The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Society,".

every way the most delightful social
event of the season in Mankato was
the reception given Monday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lester Patterson
at their spacious but cozy home, 500
South Broad street About hun
dred' and fifty guests we're entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson were assisted
in receiv>> by Miss Kennedy of Rib
Lake, Ms Miss Kane Of Chicago.
Mr.. Donald Kennedy of Rib Lake, and
Mr.. E. E. Kirk sc st. Paul, who are
their guests for few Gays.
The color scheme II ell Of the apart
ments except tie drawing room was
red, and in the drawing room It vas
pink. A jsrdenie:e Of pink roses stool
in the drawing room, and the parlor
was decorated with LIE Franc roses. A
large basket of American Beauty roses
was suspended from the chandelier in
the dining room, and the cut flowers
were Liberty roses. The gas shades
and candles were enclosed in ED tissue
paper, except in the drawing room,
where pink was used. The general
effect was extremely pretty.
The refreshments, which were unus-
-ually dainty and delicious, we're served
by Dorner of Minneapolis, and each
guest was presented with Liberty
rose when the ice was served. Mrs.
Benjamin c. Taylor and Miss Helen
Coffin assisted in the dining room.
One of the pleasant features of the
affair was the recital of several selec-
tions by Miss Kane, who is we'll known
in Chicago social circles, where her
renditions are always sought for and
heartily applauded. She is absolutely
free from affectation, and enters
into the spirit of her representations as
almost to bring the characters depicted
before her auditors. so natural is she.
She is particularly good in her dialect
work and in her conversations of the
society girl. Miss Kane's efforts were
very cordially received and her hearers
felt that they had enjoyed real treat
in listening to her.
The Crescent club orchestra was sta
toned in the hall and rendered num-
Der of it's choicest selections during the
evening.
Mr.. John Diamond was IA years
of age Tuesday, and in honor of the
event his daughter, Miss Margaret,
gave a little dinner party, to which a
few of his most intimate friends were
invited. The affair was greatly en-
joyed.
.. Miss Ivy Patterson gave dinner
party Tuesday evening at her home, 62S
South Broad street, in honor of Miss
Kennedy and Mr.. Donald Kennedy, of
Rib Lake, Wis, Miss Kane of Chi
,cago and Mr.. E. B. Kirk of st. Paul.
Fourteen covers were laid. The de-
crations consisted of carnations. Tht
dinner was served in seven courses AND
was very enjoyable.
In the evening a few other guest
arrived and progressive euchre wa
played, with five tables Miss Sever
ance and Mr.. Kirk won the hea'
prizes. The entire affair was "a Yer.
pretty one.
The marriage of Miss Mary Ellei
Williams, daughter of the late Davi
Williams, and Mr.. Hugh Owens occur
red Wednesday evening at the home O
the brides mother in Cambria. Bot
are well known and popular youn
people of Cambria. .na
Mesdames q. G. Gerlach and J. S
Davies will give card party Monda
afternoon from three to six o'clock q
the home of the former, SOB Byro
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Busch wer
given surprise party Tuesday evenin
by thirty of their friends, in honor {
Mrs. Busch's sister, Miss Mary N
Smith of st. Paul, who is her guest
Card playing..was --indulged in and a
had..an enjoyable time.
Mrs. 81. 2. .-Christensen very pleas
antIy. entertained party of forty-fiy
ladies at her home on South Secon
street.. Tuesday afternoon. Six hande
progressive euchre was played, an
Mrs. Mcbride won the head prize an
Mrs. ssLilla Baker the consolation prize