Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-01

noon and evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Busey, of Moline;
was the scene of large and fash
ionable throng of the elite society of
Tri-cities, in honor of the S. A. i. c.,
of this city, of which Mrs. Busey is
president. Over one hundred invita-
tions had been issued, to which nearly
all responded. The parlors were pret-
tily decorated with floral designs, while
potted plants were displayed in pro-
fusion. The arch of evergreens and
calla lilies over the stairway gave a
tropical aspect to the scene. An unique
feature of the occasion was the dec
Grated table in the spacious dining
room, on which were smilax, roses and
hyacinths. The effect was heightened
by numerous lights, which twinkled
from vari-colored globes, all combining
presented a scene most pleasing to the
gaze. The festivities opened with a
selection by the Moline mandolin club.
Welcome address, Mrs. NJ. /. Gordon,
in behalf of hostess Response by Rev.
j. r. Clemins, Moline's silver-tongued
orator. instrumental music, Mrs. G.
II. Dangerfeld: Mrs. Il. Carroll, essay
on "Little Things; Mrs G. M. Tillman,
essay, Resolved, That the educated
woman is more efficient for the kitchen
than the uneducated'': Mrs. R. Rich
ardson, paper, "Origin and Aim of
Silver Autumn Leaf Club" The Moliue
mandolin club interspersed the program
with sweet music, after which an
elaborate lunch in eleven courses was
served. Youth, beauty and pretty
gowns formed a most brilliant scene,
and when the happy assembly dispersed
it was with the knowledge that they
had been participants in a most de-
lightful event.
Mrs c. Fl. Marshall is slowly
improving.
Mrs t. Bright entertained number
of her friends at o'clock dinner in
honor of Mrs. M. !. Gordon, of Newton
OsKALOOsA RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL
NOTES.
Special Correspondence to Ioua State Bystda.ler.
The membership of the African M.
E. church has grown SO rapidly that
these classes are necessary. &. w.
Black leader of No. /. Noah Kimbraugh
leader of No. 2 and U. M. Fields leader
of No. 5.
Last Sunday was quarterly meeting
Wesley chapel, Presiding Elder Wilson
conducted services, which were profit
able in every particular.
Wednesday evening the 23rd Mrs. c,
G.. Lee, rendered a reception to Miss
Eta Cheek previous to her departure
for jacksonville, III. The reception
was one of the social event of the sea-
son. An elegant supper was served,
and an enjoyable social time indulged
IaI fn
which makes the list too long for pub
lication.
Revival meetings at Wesley chapel
still go on, Rev. j. Coleman the Quaker
minister is assisting Rev. Brown.
Last Thursday afternoon the Sewing
Circle of the A. M. E. church, organized
the week previous, was entertained at
the parsonage, by Mrs s. B. Jones.
The ladies are preparing for grand
fair to be given in the carly spring.
President, Mrs. j. B. Jones: secretary,
Mrs. A. G. Clark: treasurer, Mrs Eliza
Warren.
Last Sunday was great day in Zion,
at A. M. E. church. Morning services
were largely attended. In the evening
Rev. Thurman preached to full house.
At the close of the sermon the pastors
wife sang as a solo, ''Throw out the
Life Line congregation joining in
chorus. The impression made at this
meeting will never be forgotten.
Revival meetings at African NJ. 3.
church are now in progress. The past
week has been productive of much
good.
Mrs. Eta Cheek departed for home
last Thursday week.
A. NJ. E. Sunday school is growing
in interest. The following officers
were elected for the coming year:
Superintendent, Jennie Jones; assistant
superintendent, Winston Coleman; sec
retary, Lucie Buckner; treasurer, Nell
lie Ford; librarian, Harry Kimbrough.
Everybody reads the BYsTANDER, be-
cause 1t is clean, newsy, intelligent and
popular