner
of Ninth and Vermont streets, last Thurs.
day evening. which was much enjoyed by
the participants. There were almost
twenty five couples pr. sent, and dancing to
the strains of most harmt NOUS music, soon
whiled away the hours. Among those
present were Misses Anna Hahn. Addie
West, Sadie Moses, and Messrs.
Farnham, Houx, Courtney, Ramsey,
Fletcher and many others.
LALIEs SOCIETY.
The L"dies Society of the Congregational
church met at the residence of Mr.. r. H.
Moses. on Ohio Street, last Friday after
noon, and had social aud pleasant as well
as profitable meeting. The usual business
of the society was u ansacted, and refresh
ments of sandwiches. coffee. ETC., discussed.
Among the ladies present, were: Mrs. John
Burkharr, Mrs A. +. Whitney, Mrs
George Go d, Mrs. Will Whitney, Mrs. NJ.
V. Sweet, Mrs. A. j. Van Wagner. Mrs.
Elmer Deane. Mrs Arey, and one or two
Others. The next MEETING of the society
will take place at the residence of Mrs.
John Burkhardt, in St. Louis.
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY.
The Young Peoples society of the Chris
tan church met at the residence of Mrs.
w. l.. Felix last Friday night Abou,
fifty Of the young people were present. AZ
ter the introductory religious exercises, led
by Elder Duncan, the special programme
of Miss Matte Bard's band was presented,
consisting OF readings, recitations and
music, which was much enjoyed by all
present. A pleasant, social time was then
the order, intrrpersed with delight,
music. A public entertainment was an
nounced to take place in two weeks at the
church. The society, by invitation. will
meet next Friday night st the residence of
Mr.. Cobine, corner of Fifth and Kentucky
streets.
SOCIAL PARTY.
A pleasant social party was given, last
Monday evening. at the residence of Mr..
w E. Smith, East Main street, in honor
of his sister, Miss Ella Smith. who had
been his guest for the past four months
and who left for her home In New London,
Ohio, last Wednesday morning. There
was quite large company present and the
occas on was much enjoyed. Refreshments
were served, after which social converse
was INDUCED in until ate hour Among
the many present were: Mrs. A. +.
McNees, Misses Annie McNees, Eta
Gilleit, Mary and Della Morrissey, Aggie
and Leila Moore, and Messrs Geo. Fisher,
Chas Goodman, Martin Leonard, T. j.
De Jarnert, James Morrisey, NJ. BARBER
and many others.
BIRTHDAY RECEPTION.
enth street was agreeably assisted to cele-
brate her Dir hday by a large number of
friends, Thursday evening last 1t had
been prepared as a surprise for her by her
sister, Mrs. Reeves, and such it proved, al
though very agreeable one.
A very fine supper, embracing variety
of really delicious cakes, fruits, sand
wiches, coffee etc., was one of the features
of the surprise, and proved enjoyable in
deed.
The evening passed away in social con-
versation, and the little exchange of cour-
tesies, which are usually current at such
places, and the guests concluded that the
celebration of the hostess birthday had
been a success.
Among the individuals present, were /:
Mrs George Gold, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Townslty, Mr.. and Mrs. d. T Hartshorn,
Mrs Taylor. Mrs Codding. Mrs. Neeley
Mrs Davis, Mr.. aud Mrs. John Antes, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Weller, Mr.. Fitzpatrick.
Mr.. McDougal, junior. and q number of
others.
BIR1 HDAY DINNER.
Last Tuesday was Mrs. B. B. Lyons
birthday and while she had not given the
her relatives and friends were more
thoughtful. 1t happened that Mrs. Lyon,
induced thereto byhsr FRIEND, Miss Lille By
ler.visited one eff the schools in the morning
and upon her return to her residence, ac-
conpanied by Misses Byler and Jennie
Batterton, she found that during her alb
sence her dining room had been invaded
and most elegant dinner, consisting of
meats, salads, coffee, ETC., placed upon the
table. To say that Mrs. Lyon was sur
prised" is but faint expression to convey
an idea of her establishment. In a short
time she was able 10 enter into the spirit of
the occasion and in company with the sin
yaders" par,ake of the dinne-. Those who
so carefully planned snd carried out the
affair, w-re Mrs. Marvin and Miss Hattie,
Mrs J. NJ. Byler, Miss Lille Byler, Mr..
Homer Brler and cousin, Mr., r. B. Shum-
way and Miss Jennie Batterton. 1t was
indeed surprise and a most delightful one.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.
Mrs John Burkhart prepared pleasant
surprise for her young daughter, Miss Alice,
it being her tenth anniversary, last Tues
day evening, which was pronounced quite
success by the participants. A tasteful
array of such light refreshments as cakes
fruits, etc., was served to the young people,
and music and games whiled away the
time very rapidly. Among the guests