St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-23
SOCIAL EVENTS.

SOCIAL EVENTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ell Torrance gave a re-
ception at their home, 2446 Park ave-
nue., Friday evening, from 8 to II
O'Clock, in cOmmemOratiOn of the
twentieth anniversary of their marriage.
- large number of invitations had been
sent to friends in various parts of the
country and about 200 responded. Mr..
and Mrs. Torrance, assisted by their
children, Alice and Graham, received
the guests. Pink roses and maiden
hair fern made charming decoration
for both drawing room and supper
liable. The fire place in the music
room was banked with Bon Silene roses.
'Ihe library was prOtuSely decorated
with autumn flowers, whose vivid tintS
contrasted tremendously with the heavy
mahogany finish. Cut flowers were
placed in inches all about the house.
SAVERS orchestra rendered a pro-
gramme Of Old-faShioned selec-
lions. Each guest carried away a
pretty souvenir of the oc-
caSion, containing the names of the
bride and groom on separate cards, also
the word "Salve," in gilt letters at the
top, and date of the reception at the bot
tom. Mr.. and Mrs. Torrance have re-
sided in this city for the past seven
years, and made many friends. a
large number of elegant cut glass and
china presents were received from
friends in various places.
The CaledOnian club, of Minneapolis,
held its annual opening literary reunion
and conversation at CurtiSS hall. All
she members of the club and their
friends were present and enjoyed fine
literary programme. After a rouSing
chorus by the audience. Chairman j. d.
FORBES made brief address of welcome.
sEhe following programme was rem
NeTed: Piano selection, Miss Jennie
Morse; song, Mis- l.. Harmon; recita-
lion, Miss Grace Williams; song,
Or. Mickey; "a Burns Pilgrim
age" Rev. Marion D. Shutter; song,
"'Arditi," Miss Fannie Wacks; every
member was heartily encored by the
audience. Miss Wacks has just re-
turned from her studies at the Royal
selection was well rendered and APP
preciated by her audience. The Gale
domains give a Halloween social
October so. A genuine Scotch enter
tainment and dancing will make the
evening memorable.
Mrs. w. E. Steele gave pleasant re-
ceptiOn to her lady friends Friday aft
ernoon at her home on Linden avenue.
The interior of the house was decorated
with smilax and cut flowers in artistic
designs. The fireplaces in the dining
room and hall were filled with potted
plants. A bank of tropical palms and
flowers filled balcony at the head of
the stairway. DanZ' orchestra dis
courSed sweet music. Refreshments
were served in the dining room. Nearly
800 ladies were present. Many beauti-
full and striking costumes were dis
played.
La Grande inaugurated its series of
social dances Thursday evening at Toll
1efsOn'S hall. Among those present
were Misses Anna Williams, Minnie
Simpson, Jennie Cole, Amy Mcdonald,
Minnie Swain. Alice Kittell, Clara Cole,
Julia Wallace, Maud Southy, Minnie
Messrs. Harry Holms, ]. H. De
Wess. U. E. Atkins, II.
Cameron, Bert Swain, Jay Phillips, NJ
E. Wallace, Carl Stockdale, John Fultz
Will Taylor, NJ. Garbett and A. G. Ed
wards.
Wednesday evening the railroad mer
AMI their friends were pleasantly enter
tanned at their reading room, 81 Second
street south. Mrs. Laura Underwood
Miss Mamie Stevens, Miss Phoebe
Read and c. n. Stevens rendered sew
music were furnished by Misses Mile
Mills. Carrie Sells, Pauline Gowdy anC
Mrs. Bowler. NJ. Gilbert gave recita
ton, Joseph Moore and George Chap
man banjo and harmOnica duet. TIT
program was well received.
The Shamrock club has lately beer
organized by South side young people
and give an opening dance mex
Wednesday evening. A series of social
will be given during the present season
The floor managers are John DAILY
Maurice McInerny and William Parker
reception committee, NJ. II. Cooley
James Hickey, William Long, Nj. +
Fox, Thomas Hickey, Frank LusSie
and Richard Levanc.
The Tam O'Shanter club will give
literary and social entertainment a
Curtiss hail Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, a
which Prof Cyrus Northrop, of tn
State university, VIII give an address
Miss Susie Mckay, Prof. Porter, MI
Proctor and Mrs. Side will assist in tn
musical programme. Several member
of the club will take part in the litel
ary exercises. DanZ'5 orchestra Wi
furnish music for dancing.
The Garrick club will give their benz
ct performance next Thursday eyenin