The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-16

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There ii already some tank OK affair
10 be given after Lent.
Members Of the Library sssociatio'
report progress In the entertainment
10 be given by them April 5 for tn
benefit Of the library. It was original
ly intended to give this entertainment
AprIl 4 but the date has been changed
to the 5th. The entertainment vii
consist Of drama entitled The Spin
sters Return from oklahoma. which
il 4 sequel to q drama given by tns
association nearly two years ago en-
titled ,The spinsters Fortnight Club 7
It viii be remembered that this was
great success and the members say
that the sequel win be just as good
II not more interesting.
The entertainment Is bound to be q
social and financial success. as the la
dies OF the committee are enlisting the
services OF some OF the best-known OF
our young maids and matrons, and
the cause is q good one.
Another affair on tapis, and which
win probably materlaiize. is dance
under the auspices OF the Assembly
club on the second Friday after lent,
II is quiet evident that the Lenten
spirit prevails In Astoria for ~ social
events there are but few to record for
The week just closed, OF course, this
does not mean that there are no opor-
tunities for enjoying a few hours our
ing the week in quiet way. On
Monday evenings there is always .
throng OF fair bowlers at the Irving
club alleys. and on Thursday nights
the Commercial Club alleys are open to
the ladies. on Wednesday and Sat
uriay nights the Ralston Physical
Culture Club meets, and the classes
are extremely popular.
The only general gathering OF the
week was the dance given by the Co
tillion club, in Hanthorn's hall, on Fri
day night The attendance was NOT
IA large as at former parties given by
this club, but the affair was highly
enioyable and there Is no doubt that
il more dances are given later on,
they win prove fully as popular as the
ante-ienten series.
A birthday party was given Mrs. A
scherneckau at her residence yester-
day afternoon, II being her SIND birth
day. There were present about so
OF her friends and the event was
celebrated in a happy manner. Be
sides general social occasion. lunch
and. refreshments were served. The !
party did not break up until late in
the evening. A large number OF val
liable and appropriate presents were
received by Mrs Scherneckau, too |
numerous to mention. as Mr.. scher-
neckau put 1t last evening.
Tomorrow night. at the Methodist par
sonage. st. Patrick's day social will
be given by the young men of the
church. An entertaining program. in
which some Of the best local talent
win participate. has been prepared.
and there is assurance of a good time
Tor all who attend.
Mr.. Marry r. Findlay left yesterday |
for Portland. where he will |
hereafter reside. having accepted a po-
sition with the Standard Oil Company
During the many years of his resi-
ience in Astoria Mr.. .lFindlay made a
great number of friends. all Of whom
win regret his departure.
On Wednesday evening Miss Tallant |
will entertain the members of the
Wednesday Night Chatting Dish Club
1t her residence.
DR.. Finch entertained at dinner on
Tuesday eevning. his guests being J.
r. A. Bennett, G. A. NJ. Heilborn, l. I.
Herr and d. A. Mclean.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Thing entertain
ID the members of the Senior Chafng
Dish Club at the Stevens on Friday
James d. Taylor spent several days
n Portland last week, visiting with
frank Sanborn, who is attending col
ege there.
Society ladies' are taking up with
,owling and billiards. OF late there
las been a revival of interest in the
after game.
Mrs. E. w. Talent entertained sew
raj of her friends last Thursday aft
rnoon. Light refreshments were
erved
Mrs. A. B. Belcher and daughter
diss Maud, have left Astoria and be-
ome residents of Portland.
Captain Cloke and Lieutenant Weeks
vere visitors in the city from Fort
tevens yesterday.
Mrs DR.. Finch spent several days in
Portland during the week.
BOWLING NOTES.
The Commercial Club and Irving
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