Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-24
Fete Champetre.

The lawn party given by sIcsdamcs uopkins
Foss and Bail at the pleasant home of Mrs
Hopkins yesterday afternoon proved success
and most delightful sffair in spite of the
seeming il-will of the weather clerk, and was
ladies. The smoothly shaven lawn presented a
most inviting appearance with its brilliant
npwers, its comfortable seats and bright rugs,
| which were placed all over the lawn as i, shield
| from the dampness. The ladies received their
guests npon the porch and Miss Ruby Hopkins
| attended.
profusion of midsummer flowers and fes-
toons of crepe ribbon gave an added touch of
beauty to the airy attractive rooms During
the afternoon the gramaphone iioatcd out its
| liquid tones and each and everyone could hear
her favorite tune by requesting it of Mrs Noy,
| who directed the musical program
The fra2pe bowl. which was place in the
dining room, was presided over by Miss Deur.
collation. almos. amounting to II banquet was
served by Misses Foss, Bessie Fensler, Mckay,
Miles and Amen. While the guests were buey
! tliscussn. the viand- fair daughter of An
dalusa and two children, CARRIED IN the brill
liant colors of their people and resplcndant
with beads, tinscl and jcwelry, came wandering
along the street. As she caught sight of the
brilliant scene true to the instincts of her gypsy
blood, she placed herself within view OF all and
| swept her hands the strings of the harp
she carried at once her little comp anions broke
into song and followed in rhythmic dance.
ho, tEo fny nd tba tiao
wcndcd their way to tent VIII ich by chance
was upon the ground, everyone followed and
each clamored to have her fortune told, for
from the day that Saul aroused the ind snation
of the witch of Endor by calling her forth to
fortell the future until the present day, where
has lived the person who did not want to take
one little peep into coming events. Unlike the
witch, this pretty gypsy only predicted pleasant
events, 80 of course she WAS very popular. 1t il
a matter of comment among all who saw her
| that her resemblance to Miss Matte White was
remarkable and the children could have been
taken for Frances Wthrow and Freddie CLOUD
but for their fantastic dress.
| The event will long be remembered by all
who were guests of the genial hostesses as
something very pretty and entertaining.
number of out of town guests were present.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs
VIM Krauskopf, on West st. four
teen little boys and girls gave
gave Miss Mildred a pleasant sur
prise. Many presents were re-
ceived. The table was prettily
decorated with flowers and also q
birthday cake on which seven
candles sparkled brightly, one
for each year. Ice cream, cake
and fruits we're served
w FL Rsmsayer. Master Car
Builder at the rail road shops
here, who has been spending the
past several weeks in Dobbs Ferry
N Y on a vacation and general
resting up trip for the benefit OF
his health is expected home about
the first of August.
The Degree of Honor held in-
stallation ceremonies last night in
their hall. After the ceremonies
were over refreshments were serv-
ed, andthe members of the A o u
W were invited to participate
A fine time was had by all pre-
sent.