The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
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Lent is now fairly upon us and with
Lent a cessation Of gaieties, or rather TO
speak more truly, it is a change of
gaieties. Now instead of afternoon teas
or at-homes we have Lenten lectures and
the ladies at whose homes these lectures
are held serve dainty refreshments to
their friends, and the friends remain and
chat in much the same way as they do
at a pre-Lenten reception. 1t is difficult
for anyone to observe a change in either
the subject matter or the mode Of con-
versation.
The lectures on French art Miss Kings
ley is now giving are being made little
social affairs by the ladies. In the first
place the tickets were issued with as
erection, and are marked "Not transfer
able" a mark which has caused no little
dissatisfaction to some, though others
delight in the feeling that their homes
are perfectly safe from outsiders. The
arrangement of the tea tables at the
three lectures already given is worthy of
note. At the first lecture Miss Edge en-
tertained the class and she decorated ner
tea table in red. The candle shades, which
play an important part in decorations
today, were red, the small candies red
and a FOWL OF red roses was in the centre
of the table
Miss Leila Kinds, who entertained the
class at the second lecture. had a beau
tfully rranged table in yellow. The table
stood in the wide hall and was most eff
fectiveiy arranged. Yellow jonquils were
the flowers used. Yesterday Mrs.
Klumpp, at whose residence the lecture
was given. had 2 green and white table.
The candle shades were green and the
flowers used We're white hyacinths. Mrs.
Ctibbsrly, who assisted in serving. wore
a pretty light green waist, and Mrs.
Klumpp's handsome dress was trimmed
with green.
Some euchre clubs have definitely an
nounced that they will not meet during
Lent. The Matinee Euchre Club is one
of these. The club mas sixty members and
has held all but one of the meetings. It
has been entertained by Miss Emily APP
gar. Miss Lillian Percy, Miss Lucy Kent,
Miss Efie Eewkirk and Mrs. Howard
Gurnay. The Palma Club was offered for
its next and last meeting, but the young
ladies declined the honor. When Lent IS
over the club will meet again for the
final contest.
A club which is observing Lent in a
rather amusing manner is the Greenville
Nations Club. They will not play during
Lent, indeed, they will not, but the very
first possible opportunity, namely, Eaz-
ter Monday they will meet at the resi-
dence of Mrs. j. J. Detwiller, No. Sc Dan
forth avenue. Che club members are:-
Mrs, F. NJ. lockwood, Mrs. j. j. Detwil-
Ter, Mrs. It. r.. Morse. Mrs. George Witt,
Mrs. George Judson, Mrs. H. Holmes,
Mrs. ~Limeburner, Mrs. Needham, Mrs.
Holland, Mrs. Sayoolt, Mrs. Watson, Mrs.
John Williams of New York; Mrs.
Charles Caldwell, New York; Mrs. Jo-
seph Mitchell, Mrs. Annerl. Mrs. Scholl,
Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Hudspeth, Mrs. Nc
Aneny, Of Fanwood; Mrs. James Hassell,
Mrs. D. Outwatar, Mrs. Pritehard. Mrs.
Gus Bennett, Mrs. Carey. The club was
last entertained by Mrs. Adam Reid, No.
IS Danforth avenue.
Another Gre enville Club. numbering
among its members Mr.. and Mrs. james
Isbills of Bayonne, Mr.. and Mrs. Burt
Caldwell. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Bush.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank Jeanne. Mrs. Charles
Winfield, Miss Julien. Miss Isbills. Miss
Detwiller. Miss Lockwood, Miss Cannot.
Mrs. Max, Messrs. Armstrong. Miss Morri-
son, Miss Smith. Mrs. ]. Smith. Miss Will
Jams, Miss Williams, Miss Mitchell, Miss
Carey, Messrs. Clarence Caldwell, A.
Armstrong. Herbert Winchester, John
Kelly. William Cannot, Charles Detwiller,
Clarence Detwiller. Fred CT Lockwood,
George Malindi. Anton Ed. Schroeder,
Frank Thomas. Charles Moore of New
York and VIM. Mansfield, will not meet
again until after Lent. Whether this
club will begin Easter Monday has not
been announced.
The young married ladies euchre club
has honestly announced its Intention of
meeting during Lent. why shouldn't
we?', they say. TITS just a quiet little
club. and it is hardly more than calling
upon one another" The club VIII be en-
tertained this afternoon by Mrs. Walter
Wilkinson and Mrs. Horace Leslie Hotch-
kiss, Jr., at the residence of Mrs. Hotch-
kiss. No. 11e Summit avenue.
The Lincoln Club of young ladies will
also meet during Lent. Yesterday the
luncheon, which was postponed on account
of the Matinee Euchre Club. was given
at the residence of Miss Jane Scott. AS
usual, the club members played their
favorite game, Hearts, after luncheon.
Among those present were:-Mrs. Lenuel
Serrell of Plainfield. Miss May Sllafer.
l WI &laid fNllAtDcOlt LIE JdIG 5lDtl
Miss Jennie Toffey. Miss Grace Toffey,
Miss Maud Williams and Miss Jessie Per
Lee.
The Duplicate Whist Club viii con-
tinue its meetings during Lent. There
are only twelve members. and the club
is SO quiet that the members feel GER
tain they will not interfere with the se-
verify of the season. One of their number,
though, will not play or attend the meeg-
irgs. Even the Lenton Sewing Circle,
which has been organized by some of the
ladies' Of the Whist Club. is too worldly
an amusement for her.
This Lenten Sewing Circle bids fair to
be popular. It has been organized by
Mrs s. r. Falkinburgh and Mrs. Condict.
These ladies think they have had an
unusually enjoyable social season. this
winter, and that they should do something
for those who have not been SO fortunate.
They decided on the Newman Industrial
Home and Mission as the charity to be
benefited. and invited a number of
young ladies to Join. The club will meet
Thursday afternoon during Lent. Each
lady will bring to the meeting some gar
ment which will be useful to the Mission.
This she win sew upon at the meetings.
An interesting book has been selected and
viii be read aloud by the ladies In turn.
After the time for sewing mas passed re-
will be served,
At the end of Lent It is proposed to
4 hold a Silver Tea Al thp rpsidenca ne