The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-31
MARTIN-RoBBINS NUPTIALS.
Informal Masquerade at the Resi-
dence of AIRS, F.5B DOran

The marriage OF Miss Alice Robbins, daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. D. NJ. Robbins, and Wal
ter II. Martin, ofiColumbus, O., took place
last evening at the Robbins home on Summit
avenue. Rev. ]. F. Stout performed the cere-
mony. Following the ceremony was large
reception The bride was attended by her sis
Ter, Miss Grace Robbins, and four brides
maids, Miss Emily Robbins, Miss Julia Moves
Miss Carrie Armstrong and Miss Lily Geer,
OF Chicago. The bridegroom was assisted by
his brother, John Martini of Columbus, O.,
and the ushers were Robert Martin. Of Jeffer-
sonville, Ind; Fred Hubbard and Daniel
Sewers, of Columbus, and Fred Bigelow, of
81 Paul. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin left on the
evenings train for Columbus, where they will
reside.
Mrs. F. B. Doran hostess last evening
70 an informal masquerade at her home on
congress street, given for the benefit of the
Monument association. The women of the
company all came in fancy costume and the
gentlemen were requested to guess who they
might be. After the removal of the masks
Mrs. Francis Palmer Kimball gave a talk on
slavery. as she had seen it when a child.
She told of the underground railway and
other interesting facts about the late war.
and the causes which led to it Her talk was
nicely illustrated with crayon drawings, and
well delivered Among the guests were Mes
Thompson, William Thompson, Kendall;
Misses O'Brien. Green, Morgan, Sharp, Field,
Susie Doran; Messrs. Darratt, Worthington,
FTink Mrs. Bryant assisted Mrs. Doran.
After a short programme of music and road
ings the curtain in the auditorium in Masonic
Temple was raised. last evening, on pleas
ing picture. A merry festival of small chill
dren in fancy costume seated on the
stage, and by these young people was given
pretty programme of songs instrumental
music and Rotations Small voices sang
dainty love songs and tiny fingers handled
vic in or piano with amazing success. The
Kinder Symphony orchestra gave a gay
musical froic in catchy style and all of the
little ones acquitted themselves with flying
colors. Others on the programme were Sym
phonic quartette,i MISS Fannie Dampier
Charles Johnson, Aeolian Quartette, Archy
Parish and Emil sStraka. The children were
Jessie and Charlie Williams, Georgia Telly,
Angennette Babcock, florence Weber, Ebb1
McCree Helen and Esther Swanson. George
Jaeger and thes Canaughty children, the
youngest of whomois four years old The La
dies Violin and Mandolin orchestra attended
and Miss Nellie Hope had the directing of the
affair, which was given under the auspices
of Constellation chapter, o. E. S.
pretty reception was given at the Dayton
Avenue Presbyterian Church last night by
the officers and teachers of the primary de-
partment to parents and their friends. Thu
following musicaDi and literary programme
was well rendered: Instrumental solo, Miss
Bessie Godkin; recitation Miss Emma FRYER;
SOC. Miss Luther instrumental sole, Miss
Godkin. Mrs. L. j. Lee, principal OF the
school, followed with a very pleasing address
the training of the young, giving a brief
sketch of the requirements of a teacher, say
ing that, ALTHOUGH they might have many
methods and modern appliances for teaching,
it was the personality of the te1chers which
counted the most. An informal discussion of
ways and means for the ensuing year was
then had, after which a social time was en-
ioyed. Mrs. Matt Clark and w. ]. Reed
poured coffee. About $50 were in attendance.
There was given at the Pilgrim Baptist
church. last evening a grand saengerfest,
which consisted of musical numbers recita-
lions ard selections from the photograph.
The talent for this entertainment was fur
nished solely by the co'ored people of st.
Paul. The proceeds are to go towards lifting
the church debt. colored orchestra of MI
teen pieces under the leadership of William
Mason, was in attendance. and gaze several
well-selected numbers during the. evening".
their hall corner Eighth and Jackson, last
evening. Forty couples were present and
danced to the music Of Danzs orchestra. At
u o'clock supper was served by the clubs
caterer.
Rev Ernest Dray of St. Clements, sreaks
this evening in Ascension church MI. Dray
spent Monday and Tuesday in Benson on
church work.
Miss sharie soule, of Litchheld, is the
guest of Mrs. Eva Baldwin, of East Con-
gress street.
Arthur stobart. of Merriam Park, will as
sist with the Easter music at Ascension
church.
A missionary tea was given yesterday at
the home of Mrs. R. H. Dougan, of Marshall
avenue Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. Wetherlee
conducted the devotional exercises. letter
was read from Miss Mi'ligan, of Borelas, n.
NJ, and one from Miss Mirror, from Jones
boro. Miss Nichols read an interesting paper
on Missions" Mrs. Goodrich assisted the
hostess with refreshments.
The Colonial Dames1 he'd business meet
ing ct the home OF Mrs. Cutler, Summit
avenue, yesterdayEafternoon. gathering of
more social Importance will be held by the
society in the near future.
Dr. NJ. H. REYNOLDS and Miss May Shaw will
be married this egening at the home of the
brides parents Prof. and Mrs Thomas
Shaw on LangfordI avenue, st. Anthony Park.
Dr. REYNOLDS is the secretary of the state
board of health
The West Side Choral society met last even
ing with Miss Elsie Williams, of -Winifred
street An attractive programme is being
arranged for the Easter concert. number of
good vocalists have been se'ected for solo
parts and Miss Harper will read.
Temperance workers of the city Friday
evening hold an enterta nment at the home of
Mrs A. Luley, Martin and Kent streets,
Dr. w. A. Powers reads a paper on THE Sa-
loon and It's Relation to Present Conditions.
The Musical club meets tonight with the
Misses Dufresne of Ashland avenue.
Jacob Baldner Of 597 Holly avenue has
gone to Toronto to lccata. Mrs. Baldner and
family will follow during the summer.
Miss Grace Doran leaves Thursday for
Nashville Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Pease have taken a cot
tage at White Bear for the season.