Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-02-27

SOCIAL NOTES.
WashingtOu's birthday was observed
! by the Philopatrian5- junior liter
airy society of Sacred Heart college
with an entertainment at Corby hall
last Wednesday evening. The follow
ing program was given in a credltable
manner:
chorus America"
Essay. ''''..--i3.',a D So. washington"
Qaertette Come Where Ny Love Dies Dream
J. Mullen, w Luby, j. Demoul G. staor
Junior Students
Solo,. .........,...: :...." Dear College Chums"
j. Demoulin
A RACE FOR \ DINNER.
A Farce in One Act.
CAST OF CHARACTERS;
Sponge James ByrneS
| Doi ! a retired merchant exces- ~ n
D0i | sively fond of building. " Drl2ot>u
Measureton; an architect ..-......John Flanagan
| Robert Feedwell, inn keeper D. Guyefte
! Dalton, a rich merchant. ..-..John Garabin
! Lowell, his friend 49,. ...........Lemuel Rudolph
Frank. servant to Dalton~..... NJ Mo gan
Cannon, pretended bailiff~ w Tobin
THURSDAY evening Miss Orlena Moak
entertained the teachers of School No.
at Washington party at her home
on Western avenue. She was assisted
| by her sister, Miss Anna and Miss
Laura Skinner. Upon arrival the
guests were bidden to an impromptu
| sleigh ride, at the conclusion of which
the regular program at the house was
| enjoyed. Handsome and appropriate
souvenirs in the form of booklets bear
ing on their cover likeness of George
" ashingtOn and d sketch of Mount Yer
non were distributed. At the proper
hour a dainty luncheon was served.
during which conversational topics
were suggested by the query slips at
each plate.
A merry company 0! young people
was entertained Friday evening by
Miss Selma Hoermann at her home.
Al Third street, in observance of her
sixteenth birthday. Following were
the guests: Adele Koenig. Irma Kussel,
Ida Strelow, Virginia Hoffman,, May
Thom, Petula Murphy, Hattie Mar
tinson, Olivia Emmerling, Clara
Emmerling, I.eona Brandt, Lille
Meier, Florence Fix, Olive Jones,
Elsie Krug, Elsie Schempf, lima
Thiesenhusen, May Vaughn, Edna
May, Clara Hermann, Etfie Whyte
Meta May, Elsie May, Lucy Hall,
Katherine Hall, Gussie ,Auwers, Lou
ise Sproesser, Stella Hertel
The series of Assembly parties came
to an end on the night Of Washington's
birthday, when a full-dress affair vas
given at Concordia Opera house. The
hall was very PRETTY decorated, pro-
fusion of bunting, flags and Japanese
lanterns being effectively utilized in
scheme that suggested excellent taste
and arrangement. Many of the gowns
Of the young ladies were handsome
creations, and the scene altogether
! was a most pleasing one. A number
of guests from out of town were enter
tanned. The Assemblies have been
much enjoyed by the memb bers and it
is hoped that another series may be
organized next season.
St. Patrick's Literary and Dra-
matte society of Sacred Heart college
is preparing to give the Shakespearean
drama, 'The Merchant of Venice"
for their annual St. Patrick's day en-
tertainment. Prof. j. A. Devanley
will direct the play and assume the
role of Shylock. The society will be
assisted by Miss Blanche Webb. who
will play Portia, and by Miss Mayme
Stacy. who will take the parts of
Nerissa and Jessica.
A realistic Washington party was
enjoyed Thursday afternoon and even
ing at the home of Mrs L. Kniesel, a
number of her relatives and friends
being entertained. The ladies were
attired in costumes suggestive of the
Martha Washington period and the
house was decorated with the national
colors.
The members OF Watertown chap
ter, Order Of Eastern Star, entertained
friends lastevening at Masonic temple,
dancing and other social diversions
being on the program, preceded by a
beautiful exempli6catlon of the floral
work under calcium light. An excel
ent supper was served
ST. Thomas court, Catholic Order of
Foresters. gave dancing party last
evening at X. of 2. hall Music was
furnished by the City orchestra and a
large attendance enjoyed the occasion.