The record-union., 1899-01-08

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Mr.. and Mrs. George King entertained
number of their friends on New
Years Eve. Cards were played during
the evening. Miss Mollie Johnston and
Frank Johnson captured the first
prizes, and Mrs. Addie Johnson and Ed.
Sanford the second prizes. After a num-
ber of games were played refreshments
were served and a general good time
was had by all present
Miss Pearl Jost entertained few
friends on New. Years Eve. Games
and music were the main features Of
the evening Among those present were
Misses Heyl of Marysville, Shelton,
Mountford and Jost, Messrs. SCHUYLER,
Scott, Mcbride and Gains.
Miss Bessie Cosby has returned to
Chico to resume her studies at the
Normal School.
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a pleasant visit to San Francisco.
A. c. Tufts. who is now in business
in Virginia City, spent the holidays in
Sacramento.
W. W. Chaplin visited San Francisco
during the week.
]. J. Monteverde spent New Years
Day in San Francisco.
Robert Joy has been visiting San
Francisco for a few days.
F. W. Greider visited San Francisco
New Years Day.
Miss Simeon Brown entertained a
number of friends last Saturday even
ing The parlors were handsomely dec
Grated, the prevailing color being red.
Red tissue paper and ribbons, mistle-
toe and holly were used in great
abundance. The diningroom was
trimmed in holly and smilax, and the
effect was most pleasing. A magnifi-
cent Christmas tree stood in the front
parlor, and each guest received some
present from it as a souvenir of the
occasion. Whist was played during
part OF the evening, and the first prizes
were won by Mrs Charles Basler and
T. Brogan, while Mrs Clinton Fisher
and Mrs. T. Brogan received the
BOBBY. At midnight the guests were
ushered into the dining-room, where q
most bountiful repast was spread. Jack
Wright acted as POSTMASTER, and
toasts were responded to in a very
witty and bright manner Among the
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Fisher, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Stephenson Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Sheehan. Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Ash
worth, Mr.. and Mrs T. Brogan, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Dairy, Mrs. Charles Bas-
Ter and Mr.. Haynes It was in the
'swee sma' hours" before the party
broke up and most delightful even
Ing was spent by all.
Mrs. Clinton Fisher has gone for an
extended trip to San Francisco, San
Jose and Boulder Creek.
Seth Talcott Of Oakland spent
q few days of the past week in this
city, the guest of F. F. Thomson.
Mrs. A. Webster, who spent the past
two months in this city, returned to
San Francisco yesterday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson is stopping
in the Bay City for a few weeks.
Miss Eva Shape gave a delightful
party to her friends on Monday even
ing. During the evening music dane
ing, whist and other games We're in
dulged in. AT the conclusion a dainty
luncheon was served. Mr.. Crow acted
as POSTMASTER for the evening.
A supper was given by Charles Stick
ney last Wednesday evening to a num-
Der of young people. A very pleasant
evening was spent, and much amuse-
ment was caused by the toasts. Those
who participated We're Miss Chadwick.
Mr.. Henken, Miss BiIlou, Mr.. Johns,
Miss Robinette, Mr.. Williams, Miss
Hattie Jenkins. Mr.. Korell, Miss Maud
Jenkins, Fred Wallace, Miss Elsie Mar
tin. Mr.. Gee, Miss Ethel Martin and
Charles Stickney.
Miss Maud Jenkins has gone to San
Francisco, where she will visit for two
months. r,
One of the most delightful affairs of
the week was the reception and dance
given by the Dewey Lodge, No. r. of
the Modern Trojans, last Monday at
Pythian Castle The hours of the re-
ception were from to 5, and about
200 guests were received during the
afternoon. The hall looked unusually
handsome in its many beautiful dec
orations the principal ones being mis-
tletoe, evergreens, ferns, palms and
other ported plants. An orchestra dis
coursed sweet music during the after
noon, being hidden by an embankment
of palms The Committee on Arrange
ments was Fred Johns, Mr.. Chambers,
Miss Blanche Billou, Miss Mae Chad
wick and Mrs. H. A Loveland. Light
refreshments were served during the
afternoon, and, as a whole, it was a
very pleasant affair In the evening
the dance was given, the grand march
taking place at S:45 o'clock, and being
led by Mr.. Johns and Miss Robinette.
Mr.. Johns acted as floor director and
the floor managers were John Gerber,
William Henken, W. A. Jefferson and
J. A Korell. The dainty gowns OF the
ladies added much to the beauty OF the