The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-06

A 'profusion Of pretty pink prim-
roses and tulips, a tangle Of vines and
ferns decked the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Fenno Thayer on Mount Curve
avenue, last evening, when they enter
tained sixty guests for Mrs. John Fer
tig of Chicago, who is visiting in the
twin cities. Moorish hanging lamps
and pink tapers in carIdelabra and
holders, cast a rosy glow thru the
rooms. Six-hand euchre was played
and the score cards were sug-
gesttve Of Valentine day and tied with
made beautiful with pink azaleas and
carnations and there was a large bas-
ket Of the blossoms In the center, en-
circled sRith pink tapers. The. ices
and confecttonst also, announced the
approach. Of Valentine day. Mines.
e. Ct. Walton, III. G. Fertig and G.. e.
Thayer assisted the hostess.
The visiting delegates to the biennial
convention of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
learned how delightful it was to be
honor guests last evening when the
local chapter gave a dance in the West
hotel. The ordinary was hung with
which furnished an effective back
ground for the ferns and palms as
we'll as for the pretty gowns Of the
women. The mantel was q tangle of
green In which white lilies were
| caught The hangings of purple and
gold were also in the hall and supper
room. >
The patronesses of the dance were
Mines. F. I. Whitney, A. V. Skiles. F..
M. Anderson, w. A. Snow, l.. O.. Mer-
| Ram, G. L. Harrington, Frances B.
Potter, F. H. Chaplin, M. R. Wilcox,
Misses Mary G. Peck, and Hope Nc
Donald, and the arrangements had
been made by Ralph H. Baldwin,
| chairman of the committee, Lucien
Merritt, Morse Evans, Charles Hensel,
and John H. MacKnight.
| The Phi Kappa Psi men entertained
their feminine friends at pretty
dancing party last evening at the Mini
| kahda club. Pink carnations and law
endar bunting were used to carry out
| the fraternity colors in the decorations
and w. B. Sheldon and Philip Has
brook had charge Of the arrange
ments. Mines. w. S. Pattee, M. A.
Yerxa. Herbert Vaughan, L. A. Paige
| and William H. Sudduth shared the
pleasant task Of chaperoning the
young people. Supper was served at
midnight. ........
Mrs. George w. Gould chose red for
the color Of the decorations and ap-
|
gave last evening at her home on
| Fourth street Sc, in honor Of bridal
couple. Miss Clara Belle Prescott
and John Willard Gearey, and tulips
and southern smilax ran riot thru the
parlors with spires and tulips in the
dining-room. During the evening the
| bridal couple were showered with
pretty gifts and later, supper was
served. Mrs. Herbert Gould and
a group Of the younger women aided
Mrs. Gould in entertaining her forty
guests. M
A reception for the members and
congregation of the Park Avenue Con-
gregational church was given last
evening at the residence Of Mr. and
Mrs. w. ]. Jennison, 2546 Portland
avenue. The women present were in
vited to choose a partner and take him
| to the billiard-room, where the men
| trimmed hats. The women wore the
creations during the remainder of the
evening. Miss Frances Vincent sang
a beautiful program Of songs. Ices
were served in the dining-room by
Misses frankie Woodland, Helen Smith
and Edna Chapman.