The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-10
On Mrs. PinIsham's Grounds.

(From the Boston Herald, June 81
A lawn party was held on the lawn of
Mrs Piukham of Lydia T. Pinkham Vcge-
table Compound fame last evening, at her
residence in Lynn. The people Of that city
thronged to this beautiful spot TO make
merry, and a right joyful time it was.
The affair was he'd under the auspices
Of the young ladies' branch Of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union, and was
their annual party, the proceeds of which
are to defray the expenses connected with
running the three-drinting water fountains
In Lynn, which were first established I'M
der their direction.
After being presented TO Mrs. Pinkham,
whom the reporter found TO be a most
charming woman, ana by the way. meet
ing this noted woman face to face interest
ed our reporter very much, as he had
heard some foolish persons say there was
no such person as Mrs. Pinkham-he was
presented 10 lie officers Of the w. c. n. u.
who were present: President Miss May b.
Gaudey; vice president, Annie Higgins;
secretary, Miss Alice Johnson; treasurer,
Dora Harvey
No more beautiful spot in al Massachu-
sets could have been selected by the la
dies. for out on Western avenue, Lynn,
a
Gated Mrs. Ptnkham's beautiful home, sur
rounded by four acres of spacious gardens
and lawns, most excellent grounds for such
an occasion as that Of yesterday. Just
across che road are the great laboratories
and private spondence buildings
which have made the name Of Mrs. Pink
ham known in every home throughout the
land
1t seemed as if all Lynn turned out to
I.lr, t1 in 10 n nh
jecL in keeping their drinking fountains
about the city supplied with fresh ice wa
ter. There was a constant inp0uring Of
people until late in the evening, and il was
long afterward when the last guest had
bid lingering farewell.
The grounds were eXquisnely decorated
with number,ess japanese lanterns and
myriads of electric lights alternating in
red white and blue. They were strung
everywhere, from Pillar to post, and the
reflection could be seen from all parts Of
the city.
Long rows Of benches were stretched
under ttIt electric lights. and here the
young ladies' served ice cream to the vis-
itors. There were also other refresh
ments and dellcacies that tempted the ap-
peiites of the large number who made up
the throng The decorations were elabor-
ate, and were shown off to great advan age
by the electrical display An orchestra
furnished music during the entire evening.
The committee who has had the matter
in charge has labored for its success for
many weeks, and after hunting all over
the city for place to hold their party. de-
cided that there was no place so suitable
as The large grounds surrounding Mrs.
Ptnkhams home When Mrs Pinkham
was asked by the ladies II she would give
the use Of her lawn for the purpose, she
readily consented She can always be
counted upon 10 help along any good cause
in which women are interested.
There We're many guests present from
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
in other cities, among them being Miss
Tyier, state general secretary Of the Or
gau,zauon.
People commenced to gather on the lawn
soon after supper and they were furnished
with all sorts Of nmusements in the way Of
lawn games. such as croquet. ring toss
etc. There was also an exhibition of the
X-ray machine, and there was d chance 10
peep through the telescope. Then the spec
tators we're entertained by several stand
ing pantomimes.
While the work was under the direct
charge Of the ladies' Of the temperance un-
ion. there was also one representative
from each Of the young peoples societies
connected with The several churches about
town