The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25

There was fun in the rooms Of the
Standard club last evening. The club
had a cake walk, and 1t proved to be
one of the most enjoyable affairs the
members have given for some time
The large hall on the top floor was
brilliantly lighted and decorated. and
at o'clock the string orchestra on the
stage struck up a medley of popular
negro airs, and the yellow hat of
Charles Salty was seen ascending the
wide staircase, underneath 1t coming
the shining black face of that gentle
man.
The large gathering In the end of the
hall accorded Mr.. Salty a round Of ap-
plause, which was continued for the
benefit Of the line of stunningly-cos-
TUNED colored people following him.
The costumes were gay and gorgeous.
Mr.. Salty himself wore a suit of black
enlivened by ribbons of yellow.
The first couple were Miss Wirth and
Fred Pelchner. The former was at
tired in yellow silk with low-cut cor
sage and trimmings of violets and VIC
let ribbons. Mr.. Pelchner wore black
with streamers of cardinal ribbon tied
to his cane and bound about his high
hat
Miss Sternberg and Mr.. Wirth came
next. Miss Sternberg wore a white
and red costume. and Mr. Wirth was
attired in black with trimmings Of blue.
DR.. Haas and Miss Haas followed
Miss Haas was attired in an elaborate
gown Of green silk with yellow trim
mings. On her head she wore great
bonnet. gay with roses, and carried
roses in her hand. DR.. Haas wore
black and yellow.
Miss Furst, OF st. Joseph, and Mr.
Sternberg were the fourth couple Miss
Furst wore an outing skirt and plaid
shirt waist Mr.. Sternberg wore orange
and black and had a large sunfiower
in his buttonhole
Miss Cohn and J. Cohn were fifth,
their costumes matching artistfcally,
being all black and white. Miss Cohn
wore a black silk gown and a lscge
white hat covered with plumes. She
wore a corsage bouquet of chrysanthe-
NUNS. Mr.. Cohn wore a black suit
with touches of white. white band on
his hat and wore a great bunch of
hrysanthemums.
The sixth couple were Miss Josie
LOvenstein and Bennett Buchanan.
Miss Lovenstein was attired In a white
outing suit, red tie and sailor hat. Mr..
Buchanan wore black with red band on
his hat and red uppers.
The last, but not the least by any
means. were Leo Goodkind and Al.
Gulterman in red costumes. Mr.. Good
kind was cleverly disguised as a woman
In short plaid silk skirt, red silk waist.
red stockings and shoes. Mr. Gutter
man also wore red.
The walk was very gracefully done
throughout, the cake being awarded to
Miss Cohn and J.. Cohn, the second
prize going to Miss Wfrth and Pelch-
ner. The judges were Herman Weis.
Mr.. Hertz, Mrs. Westheimer and Miss
Tompkins. There was a large atten
dance, and following the walk there
was a dance programme and supper.
The young women who compose the st. Paul
Elocution club were hostesses to pretty
reception given last evening in the studio
Of Miss Zulema Fuller. in the Pioneer Press
building
The rooms were sweet with brightly colored
flowers and a mondolin orchestra added to
the pleasure Of the evening. Miss Fuller,
who is a dramatic reader Of ability, gave
number of readings and several others con-
tributed to an informal programme. Refresh
ments were served, the table being in charge
OF Miss Mcclure.
The guests were received by Miss Boyer,
Miss Wilson and Miss Chairman.
The club Is some six weeks old and has
been formed for mutual benefit Physical
culture, voice training, painting and dra
matte reading will be considered by the mem
bers who have talent in any OF these lines.
Occasionally there will be a literary evening.
when Browning and Shakespeare in turn.
VIII be READ. informal receptions Will also
be a feature of the organization
Rev. and Mrs. StilIwell were given a warm
welcome by the members OF the First Bap-
list church last evening.
The ladies' of the church had arranged for
reception for the new pastor and his wife,
and o'clock found the church parlors filed
Rev. and Mrs. St!llwell stood to meet their
new friends at the left OF the big parlor,
and with them stood Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cav
ander, Mr.: and Mrs. F.. M. Van Du2ee. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Wakefield, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Bacon and Mr. and Mrs. 8. G. Haskell.
A programme was given during the even
ing by Fred Rhodes, Miss Rhodes. Miss Mel
lie Starkweather and Miss Florence Howard
The address of welcome was made by r. NJ.
Van Duzee. Refreshments were served. later
from small tables in charge OF Mrs. II. j.
Moore, Mrs. G. w. Burden. Mrs. J. Waite
Mrs c. H. Buttrick and Mrs. w. ]. Allen.
Rev. Mr.. Newell. the new pastor of
Bethany Congregational church. and Mrs.
Newell, were rendered a reception. last even
ing. ct the home Of Mrs. George Hosmer.