Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-26

Of ntoxioation The piano solo by Miss
Mary Squlres was rendered IN her usual
pleasing manner. Rev. q E Gillespies
address touched on Temperance showing
that II the roof Of house leaks how 10 ,ies-
troyed that whicliis within. so If In tenn
pernte our bodice, minds and souls become
impaired. His address was most helpful
and suggesting The closing ode "god be
with you till we meet again" was sung
and we have reason TO think It was the
heartfelt prayer Of all
The Ladies' Christian Union connected
with Hope church gave a .boomer" tea
ON Thursday evening at the parsonage.
The word "bloomcr' naturally suggests
the costume OF that name and many ex-
pected that the ladies present would be
arrayed ia bloomers but such was not the
case What then were the bloomers?
Why,
Forty-ilve putted plants all Ia bloom,
Arranged with beauty about the room.
a sight most pleasing to the eye
And one that money could not buy.
Among the floral beauties were one
azalia, containing by actual count 56
boomsi one petunla containing 81 blool
one mammoth calla, beeonias, goranlums
aud other flowers in profusiun The word
"bloomers" IN gilt letters was strung
across the front Of the floral exhibition
and the ladies IN attendance blossoined out
with every variety Of tasteful flo raj orna
mentatlon. And the supperf On thnt
head It Is sufficient to say that the ladies'
keptup their record and we all know
what that is. The scripture cake was sim
ply perfect. The time passed swiftly in
pleasant social intercourse ana the games
Of various sorts. The receipts of the even
ing were over $40, which considering the
disagreeable weather. was large The
ladies ure to be congratulated on the sue
cess Of their efforts
Thee E. Society Of the Epworth church
of this village will hold Cap Social at the
home Of merchant George Langton Fri
day evening, March 26th A musical pro
gram has been arranged Of both vocal and
instrumental music. A fine time is pro
missed all who may attend.
Mrs. A. II Misner and daughter Josie
Of Ellenville, N. y, are the guests of Mrs.
Charles Snyder Of Matamoras
Miss Alice Quick, of Matamoras was
very pleasantly surprised ON Wednesday
evening by about 10 of her young friends
Miss Alice, with a friend, had gone to
prayer meeting at the church, and after
services, on her returning home found
her friends assembled at her home The
young lady was equal to the situation. She
enjoyed the surprise very much. Games
were indulged IN and the evening was
passed in very pleasant manner Friends
from Port Jervis were in attendance. Re
freshments were served. Every one voted
Miss Alice had very pleasant home to
have a surprise party at and will give her
another one at some future time
The Ladies' Aid Society connected with
Epworth church gave Il pink tea ON Thurs
day night at the home of Mrs Charles
Snyder The tables were decorated in pink
and on each plate was pink souvenir.
Tea was served in first class style and the
ladies, who had it in charge did everything
to make II pleasant for their friends. Good
music was enjoyed A number of young
ladies favored the audience with some fine
selections on the piano Over $40 was rca-
lized. S.