Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
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Social Realm

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Mrs. George ]. Bach gave an elegant
dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Mar.
garet Sipple. The guests were Miss
Doyle, Miss Sipple. Mr.. Skov and Mr..
McKechnie.
DR.. Treacy gave Dutch luncheon
Thursday at his apartments in the
Electric building. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. War; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ]. Wells, Mr.. Phil Chase Miss
Chase and Miss Wells. A very pleas.
ant evening was passed.
Mrs. E. X. Cheadle gave two par.
ties January 22nd and January oath,
both Japanese in character. The
rooms were darkened and Japanese
lanterns used for lighting, being
placed over the electric lights. All the
decorations were in fans and para
soils and the flowers were chrisan.
themums. On Wednesday afternoon
after the guests were assembled they
were given the word Japanese" and
the lady making the greatest number
OF words from this word was the prize
winner Mrs. F. f. Wright was the
successful contestant and received a
China plate. After this the time was
spent in playing cards, Mrs. DIR. Will
lard carrying of the prize, a picture.
The Friday afternoon entertainment
was a Kimona party. which was very
picturesque, all the ladies being dress
ed in gay colored Kimonas. The af-
ternoon was passed in playing euchre,
the prize being taken by Mrs. r. s.
Hedges. A prize was given for the
best representative of a Japanese wo-
man. Miss frost receiving the unan.
imous vote. Mrs. Hedges prize was
dainty white lace fan and Miss
Trost's picture in frame. Very de-
liclous refreshments were served on
each afternoon.
BY far the prettiest and most en-
ioyable dancing party of the season
was given last Friday evening, Jan.
3lst. by the o. L. o. Club at the opera
house. twenty-five of the young In.
dies, desiring to make some return 10
the ladies' who have entertained them
in times past. determined to combine
their efforts and Friday evening saw
their plans fulfilled. The invitations
were in charge of Miss Williamson
aided by an efficient committee, and
over two hundred invitations were
sent out. Miss Doyle was chairman
of the decorating committee and un
der her supervision the hall was con
verted into bower Of beauty. The
stage was made very comfortable by
the supplying of rugs. chairs, divans
and screens, etc. and steps were
made to lead up to 1t from the middle
OF the hall. At the opposite end o.
the hall ldies dressing room was pc
titioned of with canvas and one cor
ner was "cozy corner" with couches
sofa pillows and drapings most artis
tic. There were two immense Ameri
can flags depending from the front o
the stage and ropes Of evergreen an,
Japanese lanterns added to the effect
Opposite the "cozy corner was thu
booth where most delicious frui
punch was served to the heated dane
ers throughout the evening. and tn
liberal patronage this booth receiye'
spoke well for the quality of the bey
erage served there. The refreshment
were in charge OF Miss Clara Main
The Home Workers Society furnishe'
the lunch. which consisted OF chickel
salad. saratoga chips. hot rolls. olives
pickles, ice cream. cake and coffee
This was one OF the best suppers eve
spread in the hall and the o. e. o.
did a wise thing when they detel
mined to ask this society to furnis
supper. as II could not have been SUI
passed.
The dining room had also bee
touched by the fairies wand. an