The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-22
RECEPTION At FINE ARTS
SOCIETY TURNS OUT TO ADMIRE
ARTISTIC Eff
FORTS
MONF0RT PRIZE AWARDED
Life of Turkish Women Portrayed
by Returned Mtssionary-Re-
ceptiOns, Card Parties and
Other Social Events.

The annual reception Of the St. Paul
School of Fine Arts was held last evening
at the school in the Moore block, Seven
corners. The rooms were in gala attire
and so were the pupils. The work of the
latter was on e ambition and called forth
unstinted praise from the many visitors
who were present at the reception last
evening.
A. L. Bohnen won the Monfort prize
competed for by the members of the life
class The work of Mr.. Cristador and Mr.
Van Sloun, also competitors, received
much praise. Worthy of special mention
In the exhibition is the decorative work.
The five stencil curtains called forth
much admiration not only because they
are beautiful, but because they are
practical. The life drawings are partlcu-
larly good, showing much freedom and
strength for so young school.
After one had admired the work last
evening dainty refreshments were served
from tea table presided over by Mrs M.
D. Mum, Mrs. B. L. Goodkind and Mrs.
E. M. Prouty. The great punches of snow
balls that decorated the table were quite
in keeping with the art atmosphere of the
school.
The guests were received last evening
by Mrs. George B. Young, Mrs. George
Thompson, Mrs. George MetcaIf, Mrs S.
c. Olmstead, Mrs. w. F. Graves and
Miss Gaulthier
The school will be kept open throughout
the week and the work of the pupils will
director leaves Thursday, May 81, for
Boston, where he will spend the summer
teaching summer classes.
Miss Carrie Wright, returned mis-
sionary from Turkey, spoke before a large
audience last evening al
gatiOnal church. Miss Wright gave
sketch of the life of Turkish women, con-
trasting their lives with those of the wom-
en- who had embraced the Protestant re-
ligion. Miss Alice Shaw wore the Turkish
costume and sat on the platform during
Miss Wright's lecture.
Mrs. L. w. French entertained in
formally at tea yesterday afternoon at
her home on Holly avenue, her guests be-
Ing the women of the First Universalist
was the guest of honor. Among those
present We're: Mrs. Towle, Mrs. Willis,
Mrs Horace Lamb, Mrs. Rakestraw, Mrs.
Richards, Mrs. George Nelson, Mrs. Whit
ney, Mrs. Clifford Mrs. Hall, Mrs Will
nams, Mrs. Van Horn, Mrs. Grant, Mis-.
Rothschild, Miss Whitney, Mrs Upham
and Mrs. William Glidden.
Mrs John Eden has cards out for
euchre to be given Friday afternoon at
her home on Fairmount avenue.
Mrs. F. A. French will give a luncheon
today at her home on Selby avenue in
honor of Mrs Taggard; of Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Frank Eubanks, of Iglehart street,
will entertain the Entire Nous Euchre
club today.
The card party which was to be given
by the Tabea Society of St Paul's Ger
man Church Thursday evening, May "a,
at Mozart hall, will be postponed until
Friday evening, June 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse A. Gregg and son,
Dean, returned yesterday from a trip
abroad. A number Of friends gathered at
their home on Ashland avenue yesterday
morning to welcome them on their return.
Mrs. Emily Shiverick will entertain the
Mistletoe Euchre club Thursday after
noon at her home in Summit place.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Salisbury and
two daughters will leave tomorrow even
ing for Montreal from whence they will
sail on the steamer Tenucian for an ex-
tended trip abroad.
Mrs. Rufus Jefferson and Miss Jeffer-