St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-22
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS.

SOCIAL HAPPENINGS.
The leading social event of the season
IN the Eighth word was the fourth an
nual charity ball given Wednesday
evening at the Eighth Ward Relief hall,
by the association. The committees in.
Guided all the leading business men OF
the Eighth ward. and much OF the
pleasure of the evening was due to
their untiring efforts. During the en-
tire evening the hall was crowded, be-
tween 500 and 600 being present. Sup
per was served by the ladies' auxiliary,
and included every luxury which the
market afforded. The affair was sue
cess financially as well as socially, and
melted a handsome sum, which will be
used economically in assisting the poor
of the ward. Among those present were
c. A. NimOcks and wife, l.. w. GlYnn
and wife, j w. Fleu and wife, q. f.
Backus and wife, w. A. Plummer and
wife, G. e. LaybOurn and wife, Frank
Morrill, and wife, Burt Gore and wife,
F. j. Hewitt and wife, Frank Aims
worth and wife. Mr.. Mccarthy and
wife, Dr. LenoX and wife. f. Z. Clough
and wife, and many others.
There was pleasant gathering at the
Masonic Temple hall Thursday even
Pvthias celebrated their tWenty-seVenth
anniversary. In this they were assisted
by their ladies and many friends, the
total reaching about 800 couples. The
ball given at that time was conducted
by the six lodges having rooms in the
Masonic Temple building. The occa-
sion proved most enjoyable, the twenty
four numbers of the programme fur
nishing delightful entertainment. From
10 to u midnight an excellent supper
was served. The scene in the ball room
was a brilliant one, being greatly en-
HANGED by the uniforms Of the knights.
Much credit for success attained is due
the following gentlemen composing the
floor committee: M. Tyson, joseph
Hart, c. A. Tracy, E. A. Hanson, II. E.
Downey, E. j. Morrison, r. NJ. Ankeny,
r. j. Abbott, w. S. Anderson, D. f.
Fitzgerald.
The twenty-frst annual encampment
of the |. O.. o. f. of Minnesota was held
Wednesday in the rooms of Union ell
campment. Nearly a hundred promi-
nent Odd Fellows from throughout the
state were present. The day was taken
UP largely with routine business, fol-
lowed in the evening by a reception in
Masonic Temple in honor of the com
mauder-in-c chief, Gen. Underwood, by
the Minnesota department of Patrlarchs
Militant. At least 1000 people were
present, including large number Of
uniformed knights. Gen. Underwood,
in short speech, welcomed those pres
ent and complimented the men who
participated in the brigade drill. Com
petitive drills followed by squads from
various cantOns. The first prize award
ed was to Chevalier d. Morrison, and
the seconl to Chevalier Charles A. En-
lers. Messrs. Nye, Estes and others
were to have made short speeches, but
owing to the lateneSs of the hour, this
part Of the programme was abandoned
The annual meeting and ban
quet of the Northwestern Alumni
Association of the Phi Delta Theta
fraternity were held at the West
hotel Wednesday evening. The at
tendance was fair. The occasion
proved quite attractive and pleasing. At
the conclusion of the banquet speeches
were made in response to toasts called
by ToastmaSter l.. A. Straight. These
were present to enjoy the evenings.
pleasures: W. II. Hallam, D. f. Simp-
son, Frank Larabee, E. T. Stone, James
W. R. Brown, of Minneapolis; Oscar
Hallam, w. F. Hunt. A. G. Briggs, W.
S. Donahower, A. r. Spiel and &. r.
Henderson, of st. Paul; j. d. Cotton, of
Duluth; w. S. Clark, Charles Allen, of
Eau Claire, Wis, and l.. r. Anderson,
of Stevens Point, Wis. SenatOr-elect
w. f. Villas. of Wisconsin, and Gov
Mellette, of South Dakota, sent letters
of regret, which were read.
Friday evening was memorable one
in the history of the Masonic societies
Of the city. The famous degree of the
order known as "a pilgrimage to Mecca
was worked by the officers of Zuhrah
Temple commencing at p. M, and
lasting until p. m. This is one of the
higher degrees of the Masonic orders,
and is very rarely worked. Prominent
MaSonS were present from different
parts of the state, and assisted in the
formal ceremonies. AT the conclusion
of the beautiful ceremonies a banquet
was held at which all those participant
ing with their ladies sat down. An in
formal but pleasing social HOP" fol-
lowed.
The Young Ladies' union, of the East
side, gave delightful entertainments at
the First Congregational church Tues
day and Wednesday evenings. The
principal features of each evening were
series of living pictures. These were
accompanied by appropriate musical at
fractions. while vocal and instrumental
numbers Of a pleasing nature were in
terspersed, being rendered by Miss
Isabel Gale. Prof. c. II. Morse, Edwin
Morse and Charles. SHIRLEY, composing
the banjo aud guitar club. "Wednesday
evening Miss Julia May sang number
of Solos in connection with the above.
The informal thimble bee given Tues
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at her pleasant home, 1106 hawthorne
avenue, was the last of a most delight
full series, the event being greatly en-
joyed These were among the ladies
present: Mrs. Wayland Hoyt, Mrs. J.
ii. Thompson, Mrs. E. p. CapeD, Mrs.
E. B. Ames, Mrs. Alice Bryton, Mrs. J.
5. Pillsbury, Miss Pillsbury, Mrs. Tom
Lewis, Mrs. B. Koon, Mrs Frank
Conkey, Mrs. w. l., Bigelow, Mrs. John
BigeloW, Mrs. Sol Russell. Mrs. G. f.
Roberts, Mrs. Fred Snyder, Mrs. G. D.
Thomas. Mrs. A. +. Coe, Mrs. Alvin
Krech and Mrs. Shepherd, of ST. Louis
The "Margots" were very pleasantly
entertained Friday evening at The
Holmes hotel by Miss Laraway and Mr..
Shirbune. Dancing was the order of
the evening. Among those present
were Misses Andrews. Bertha Andrews,
Allen, Boardman, Burlington, Glover,
Harriet Hale, Gertie Hale, Johnston,
Loyejoy, Redfield, Russell, Rogers and
Wagner; Messrs Andrews, Daniels,
Eastman, Farr, Gold, Hammon, Hank
inson, Harrington, Hartley, James,
Knoblauch, Lara, Murray, Won Schleg-
gel, Whittlesey, Wilkinson, Woodruff
and Wilson.
The Fizzle club was entertained Tues
day evening by the Misses Stackpoe at
1928 Ninth avenue south. Progressive
cnch provided entertainment during
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