The Delta independent., 1899-06-09
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The yearly report Of the secretary and
treasurer WAS read and accepted.
The election Of officers being in order
Miss Alice Croxton MAS elected presi-
dent by acclamation. Mrs. c. G. Down
ing was elected vice president and Mrs
o. I. Standish, secretary AND treasurer.
Mrs. Downing was elected pianist.
1t was resolved to admit associate
members To the club under certain
restrictions On payment OF AN initiation
fee OF 81; that The initiation fee for
active members be 25c. and that no
active member be elegibls to associate
membership.
r. ID. Blair was elected an honorary
member for one year for courtesies
extended to the club.
Mrs. Blair thanked the members Of
t e club ON behalf OF her husband in
neat and appropriate speech.
1t was decided To give concert in
ehalf Of the Masonic library early in
No!emler next.
1t was resolved to adopt colors for the
club
The president Gas authorized to ap-
point u board uf directors to tIsnsact all
business OF the club. Mesdames Blair,
Crabill. Macomber. Bassler. Wilson,
Stephan, and Miss johnson together
with the president. vice. president and
secretary, were appointed the board Of
directors.
A vote Of thanks was rendered Mr..
Blair. the Mandolin club. Mrs. Kelso
and Mrs. Wilson for valuable services
rendered the club at their concert in
the Masonic hall.
1t WAS resolved that the club recon
vene the last week in September aud
the season close the last Saturday in
May next.
The club presented their president.
Miss Alice Croxton. with two volumes
Of Shubert's music, Mrs. Blair making
the presentation speech.
Mrs. Faith Baird gave q violin solo,
and on encore gave a selection ON the
pianu from Shubert.
The club then adjourned until the
last Saturday in September.
Mrs. Samuel Houts. Mrs. A. j. Baird
and Mrs. William Baird gave n reception
~ the FortnightIy club at the spacious
residence OF Mrs. Houts, Clifton
Heights" on Garnet mess, last Tuesday
afternoon. About thirty members Of
the club wore 10 attendance. Al CO.
josy bile musical program wss rendered
and was highly appreciated by those
present. At 3 o'cloc: dainty refresh
ments were served when the guests
departed having spent An afternoon
long to be remembered.
bliss Emma Luke, ct Peach valley,
last Thursday evening. entertained u
party in honor OF Miss Madge Stewart.
Of Omaha. who has been visiting Mrs.
s. b. Skiles and Mrs. Wm. Reynolds. Of
Rogers mesa. AmSng those present
were. DR.. and Mrs. Hick, Byram and
Lindley Luce. Mrs. s. b. Skiles and
Mrs. WIN. Reynolds. A pleasant even
ing WAS spent and delicious req asst
was served.
The Baptist congregation gave their
pastor, Rev. A. A. Layton, a reception
at the residence OF ldv. z. 3. Butcher,
last Friday evening. The only unfor-
tunate drawback TO the evening was
the unavoidable absence OF the pastor
himself. who was confined to his led
by AL attack of la grippe. But in his
absence he was ably represented by Mrs..
Layton. The house was filed to over
flowing with members OF his flock. with
II good sprinkling Of members OF the
other denominations in Delta. Rev.
Wood made neat and happy speech
Of welcome 10 the new pastor, which
vas nObiy responded to by Mrs. layton
on behalf of her husband. A dainty
rrpast Of ice cream and cake was served
and the evening was passed in music
and singing and social reunion. Many
regrets were EXPIRE ted at Mr.. Layton.s
enforced absence but the as, emily sent
& his bedside their sincere wishes
his early recovery and return to 10
labors.
At 8 o'clock on the evening Of Thurs
day, June Is. there will be literary,
musical and dramatic entsrtsinment at
Kohler's ranch. Mrs. Jas. Kennicott.
Miss Whittle aud Mr.. Kesrns. the viu
Iocist, will lend their assistance. and the
entertainment promis-s to be most
enjoyable one; admission % cents. Tho
proceeds will be given to the fund for
the now Cedaredge school h use. There