St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-05
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS.

Wednesday evening the employees OF the
Minneapolis Tribune rendered A. j. Blethen
a complimentary supper at the Guaranty
Loan restaurant. Several invited guests
friends of Mr. Bleihen. took part in the
event, the tables being laid with over one
hundred covers. The menu proved an ex-
cellent one. After its discussion remarks
were made by several present including Dean
Pattee, of the University Law school. George
Thompson, editor of the st. Paul DISPATCH;
). (. Olson and Mr.. Blethen. At the con-
clusion, W. II. Williams. foreman of the
Tribune composing room. in behalf of MS
fellows. presented Mr. Blethen with dia-
mond stud and a handsome morocco-bound
volume containing the autograph signatures
of the employees. These tokens of regard
came as complete surprises. though Mr..
Blethen responded i'll on appropriate way.
One OF the most pleasant social events last
week was the prlze drill and ball given
Thursday evening III Masonic Temple by
the Patriarchs' Militant O. O. F. Prompt
ly at o'clock the drill began under the
direction of Maj. L. G. Fisher who acted as
drill master. Those participating showed
great proficiency in the different movements
and tor some time it remained in doubt who
would receive the prize. a handsome gold
badge. but II was finally awarded Capt. B. Z.
Chute. This award is not final. however, as
II must be won three times by the same per-
son to become his property. Before and
after the drill, dancing was INDUCED in by
the 200 couple present. The dance pro-
gramme was thoroughly enjoyed by all pres
ent. Refreshments were served during the
evening by Myrtle Lodge, Daughters of
Kebekah
Tuesday evening Branch 115, Order of the
Iron Hall. gave the third of its series of So
cal dances at the Guaranty Loan building,
atording entertainment of delightful char
acter to about seventy-five couples. The
event was unqueStiOnably one of the most
enjoyable conducted by the order this sea-
son. and was SO pronounced by quite ali
present The programme of dances was
long one, and included the very newest and
most novel features IN terpslchorean art, for
which Saver furnished some OF his best
music. In all. the arrangements were very
complete. for which credit is due the com
Pool, James Lorimer, G. W. Sargent E. c.
GutterSon. c. r. Childs, E. c. Bates and Fred
Shuts.
Wednesday evening, at 3016 Second avenue
south. the residence of Henry Staples super
lntendent of the Pioneer Fuel company, Miss
Jennie Staples gave a scoop party to about
twenty of her friends. Although the game
was new 10 a majority of the guests, they
soon mastered its intricacies. and some of the
players became so fascinated that ii was with
difficulty they were persuaded to leave the
scoop tables for the banquet table. Among
those present were: Misses Pieiades Martin
Lottle McAllister, Nean Gordon. Mollie Brad
ley, Nora Whelan; Messrs James l.. Holmes
Freeman Hudson Ed L. Poet; and the fol-
lowing gentlemen with their wives Willis
" Boyden, Garrett f. Backus, j. f. D. Mar
I'm and Samuel W woods.
One of the pleasing masquerades last week
was that given Wednesday evening by the
Silver Leaf Social club. at the new hall, cor
neT of Twenty-siXth street and Stevens ave
nue.. The attendance was about the right
number for Jolly, good time, fifty couples
being present. The costumes were unique
and elegant and showed enterprise on the
part of the wearers. The Clown by George
Bigfoot the ''Sheeny, by Ora Plummer, and
the Mexican" by Fred Blrcher became
a. av nj fl,.,,.
ness of detail. and the study showed in their
acting. I he committee of arrangements
were Ira \. Simons, Harry 5. Thompson
George \. Plummer
The Junior class of the high school gave
Its annual reception to the seniors on FRIDAY
evening at Masonic Temple. 1t proved one
of the best parties of the sort ever held.
The arrangements were i'll the hands of COM
petent committees. who left nothing undone
that might serve 10 laid i'll enhancing the
pleasures OF the guests. Dancing was a lead
ing feature of the entertainment, the music
for which was furnished by q carefully Sc
lected orchestra. The programme was not g
long one, the end being reached about mid
night. Between 200 and 800 persons were
present. including many of the faculty and
teachers from other schools
The 6. P. s. D. c. club gave an Easter con-
cert and ball Tuesday evening in Gouhld-
ing dancing academy In the Woods block
AT the conclusion Of the concert programme
the floors were cleared and social hon fol
lowed until late hour. The dance pro.
gramme contained twelve numbers among
them the latest dances. About sixty coupleS
were present and enjoyed the pleasures of
the evening. Much credit is due Alfred F
Brayton, master of ceremonies; Mr. owen.
prompter. and Charles Whitenack. floor man
ager, Tor their efficient services
Friday evening the young ladies of the
Flower Mission of All Souls Universalist
Church held one of its delightful social par
ties at Malcolms Dancing academy. The
greater part Of the evening was spent in the
enjoyment of an attractive programme of
dance numbers that embraced the very latest
terpslchorean features The attendance was
good. and III many respects the event was
quite the most pleasing that has been held
under the auspices of this society the present
season. The festivities were continued until
Il late hour.
One OF the most successful of the many So
ception of Prof. and Mrs. H. W Malcolm S
adult dancing classes Thursday evening A
delightful programme of fifteen numbers III
the midst of which came three numbers of
the german. was danced. The gayeties con-
tinued until 12:30 o'clock. About hundred
people were present The seasons closing
reception. which promises 10 be quite brill
liant social event. will occur April 80.
Branch 13 of the International Brother
hood OF Boilermakers ana Iron Shipbuilders
held its seventh annual ball at Century
Music hall Wednesday evening, which was