The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
...Smociee.ty.:

A very pleasant affair occurred at the
home of DR. and Mrs. w. W. Eberhart
Friday evening The former happen
ed to make his first appearance in this
world on the same day of the year that
the father of this country was born,
and in honor of the anniversary, Mrs.
Eberhart arranged little surprise for
him by giving dinner party to a few
of his gentlemen friends. Eleven
covers was laid, and the excellent din
ner was served in five courses. The
table was beautifully decorated with
carnations and smilax, and colored
candles were lighted. The evening
was spent in playing games, and all
had most enjoyable time.
The Knights of Pythias enjoyed a
spread Friday evening, after the work,ot
the lodge had been concluded. A por.
tion of j. P. Brastads mandolin orches.
ira was present and furnished selec.
tions, and addresses were given by W,
L. Comstock, W. N. Plymat. w. B.
Torrey and Rev. Lee W. Beattie. Fol
lowing this, refreshments were served
in the banquet hall by F. G.. Heinze
and more speech making was indulged
in. The affair was thoroughly enjoy
able one,
The dance given at the A. o. Fl. hal
Friday night by the Emmett club was at
tended by seventy couples, and was
much enjoyed by those present. Be
tween $15 and s1S was cleared for the
widows and orphans fund of the
Beers. and this will be forwarded tc
them through the channels established
in this country.
The Odd Fellows of Madison Lake
gave. dance Friday night, that was
largely attended.
Mrs. Alba Lewis and Miss Lewis
entertained the d. A. RS. and a num-
Der of other friends at the home of the
latter Friday evening. The rooms were
prettily and appropriately decorated
A musical and literary program was
nicely rendered, dainty refreshm ents
served, and most enjoyable evening
passed by all.
The reception given by Mrs. Chas. F
Koehler. Mrs Jeans R. Brandrup anG
Mrs. Jacob M. Eager, on Friday after.
noon, February 23rd, at the home Of
Mrs. Koehler, 303 Clark street, was one
of the most pleasing and delightful
social events of the season. The rooms
were tastefully and artistically decor
ated with hyacinths, roses, carnations
and palms. The color scheme was
pink and was carried out in the flowers
and the wax candles, which burned in
quaint and ingeniously shaped candle.
sticks and candelabra.
The ladies were assisted by four
young misses handsomely attired in
white. Miss Helen Weed received at
the door, Miss Barbara Mansfield and
Miss Mamie Vance assisted in the cloak
room. and Miss Lille Odjard announced
the names. Mrs. Nelson Weed, Mrs
Brandenberg and MissHolly. of Hamline
introduced the ladies in the parlors.
The dining room was in charge Of
Miss Ella Gable, Mrs. Hugh Evans,
Mrs, Brandenberg and Mrs. Percy S.
Thomas poured the coffee Miss Eva
Gable, Miss Gertrude Durkee and Miss
Edna Cole and Miss Matte Wells, OF
Lake Crystal, served the refreshments.
Russian tea and Athena waters were
served in the music room by Mrs. F
Thayer, Mrs. C. N Boynton and Mrs.
Geo. Nettleton under the direction OF
Mrs. Vance. The guests in this room
received tea and waters from the hands
of two sweet and fairy-ike little girls
Ruth Lewis and Marion Standish
Sweet strains of music by Brastad s
mandolin orchestra entranced the com
pany throughout the entire time.
About two hundred invitations had
been issued. Despite the inclemency
of the weather the rooms were filled
during all the hours.
The costumes were handsome and be-
coming, and the joy of the occasion
was evident from the happy faces and
unrestrained intercourse.
Thos. and Evan Hughes will move
into their new office over the First