The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-14
Social and Personal.
From Thursdays Daily,

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From Thursdays Daily.
Yesterday afternoon proved gala
time for about fifty of the Degree of
Honor friends of Mrs. W. B. Davies who
planned picnic at Sibley park in her
honor. Various games were played and
a social time was had until supper was
announced. The committee having the
delightful affair in charge had arranged
the tables in a very tasty manner, strew-
ing them with bright flowers in profu-
sion, and these, combined with the good
things of life, made them decidedly at
tractive. But the best is yet to be told.
After the guests were seated one of the
members of the committee announced
that as they had not arranged program
of races there would be toasts. The
first one called upon was Mrs. Dunlevy,
a warm personal friend of the honored
guest, Mrs. Davies She made a few
well chosen remarks, stating that as she
was suffering with cold the chief of
honor, Mrs. w. ]. Nixon, would speak
in her behalf. Mrs. Nixon then present
ed Mrs. Davies with beautiful cut
glass berry dish, saying that it was but
a handful of the many friends who had
met to do her honor in bestowing this
small token of their esteem and friend
that Mrs. Davies responded, her man
ner exhibiting genuine pleasure and sur
prise. Another great pleasure which
added to her happiness was the presence
of her aged father and mother, Mr.. and
and Mrs. Tresson of Nebraska, the for
! mer pronouncing the blessing at the
table in such an eloquent and beautiful
language, beftting the occasion.
Seven conveyances containing in all
thirty people, members of the Thimble
Bee drove out to Lake Madison yester-
day where they were entertained by Mrs.
Mansfield at her cottage home. They
started in the morning and carried a
picnic dinner with them which they ate
after arriving at their destination At
five o'clock Mrs. Mansfield served thin
BILE bee tea which was greatly enjoyed by
all. On the way out to Madison Lake
one of the teams conveying the party
came very near having serious trouble
by getting into slough on the north
road and had it not been for the careful
ness of the driver there would mdoubt-
edly have been a bad accident.
The approaching nuptials of Miss Hat
tie Lamberton of this city, to Mr. D..
Purrier of Belgrade will occur at the
church of the Holy Communion on
) Thursday, >Auguse 9th, Rev. Chouinard
officiating. The intended bride is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Lamber-
ton, and is a young lady of sterling
worth, who enjoys the love and friend
ship of all who know her; for two
years past she has taught successful
school in Belgrade. The groom is lead
ing citizen of Belgrade, farmer by
! choice, whose tact and industry has
brought success. They will reside on the
groom's farm in Belgrade. After the cere-
mony short reception will be given to
the young friends at the home of the
bride.-St. Peter Tribune.
| The Sunshine club was pleasantly en-
tertained yesterday by Mesdames
Temple and Jones, about fifty ladies be-
ing present The annual election of Of
ficers took place, Mrs. Eliza Day being
elected president, Mrs. w. R. Hammett
vice president, Mrs. C. M. Fiero secre-
tary, Mrs. j. w. Wilcox treasurer, and
Mrs. Ed Jones pianist. The next meet
ing will be held at the park, when pic
mic will be enjoyed.
A. p. johnson &vas in today from
Judsop and reports that threshing ma
chimes are at work through that section.
During his many years residence here he
says corn has never been so poor as
this year.
Rev. NJ B. Michaelson and family are
| Stone. They have been absent four
, weeks.
James Fiddes, who was publisher of
lsThe Morning. News, several years ago,
was in Mankato today calling upon
friends. He was en- route to jackson to
pay his parents visit.
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c. d. Benack is on trip to Bemedji
and other northern Minnesota points.
Messrs. Phillips and Stevens were in
st. Paul yesterday and purchased hand
some hack, which they will add to their
livery barn equipment.
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R. D. Hubbard is in Chicago on bust
ness.
Mrs. d. l.. Clements and Mrs. f. w.
Hunt departed this afteronon for James
vile where they will attend the meet
ing of the Missionary society tomorrow
and Saturday.
Architect Gerlach returned with his
family from Milwaukee couple of days
ago.
DR.. II. w. Darling of st. Peter was in
the city over night,