Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-21

Inc presbyterian social ne'u at the
residence of Capt. Henry Root was the
most largely attended and in many
respects the m ost successful entertain.
mont of the kind that has been held
by the ladies society for some time
Elegant refreshments were served and
the evening was agreeably spent with
music and games.
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On Saturday afternoon from to 5,
Mesdames r. d. Ross and e. p. Ayerill
agreeably entertained friends at the
home of the latter, in honor of their
cousin, Mrs. Roberts, of Crystal Falls,
Mich.
Miss Ila Lawrence entertained n
number of young friends at the family
residence last Saturday evening.
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One of the most agreeable, unique
and interesting entertainments of the
season was that given by the Misses
Halle and Edith Hollenbeck, at their
home last Saturday night in honor of
their guest, Miss Almcda Adams, of
Pemberville. About % guests assem-
bled and after u short season of games,
the 'Crambo" cards were presented,
and the fun of the evening was on.
The favors were made of white card
board neatly trimmed and folded in
book form, while the inside pages were
of tinted linen paper. The covers were
neatly lettered in raised gold letters,
with pencil and ribbon, and bore the
nscription-''Crambo ii, 91"-
Each person selected book on the
first page of which he or she wrote q
question, the book was then passed to the
person at the left who, without reading
thequestion, wrote noun on the second
page, and again passed the book to the
next person on the left, who was to
write poem On the last page, which
would answer the question on the first,
and embody the noun on the second
page just think of it! Twenty-Five
poets pacing the floor and tearing their
hair for an inspiration! Time was soon
called and the books were gathered in
and the judges then waded through
the brilliant effusions for the purpose
OF seeing which poem had the best
gingle and was entitled to the first
prize and also decide who had won the
prize for having no poetry in his soul.
Bobby Escott was on the committee
and of course tried to take advantage
of the writer and cheat us out of our
just dues, but the other members of
the committee wouldn't have it that
way. Then came the reading of the
poems which ckeatea much merriment.
But when the committee informed the
modest writer that he had won the
first prize, our embarrassment was
quite apparent, in fact we actually
blushed. Frank Rider secured the
consolation prize and bore up under
the honors with great fortitude; this
prize was neat book mark. The first
prize was indeed work of art-beiug
largo four-page blotter tied with
violet ribbon. The first page contained
hand painted illustration of a bunch
of violets, executed in very artistic
manner, and the following poem COM
posed by Miss Adams and painted by
Miss Halle Hollenbeck in raised letters
of gold:
o, may these simple violets, the pledge
OF hidden genius which in thee doth dwell,
TO nobler lays inspire thy gentle muse
Till countless hearts shall own its magic spell;
But may you never need in coming time
TO blot an error from your perfect rhyme.
Give to the world your grandest, noblest
thoughts,
Win them to truth with poetry divine;
But keep your sweetest songs for that dear
heart
Whom some day you shall call your Valentine
After the awarding of prizes elegant
refreshments were served to which tho
young poets did ample justice. The
guests were favored with several choice
vocal selections by Miss Adams and
Mr.. Maddy and when the hour of II
drew nigh, all departed with many
congratulations to the Misses Hollen-
beck for their brilliant reception.