The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
From Tuesdays Daily.

ing beyond a doubt the complete success
of the party given in Hunts hall by the
Royal Arcanumites. To the entertain
ment committee of the local council, con-
sisting of Joseph S. Davies, H. H. Per-
rim and F. w. Bates, belongs the honor
of making the arrangements for this
evening of jollity. The hall was beau
tifully decorated with bunting of blue,
purple and white, the Royal Arcanum
colors, while the shades of the chandel-
iers were covered with tissue paper of
the same colors. Hackett's orchestra of
Baraboo, Wis, came to the city for the
express purpose of playing at this dance,
and with six pieces furnished excellent
music that delighted all. Waltzes, two
steps, half -steps, fve-steps, and the new
Schottische were danced. A big punch
bowl refreshened the company from time
to time.
DIR. and Mrs. j. S. Holbrook entertain
ed dozen friends at their home on Clark
street last evening at progressive finch.
The prizes were won by Chas. Sutherland
and Roy Holmes. Delightful refreshments
were served, novel feature being the
making of candy out of maple sugar and
cooling it on cakes of ice in the room. A
flashlight picture was taken of the party
by Roy Holmes. The party was given
in honor of a sister of Mrs. Holbrook,
Miss Ruth Whiting of Mortified, who
will return to her home tomorrow. All
present had most enjoyable time.
Last night the young people of the
Christian church held party at the
home of the pastor, Rev. J?K. Shellen-
berger, at 1927 State street, in honor Of
M. A. Goldsmith, the church organist,
for whose services during the three
months he has been with them, they de-
sire to show their appreciation. A box
of bon bons was presented to Mr.. Gold
smith and was found by him to contain
many new shining pieces of silver to the
aggregate value of $3.50. A jolly eve
ming was spent at playing finch, sing
ing and rendering selections on the piano,
and various other pastimes and games.
At the home of Mrs. B. d. Smith, lOl
Parsons street, on the evening of Feb.
l3. valentine fair will be held by the
F. F. F. F. club. The invitations con-
tain the following:
The "4F's" club will give Valentine fair.
Sir Cupid bids you be sure to be there.
The 18th of February at eve of that
day,
Inquire of friends, you'll find the way.
A Gypsy will there fortunes to tell,
Fair maidens will beautiful valentines
sell.
The Royal Neighbors gave very
pleasant party in the I. o. o. F. hall last
night, attended by about two hundred OF
the members and others. The first part
of the evening was spent in playing pro-
gressive cinch and finch, and prizes
were awarded. Refreshments were serv-
ed. and the floor was then cleared and
dancing was INDUCED in. Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams furnished the music. 1t was
the general hope that more such parties
would be given.
Thirty young friends of Sophia
Berendt surprised her last evening at her
home at 500 Pleasant street in honor
of her seventeenth birthday. A most
delightful evening was enjoyed by all,
with games, music, social chats and re-
freshments. The guests did not leave
until an early hour this morning.
C. S. Christensen and wife and Mrs.
J. Wilcox of Madelia visited the city
today.
Leo S. Lamm went to st. James today
on business connected with the Arm
strong estate.
A good many fish are being caught
through the ice at Eagle Lake. They are
mostly croppies.
Representative Geo. w. Norman came
down from Lake Crystal today, but he
said "there was no politics in it,"
Mrs. Charles Ingebretson of Crooks
ton left on her return home yesterday
after a visit at the home of Mrs. S. M.
Granger.
County Surveyor Brooks will have a
report ready at the next meeting OF
the county board on the cost of the pro-
posed Red Jacket road.
Barnum & Bailey's circus will exhibit
in Mankato the coming summer. Last
season it did not get west of Peoria, Ill.
The small boys can begin to save their
pennies.
DIR. E. j. Davis went today to Lake
Crystal to see his brother, w. G. Davis,
who yesterday suffered slight stroke
of paralysis. The sick man is about
seventy years old.