Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-07-16

Thimble Club Wednesday afternoon
in honor OF the visiting friends who
were former members OF the Cooking
Club, Madames Arthur Lee, Joe Rodes,
and Miss Martha Frost. The after
noon was delightfully."- spent playing
finch, and social chatting. Lovely
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Leila Mitchell entertained q
few friends last Wednesday evening in
honor OF Miss Anna Martinique, Of
Jefferson City. The following guests
were present: Misses Mary Sullinger,
Anna Martinique, Cora woodlan;
Messers. Sam Locke, Ian Hit, Z. d.
Rodgers, and Russell Emmons.
Miss Frances Cunningham enter
tanned about 100 guests Tuesday rel
ing in honor OF Miss Orpha hurry, Of
California. The evening was ideal for
a drive to the country, and Miss Gun
ningham being a very pleasing hostess
it was decidedly one Of the most de-
lightful parties OF the week. Lovely
refresh nents were served.
Friday afternoon there we're about
seyenty-iye people TO enjoy the kind
ness and thoughtfulness OF Kings
Daughters, the W. G. T. U. ard the
ladies OF the Friday p. m. union
prayer meeting. Mrs. B. f. Orear Of
fered her lovely lawn for this happy
occasion. The event was given es-
peciallS for those who seldom go, 1.-THE
shut-ins,n and those who are sickly.
To say 1t was a joyous occasion is only
a weak way Of expressing the pleasure
which it gave to those giving this
pleasure, as well as to those who re-
ceived it. God loveth a cheerful
giver." The programme opened with
the old familiar hymn, "Blest be the
tie. 3 lead by Marion Fonville on the
cornet. Rev. John Anderson made
a beautiful prayer, followed by a very
appropriate and interesting talk by
Rev. Truck. Mrs. Arnold Hughes
gave a beautiful Bible talk. Mrs. q.
r. Gibbs and Mrs. S. N. Evans sang
the favorite song, Saved by Grace
Rev. Henry Teller Cookies remarks
we're especially directed to the older
women Of the crowd, and were good.
Mrs. smith also made remarks con-
cerning the flower mission.
Mrs. 5. p. Emmons gave a linen
shower Thursday afternoon to Miss
Edmonia Foster, who is to be mar.
ried next Wednesday to Doctor
Brown. The guests we're the We'd
nesday Club, of which the bride-to-be
is a member, and a few OF her most
intimate friends. Mrs. Emmons was
assisted in entertaining by MadameS
]. A. Guthrie, E. S. Patterson, Of
Marshall; viii Browning, Of Kansas
City; Robert Luckie, j. w. Bolts,
Misses Mary and Martha Sullinger,
Rosamond Guthrie, Inez willard
Mary Emmons and Elizabeth Price
also assisted at the punch bowl and in
the prettily appointed dining room
where lovely refreshments were serv'
ed. As the guests arrived with theil
contributions they were unwrapped
and hung on a dainty line OF yellow
and white satin ribbon, which waf
arranged ready for their reception ID
the south sitting room. There was
indeed a heavy shower OF all kinds OF
beautiful things, kimonas, handker'
chiefs, stocks, aprons, towels, lunch
cloths, dust caps, battenburg, point
lace turnovers, and embroidered
center pieces; In fact, most every
conceivable little article OF linen you
could think of. Mrs. Mcmillan rang
the bell and announced that the tele.
phone had just rung and there we're a
number OF messages for the bride-to-
be, and then Miss Foster read aloud
the pretty and appreciate little verses
which accompanied each article, Mis-:
Foster win leave our town amid a
host Of warm, sincere friends, who
wish her much JOY and happiness.
Mrs. Guthrie then extended an inyi.
tation to all who we're there 10 cal
Informally next Monday evening at
her home to meet Miss Sallie Foster
and Mrs. Elmer Henderson.