The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-01

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With the coming Of the New Year
the lethargy, which for the last couple
of weeks appears to have enveloped
society, bids fair to be completely sha
ken off With the rose ball at the
Aberdeen the reception to Gov. and
Mrs. Lind, and the numerous little prl-
vate affairs which are scheduled for
the near future the social world will
be gay indeed.
1t has always been customary to
greet the New Year in ones bravest
array; to smile our most cordial well
come to the stranger standing upon
the threshold; for the year is new!
New with delightful possibilities, new
with chances to retrieve the past, to
better the future and as such we well
come it, let it hold what fate for us
it will.
Society has been very intellectual this week.
There have been so many strangers within
our gates who take life seriously that they
have given the tone TO the few festival effalrS
which have taken place. Perhaps the most
enjoyable Of these latter was the Twin City
Carleton club BANQUET, given last Wednesday
evening at the Ryan hotel. Plates were laid
for about seyenty-ffve men and women, the
guests including members of the faculty, the
board Of trustees. the alumni and former
students of Carleton college. The programme
of speeches which followed the banquet was
In charge of Pierce Butler.
Among the speakers were Prof. Horace
Goodhue, dean Of the faculty; Miss Margaret
J. Evans, preceptress of the womens de-
partmeut and professor of modern Languages;
Secretary James F. Jackson, Of the state
H. Pearson, d. R. Moves, F. w. Anderson,
Prof Stratton and Miss Mary Donovan, of
the Saltwater high school faculty, and the
Of James
Strong.
The State Federation OF Woman's Clubs
gave an informal reception to the members
of the Minnesota Educational association in
the school rooms of the Central Presbyterian
church Wednesday afternoon, from to 6
O'Clock. The rooms were beautifully decorat-
ed with Christmas greens and potted palms,
and Miss Hopes orchestra played some of its
sweetest music during the reception. The
presidents of all the clubs in the district re-
ceived, Including Miss Evans Mrs. Denis
Follet. Mrs. H. F. Brown, of Minneapolis;
Mrs. 7. J. Campbell; of Merriam Park; Mrs.
W. G. White. Mrs. Dr. Higbee, Of Minneap-
oils; Mrs. ]. w. Bishop. Mrs. w. E. Bran
hall and Mrs. A. T. Bigelow, OF Merriam
Park.
The tea tables were decorated with red
roses and holly, and the candelabra were
shaded in red. Mrs. Monfort and Mrs. Whee-
lock poured tea The punch table was pre-
sided over by Mrs. ]. W. Bishop, Mrs Bran
hall, Mrs. A. T. Bigelow and Miss Beaumont.
The decorations at this table were also roses
and holly
Light refreshments were served and I'M
der the cup which cheers but not inebriates
delightful social intercourse was enjo ed
by all the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace j. Brainerd celebrated
their golden wedding WEDNESDAY evening at
the family home on St. Anthony avenue,
Merriam Park. The affair largely at
tened by Territorial Pioneers and early set
have resided in st. Paul during their entire
married life. with che exception of three years
previous TO 1851
The parlors were tastefully decorated with
Christmas greens. large piece comprising
figures in evergreens-"1 S4S-1S9S' hung
In the front parlor.
the reception by their daughter, Mrs. N. E.
Chamberlin, and son. Frank L. Brainerd, and
the following ladies: Mrs. H. B. butcher,
Mrs. David L. Kings5ury, Mrs. T. Bowman,
Mrs. F. L. Brainerd and the Misses Stauffer,
Payne Cowles and ChambeEin. Mrs. G. E.
Swan, granddaughter of the hosts, served
punch.
The following were among those present:
Harry Humason, Frank Everett, John Nc
Lean, George Geary, DR.; Flagg, Rev and
Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel bearing, N H.
Seyt. David Z. Kingsbury. Rev. G. H. Ten
Broeck, \, B. Hawley, Mr.. and Mrs Buckley,
Gaskel o, Lonegrin: Mr.. and Mrs. D: NJ.
Sullivan, A G. Woodruff, \, Miss Alice Wood,
Mrs E. H Milham Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo
Hoyt, Harry Titeomb and many others.
St. Paul council No 50, of the United Com
neercial Travellers CT America gave their third
social Wednesday evening, celebrating their
fifth anniversary at their new quarters in
the Elks hail. Lowry arcade. large dele,
cation from the Minneapolis council was pres
ent, and several of the smaller towns were
represented. The hall was decorated with
Christmas greens. Music was furnished by
the Twin City Mandolin club. Supper was
served from 1890 to a. m. in the room open
L, autiful,y deco ated with ported palms, roses
and smlaX Ii was in the wee, sma' hours
that the strains of Home, Sweet Home
tcateG through the hall, warning the guests
that of the most enjoyable affairs of the
season was at an end.
Mr. ard Mrs. Rufus JEFFERSON, of Summit
avenue, gave a large dancing party Tuesday
evening in honor of their daughter, Miss Dora
Jefferson. The house was charmingly deco
rated with Christmas green's, cut flowers and
PAINS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson and Miss Jefferson
received the guests, of whom there were about
orchestra played during the evening.
Friday evening the German club gave
eotillion at Elks' hall in the Lowry arcade.
The hall was decorated with palms and cut
bowers and the musicians were screened from
the dancers by a row of immense palms. The
dancing. Mrs. R. F. Hersey, Mrs. Edwin G.
Halbert, Mrs. DR.. McLaren and Mrs w. f.
Peet presided over the favor table, which
was beautifully decorated with cut flowers.
There was programme of waltzes and two
steps until IL o'clock, when the cotillion was
danced Mr.. Halbert leading.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Tighe, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Wann, Mrs
George R. Finch, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Gotham
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Lightner, Mr.. and Mrs
VIII Dean, DIR. and Mrs McLaren, Mrs. Sam
Sturgis, Mrs Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Ly-
cuteheOn, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Mr.. and
Mrs Horace Bigelow, Misses Livingston, Rob-
ertson. Gotham, Sturgis,, Caroline Saunders,
Julia Rogers Stickney, Hill, Katherine Cor
don, Newport, Dousman, Lamprey, Messrs.
Louis Forepaugh Richard Stewart, W. H.
Yardley, Cutler, Upham, Fred Monfort, May,
Russell; Mcpherson, Stone; Shepard, saun-
George Finch, Louis Hill, C. Taylor.
A book reception was given last Tuesday
evening by Miss Harriet A. Hale and Miss
Zulema Fuller at Miss Hales studio The
guests masked and dressed to represent
books The Monday Musical club chorus, and
and Mr.. Springer furnished the music. Tea
was served in one of the studio rooms.
Mrs. George Luckret gave a birthday party
Thursday at her home on Iglehart street for
her daughter. Lillian. Mrs Luckret was as
sisted by Mrs B. F. Lamb.
Friday afternoon Mrs. Frank willard gave
children's party at her home Ashland
avenue.
Mrs. J. J. Ahern, of Capitol boulevard en-
tertained the Ilollo Euchre club Thursday
afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Kelley
Mrs. Fielding and Mrs. Shepley.
The Fortuna club was entertained by DR..
and Mrs. Parrot, of the Gilman Terrace, last
evening. A prettily decorated Christmas tree
held the prizes, and holly and Christmas
greens were wreathed about the rooms. Those
winning prizes were: ]. Watson Smith Mr.
Kreychie. Mrs. Horton, Mrs. PARROT and