The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-17
Social and Personal.

The Invitations to the Bachelors ball
were issued yesterday and created the
usual hutter of interest The task of
preparing and addressing 500 invita-
tions has been one of no small propor-
tions and has occupied the time and
attention of the committee for several
days. Many have gone to out of town
people. while many will be in demand
for holiday guests of residents includ-
ed in the list
The arrangements for the great event
are practically complete. only the final
plans regarding the floor remaining to
be considered Certain details con-
nected with this part of the affair have
amusing features which might interest
the friends 1f tho committee members
If all these friends were taken into
confidence. However. n vast amount
of work and responsibility await the
young mon during the coming fortnight
bnt the ball is sure to be the greatest
in all the history of balls in this region.
Mrs. Harry Bowman Reynolds gave
on" Of the most beautiful receptions
imaginable at her home i'm Green
Ridge yesterday. The charming rooms
presented a Christmas effect i'm their
crimson holly and rich green decora-
tinns American Beauty roses adorned
the table. The hostess received with
Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds and Miss
Blair, of Lcwisburg, Pa. At the table
in the dining room We're Mrs. James
=. Dickson and Miss Manness. Mrs
George Rice, Miss Reynolds. Miss Jean
Lindsay and Miss Clare Reynolds were
about the rooms. Miss ChaunCCy Rey-
nolds served frappe and Miss Janet
Dickson, Miss Christine Lindsay and
Miss Elspcth Winton assisted i'm the
dining room. A large number Of ladies
attended the pleasant function.
Mrs. j. a. Price gave a beautiful
luncheon OF Wednesday when the
guests were; Mrs. G. j.. Robinson,
Mrs. a. E. Hunt. Mrs. j. A. Linen,
Mrs. +. II. Jermyn, Mrs. L. F. Kings
bury. Mrs. J. =. Dickson Mrs. G.. L.
Dickson and Mrs. Franklin Henshaw,
Tho alumni of the University of Penn
sylvania in this portion of the state
met in executive session at the Sterling
In Wilkes Barre. to arrange for q BAN
puet which will take place Thursday
night, Dec. %. Among the speakers
VIII be DIR. Harrison, provost of the
university, and Vice Provost Fullerton
The committee consists of DR.. +. G.
Johnson. Dr. s. ID. Taylor, DR.. Stewart.
DIR. Harry Beck, Dr. Levi Shoemaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Dickson will
entertain house party of young peo-
pie during the holidays, among whom
will be Miss Lance. Messrs. Bruce Bed
ford and John Lance. of Wilkes Barre,
and Miss ElsDeth Winton.
The marriage of Miss Wanda West
pfahl to Mr.. Theodore Bauschman. of
Mulberry street, was an important event
on the South Side on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Linen and
family will entertain large house
party of young people during holiday
week.
The Imperial Chautauqua circle will
he entertained at the Conservatory of
Music Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Watson have is
sued invitations to "A dancing party on
Thursday evening. Dec 20, in honor of
their eldest daughter. Mrs. Watson will
give a large reception in the afternoon
of that day, when Miss Watson will be
presented to society. A house party
viii also be entertained at their home
during holiday week, when among the
guests will be Miss Ella Watson, of
Boston. and Miss Adele Wilson, of Jer-
Sey City Mr.. Albert Watson will also
have number of men friends in the
party.
Mr. George +. Bailey was given a
surprise party Thursday evening at his
home on Delaware street.
Miss Anna Lewis entertained a party
Of friends at her home on South Main
avenue, Thursday evening.
The monthly entertainment at the
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
citation took place on Tuesday night.
when the members and their families
listened with pleasure to the Star Ly-
ceum company
Miss Anna Rebecca James, daughter
of Mrs Mary James. of 1l22 Eynon
street, was married to Mr.. John II.
James of Minersville, Wednesday even
ing at the home of the brides mother.
Rey, Hugh Davies performed the cere-
mony. Miss Jennie Reese was maid of
honor. Arthur James. of Philadelphia,
was best man.
Miss Elizabeth Richards was married
on Wednesday night at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Rich
ards, of POI Putnam street to Mr.. Han
del Jones, of the West Side Rev. Da-
vid Jones performed the ceremony. Miss
Lizzie Davis was maid of honor.
Mr.. Roy Megargel will return home
from Michigan university next week.
when he will act as usher at the Crary.
Moore wedding in Binghamton. Miss
Crary was school friend at Hacketts-
town and will be married to Rev. Har-
old Moore, Of Colorado, a nephew of
Mrs. Margaret BottOme.
William Il. Penniman, formerly a
member of the city staff of The Tri-
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