The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-28

~ T. PAUL is socially dead. Not
only Is the Lenten dullness over
all, but the way in which the
winter fingers, and the extended cold
which seems as if it would never leave
us, has depressed the few people who
are still in town and there is really
nothing going on. There are, of course,
very informal afternoons among init
mate friends, who come together with
their work and drink a sociable cup of
tea, but these things cannot possibly
be called gayety. There is much talk
about the spring weddings, one or two
of which will be in April and several
more in June, as already announced.
The marriage of Miss Virginia Dous-
man to Mr.. Cosby, Of New York, will
also probably take place in June, but
whether in st. Paul or at the DouS-
man place in Prairie du Chen, has not
yet been decided.
A st. Paul woman was telling a
friend of hers of a party for children
given recently in Chicago which was
one Of the most unique affairs that
could be imagined. 1t was a military
luncheon for little chap Of four. He
and his little guests had fatigue uni
forms made for the occasion, and when
the guests assembled-for the older
folk were present to see the fun-the
boys went through a military drill with
much enthusiasm, and then, each one
carrying a gun, they marched into the
dining room and were seated at the
large table in the center, while their
elders sat at small tables at the sides.
In the center of the large table there
was fac simile of a fort made from a
large cake, flanked with toy guns; the
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there were lines of toy soldiers leading
to the corners of the table where there
were entertainments of buns and bread
guarded by cannon. Each boy receiv-
ed a box Of bonbons in the shape of
q tent as souvenir. Everything was
carried out in true military style and
the whole affair was entirely unique.
st. Paul is threatened with a great
loss in the departure this spring OF
Mrs. r. r. Dorr, who expects before
very long to go to New York to reside.
She has one son there which is, of
course, a powerful lever, and members
of her own family as well. Mrs. Dorr
is a woman whom this city cannot af-
ford to part with; she has been iden-
tilted for years with the musical life
of the city, and in fact with every or
ganization of women which has work
ed for civic and social good. Mrs
Dorr has the energy and executive
ability which makes her invaluable In
clubs and charities, not to mention her
charming qualities of heart and mind
which have endeared her to friends and
fellow workers. The going of Mrs.
Dorr will be a distinct loss, and it is
to be hoped for the sake of ST. Paul
. that some fortunate circumstance may
yet transpire to keep her here.
Mrs. Robert Seymour, of Duluth,
gave the second in her series of talks
on american Art" Thursday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Frank P.
Shepard, of Dayton avenue. Mrs. Sey-
mour gave an account of the begin
nings of our art and sketches of the
earlier artists. She is a fluent and
rapid speaker and has made a most
pleasing impression in ST. Paul. The
next lecture will be given Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence
of Mrs. c. M. Griggs, 365 Summit ave-
nue..
Mrs. Henry c. Burbank will continue
her delightful talks on art tomorrow
afternoon at the Central high school,
and during her stay of two days will be
the guest of Mrs. John Jackson, of Gro
Gus place. Mrs. George P. Metcalf, who
has conducted art classes in st. Paul
past ten years, expects to leave shortly
for Europe with DR.. Metcalf, and they
will probably remain abroad for two
years.
Mr.. c. A. Severance, Of the Aberdeen
who has been in New York for several
weeks, left there on Thursday for Mas
sau for a short visit to Mrs. Severance
who has house there. Mr.. and Mrs,
Hamlin Garland will also go to the ISL
ands and spend some time with Mrs
Severance.
Miss Katherine Wheaton, of Summit
avenue, gave a small luncheon on
Thursday. Mrs. Edward Pearce, of
Providence, has arrived in ST. Paul and
will spend several weeks at her home
on Holly avenue with Mr.. and Mrs.
Sawyer. Mrs. J. T. Barnum, who has