St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
LOOKING UP A LITTLE.

ONE CORNER OF THE CLOUD OVER SOCIETY
BRIEFLY LIFTED.
With the advent Of warmer weather the icy
influences which for some time have held
st. Paul society spellbound seem to be relax
ing their frigid embrace. AS the heaped-up
snowdrifts Of winter imperceptibly dissolve
and glide away in tinkling riyulets beneath
the gentle influence of the supbeams, here
and there is found on some southern hillside
an occasional violet or modest snowdrop,
timidlg smiling its welcome to the brighten
ing skies, ana family foreshadowing in its
sweet insignifcancc the outhowing tide of
springtime verdure and efflorescence which
shall soon claim the landscape for their own.
Even so the infrequent progressive euchre
party or the shrinking and tmid private hop
shyly lifting up its head amidst the chill and
nnirieudly surrounding Of the Lenten sea-
son, is but one sent ahead to spy out the
promised land Of gayety, which shall soon be
overrun by merry hosts, contending in joy
Gus rivalry for the possession of the fairy
kingdom.
Doubtless, as heretofore, the contest,
though bravely carried on, will be indecisive
and midst the crowd of summer gayeties,
each viii, in the estimation of the loyal fol-
lowers who have given it their allegiance,
carry of the palm of victory. Bright though
the outlook be, it is as yet but dimly prospec-
tive, and Jenkins feels compelled TO apollo
gize TO his readers, aud to acknowledge that
the above outburst of brilliant anticipation
was entirely due to the effect upon vivid
Imagination Of the discovery of a solitary
progressive euchre party amidst the circling
shadows of Lenten gloom.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
A very pleasant surprise party was given
TO Mr.. Benuic Keefe on Thursday evening.
The West Side Liedertafel society gave a
musical entertainment on Wednesday night
d. d. Merrill last week presented twenty
five volumes to the West Side gymnasium Ii
brary.
Mrs. Noble of St. Peter street entertained
q progressive euchre party on Thursday
evening.
The Gospel Temperance union and the Y .
NJ. c. A. held large social meetings on Sun
day afternoon.
On Thursday evening Mr.. Harold Allis Of
st. Paul was married to Miss Matte Wheeler
at Rockford, III.
On Thursday afternoon the funeral of Mrs
II. P. Rugg took place from the family resi-
dence on Summit avenue
Mrs. George Cook of Manitoba avenue en-
tertained Il very pleasant progressive euchre
party on Friday evening.
The Summit Avenue rink was closed por-
ton of the week on account of the death Of
A. \. Gowan, one of the proprietor5.
The A. 0. L. W. society, West side, held
! its regular meeting on Monday evening. A
number Of new members were initiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Packer of Duke street
gave a very elegant o'clock dinner last
Monday, to a large company of their friends
Tan excellent musical and literary euter-
tsinmcut was given last evening at the rooms
OF the Gospel Temperance Union on Seventh
streets.
Archbishop Seghcrs of Portland, Or, spoke
on temperance aud evangelical work in
Alaska in Father Mathew hail on Sunday
evening.
,TTThe marriage Of Capt Eugene Irving and
Miss Mary Smith was celebrated on Monday
evening at No. 4U9 lgehart street, Rev. J.
Marvin officiating.
The organization Of 4 Young Mems Old
Settlers club is being rapidly carried forward
BY Mr.. John Sloan, one Of the chief pro
motors of the enterprise.
Prof Evans classes rendered the professor
his fourth annual benefit on TuesdAv even
ing. 4 large number we're present and 3
delightful evening passed
On Wednesday the officers Of the First
regiment held meeting to consider plans
for next summers encampmenI White
Bear was the place agreed upon.
A large audience assembled at the House
Of Hope on Monday evening to listen TO 81
address from Gen. G. l. Spinning Of Cleve-
land, on the subject OF Indian rights.
A little niece OF Aid Lsuderdale is fast be-
coming celebrity at ihe West Side rink.
where her proficiency, wonderful in a child
% years, easily enables her 30 eclipse all
competitors
Mr.. Verify entertained the West Side Glee
club on Thursday evening. Tue club ren-
derei Rum5er OF selections during the
evening 10 their best style ana gave evidence
OF great improvement
IotcIli-ruee from Ssn Francisco Of the
death Of Gen. Phiueas Banning. brother Of
william L. Banning % s.. Paul. was a
severe shock 20 TIE numerous friends aud
relatives OK tee general residing IL this CITY
\ "ham.rab' vas tbs great attraction Al
tee West Side roller riok on Taestay even
Ia. Albert BroWa, By his superior dexseriiy,