The Newtown bee., 1889-12-06
The Social Saasnn.

Midst austere walls of convent gray, From praying and fasting the livelong day, To find diversion the Fraters sought.
 A jolly old monk hit upon the thought, The idea great--to create a game
 Of cards. It's a pity we know not his name
 For to this jolly old Frater we owe ma
 nv good time and, if he could have
 looked in on the party assembled at the
 home of Miss Lille Fairman on Wednes-
 day evening and beheld the youth and
 beauty there assembled to make use of
 his invention, he indeed would have felt
 repaid for the study and time spent in
 originating such a game. Cordially re-
 ceived and royalty entertained is the way
 to describe the time in general, but that
 is not minute enough. Soon after $, the
 whist playing commenced and, to one
 who loves the study of human nature,
 here is the place to see many phases of
 it: Disappointment at loss, triumphal countenances. the look of suppressed ex- citement, all are depicted; and so the merry party goes ou, loss and gain, gain and loss, until II o'clock, when cards were dropped and something fully as in- teresting taken up; the discussion of an elaborate luncheon, including the delica- cies of the season, which all heartily en- ioyed. Next came the distribution of prizes. The wheel of fortune turned OuuiN tuOuSIl, bulS Ulilc, SINlHS GuC IOuI first prizes to two persons, Miss Hattie Glover winning the point and king prizes for ladies, handsomely bound volume of Poe's Raven and gold glove button CT, while Frank Wright carried off the honors for gentlemen, an exquisite paper cutter and very fine inkstand.
 The young folks whist club held it's second meeting at Miss Hattie Nichols, Tuesday evening, when cards and danc- ing were indulged in and most enjoya- ble evening passed. The clubs members are Misses Grace Peck, Stella Nichols, Hattie Nichols, Julia Dikeman, Lillie Leonared, Warner, Curtis, Wright, Beers, Peck.
 At Miss Tanie Sanford's home, last Friday evening, was entertained com pany of about 20, the principal event be- ing the progressive euchre contest. Play was commenced soon after s and contin- ued without interruption and with much enthusiasm until II, at which time scores were counted and prizes awarded. The unusual honor of one person carrying off three prizes fell to the lot of Mrs Hitch, who won the king prize, point prize and the consolation prize for ladies. The first two were handsome specimens of Miss Sanford's artistic brush, as were al- SD Jne SenClefnen : HfSG pflZeS, a tile, won by Robert H. Beers and a blotter, won by Harry s. Nichols. E. F. Hawley car ried off the ''booby,' a stuffed man. Re treatments were served and, as proof of the pudding is in the eating" certain ly they were of the choicest. Music then followed, Miss Sanford singing in q splendid manner d solo, 70, Happy Day." Miss Warner giving piano solo that was heartily enjoyed, after which college songs and social converse filled out q most enjoyable evening and all were sor- ry to say adieu. Among those present were Mr and Mrs k. F. uawley, Mrs NJ. c. Hawley, Mrs Crockett, Mrs Hitch of Springfield, Misses Emma and Belle Bloom of Brooklyn, Misses Martina Will kins, Stella Nichols, Mary Warner, Jen- nie Curtis and Messrs Leonard, Nichols, Curtis, Beers, Warner, Wright.
 At the residence of Mrs George D. Beers, Wednesday night, whist club with 20 members was organized. Meet ings will be held Wednesday evenings officers and a name will be chosen at the next meeting, 11th, with Miss Wilkins. Scores will be kept and prizes awarded monthly. A pleasant game was enjoyed and an elegant luncheon provided by Mrs Beers.