The herald., 1893-12-17


the home Of their leader, Miss III. B.
Freeman, last Friday evening, on
julius Caesar memorial day, as laid
down in the Chautsuqua calendar. A
feature OF the literary entertainment
was an hours reading from Shakes
peare's play of Julius Caesar, the princi-
pal characters being assumed by various
members. Sketches OF C@sar's career
as stateman, warrior and ruler were alBo
read, after which the circle resolved it.
self into social gathering, and sober
Romans gave vent to q, flow of humor
that might have made C@sar'H ghost to
walk again. The noble Brutus waxed
hilarious; even spare "CaHsius" in
dulged in wit, while MARK Antony"
proposed puns galore, and "C@sar" him
eelf became full of merriment. A Roman
citizen who, during the play, shrieked
wildly for revenge. "mutiny," blood
shed and slaughter, made record for
himself by the number OF witty anec-
dotes he told in a vein of such delightful
humor ae to win shouts OF laughter and
applause. Altogether it was an evening
OF genuine relaxation for the Cbautau-
quans, who hitherto have been go abb
sorbed in study that they have given
little attention to anything outside OF
Roman history and economics-the two
topics laid down for study the first quar-
ter. The next regular meeting will be
on Tuesday evening, in the pastors
study. at the First Methodist church,
where all Chsutauquans, visitors or
otherwise. will be cordially welcome.
Mr.. Leslie Hewitt is conducting the
reviews in economics with marked sue
cess.
Miss Margaret Kutch was rendered
surprise party by her numerous friends
a. her residence on Eighth and First
streets. Newhall, on the evening of De-
cember 10Th. Among those present
were Mmes. Kutch. Pattee and Powell;
Whitrker, Matilda Csmpton, Aurora
Downs, Katie and Minnie Pico and
Florence Powell; Messrs. J. w. Kutch,
A. Kutch. f. III. Lsndell. R. Y. +.
Campton, S. B. Withrow, N. ]. Pico. H.
s. Morrow, George II. Nagle A. Downs
and others. During the evening vocal
selections were rendered by Mrs. ]. w.
Kutch and Mr.. Withrow, and instru-
mental solos by Miss Kutch and Mr..
Pico. When the popular favorite. Miss
Kutch, was called to the piano, the ap-
plause was deafening. She rendered in
q most charming manner many airs from
popular operas, her selections from The
Lion Tanner being most enthusiastically
received. After this, delicious refresh.
ments were served, and at late hour
the merry revelers returned to their
homes. after Wishing their young hostess
many happy returns of the day. 3
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The ladies of the English Lutheran
church agreeably surprised their pastor
and his wife, Mr.. and MRS. Slime, ON
Thursday afternoon, the occasion being
Mrs. Shines birthday.
The ladies gathered at the church and
went in body to the house, carrying
with them very handsome rose jar
filled with choice roses. After they had
all entered. Mrs. Demarest, president of
ladies' aid, made the presentation
speech, after which refreshments were
served by the ladies, the afternoon pass
ing off very pleasantly. Among those
present we're the following: Mrs. W. F.
Demarest, Mrs. G. M. Weiman, Mrs. j.
@. Goodwin, Mrs. s. A. Garrett, Mrs.
Yerger, Mrs. @. w. Burdick. Mrs. Pree-
sor. Mrs. VIM. Bosbyshell, Mrs. Her
bert, Mrs. Crimmins, Mrs. Medler, Mrs.
G. w. Fisher, Mrs. A. II. Getz, Mrs. M.
Winter, Mrs. w. F, Peterson, Mrs.
Stumpf, Mrs. Basserman, Miss Neggsrd,
Mrs. Kunn, Mrs. Burkhardt, Rev. Slime.
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Mrs. Will Egelhoff OF pol North
Sichel street. entertained her friends at
cards Friday from to 5, in entertain
ment of her sister, Mrs. Anna Durkee,
who has recently returned from an ex-
tended tour. The decorations were
beautiful and unique. During the after
noon sweet music was discoursed by
Italian harpists and dainty refreshments
we're served. Mrs. Catchings was the
fortunate winner of the first prize, a
royal Worcester vase, and Mrs. Dawson
the conHoiation prize. 3
Those present were: MeHdam ee Page
and Dawson of Chicago, @. r. Green OF
Denver, ]. Wachtel, s. P. Bowen, M. L.
Coons, N. Catchings, w. H. Fillmore,
and Misses Anna Absheer OF Chicago,
Mary Turner, Della Dockstader and EN-
lily Retallic.
The second of the Comus dancing
parties was given at Lawrence Hall
last Friday evening.
Quite q feature of the program was
an old-fashioned Spanish contra-dance,
in the olden days great favorite with
the stately dons and graceful sefioritas.
Among those present we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Mesmer, DIR. Fowler. Misses
Chsncie and Grace Ferris, Cora and
Edna Foy, Mesmer, Bryant, Ham
mel, Howell, Hines. Mary and
Nettie Denker, Barnes, Kirkpatrick,
Messrs. Foy, Whipple, Martin, Kirk
patrick, Mclaughlin, Hill, Lawrence,
Clegg, Lichtenberger, Young, Craig,
Barnes. DR.. Bryant, DIR. Ralph Will
liams.
The regular Saturday evening social
ct the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion last evening had large attendance
OF young men. The Etna Jubilee
Singers, colored organization, were in
charge OF the program, and delighted
the audience with jubilee songs and
Tecitations. They will sing again at the
gospel meeting at three O'Clock this
afternoon. Next Saturday evening the
7. M. Q. A. guitar, banjo and mandolin
club will furnish the mueic and DR.. F.
d. Ballard will give a short address
upon "The Wheel"
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, On Friday evening Mrs. II, T. Lee.
president of the Treble Clef club. enter
tanned the members of the Ellis and
the Treble Clef clubs. A concert is to