The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-23
In Society's Swim

Where to spend the summer? That
seems to be the supreme question just
now. The gradual but sure approach OF
summers sultry days makes ones
thoughts fly to bits of picturesque coun-
try life; TO towering mountains whose
peaks lie cool in the shadows of the
clouds; or to the edge of some pretty
lake where one may dream away the Idle
ness of a summer day. At any rate So
ciety is very much occupied with guide
books these days, at least those members
of if who are not fortunate enough, or,
perhaps, not unfortunate enough, TO pos
sess a summer home. For there is
enough liking for the nomadic IN most
human beings TO make thoughts OF uneX-
Dlored regions delightfully."- allurlng. FOR
t,nateIv there are so many charming
spots close to the Capital city thal one
may easily combine the best that city
and country life affords and enjoy TO
ones supreme content dolce far hiehle
existence through the summer SEASON.
A meeting of former Wellesley college
Students was held yesterday morning at
The residence of Mrs. c. A. Severance on
Summit avenue, for the purpose OF Iorni-
ing an organization 10 Keep aiiVe .he
college spirit and to aid in some way 10
raise the debt OF Sl0eVcO whlch no" ie'''
upon the college.
The meeting was largely attended yes
terday. not only by former students ana
alumni in St. Paul, but many Oh tne
netghboring towns were also represented.
The election of officers resulted as Ioi-
lows: President, Mrs I. A. severance
vice presidents, Mrs. Margaret Weyei-
haeuser Jewett, st. Paul; MISS Aue.o .
F2vers. Minneapolis; Mrs. Norton, WI
mona. Miss Laura Jones, Duluth; Mrs.
Gardner. Faribault; Mrs. Schmidt, North
field; recording secretary, Miss Foulke;
corresponding secretary, Miss Fernaiu' ;
treasurer. Miss Annie Hill, Minneapolis
vice presidents at large, Mrs. Pierpont'
Hudson, Wis; Miss Berry, St CroiX
Falls. Wis; Mrs. Begg, st. Paul.
Other st. Paul women present We're:
Cannock, Miss Otis and Miss Burling-
game. After the meeting refreshments
We're served by the hostess.
Miss Rhodes gave a Gibson cinch party
last evening at her hame on Portland
avenue in honor of Miss Sadie O'Brien,
one of the May brides. The house was
beautifully decorated with palms and cut
flowers. Miss Rhodes was assisted by
Mrs. j. Z. Norton and Miss Mary
O Brien. Cards were played at eight
tables, the prizes being Gibson sketches.
A large reception was held yesterday
afternoon from to at the residence OF
Mrs. Francis B. Clark, on Summit ave-
nue.. in honor of Nine. Gadski, the prima
donna. The guests We're the members
OF the Schubert club ana their friends.
American beauty roses, lilies and palms
were used effectively in the decorations.
Airs Clark, Nine. Gadski, Mrs. Russell
K. Dorr, Mrs. a {. Thompson, Mrs.
George r. Metcalf, Mrs John knupre
and Mrs. c L. Furness received the
guests. assisted by Mrs. w B. Dixon.
MIS- Charles l. hrieger, Mrs. c. G. Lit
comb. Mrs Denis Follett, Mrs. H. H.
Horn, Mrs T. J.. Schurmeier, Mrs. D. A.
Monfort, Miss Hope, Miss Elsie Shave,
Miss Ella Richards and Miss Strong.
Other members of the Schubert club as
sisted about the rooms.
Lilies of the valley and maiden hair
fern formed the decorations IN the dining
room, where coffee and light refresh
ments were served the guests.
Nine. GadsiI sang three numbers dur
ing the afternoon, two of Schumann'
songs. ''Rosalind" and Der Nussbaum,
and THE Erl king." by Schubert. Her
beautiful dramatic soprano was heard
10 excellent advantage IL all three num-
bers and the hush that fell over the
crowded rooms the minute the first sweet
notes rang out spoke plainly the deep
appreciation of the guests for the mu-
sical treat thus afforded them, Mrs. ..
X Harmon played the singer $ accom-
paniments. Among the out OF town
guests at the reception was Mrs. Pier
pont OF Hudson, Wis, who is the guest
OF Mrs C. a. Severance.