Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-20
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Social Realm


On Tuesday evening last the Home
Workers OF the Presbyterian church
gave an oyster supper which was ar
unqualified success, gastronomically
and financially.
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DIR. and Mrs. w. A. Long gave q
very elegant little dinner OF seven
courses on last Monday evening In
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bright and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Warren. The table
decorations were effectively carried
out In red and green. Ropes OF green
vines were twined from the chande.
Tiers to the four corners Of the table.
A brilliant cluster Of red gerauiums
in an exquisite Bohemian glass vase
Of green and gold graced the center.
On either side were silver candelabra
holding red candles with dainty red
and green shades. The soft candle
ligh, shown down on snowy linen,
bright silver and sparkling glass and
lent added charm to a delectable and
perfectly appointed dinner.
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Mrs. Clas. Williams entertained the
"63" club in a pretty and original
manner on last Thursday afternoon.
As 1t was st. Valentines day the en-
tertainment took the form of a val
entine party. The early part Of the
afternoon was devoted to the regula-
ton ''63," hut later the valentine fea-
ture was introduced. Sixteen dainty
heart-shaped, arrow-pierced cards
1.-THE work Of the hostess) were sus-
pended in a door way and each lady
present had an opportunity OF trying
to hit one OF the cards with the aid
OF n bow and arrow. Ii she wassuc-
cessful she received the card as her
valentine. Later a regular target
was brought in and the fair ones
skill in archery tested. Here Mrs.
Wiedeman was successful and receiv-
ed as her reward a handsome book
ct containing the favorite quotation
vi each member OF the club. Mrs.
Eldridge Won the second prize and re-
ceived u beautiful valentine. At >
o'clock refreshments of ice and cake
were served and each lady found at
her place a decorated sugar heart as
consolation. The afternoon proved
that even married ladies are not
barred from receiving valentines ii
they come in lei an altogether in
nocent and delightful manner.
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On Wednesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Il. Miner entertained the
Tuesday Club" The evening was
pleasantly passed in playing whist.
after which delicious refreshments,
consisting Of salad, rolls, coffee, cake,
DllNtH anu dilioIhS, NCIt hNINtu'
Mrs. Stiles received the ladies favor,
u silver salt spoon; Mr.. Eldridgs the
gentlcman's, asilver nail buffer. The
consolation prizes, in the form OF
squealing pigs, went to Mrs. Erick-
son aud Mr.. Harry Brown.
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Mr.. and Mrs. David Hilger have is
sued invitations for a card party, to
be given in honor Of Miss Fergus on
next Thursday evening, February 81.
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The Entire nous Dancing Club gave
the last OF its series of dances OH Fri
day evening. A fancy dress ball, to
he given after Lent, is one OF the
probabilities.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. Cheadle
entertained the ladies Uf st. james
Guild at high tea. 4 very dainty re-
past was served. The ladies OF the
Guild are To hc congratulated on the
success OF their undertakings. They
have realized over $50 this winter
from Observation-Disclosures, andatt this
rate the prospects are that they will
soon avetheirchurch free from debt.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brown gave a
progressive hearts party on Monday
evening in honor Of Mrs. Browns
brother, Mr. Claussen. There were
nine tables and those present report
a very notwithstanding. Mrs. Brown
Is noted Tor her delightful refresh
! ments and those served on Monday
evening sustained IA merited reputa-
tion. Oyster patties, olives. almonds,
coffee and cake were served. Mr.. AL
len won the gentleman's prize, a hand
some pack Of playing cards, and Miss
de Lorlmier the ladies' favor, u
framel picture. Mrs. Stiles was con-
soled with a bottle Of catsup, and
Mr.. George Bach with an overall
match scrutcher.
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The TUESDAY Club" met with Mrs.
Erickson on Tuesday evening OF this
week. Although the night was very
cold the attendance was large and a
nest delightful time was spent in
playing euchre. The tally cards
were original and appropriate, each
card being mounted with n photo
graph OF Characteristic Fergus coun-
ty views. Mrs. George liuch and
Mr.. Chandler made the highest scores