The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05

the club members, Mines. Charles Schurch AMI
Stlde q Decatur were guests at tns par'E, MT.
daqshter ,tu, small oa-t,
OF friends Tuesday afternoon at her home.
The young women Of the jewellng department
al lhs |a fSr Ms phss't Nnh sa'f Fink. Whose Hh5o t engags-
ment to Edward Mckenzie of Litchtield has Just
New Years Day brought out some social
events Of unusual bTilliancy. Chief among these
was the afternoon reception al IN" Executive
Mansion. The big building was made attractive
ticolored electric lights TO iilunine the scene. \
iarse PARTY Of ladies'. Including visitors frHn
and Springfield. assisted the hostess in rscei=-
ing. Preceding the public reception. the state
proceeded in a bo9y to the mansion u pay theif
respects 10 the Governor and his wife and TIL
brigade headquarters and marched to the home
Of their Commander in Chief, Both civic ant
reception. IN informal party was given at the
mansion IN the evening for members of the
Mrs Yates this week.
The New Years ball Of the Springfield IS
land Hotel. and. as is usual. proved the most
ton in the course of the winter. The number IF
9ut,of-town guests at the party was exceptional
Following the custom of years. Mrs. Il. IL
Fersuson and her mother. Mrs. b. $. Edwards.
roon. The handsome Ferguson home was elabor-
ately embellished for the occasion. Assisting at
beth Raymond Alice Bum. Lore of Chicago. Oc-
cGlsma mo'e Hsnk ieneI Hudson ds5n.' G GeStsia OF E sRisass.
Helen Van Cleave and Miss Leonard of New
3ondd;el' IN and 5de d ESSsi h h II. s :. Ed M1ari: N Mary r.;
Brown; John T. Peters. John c; L%annhier. Robert
F. Stericker. Thomas Kimber of ST. Louis.
G GsSis,onb Eates; II c. Menkle LoS snp,s coleman.
,4dnHl n, R iaip fisherman. J. r. b. Van
afternoon by Miss Edna orendoifr. assisted bs
sewing Circle Misses IplDprfa Ifo.ra EISia I "a
gan: Myrtle sattley, winnifred Moore. Margaret
Power Ada klaholt. Edith Knickerbocker. Eliza
s Gank S9gthe,n Edith Mathsny; Lucy Bates. Grace
Wal,sce and Fannie oliver.
:, 4 card party was given Wednesday evening by
Mem6srs of the Mcconnell Club enjoyed a
Mrs c. Brittin entertained at dinner on
,rittin and family of cando. New Brnnswick:
tin. of Car trail. Fred Brittin # chicago. Thomas
Lake. George Virgins and Mrs. Eliza Van Meter
At the rome of Doctor and Mrs. J. l.. Wilcox
on New Years morning. was solemnized the mar
MI: Clarence b. Wilson of Woodlake. Ky. Only
The couple viii reside in Kenfucsy sne ceremony
Four hundred ladies and gentlemen gathered in
the song recital given by Charles W. Clarke OF
ohicago assisted by Miss Evelyn WELDING Of
for the benefit of the Old Ladies' Home. The
excellent programme was received with raptur-
'L. q u q So
Members of the Hamilton Whist club were
guests at the home of Mrs. John c. Lanrhier yes
to-day afternoon. Besides enjoying the New
Years hospitality. they played a most Interest,"
ing game OF whist. Mrs. Lanphier served a de-
licious luncheon.
Eureka Club members were entertained last
evening at the home or Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
SCbuck, Sr-
MIR. and Mrs. George Bisch entertained the
members of the Algonquin Club last evening
Teachers and officers of the Second Presbyteri-
IN Sunday school were entertained last evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. George Schcrmerhorn.
Mrs. A. j. Smith was hostess at a New Years
euchre party. Prizes for tine play were awarded
TO Mr.. and Mrs. W. u. Hawkins
The Entire Nous Club meeting to-day was at
the home Of Miss Marie Herman. The members
spent the hours playing progressive euchre.
Mrs. George Bisch was hostess at the meeting
of the oui Nive Club this afternoon. Cards fur
rished the enjoyment.
The Modern Priscillas met this afternoon with
Mrs. Fl. ". Clendenin.
Mrs. Edward Kavanaugh entertlined a party
of friends this afternoon.
flate Euchre Club members gathered to-day at
the home of Miss Rena George for their fortnight
iy game Of progressive suchre.
The Springfield Womans Club meets Tomorrow.