The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03

House parties for the Fourth will he pop
ular. and scarcely Il country place in the
vicinity of ST. Louis will not have its full
quota of guests and its specially arranged
plans for amusement during the next two
days. That the Fourth comes at the week.
end is deemed n fortunate circumstance by
both guests and hostesses alike. since 1t
enables the outing TO begin this evening and
extend until the late trains on Monday
morning.
The real Fonrthof-July weather that has
at last arrived. and the delight that out
door sports and pleasures afford after the
cold and rainy spring. tend toward more
than usually merry time in the country.
All the country clubs. the st. Louis Coun-
try. the Normandy. the Field. and Glen
Echo, have made plans for the day. and
members who have not left town for the
summer will sravitate in their direction at
some time during the day or evening. A
table d'hote dinner will be served ut nearly
every club. and, Of course, fireworks are in
readiness.
The private parties to be entertained at
the various country houses are numerous.
1lr. and Mrs. William X. Kavanaugh will
have many guests with them at Selma Hall.
Two young women who are already dis
tinguished in st. Louis for their beauty and
charm are now visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Kay
anaugh. Miss Wickersham of London. the
attractive English girl. who spent some
time last fall as Mrs. kavanaughs guest at
her town house. and Miss Pangbourne of
Baltimore. who is remembered as the
beauty of Governor Smiths party when
Maryland was represented at the Dedica-
ton, in April Miss Pangbourne was great
y admired at the diplomatic reception. and
u belle OF that evening.
Mrs. kavanaugh has invited numerous
friends from St. Louis to spend the Fourth.
Judge and Mrs. Walter B. Douglas and Mr..
viii Chauvenet will be among the party.
The grounds Immediately adjoining the
house and the large porches will be pro-
fusely decorated with flags and patriotic
emblems, and in the evening there will be
a display OF fireworks.
Mrs. Kavanaugh has decided on picnic as
the amusement for tomorrow.
The hospitable Frederick place in the
county will have small and informal party
just for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Broderick'
Miss Broderick and Doctor John Broderick
had invited a large and jolly crowd OF
young people to make up house party, but
were obliged to recall their invitations
day or two ago owing to difficulty with
servants.
At the Robert Lucas place In Normandy
Il party of young people, friends of Miss
Adricrne Lucas will mold forth during the
day, and at the adjacent country home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. c. Lucas Miss T'rancine
Lucas will have numerous young friends
with her. the two house parties joining
forces FOR fireworks show after dusk.
Nelsonia always holds a merry party over
the Fourth. and this year will be no excep-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis C. Nelson spare
TO pains to entertain their h>>use parties,
and Il round of festivities has been planned
for the day. Several of the guests will be
young people, friends of Mr.. James Nelson.
ENTERTAIN AT THE HIGHLANDS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Aude of Cabanne were
guests at large supper party on WedHes-
day evening at Forest Park Highlands
Judge and Mrs. Zachritz also entertained
friends at supper in the pavilion before the
performance and Mr.. John Grant was
guest at one OF the small tables. Mrs
Grant was not with him, being in Detroit
for a short visit. Others who spent the
evening at this place of amusement we're
George Tarscy. with his mother and sister:
Mrs. Tansey and Miss Tansey; Judge
Noonan and his daughter. Miss Noonan.
with a large party; George Weitzel and
Henry Lakeland; William H. Hughes. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Traunmiller: Mr. and Mrs.
August Frank, with Mrs Moses Fraley and