St. Paul daily globe., 1892-02-07
RESUME OF THE WEEK.

charity ball TO be given by the Eighth
Ward Relief on the evening of Feb. 25.
=. RESUME OF THE WEEK.
The Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine is one of the most
exclusive of the orders of Masonry. 1t
is represented by but two lodges in this
state, one iii this city, Iuhrah temple,
with about 500 members. and Osman
temple, St. Paul, with about $50 men,
DerS. Thursday was Il gala day with
the ShrnerS. for at that time members
of the order from all over the state as
sembled at Masonic Temple to join i'll
the annual march of the caravan across
the desert. On this occasion twenty
three candidates were accompanied to
the oasis. The Journey occupied the
time from in the afternoon until after
o'clock in the evening. The gentle
men then joined their ladies i'll the par
lOrS. and from there proceeded to the
banquet room. J. l.. Dobbin presided,
and gave the 800 guests pleasant wei
come Among the speakers we're: o.
NJ. Metcalf, st. Paul: Joseph EckStlne,
New Ulm: F. f. Davis, r. ID. Russell
and X. q. Evans. The banquet was fol-
lowed by dancing, which was kept up
until early morning.
The annual charity ball of the Eighth
Ward Relief association will be given
Feb. %, at the association hall, corner
of Stevens avenue and Lake street.
This association aims 10 provide food
and clothing and other relief for the
needy of the Eighth ward. During the
month OF January seventy people were
provided for, at a cost of several bun
dred dollars. During the year nearly
& ii fr,. .cl,o iE1-3., coi-
The income of the association is mainly
derived from rents of their building.
and from voluntary subscriptions. Dur
Ing the year 1891 215 applications for
relief were made, 204 visits were made
by the officers of the association, and
9U3 articles of clothing we're distributed.
The directors of the association are fif-
teen in number: George T. Flanders.
w. Ii. Tice. &. +. BackuS. j. Fl. Rob-
ertson, George B. Spencer. j. A. Buck
anan. j. S. Tripp. George Cox, Willis A.
James, l.. A. Dunn, A. r. Archibald,
George p. WO0llett. X. n. Woollett, A.
/. Straight, I. L. Halistoh.
The members of Anchor Camp, No.
S19. Modern Woodmen of America, are
making extensive preparations for their
second annual ball to be given on the
evening of WashiHgton's birthday.
Danz is to furnish the music, and all
the arrangements will be very complete.
Mrs. E. W. Backus held a reception
Tuesday afternoon at her home, 415
Fourth street southeast. when she enter
tanned about 100 uf her lady friends
from to > O'Clock. She was assisted by
Airs. q. l.. Morrill,, Miss Severance, Miss
Baker. Miss Eva Lane. Miss Hattie An
drews, Miss Charlotte Hastings and Miss
Bessie Northrup. The house was pref
do
furnished. Many of the members of the
Young Ladies' Union of the First Con-
gregational church were among the
guests. A cabinet party was given by
Mrs. Backus III the evening to about
fifty young people, in honor of her
brother. Rensselaer, l.. Horr. The time
was delightfully."- spent from s to II
o'clock.
A jolly leap year party was given at
Hotel Waverly on Friday evening. Jan.
%. The twenty-siX couples who partic-
ipated@ included the following: Mes
DANES John Il. Tanning, Henry E. Jen-
kins, o. J. Evans. John H. Harmon. A.
Il. Chambers, Dick Yates; Misses Eva
Kircher. BERTHE Fisher, May Freeman,
Lorane Yonkers. Lottie Brown, Minnie
Fisher. Jennie Letter. Jennie Judevine,
Marie Benchly, Clara Tanning, Louise
Fisher, May Johnson, Frazer, Jennie
Tanning, Nellie Davidson, Belle Austin.
Lillian Ingram, Otelia G. Rustad:
Messrs. Tanning, Jenkins, DR.. o. j.
Evans, Harmon, Chambers, G. M.
Yates, John w. Brigham. w. w.
Bradley, J. Harold Johnson, F. r. Dam
ner, George X. Nimmons, A. B. Banning,J.
q. Fisher, E. w. Fisher. E. G. New
comb, r. ID. Arundel, III. n. Hefin,
Samuel Blair Mcl5eath, c. Wilkinson.
>. II. Davis. G. Z. Gee, e. G. Garrigues,
Austin, A. j. Wagner.
One of the most enjoyable social af-
fairs of the season was the leap year
reception and german at Malcolm's
acadamy "Wednesday evening. The en-
tire affair was in charge of the ladies',
who showed themselves fully equal to
the occasion. After five numbers had
beer danced. three numbers of the ger
man were given, the favorS being 'bells
and bows" ''bibs and aprons" and
characters, the features of which
proved both novel and amusing. Re-
freshments were also served by the
ladies. About fifty couples participated.
The german was led by Misses Fox and
HanScOm. Handsome souvenir pro-
grammes were used. A military ger
man is to be given at the same place
Feb. "a
Miss Burnes pleasantly entertained a
small company of friends Tuesday at
her home, 2601 Sixteenth avenue SOUTH
Dancing was the order of the evening,
the programme Of twelve numbers af-
fording much enjoyment. SAVERS
orchestra furnished the music. and re-
freshments were served. About thirty
couples were present, including many
st. Paul people.
A very pretty dancing1party was
given Wednesday evening by Miss
Bessie Petit at her home. About forty
young people were present and enjoyed
the pleas ure of the occasion. The dance
programme was informal.
Mrs. c. W. Gardner, Monday evening.
entertained at her home, $3.50 Park ave-
nue., the members Of the chorus. and
those who assisted her in the presenta-
ton of "DanieI' at Century Music
hall a short time ago.
Mrs. John Washburn opened her
home Thursday evening, on which oe-
easion she entertained fifty-four friends
with progressive siX-handed euchre.
The gaine was greatly enjoyed by all
who participated.
The ladies of the Eastern Star passed
q delightful evening at the home of
Mrs. John Noble. 2700 Hennepin avenue,
Tuesday. The entertainment furnished
consisted of cards, dancing and refresh
ments.
Mrs. W. S. Mott entertained lady
friends at luncheon yesterday.