St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-21

last Monday. A table in the dining
room was loaded with fruits, candies,
nuts and flowers. The birthday cake
in the center was iced. and bore the
names Florence and Harry, also the
numbers five and fourteen. About
forty guests were in attendance, the
friends of the hostess and her brother
being about equally divided. The aft
ernOOn was spent la delightful man.
ner An orchestra rendered dancing
programme for the older guests, and
others were entertained by music and
games.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Cole gave dinner
party on Wednesday afternoon at their
home on South Sixth street. Over fifty
invitations were issued. and a large
number responded. The floral
decorations were quite elaborate.
The parlOr mantel was banked with
cream roses and carnations, while
palms, geraniums and foliage made the
halls and stairway resemble tropical
garden. The dinner was daintily
served and thoroughly appreciated.
After dinner the guests adjourned to
the dancing room, where SAVER S
orchestra furnished a good programme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren HOyt gave re-
ception to large number of their
friends Tuesday afternoon. The occa-
sion was the fifteenth anniversary of
their marriage. The parIor and dining
room were decorated with roses and
SmilaX. a string orchestra diScoursed
pleasing music throughout the evening.
An elaborate lunch was served III the
dining room. Many kind wishes and
presents from guests testified to the
esteem in which Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt are
held.
ST. Stephens parish has been holding
fair at Harmonic hall during the past
week. The hall presented a fine ap-
pearance. The booths were filled with
valuable and ornamental articles. The
dining room has been special feature
by the ladies and has looked quite at
tractive. A spirited contest has been
going on among the young ladies who
hoped to secure the gold watch, which
was the principal prize.
Miss Nora Hunt entertained a large
company of young ladies Thursday aft
ernOon. She was assisted in receiving
her guests by Miss Cornelia Hunt, of
jacksonville, Ill. In the evening
dainty lunch was served to an equal
number of gentlemen friends. After
lunch the guests were entertained with
A charming children's party was
given by Mrs. George Christian yester-
day afternoon. About fifty little folks
were present. SAVERS orchestra rem
dered some bright selections and Dorner
served an elaborate lunch of cakes, ices,
fruits and candies. The guests de-
parted with pleasant memories of their
hosts ability to entertain.
Mrs. E. J. Barnard gave an informal
reception to her friends on Wednesday
afternoon. She was assisted by Miss
Kate Barnard. The house was artist
cally decorated, and the afternoon
passed pleasantly. Miss Barnard left
for Great Falls, Mont, on Thursday, to
remain during the winter.
On tomorrow evening the Holy Ro-
sary parish will open fair. The pro-
ceedS are to be devoted to the compile
ton of their new church. There will
be a number of exciting contests.
Among the prizes to be voted will be a
gold watch. silver service, gold-headed
cane and diamond ring.
Mrs. Greenleaf gave Russian tea
yesterday afternoon to about 100 of her
lady friends. The house was tastefully
decorated, and the refreshments served
in novel style. Many beautiful tea
gowns were worn by the guests. They
were entertained by music, cards and
refreshments.
Miss Rilla Parker gave a card party
Tuesday evening to about fifty young
friends. Refreshments were served,
and the guests amused themselves by
rendering vocal selections and indulg-
ing in games and informal chat. Pro-
gressive euchre was the feature of the
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Swift gave a pleasant
reception Tuesday afternoon. Many
friends gathered to tender their good
wishes to Miss Edna Swift, and wish
her pleasant visit in st. Louis. Miss
Edna departed for st. Louis Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Pauline Hall gave an informal
reception to her friends on Monday
evening. The guests were entertained
with music, refreshments and dancing.
All who were present will retain pleas
ant memories of the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Washburn will
give the most elaborate reception of the
season on Tuesday evening at Fair
Oaks. Over 1000 invitations have been
issued. The reception will be held from
9 to IL p. m.
The comic opera, beans and But
TONS" was presented in creditable
manner, on Thursday and Friday even
ings, by the musical and dramatic tai
ent of the Third Universalist church.
Miss Nellie Winston gave birthday
party to a number of her girl friends
Tuesday afternoon. About twenty
guests were present. Charades and a
dainty supper were enjoyed by all.
The Thirteenth Avenue Methodist
church gave on Wednesday evening a
farewell to their old pastor, DR.. Marsh
all, and a welcome to the new one, Rev.
Thomas McClary.
Mr. George IL. GOOdSOn was the re-
cipient of a handsome silver set and
service from the Minneapolis Electro
his wedding day.
Ladies of the Lyndale congregation
are making arrangements to present
the drama 1.-The Parlor Carr at an early
date.
pleasant and well attended reception
lOrs.
The ladies of C. A. Washburn post
are quietly arranging for a novel enter
tainment to be announced later.
The Normanna Infantry company
gave a festival at Turner hall last night.
GOSSIP OF THE GAY.
Guests Going and Coming---Our
Own Peoples Movements.
Mrs. James Murphy, Mrs. Thomas F.
Godfrey, Miss Mamie Murphy, and
NT;ccoe Car+ruda opd Nina GoIIipo ra
turned OH Thursday from Ohio, where
they have spent several weeks among
friends.
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