Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
MEXICAN
Mustang
Einiment.

Mrs. kokendoffer gave such a lovely
progressive ping-pong party last even
ing to a few friends. 1t was indeed a
very warmly contested game. Miss
Olive Mason by her skillful playing
downed the last man. The prize was
a dainty little ping-pong cup and sau-
Ger. Mrs. Kokendoffer served her
guests delicious lunch. The guests
were Misses Mary, Esther and Tine
Houston, Olive Mason, Maude Wal
lace, and Mrs. Mitchell; Messrs. Rus
sell Emmons, Sam Locke, viii Morris.
and DR.. Spence.
The Kings Daughters children's
party last Tuesday afternoon at Dun
can hall was indeed successful. About
seventy children were there to enjoy
the treat. Games were played and
then each child, blindfolded, tried to
pin the slipper on Cinderella. Master
Johnnie Legg came nearer and won
the prize. Brick ice cream and cake
were served. Boxes Of candy, nuts
and oranges were given to the child
rem. There was also a grab bag and
each child drew some prize, either toy
or book. The Kings Daughters are
justly proud of their effort.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. b. Guthrie gave a
lovely party in honor Of Misses Rosa
mond Guthrie, Frances Mason and
John Guthrie. The pretty home Of
MIR. and Mrs. Guthrie is we'll adapted
for entertaining and 1t was cordially
thrown open TO the happy young crowd.
Cards with each guests name on were
distributed, the boys receiving the
girls and the girls receiving the boys.
They we're then told TO make acrostics
out OF them. Miss Edith Etherldge
made the best and was given the pref
by little silver nut pun box. Mr.. e.
Howell received the boys prize, a per.
fectly delicious box OF bon bons CD. A
lovely lunch was served. Eight guests
voted it one OF the grandest parties OF
the week.
Misses Irma and Minerva johnson
kept open house New Years Day for
Mrs. Heck, of Hannibal, and Miss
Mary Lewis, OF Fayette. Quite a num-
Der of friends called during the after
noon Assisting in entertaining were
Mrs. Howard Baskett, Misses Wayne !
Helm, Susie Brown, Lucille Long and
Frances johnson. In the.dining room
a daintyrepast was served by Misses
Lena johnson and Leila Wlnans. In
the recess Of the drawing room Miss
Susie Brown served punch. 1t was In
deed a most delightful occasion. The
Misses johnson always entertain their
friends most successfully. It's hoped
that this sociable custom of keeping
open house will always be observed, |
for then you enter upon the new year
with afriendllness for your acquaint-
ances and when you drink "cup Of
kindness yet" coffee or chocolate)with
a person there is a certain degree Of
sociability in it that you wish to ex-
tend throughout the year.
Mrs. Hisey's reception on Wednesday
afternoon was indeed a success. The
spacious parlors and halls Of the Rim
go were Tesplendent with a fashionably
attired crowd. In the front.parlor Mrs.
Hisey, gowned in a lovely costume OF
heliotrope with blue trimmings, re-
ceiyed her guests. The guest Of honor,
Mrs. Hupport, of Kansas City, worea
lovely gown Of red silk with silk and
velvet trimmings and lace d. Venice.
Mrs. Rufus Hisey was also in the re-
ceiving party in the hall. The Geor-
gia orchestra made sweet music which
inspired a merry hum Of conversation
and laughter. In the ladies' ordl-
the guests we're served lovely
brick cream, green and red, and cake
and bOn-bons. The decorations we're
beautiful The large table In the cen
ter OF the room, covered with white
had for a center piece a beauti-
full mound of ferns. Holly was artis-
tically used in festooning the table.
From the electroliers on either side
Of the table to the corners Of the ia
bic beautiful red ribbon was suspend
ed. Those who assisted Mrs. Hisey
were: Mesdames r. VI. White, James,
DOwell, Chas. Glendy; Misses Ruth
Lakenan, Ellie Graham, Lena Carter,
lrnie Macfarlane, Sarah Crawford.
Blossom Morris, Grace and Lillian
Morris and Nellie Hill. 1t must not
be omitted that the courageous man
faced the situation most nobly. Mr..
Bob Hisey, handsome in his tuxedo,
extended his courtesies and hearty
handshakes in a most aifable manner.