Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.

A dance at FIT. Atkinson last night
was well attended, and all spent very
pleasant evening Gripping the light
fantastic.
Nv
The theatre on tomorrow evening
promises to be one of the prominent
theatrical events of the season. Get
your seats early.
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Miss Jennie Dayton entertained a
number of her young lady friends at
tea at her home in West DEBORAH last
Thursday evening.
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An old-fashioned concert will be
given at Steyer's opera house next
Monday evening, May 18th. See pro-
gram on first page.
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The Lawn Social advertised to be
given at the Burlington Park by the
o. E. S. on Friday evening, was post
poned on account of the inclemency of
the weather.
Nv
The Band Concert last night drew
out a large number, who fully appreci-
ated the music furnished. The band
is better than ever before, and are play
ing first class music.
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1t was the intention of about fifty of
our wheelmen to make run to Cresco
Sunday, but bad roads prevented.
The weather and roads permitting, the
trip will be taken next Sunday.
Nv
The young men who have been hold
ing meetings for several Sundays past,
will give social one week from to-
night, Tuesday, May Goth. A good
literary and musical program will be
given, and refreshments will be served.
The place for holding this social will
be given next week.
Nv
The Luther League gave "Measur-
alton Social" last Friday evening, at
the residence of John Hanson on South
Avenue. Those who attended were
required to pay two cents for each foot
in height. The evening was spent
in games and other amusements,
refreshments also being served.
Nv
The graduating class of Valder's
business College went to Burr Oak
1sSay and gave the second of series
neeo .o..rtainments which they are CIV
ing in neighboring places. They Were
greeted by good audience despite the
weather and the program was very
highly appreciated by all present, a
large per cent of the numbers being
heartily encored.
Nv
Rev. ArnOup, of Kansas City, will de-
liver lecture at Unity church tonight;
subject, "Things Seen and Things I'm
seen," or "Man, Matter, Spirit and
God". An admission fee of ten cents,
to cover expenses, will be charged.
Mr.. Arnoup enjoys wide reputation
as a platform speaker, and his lectures
have been delivered before many large
and appreciative audiences all over the
country. Hear him.
Nv
The anniversary of Norwegian indie
pendence was very fittingly celebrated
on Saturday. An appropriate program
was carried out in Luther College gym
uasium consisting of speeches by Pres.
Larsen, Il. Jahr and A. l.. Himle, in
terspersed with musical selections by
the College band and choir. The ad-
dresses were all good, and are highly
spoken of by those who heard them.
In the afternoon ball game was play
ed on the campus between the third
team of Luther College and Waukon
High School, the college winning by a
score Of IL to 2.
Nv
Our scandinavian friends held an
Old Settlers Picnic at the "Pines" yes
terday. A large crowd attended, and
they all report an excellent time. The
following program was carried out:
Pres. of the Day
Music...................Wa Washington Prairie Band
song. Choir
Speech. .................. Prof G.. Bothne
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Business meeting. .......................--
Music. ................ Washington Prairie Band
speech IL. Himle
..CnO1r
OSSOV1Sa
Music."..............".-Was hington Prairie Band
hea0lng IIRtleranan