The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-10-04
Society,".

About twenty of their friends gave
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lille surprise
party Monday evening at their home on
South Front street, the occasion being
Mr. Lilies birthday. Refreshments
were served and all had a pleasant
evening. Mrs B. Roemer, on behalf
of the party, presented the couple with
handsome jardiniere.
The Modern Woodmen of America
and Royal Neighbors gave Mr.. and
Mrs L. S. Foster farewell Tuesday eve
ming at their hall, about $50 friends of
the family assembling to say good bye
before their departure on the Sth inst,
for Oregon, where they will make
their future home on account of Mrs.
Fosters health.
Venerable Consul Fred Day presided
and an interesting program was car
ried out Miss Lille Roberts rendered
a piano solo, and T. ]. Jones gave an
address on the Modern Woodmen. A
male quartet composed of DR.. Hol-
brook, Evan Hughes, VIM. Williams
and John Shields sang. VIM. Erd gave
several selections. A vocal solo was
rendered by Archie Roberts. Miss
Anna Jones gave an address on the
Royal Neighbors. 81. G. Small con-
Quoted several photograph selections,
and Mr.. Erd and Joseph Schmidt gave
some selections on different musical
instruments.
Supper was then served, and after
this had been disposed of, a program
of toasts was carried out with S. b.
Wilson as POSTMASTER. Responses
were given by B. D. Smith, DR.. Steel,
Albert Shipped, w. F.. Jones, Fred
Day and Mr. Shabel The remarks ex-
pressed the feeling of the gathering,
pleasure at the past associations with
Mr. and Mrs. Foster and regret at
their coming departure, with good
wishes for the future.
Mr. Foster responded and thanked all
for their good wishes He spoke of the
past, and said that it was hard to say
good bye.
The floor was cleared and dancing
was INDUCED in during the remainder
of the evening. The entire affair was
a most pleasant one.
About forty of their friends gave
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Williams sur.
prise party Tuesday evening at theil
home, Warren street. A program was
carried out and all had a pleasant
time. Rev. W. E. Evans, on behalf
of the party, presented the couple with
a handsome couch and rocking chair.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. A. Patterson gave III
informal party Tuesday evening at thei
residence on Liberty street in honor
of the latter's father, A. P. Griffin
A few of the neighbors were invited
in, and during the evening refresh.
menis were served and several musica
selections rendered. The affair was
very enjoyable.
| Mrs. J. I. Bennett arranged pleas
ant surprise for her husband Tuesday
evening, it being his 32d birthday. Sh'
invited the foremen of the knittins
mill, where he holds position, to sup
per, and dozen covers were laid
The house, 1913 Belgrade avenue, Nortl
Mankato, was tastefully decorated
c. P. Stanyon gave number of selec
tions with his photograph.
On the second page of this Issue will
be found half page adv. announcing
the closing out sale of Longini q Co
They will close out their business en-
tirely, selling fixtures and everything
and Mr.. Longini announces that hi
residence is for SALE This firm ha
just received their fall stock of goods
and will present some excellent value
to their patrons in this closing sale
and our readers will do well to cal
op1 lob ouoy. thoir ctOcH