The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-08
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NUNS were used in the library, car
nations In the reception parlor and
large basket Of Richmond roses
graced the dining table. A four
course luncheon was daintily served,
roses being given as favors The
guests formed twelve tables at
whist and prizes We're won by the fol-
lowing: First prize, Mrs. Frank Nc
Curdy; second prize, Mrs. Jeanne w.
Wilkie; third prize, Mrs. Henry
Gennett; guests prize, Miss Martha
Bell Gayle, of Kentucky. Miss
Gayle was presented with a basket
of the new Richmond roses.
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The Wednesday Literary Society
/ of the First Presbyterian church was
held at 2:3O o. clock yesterday after
noon in the church parlors. There
was an unusually large attendance
Mrs. Harry Shaw gave review of
the book "Miss Petticoat," which
was very much enjoyed. An excep-
tlonally fine paper was read by Mrs.
Charles Neal, "a Plea for the Old
Authors,' and "a Glance at the
New.' The date of the next meet
ing will be announced later.
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The Evening Whist Club enjoyed
a pleasant session last evening at the
home Of Miss Maude Flanagan. in
South Twelfth street. Following the
games two-course luncheon was
served. The prize for whist was
awarded Miss Anna Harrington. The
club will meet in two weeks with
Miss Lillian Shofer at her home in
South Seventh street. ~
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The members of The Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Episcopal church
were entertained by Mrs. J. NJ Will
liams at her home in East Main
street yesterday afternoon. She was
assisted by Mrs. Harry Land, Mrs.
Crawford and Miss Mary Findley.
This meeting was we'll attended and
in the absence of Miss Ewing, the
president, wbc was out of the city,
Mrs. Turner, first vice president, pre-
sided. There were two select read
ings, one By Mrs. David w. Steven
son, the other by Miss Lydia Myrick
Both were very good and were en-
joyed by all present. Mrs. Berry led
the devotional and Mrs. Wolfer had
charge of the program. The next
meeting will be held the first We'd
nesday in January at the home Of
Mrs. j. Y. Crawford, 1908 Main
street. DR.. Madison Swadener will
address the meeting on "The Island
Empire.''
There was an unusually large at
tendance yesterday afternoon at the
meeting of the Grace M. E. church
Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety, held at the home of Mrs. Julia
Robbins in North Tenth street. De-
lightful music was furnished by Mrs.
Clarence Hadley, Mrs. DR.. Price and
Miss Ross. The paper for the day
read by Mrs. M. S. Marble was on
the "Open Door of China,' and
concluded the outline study of China
which has been pursued this year. |
The study for the coming year will
be on Japan and programs for the
work were distributed. The pastor,
Rev. M. S. Marble, was present and |
gave a short talk. The quarterly |
silver offering amounted to 1925.
BY happy coincidence this was the
birthday anniversary Of the hostess,
and at the close of the program, the
president, Mrs. Kelley, in behalf of |
the society presented to her a very |
handsome wrist bag. Mrs. Robbins
in an appreciative manner.
During the social which followed, re-
freshments were served by the host
ess, assisted by Mrs. Dunlop.