The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-12

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With most impressive ceremonies
and to the music of 1.-The Star Span
gled Banner the flag was raised on
the large pole in the center of the uni
versity armory last evening, and at the
close Of the program the same cere- I
mony marked the lowering of the
most appropriate to the military ball
given by the cadets corps. Red,
white and blue bunting futtered from
every corner and trailed from the bal
cony rail while way up in the rafters
one caught glimpse of the national
colors. Stacks of arms, sabers, and
cannon added to the military effect
and the uniform of the cadets made a
pleasant change from the conven-
tional black always worn by the men.
Several hundred young people were
present to enjoy the program which
was opened with a grand march led
by General Carr Of the United States
army.
The patronesses, Mines. S. r. Van
SAINT, Cyrus Northrop, J; T; Wyman,
H. Morgan, A. P. Williamson, Parke
Richie, Frederick S. Jones, George
B. Frankforter, w. R. Appleby, re-
ceived in large mess tent and the
guests were introduced by Major Nor
gan. Supper was served in two large
tents in the south end of the hall.
The affair was arranged by Major
Alexander Stewart, Captain Thorpe
and Captain Hugo aided by the COM
mittee on decoration, Captain Adams
general chairman; Sergeants CARRIER,
rails Faulkerson, Dalrymple, Leland,
Sergeant Major Pryor, Lieutenants
| Jones, Brooks, Taplin and Kobbe.
1t was one Of the prettiest parties
ever given at the armory and the
corps plans to make it an annual
| event.
The first of the affairs for Miss
Alma Hoegh was buffet luncheon at
| which Mrs. Alvin Skies was hostess
to-day at her apartments In the Swim
ford. A japanese basket Of pink car
nations and pink tapers made
| charming table decoration. The
| twenty guests included a group Of ma
| irons and women of the younger set.
Another May wedding will be that
of Miss Edith Hoyt Peet, daughter Of
| E. Truesdell, whose engagement has
| just been announced. --
Edward Lloyd Loweree of Mont
! clair, N. J., announces the engage
ment of his daughter, Ellen Lloyd, to
Robert Elmer Russell of Schenectady,
N. Y. Mr.. Russell is the son of the
| late Sol Smith Russell of Minneapolis.
Mrs. William E. Wheeler of Lake
Calhoun has chosen Monday, May 2,
rs the day when she will entertain
for Miss Zella Dobbin, whose engage
ment was announced Saturday, but
the bride is not to know the nature
Of the party.
DR.. and Mrs. w. P. Dickinson, 4030
Park boulevard Linden Hills, an
nounce the marriage Of their daughter
Il Gertrude to Robert Stewart Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker will be at home
at Coatopa, Ala, after May 1.
Once a year the Mems club Of st.
Marks pro-cathedral gives recep-
ton for the people of the parish and
their friends, and this years gather
; ing will be next Tuesday evening, in
the parlsh-house. musical pro-
l the affair.
Miss Agnes Connolly will be enter
tanned at any number Of affairs in the
days preceding her wedding. Mon
d ~ evening Miss Mabel Wilde will be
hostess; Friday evening Miss Kate
Collins Of 11S Royalston avenue will
Mrs. Eva M. Dauphine of 3517 Elev-
enth avenue S will give a linen show
. err. Last evening Miss Alma yellow
+ entertained a group of young women
+ at parcel shower for the bride.
The young peoples class, which
. meets with Mrs. Noble in Johnson hall
INriI will how oil ciy, a
8 party this week. Mines. Charles
Morse and Mrs. w. B. Chandler will
. assist Mrs. Noble.
!. The Monday Night club held it's
4 closing party Of the year last even
ing in Mrs. Mobiles hall and as it was
t also guest night about fifty couples
f were present. The decorations
were suggestive Of the Easter season
o and after the program Of dances a
buffet supper was served. The cleo
K ton resulted in the choice of F. R
as president; A. H. Sweet, as treasurer
d and Mrs. H. B. Tillotson as secretary
The last Monday in October was Sc
q lected as the time for the first party
: next fall.
Mrs. Harry N. Owen entertained a
! at her home on Knox avenue IS
Saturday afternoon. Six-hand euchre
, was played at six tables. There were
. no prizes but the one who made the
. highest score received a bunch of VIC
. let's tied with violet ribbon. Miss Let.
tie Hunt assisted Mrs. Owen.
n Miss Bell Lawrence entertained a
luncheon Saturday for Miss Grace
Norton, who is president of the Min
nesota T. B. society, and has also beer
: elected president Of the NJ. W. M
club. The dining-room was deco.
rated with red and white carnations
while pink, white and green bunting
the M. T. B. colors, were draped or
the walls. Yellow, red and white
ribbon, the colors Of the M. w. M
club, fell from the chandeliers to the
center Of the table, and were caught
in bouquet Of red and white carna.
tions. After luncheon d bushes:
meeting was followed by music ant
social amusement. Miss Norton will
be entertained by her cousin, Mrs
Horace Merwell, in st. Paul, to-mor
row and Miss Norton will appoint he1
officers. In the evening Mr.. and Mrs
Merwell will give a dinner for Mis-
Norton.