St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-22
SOCIAL MINNEAPOLIS.
The Weeks Review of Public
Receptions and Private
Parties.
The Library Opening and the
Promenade Concert at
the West,
Together With the Usual
Number of Events on a
Small Scale.
Personal Paragraphs, An
nouneements and Gem
erai Gossip.

Seejaily. last week was great sue
cess. The opening of the library build
ing, which occurred or Monday night,
was q fitting opening for the events
which followed. The building, with its
magnificent rooms well lit up, present
ed 3 magnificent appearance, and 1t
seemed As if all Minneapolis bad turned
out 10 view the sight, SO filled we're the
rooms in all parts of the building. The
second and third floors found the most
favor with the multitude, and quite
naturally, too, for outside OF the books
il is there that are gathered the chief
articles of interest. And there, too,
were shown the best efforts in the line
OF floral and other decorations. De
spite the crowd. everything passed OIL
smoothly and without accident. Men
denhail, the fieriSt, presented every
LADY on entrance with battOnhoie Oou-
ouet, and the very excellent hOral dis
play was also his gift.
The library building will remain as 1t
l. until further notice. and 1t VIII be
open TO the public each day from s
a. 10. 10 10 .. m. Another great success
OF the evening took place at the west
hotel in the charity ball, given Tor the
benefit of the Tribune building hre sur
ferers The sale Of tickets amounted to
over 5.000. which was turned over to
the committee for distribution. As early
as $3.50 people began to collect IN large
numbers in the pariors and dining room
of the West. At 1890 they had not
stopped coming, and in fact as soon as
the crowd at the library opening began
TO lessen, the attendance at the West
began TO grow greater. As the
people began to arrive a pleas
ant informal reception was held
in the music parl0r; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Blethen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lueien Swift Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. George
K. Shaw. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. L. Bennett,
c. NJ. Palmer. Fl. p. Hall. of the st. Paul
News, and George Thompson, of the st.
Paul Dispatch, constituting the recep-
ton committee.
Ia the floral decorations the local
florists fairly Outdid themselves, without
a cent of expense to any but themselves.
The superb piece of the evening rested
on the piano in the receiving parlOr. 1t
was by Mendenhall, and consisted of
roses, chTySanthemums. lilies and other
flowers in prOfuSion. On the white
chrVSanthemums were in red carnations
we owe cur duty to the living" Supper
was served in the ordinary at 10 O'Clock,
consisting of the choicest delicacies OF
the hotel. Dress suits mi g ID with
business suits. and the entirt fair was
very happy one
The entertainment given by the Har-
ward Quartette at Harris Iheater last
Wednesday evening was by far the
most successful Of any yet given under
the auspices of Company a, There
was an excellent attendance and the en-
tertammeut itself was firSt-class in
every particular. The quartette was
well received. their music being i'm
measurably superior to any male quar-
tette ever heard in this section.
4 select wedding, only relatives being
Invited, occurred Thursday afternoon
at the residence of Henry +. Balch,
2001 Second avenue south. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Eva Balch
and Eugene GriSWOld. of San Francisco.
Cal. Rev. Frank p. Woodbury., of the
Park Avenue congregational church,
ofticiated. Mr.. and Mrs. Griswold left
the same evening for San Francisco,
where they will reside in the future.
The Balmorai Choir OF Glasgow was
heard for the first time in Minneapolis
last Friday at Harmonic hall. The con-
cert was given under the auspices of
the Caiedonian club, and attracted
large audience. The choir consists of
sixteen ladies and gentlemen. and has
attained great favor in England. The
programme consisted of part song and
part ballad, and was well received.
The George n. Morgan W. X. c. gave
fair at their hall, II and IA Washing
ton avenue north, Thursday. Friday
and Saturday, for the benefit of the re-
lief fund, They had large supply of
useful and fancy articles for sale, and a
lunch counter accessible both day and
evening.
The charity concert given under the
auspices of the officers and directors Of
the Maternity hospital last Tuesday
was well attended, and the proceeds
will greatly aid in providing the win
ter'S fuel.
a very pleasant progressive euchre.
party was given by Mrs. George Fl. East
man and her guest, Mrs. Frank B. Felt.
at Is Grove street, last Wednesday
afternoon, and about fifty ladies at
tended.
The ladies of J.. P. Piummer W. r. G.
gave one of their popular social dances
last Thursday. These dances are given
and thoroughly enjoyed.
a benefit entertainment given last
Thursday. at Harmonic hall. for the
university homeopathic free dispans-
arr was poorly attended, but was very
enjoyable affair.
The Princeton Alumni association
held a reunion at the West hotel Tues
day evening. About forty members
were present, and all passed an enjoy
able e, ening.
Mrs. William L. Wexford gave a pro-
gressiye euchre party at her residence
last Tuesday, accompanied by a lunch
con, at which about fifty were present.
Mrs. J. W. Johnson and daughter gave
2 reception last Thursday at their mag
nifcent residence, 2200 Stevens avenue.
About 200 ladies were present.
Robert Kennedy, Sharp Stevens, Will
lie Stout, Frank Dawson, Harry Leon
ard and Burt Callsh gave a s0iree at
Dahl's hall last Wednesday.
Miss Katie WhilcOmb and Charles
Hernlund were married last Wednesday
at the residence of j. w. Hernlund.
1923 Western avenue.
The George N. Morgan camp. Sons of
Veterans. gaXe a reception and military
ball at the Windsor last Tuesday.
The Scandinavian branch of the car
penteFs' union held an open meeting at
DANA ball last Wednesday.
The ladies of Our SaYior'S church
met at the house of Mrs. Ii. Lingaas
last Thursday evening.
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