The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-25


The absence of functions to which
men are invited has been most mark
ed during the past week. There is d
great tendency among society leaders,
especially in the summer, to eXpend
their kindly entertainments among
their women friends by giving after
noon receptions, afternoon card par
ties luncheOns and teas. Really II
seems as if the men who remain in
town are compelled to resort to the
club fer entertainment. still ii Is
rumored that the men only too gladly
welcome this barring out as an excuse
for their devotion to club life. Any
way the week has socially been de-
cidedly pleasant for the women. Mrs.
Henry Hale's reception was the most
brilliant affair that has been given for
some time Mrs. Hale's home is an
ideal place for entertainment. with
ats long French windows. which were
opened out upon the Verandas. Mrs.
Hale entertained for Mrs. Buck and
Miss Suck. Of Lockport n. Y, ana
Miss Carruth. of New York city, Whc
are her guests. Mrs. Hale wore
handsome gown of black SILK with
trimmings Of applique lace. and dla-
7nouds. Mrs. Buck was gOWned In
black silk with point lace and dla-
1nonds; Miss Carruth wore a dainty
blue and white mousseline de sole, and
Miss Buck was gOWned in lavender
org30di, The reception room was
decorated with clusters Of pink roses.
In the dining room a large bunch OF
mink sweet peas was placed IN tle
ctnfar. of the table and sweet pea
1,I,ss,,,,s Wv, scattered over the cover.
Airs - a. price and Mrs. j. w. Bass
I,,..si,3ad there. Mrs. +. b. Bird served
l,nnrb in he library aud Mrs. Justus
III ,nrlr.I Russian tea Miss Ran
dau 6r Now York; Miss Howell, Miss
Bend. Miss Durham, Miss Borup, Miss
Ne 60, ava Miss Sargent as
$50 in ne dining room. Assisting
I,,,,I,.l,'.,,t me Da}Iors were: Mrs.
WISH Nc Imam Mrs. Horace
pi-i7.v, Eirs Kenneth Clark. Mrs
T--j;,+.,,, SINH 1Ire Gates Mrs. d. c.
e.l,.,,a,,d liIs " r Bend. Mrs. c.
~ va,.,srter Mrs. George L. Becker,
H. II -;i,,,ueon and Mrs. Charles
C,r..,,n NhGut TWO hundred guests
l.aI,a5 L.t,yeln he hours Of four and
eaL-an soma that were present are
Ms ct.cl,foT New York; Mrs Rich
o,5s lTrs " @ Robertson, Mrs.
Cochran Mrs. Wood. Mrs. Finch. Mrs.
7Vbaalnrls Miss Graves. Mrs. DibbIr,
Mrs H,xia Mrs. Shaw, Mrs Simpson
sT5 Nc - 4 Nonfort
Another function which was both
social and literary success was the
reading given by Mrs. Laura Tisdale,
Wednesday morning, at the home OF
Mrs. J. l.. AIcWilliams. Mrs. T;sdale
confined herself entirely to scenes from
Macbeth. and those present will not
soon forget her powerful Interpretation
of the characters of this tragedy. Mrs.
Tisdale's manner is very pleasing, her
voice clear and strong and her geS-
lures graceful and descriptive. An in
formal reception was held after the
reading.
St. Paul society was fortunate IN nav
Ing the opportunity or meetlfs MIS-
for her at the home of Mrs. A. K. Pru-
den. Of Ashland avenue, Friday after
noon. Mrs. Besant is acknowledged by
all to be the most powerful woman or
ator of the day, and a woman Of strong
intellect, and one whose life previous To
her taking up the study Of theOs0phY
was devoted to the work of reform.
In private life she is most unassuming
and womanly.
Mrs. Pruden's house was very prett.ly
decorated with pink sweet peas and
palms, the dining room being in pink
and green, with sweet peas and ferns.
Mrs Pruden was assisted in receiving
by Countess Wachtmeistcr. Mrs. Kate
burlington, Davis and Miss Wilson, Of
London Mrs. Allen Ter Bush and Mrs.
G. T. Thomas, presided in the dining
room. ard were assisted by Miss Muir
ray. Miss Neal. Miss Reed and Miss
Srrague. Assisting in the parOrs were
Mrs. A. T.. KempIe. Mrs. A. c. Greve
and Mrs. A. E. Campbell. Mrs. Pruden
wore p white null over yellow with
yellow lace. Mrs. Besaut wore flow
inc robe Of white silk. Miss Wilson,
bI9cI silk. Countess Wacbtmeistcr
black silk and Mrs. Davis. black satin
with noinf lace. Among the $50 guests
we've. NasIanes Black Wood. Baker.
AIatti,ov,s NnrrnII Evans Thomnson
TToIev and Coun+1ynen.
The ,,7arriao,a IF Miss Mary Benedict
Co,-nipr and Lawrence Goodrich tool
T,1arr Tuesday evening at the home of
~ brides parents Mr.. and Mrs + W
7, Corning 431 DAYTON avenue. Rev.
s G. Smith. of the People's church
o;4fciatfd Large stands Of white asters
and daisies were placed about the par
I,nnv vas narformeG can0nv Of
ena,.,..,,s vine was nIaced in front
of H. larra window and the mantCI