The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-22

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ.
Call. 42S State street, was the scene of a
very pleasant gathering Friday evening
the occasion being a valentine surprise
on their son. Clayton A. Call, by the
young people of the Congregational
church. Games We're INDUCED in, a
valentine box was brought forth which
caused d great deal of fun and laugh
ter, and refreshments were served,
after which the guests departed, hav-
ing spent a most delightful evening.
Another surprise party entered the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Randall in
North Mankato. This time it was Mrs.
Randall's birthday. The party was
not large, as many were kept from 60
ing By sickness and various other
causes, but a very pleasant time was
enjoyed. Refreshments were served
and all returned home happy. Mrs.
Randall was presented with a foun-
tain pen.
The North Mankato NJ. E. Sunday
school met with a severe loss a few
Sundays ago, in the resignation of
their superintendent. G. ". Hopkins.
Since the burning of their home a few
weeks ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins have
been rather unsettled, and finally have
decided to move to Spokane Falls,
Wash, and will start Oh their journey
Monday.
Friday night the Sunday school gave
them a farewell reception at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Tidland. One
hundred and twenty-five were present.
1t was a surprise to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hopkins, they having been invited in
to spend the evening in a neighborly
way. During the evening Rev. ].
L Keene, a former teacher in the
school, and an old friend, who is down
from Cottage Grove on a visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Able Keene,
called the gathering to order, and in a
few well chosen words presented them,
on behalf of the school, with a beau
tiful book of engravings, copies from
the great paintings of the world, en-
titled ''Our Savior in Art, or "The
Light Of the World. Refreshments
of cake and coffee were served, the
North Mankato orchestra dispersed
sweet music, and all pronounced it a
very enjoyable affair.
Mrs. W. W. Eberhart entertained a
party of forty ladies at her home on
South Second street Friday after
noon. The refreshments were delici-
u and the floral decorations very
pretty. The affair was very enjoyable.
The High Fly whist club and a few
invited guests were entertained Friday
evening by DR.. and Mrs. NJ. B.
Wood at their residence on Byron
street. The rooms were appropriately
decorated with ferns and hearts, re-
freshments were served and all had a
pleasant time.
A number of friends pleasantly sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Davies at
their home, 217 Cherry street, Friday
evening. Miss Blanche Keene rendered
some very pretty musical selections
and a midnight luncheon was served.
Forty couples enjoyed a dance in
Schiller hall Faiday night, to music by
the Athletic club mandolin orchestra.
Twenty-Five of the young friends of
Miss Anna kuse made her a surprise
party Friday evening at her home on
North Fifth treet. The evening was
spent in playing cards, listening to a
monograph, singing, etc., and re-
freshments were served. All had an
enjoyable evening.
On Friday evening last, about
thirty-eight pupils in the fourth grade
at the Union school pleasantly sur
prised their teacher, Miss Frances
Thompson. Games were played, re-
feshments served and all present report
a good time.
The members of st. Cecilia court
Nc. 449 W. G. o. F. very pleasantly
surprised Mrs. Geo. Klein, their past
chief ranger, Sunday evening and pre-
sented her with a lovely statue. They
were pleasantly entertained. Refresh
ments were served and all went away
feeling that the evening was well
spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Vance entertain
ed a number of friends at a six o'clock
dinner Friday evening last. Twelve
covers were laid and the dinner was
given in six courses. Mirth and mer-
riment characterized the after dinner
hours and all too soon came the time
to bid the host and hostess good night.